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 Fa
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
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
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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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
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
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