Our duck pond at the Gobelo Farm in Hwange had been thriving. A perfect ecosystem where fish, ducks and dragonflies lived in harmony. The fish kept the water clean, the ducks floated (and splashed) ab
Like we always say, Gwango Elephant Lodge wouldn’t be what it is without its daily dose of unexpected surprises. In fact, we start getting suspicious when nothing unusual happens.
Life at Gwango is always brimming with surprises. Well - today we have news that has us jumping for joy! Our flamboyant peafowl residing at the pond for the past two years has hatched four adorable,
“Just another day here at Gwango Elephant Lodge”, is probably what our housekeeping team thought as they diligently spruced up the Lion’s Lair Tree Top Villa - where there’s a front-row seat
If you’ve ever doubted life’s ability to thrive against the odds, step into the Gobelo Farm greenhouse - a bold experiment proving that with curiosity, care and… sponge pieces, even the stubborn
When Elisabeth was gifted two peacocks - a regal male with his shimmering train and a demure female with quiet charm - it felt like Gwango had inherited a slice of royalty. Their home, nestled beside
It all began with a simple, sturdy branch - a small gift from a friend to Elisabeth. Planted in the Kalahari sands, that branch has since blossomed into a flourishing grove of Chaya trees at Gobelo
Yep, “snot apples.” Sounds…well, less than appetising, right? You might even chuckle at the name - we don’t blame you. I mean who came up with that, anyway?? Don’t let the name fool you thou
Cicadas, like Platypleura haglundi, are in full symphonic force this November at Gwango Elephant Lodge. Unlike their 13- or 17-year counterparts in the US, these Zimbabwean musicians emerge annually,
At Gwango, sausage-making is a celebration of farm-fresh ingredients and hands-on craft. It all begins right here on the farm, where high-quality, well-raised meats are carefully prepared. First, we d
When we first arrived at Gwango, we set up two tents. There was no electricity, no running water - just the raw, wild embrace of the African bush and a whole lot of rubble around a rickety old tree ho
Hwange National Park is a bit like a wildlife version of Game of Thrones (minus the dragons, plus some rather big cats with impressive manes). Here, lion kings like Cecil and his band of legendary suc
It finally happened! After weeks of dry, dusty days, the skies above Gwango have gifted us with the first rains of the season - a bit earlier than usual, but nature here is always full of surprises. T
What started as a regular day at Gwango Heritage Resort quickly turned into something we’ll be talking about for years! Nicolas, one of our front office team, was giving a camp orientation to new gu
Here’s a fun fact: ever wondered how coal, tourism and the great wilds of Hwange National Park all ended up intertwined? Well, let’s take a little trip down the railway line - literally!
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