The Canopy at Gwango Heritage Resort
Nov 13, 2025Something new and exciting is happening at Gwango Heritage Resort. The upper-level dining and lounge area has been under construction for a while now and it is almost done! Even before it’s complete
Respect the habitat
Oct 02, 2025When you arrive in Hwange, it doesn’t take long to notice how alive the landscape is. And even on your drive towards Hwange National Park, you often catch the rustling of trees or see animals that b
It’s a wildlife habitat, so slow down!
Aug 07, 2025There’s a stretch of road between the turnoff from the Victoria Falls or Bulawayo (at Cross Mabale), when you’re driving towards Hwange National Park and in the direction of Gwango land, that you
Unexpected guests at Tamarillo Estate
May 15, 2025They come unannounced. No reservations, no luggage... just curiosity and a home they carry on their backs. Gwango Tamarillo Estate has been receiving some interesting visitors lately. And we don’
The mysterious clicking sound
Mar 20, 2025When you live out here at Gwango Heritage Resort, strange noises don’t scare you. They intrigue you. The rustling of leaves, distant calls in the night, even the odd thud on a rooftop… you get use
A staredown in the bush
Feb 20, 2025Some game drives start with a plan. Others…start with a wish and a whole lot of luck. This one had both. If you remember Fortune - our guide whose name is as fitting as his knack for finding wildlif
Great warthog escape
Jan 16, 2025“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
Kings of Hwange | Cecil’s legacy
Oct 31, 2024Hwange 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
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
River Horses in Hwange
Jul 25, 2024Hwange National Park is one of the rare places where thousands of species continue to thrive in their natural habitat, free from fences or the encroachment of human activity. At Gwango, our efforts ar
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
Fireside tales
Jun 13, 2024As winter grips Gwango Heritage, the chill in the air might just fool you into thinking you've wandered into Europe rather than Africa. Guests have been bundling up as if preparing for an Arctic exped
Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus Leadbeateri)
May 09, 2024So, if you happen upon the majestic Southern Ground Hornbill while trekking through the African wilderness, pause for a moment and reflect on the stories they carry within their wings.....perhaps, if
Waterhole at the deluxe chalets
Apr 25, 2024With this new addition, guests at Gwango can look forward to even more mesmerizing wildlife encounters right from the comfort of their chalets. Waking up from the sound and sight of majestic elephants