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
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
Do animals value family?
Jul 18, 2024Do animals value family? Are they family-oriented? These are questions we often hear from guests visiting our game parks. The answers are closer than you might think - you don’t have to search far t
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
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
The Hamerkop
Jun 06, 2024The Hamerkop, the bird that's shrouded in legend and lore and known by many names across Southern Africa: the Lightning Bird, the Bird of the Heavens, the Rain Bird and even the Bringer of Death. The