Great walls of Gwango
Nov 07, 2024When 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
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
The early rain
Oct 24, 2024It 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
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
Wild tracks of Hwange
Oct 10, 2024Here’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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Discovering our Nambyan roots
Oct 03, 2024Hello friends! We’re excited to share something truly close to our hearts here at Gwango Heritage Resort - the BaNambya Cultural Exhibit. A few years back, we realised that very little was known abo
Seasons at Gwango
Sep 26, 2024As we make a life at Gwango, we have come to realise, out here, we don’t just have seasons. Each year, we live through several periods of natural phenomenal transformation. From the dry heat of summ
Opening soon in Bulawayo
Sep 19, 2024We are counting down the weeks to the official opening of our newest lodge in Bulawayo. Gwango Tamarillo Estate has literally been a labour of love. Once an abandoned property, for over a decade (or r
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
Our supply runs and local connections
Sep 05, 2024When you think of Gwango, you probably picture elephants, stunning sunsets and maybe a cheeky monkey or two (we love those little guys). What you might not realise is that behind all the safari magic,
Hwange is the ultimate birder's paradise
Aug 29, 2024If you love birdwatching, then Hwange is basically birding heaven! Here, where the landscape is so varied that you get a mix of everything - arid Kalahari sands, lush teak woodlands and those serene w
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 Marketplace
Aug 15, 2024Gobelo Marketplace is located at Gwango Heritage Resort, it’s right where you’ll be staying, whether you book a Bush Chalet, a campsite or a Deluxe Chalet. We’ve come a long way from the early d
The campsite at Mkwaina
Aug 08, 2024One of our most popular features at Gwango Heritage Resort is the Mkwaina Campsite. Interestingly, Gwango actually had its start as a camping destination. We never really intended to build a full lodg
Walkways to our Tree Top Villas
Aug 01, 2024We always talk about how we built Gwango from nothing.. the Gwango estate was pure wilderness. But there was one distinct relic that we found.. Tell tale signs of a raised walkway, now shattered and r