Hwange for a honeymoon

Hwange works for a honeymoon with some planning.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's largest park, bordering Botswana and managed by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. It is known for its large elephant population, which relies on waterholes in the dry season.

Why Hwange for a honeymoon?

• Open spaces and quiet camps give more privacy.
• Luxury and private lodging options are available.

What awaits you in Hwange

• Zimbabwe's largest national park
• One of Africa's largest elephant populations
• Waterholes that draw wildlife in the dry season
• African wild dog and sable antelope
• Close to Victoria Falls

Wildlife you may encounter: elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, cheetahs, African wild dogs, hyenas and giraffes.

Suggested time on the ground: 3 to 4 days. Most visitors arrive via Victoria Falls Airport and drive to Main Camp, or take light aircraft to private camp airstrips in the park.

Activities that fit

camping.

When to go

The best period overall is August to October.

Late in the dry season wildlife depends on pumped waterholes and elephants gather in high densities.

Other destinations for a honeymoon

• Okavango Delta Botswana
• Masai Mara Kenya
• Lower Zambezi Zambia
• Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
• Serengeti Tanzania
• Sabi Sand South Africa

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Sources: ZimParks - Hwange National Park · Zimbabwe Tourism - Hwange National Park · Climates to Travel (1991-2020 normals) - Hwange National Park
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.