Overview
Hwange National Park is located in the far west of Zimbabwe on the border of Botswana and is the largest park and protected area in the country at approximately 14 500 km² in size. The Park supports enormous species diversity and provides an authentic safari experience with an abundance of wildlife and fantastic birdlife.
Hwange National Park is situated on the eastern edge of the Kalahari Desert. The area is dry and water is scarce during the winter months, so there are a number of pumped waterholes to sustain the wildlife.
The wet summer months provide afternoon thunderstorms and the park is turned into a lush green haven. A variety of plains game, including blue wildebeest and zebra migrate here and give birth to their young during this time of year. Hwange is an important element to wildlife conservation in Southern Africa, as well as neighbouring countries like Botswana and Zambia.
Highlights
- Are you visiting Kenya/Nairobi and is short of Time for a Safari? Travellers with limited time in Nairobi can still get an intimate glimpse of Kenya’s famous wildlife with a visit to the world’s only urban national park. This half-day tour to Nairobi National Park is a great way to optimize your time in the city, with hotel pickup and drop-off ensuring efficient and seamless transfer. Benefit from the personalized attention of your private guide, plus a choice of morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule. See Four of the 'Big Five' and more in Nairobi National Park. Nairobi National Park is a true paradox. Despite being situated on the southeastern outskirts of East Africa's most populous, cosmopolitan and industrialized city, it is a genuinely worthwhile safari destination. Unfenced on two sides, it allows free movement of wildlife from the nearby Athi Plains (though not in and out of the city, for obvious reasons). The absence of elephants means it is not a true Big Five park, but still, it is one of the best places in East Africa for spotting black rhinos and witnessing lion kills. In addition, the sanctuary is home to most other plains wildlife species associated with southern Kenya, including large seasonal herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, as well as lower densities of eland, giraffe and impala.
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