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
Lion and sable standoff
Apr 18, 2024On the golden sands of Hwange National Park, a normal day usually kicks off with a race between a Sable Antelope and a lion. It's a classic-the Sable must outrun the lion, while the lion knows it just
Water will be scarce this year
Mar 28, 2024The uncertainty of the year ahead serves as a sober reminder of the challenges ahead and the collective responsibility we bear in safeguarding the delicate balance of life in our wild space and beyond
Share a swimming pool with the elephants
Mar 07, 2024Dive into our one-of-a-kind second-floor swimming pool at Gwango, where even the elephants join in the fun! Overlooking the elephant's waterhole, it's a unique experience you won't want to miss.
Our day with a pangolin
Feb 20, 2021A pangolin emerged and was rescued from the riverbank where local villagers had been burning and clearing the vegetation to make way for crops.
My long visit with this Matriarch
Nov 22, 2018She came so close I could have touched her. And for a very long while we watched each other. There are no words to describe these moments.
Here comes the rain again...
Jan 09, 2018If ever you'll see an elephant smile it's this time of year, when the rain clouds are bloated and the sky is angry and grumbling. It's now that the heavens are kind and shed their weight unabated, fil