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 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
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
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.
Four little wonders
Jan 23, 2025Life 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,
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
Greenhouse dream at Gobelo Farm
Jan 09, 2025If 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
The Lords and Ladies of the lodge
Dec 19, 2024When 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
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
Cicada serenade at Hwange
Nov 28, 2024Cicadas, 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,
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
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