Top 5 experiences you can only get in Hwange
Oct 30, 2025Hwange National Park is wild in the truest sense. Everywhere you look, you can feel and see that this is the animals’ home, which naturally brings a desire to respect and protect this place. No matt
History of the Nambya people
Jun 26, 2025There’s a story you’ll start to hear the more time you spend in Hwange. It’s not written down in most books, or talked about as often as it should. This one is usually shared quietly, with a ges
The people behind the magic
May 01, 2025At Gwango, nature is only part of the story. The rest? That’s written every day by the people who show up with quiet dedication, strong hands and open hearts.
This Workers Day, we’re shining a li
Gwango Tamarillo Estate
Apr 03, 2025Some places have a way of drawing you back. Gwango Tamarillo Estate is one of those places. It has been part of our story for years. This was once Elisabeth’s childhood home that was left untouched
A rolling hotel at Gwango
Mar 06, 2025Just when we thought we’d seen it all… Last week, Gwango hosted the biggest overland truck we've ever seen - a full-on hotel on wheels! With 33 guests on board, it was a mix of adventure and
Tholakele, the weaver that fell from the sky
Feb 06, 2025Like 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.
From branch to bounty (Spinach tree)
Dec 12, 2024It 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
Mutohwe fruit (Snot Apples)
Dec 05, 2024Yep, “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
Art of sausage-making at Gwango
Nov 21, 2024At 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
A new life at Gwango
Oct 17, 2024What 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
A swarm uncovered the snares
Sep 12, 2024Last month, we had some unexpected guests at the Gobelo Farm. The whole place was buzzing!!! Literally BUZZZZING! We were overrun by bees. Now, normally we’re all for nature getting up close and per
We can host your next conference or event
Aug 22, 2024Hosting an event, conference, product launch, or even a private board meeting out in the wild might sound unconventional, but it’s precisely why it works. Gwango is a place where the hum of nature p
Gobelo farm
Jul 11, 2024Gobelo is more than just a community enterprise, it’s a vital part of us.. Established by the owners of Gwango, is not just about offering farm tours and dining experiences (though we do that pretty
The night sky
Jul 04, 2024At Gwango, we have the privilege of a wide and unpolluted night sky. When the stars come out, they reveal a universe of stories waiting to be told. Here, under the pristine skies, you can see the cosm
Safari saga
Jun 27, 2024It’s been chilly lately and as we mentioned two weeks ago, we’ve been making the most of the fire pit on these brisk Zimbabwean winter evenings. This week, on one of those evenings, just as the su
Lions visiting the farm
Jun 20, 2024Last Sunday morning, like most mornings here at Gwango the mood was serene and the scenery was absolutely gorgeous. We felt a breeze whisper through the air, leaving the all-too-familiar sense that as