Reviews of Camp Hwange
Wildlife sightings and reviews
87 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Camp Hwange and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Camp Hwange review"
Buffalo
1 sighting
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
1 sighting
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
3 sightings
Pangolin
1 sighting
Zebra
7 sightings
"Magnificent Camp Hwange"
However, for our final run to the camp we were driven by Washington who was to be our guide for the full 4 nights. As with Ruckomechi we again had the vehicle and Washington to ourselves throughout. A wonderful guide and a real pleasure to be with he rapidly sensed that we are interested in any aspect of the bush and went out of his way to make sure we had a fully immersive experience. Well done Washington.
We chose not to do any of the much advertised walking as with only 3 full days we find walks rather restricted in terms of what might be seen. Our tactics paid off and we had some of the most exciting and fascinating sightings in 18 years of safari holidays. Tree climbing cheetah, 6 bull elephants playing like toddlers in a pond with hippo, wild dog etc etc etc. Truly wonderful photo opportunities in a fabulous landscape.
The accommodation is advertised as perhaps more rustic than is available elsewhere but we found it excellent with the bonus of a ceiling fan inside the mosquito net. Food was terrific and we enjoyed our time at Camp Hwange more than any we have stayed at in many years. We felt that the morning drive from 0630 to almost 1300 was stretching the schedule because from 1100 on it is becoming too hot for most animals and birds while the light is unhelpful for photography.
Overall Camp Hwange is a hard act to follow and we enjoyed the experience 110%." See all these reviews: 9n in Zimbabwe
Buffalo
4 sightings
Cheetah
2 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
3 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Lion
3 sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wild dog
1 sighting
Zebra
2 sightings
"Memorable encounters"
There had been some rain not long before our visit so wildlife was dispersed and a little harder to find. For most of the time we had ZimPro guide Moses, almost qualified Jean and tracker Changa so not much escaped their notice and there was a constant flow of knowledge and bush facts.
We enjoyed three walks and the biggest surprise was an aardwolf jumping out of long grass right beside us one early morning! We had memorable encounters on foot and in the jeep with lots of elephants.
Night drives were among the best we have ever had in Africa including sightings of African wildcats, genets and a wolf spider seen and located from an amazing distance, also the six lions known as the "SuperModels", which resulted in one of the best photos of the trip.
For vegetarians the food was hit and miss with lunch always better than dinner. Overall the staff were enthusiastic and knowledgeable but there was a hard to define lack of atmosphere at some meal times." See all these reviews: 17n in Zimbabwe
Eland
2 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Lion
8 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Camp Hwange review"
"Camp Hwange"
Again we seemed to be forever eating but it was all good. My chalet was comfortable with everything provided and a great view of the pan. Although it was the rainy season the rains had not really arrived so most of the pans were quite low. We saw an extraordinary number of raptors because of the termite swarms which was a special sight. Everyone was attentive and friendly nothing was too much trouble.
Again I was lucky to have quite a few safaris on my own and we saw serval and caracal which Adam had only seen once before so we were very lucky. There seemed to be a huge variety of antelope too. I wanted to go to Hwange because of the painted dogs but saw none so it was lucky I saw them in Zambia." See all these reviews: 8n in Zimbabwe; 6n in Zambia
Buffalo
4 sightings
Eland
1 sighting
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
8 sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Roan antelope
1 sighting
Sable antelope
2 sightings
Wildebeest
3 sightings
Zebra
8 sightings
"Good trip to this camp"
He was thorough, very informative, and able to pass on detailed information on a wide range of subjects. Possibly the best guide we have had on any safari. Otherwise the camp was comfortable, the staff were excellent, and the game was profuse. We liked the location, the rooms and the food was good, though not exceptional.
As we go to these places primarily for the guiding, Andy made the trip for us." See all these reviews: 7n in Zimbabwe; 6n in Zambia
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Cheetah
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Wild dog
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Excellent Camp Hwange"
Good comfortable vehicles.
In addition to the animals on the list, we saw Klipspringer, Ostrich with chicks, Serval, Honey Badger, Martial Eagle, Verraux's Eagle Owl and African Wild Cat. Although we failed to see a black rhino (on our 20km walk) we heard one....
A pangolin was seen the day before we arrived!" See all these reviews: 15n in Zimbabwe; 2n in Kenya
Buffalo
10 sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Lion
10 sightings
Roan antelope
1 sighting
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Zebra
10 sightings
"Well run camp with a lot of widlife"
We saw a host of animals here especially cats with an incredible first day - lion, cheetah, caracal, serval, wild cat There was a good team of experienced guides who were talking regularly to each other to track down the game. The camp is run very flexibly with schedules varied to match the animal sightings rather than sticking to fixed times.
The rooms are excellent and very comfortable. We had the same guide Kevin for most of our time and he was very keen to ensure we saw as much as possible
Recommended." See all these reviews: 15n in Zimbabwe
Brown Hyena
6 sightings
Buffalo
10 sightings
Cheetah
2 sightings
Eland
Multiple sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Hippo
2 sightings
Lion
5 sightings
Roan antelope
2 sightings
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
Wild dog
10 sightings
Zebra
6 sightings
"Wonderful Camp with great atmosphere"
It was excellent in all aspects, particularly. the game drives." See all these reviews: 13n in Zimbabwe
Buffalo
2 sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
Elephant
6 sightings
Giraffe
1 sighting
Hippo
4 sightings
Lion
4 sightings
Roan antelope
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wild dog
1 sighting
Zebra
3 sightings
"Fantastic Safari at Camp Hwange "
The welcome at camp was lovely as always, staff to meet you and a drink. Once shown to your room where your bags are all ready you are shown everything in the room. We then went back to the main bit of camp for lunch. The great thing about this camp is that you all eat together round a big table with the guides and other guests.
In the morning you are woken at 5.30 with hot water in a flask for a cup of tea or coffee you then make your way to the main area of camp when it light enough to leave your room which is about 6.00, you have breakfast and then go out on your morning game drive. You get back from the morning game drive in time for lunch. After lunch you have a couple of hours to yourself before afternoon tea and afternoon game drive. Your evening game drive involves sun downers of course, then a night drive back to the camp for dinner. You can go on walking safari's but we chose not to.
The food was brilliant as always and nothing is to much trouble. The staff are all very friendly and look after you. Our guide Washington was fantastic and his knowledge of the bush is second to none. Adam was great as well. Kim looked after any of our needs very well. Zimbabwean guides are the best I known.
This camp is one of the best we have stayed at, the think that we liked about it is that you are away from most of the main camps in Hwange so don't see many other vehicles do must of the time you have the animals to yourselves. This was our second time here and we will go back again." See all these reviews: 11n in Zimbabwe
Buffalo
4 sightings
Cheetah
3 sightings
Eland
2 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
4 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
3 sightings
Lion
9 sightings
Roan antelope
3 sightings
Sable antelope
2 sightings
Spotted Hyena
4 sightings
Wild dog
2 sightings
Zebra
5 sightings
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