Gwango Elephant Lodge

Name: Gwango Elephant Lodge
Address: Hwange National Park, Dete, Dete, ZW
Rating: 8.8

★★★ Hwange National Park, Dete, Dete, ZW

8.8 guest rating· 6 reviews

About this hotel

Breathtaking Views from a Garden

Indulge in the serene surroundings and enjoy complimentary wireless internet access while taking advantage of concierge services.

Delightful Dining and Relaxation Options

Savor a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Room service is also available for your convenience.

Convenient Amenities and Services

Benefit from features like wedding services, barbecue grills, and a complimentary full breakfast. Additional amenities include dry cleaning services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box.

Book now to experience a tranquil stay at the Gwango Elephant Lodge in Dete, conveniently located near Hwange National Park and other attractions.

Rooms & rates

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Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 64 m² · 2× Twin bed

Desk
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free WiFi
Shower

2 Twin Beds689 sq feet Layout - Separate sitting areaRelax - Private plunge poolInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closetComfort - Daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

Tree Top Villa

Sleeps 2 · 36 m² · Queen Bed

Desk
Balcony or patio
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker

1 Queen Bed388-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio Layout - Bedroom Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closetComfort - Daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

Forest Chalet

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · Queen Bed

Desk
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shower
Wardrobe or closet

1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds236-sq-foot room with a patio Layout - Bedroom Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closetComfort - Daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

Amenities

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Free breakfast
Free full breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Concierge service
Designated smoking area
Ecotours on site
Garden
Mosquito nets
Tours/ticket assistance
Wedding services

Location

Hwange National Park, Dete, Dete, ZW

Check-in: from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out: until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.86 reviews

+ Clean rooms+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Comfortable beds− Limited parking− Expensive breakfast− No spa services

Cleanliness7.5

Service8.3

Location8.1

Room Quality7.8

Amenities7.2

Value for Money6.9

Guest review
8.0
Mooie locatie in de bush net buiten Hwange park, maar in open verbinding. Veel olifanten rondom de Lodge. Uiterst vriendelijk personeel.
Paul · 2025-06-19

Lovely stay at Gwango
10.0
We had a lovely time staying 2 nights at Gwango Elephant Lodge. The staff were all very helpful and the food was excellent. This was a very peaceful place and was amazing to have elephants just outside the dining area when eating dinner.
Verified traveler · 2018-09-08

Left without checking in
4.0
This lodge came as a big disappointment after we had stayed in nine other lodges on our road trip from South Africa and around Zimbabwe. All were excellent. While the owner, Elizabeth, was very pleasant on arrival, Gwango does not match its description and ironically was the most expensive rate paid for any of our other accommodation. There were no other guests despite it being peak tourist season and the surrounding lodges having high occupancies. The chalets are modest at best without coffee or tea making facilities or bottled water. There was undue interference by visiting family members with the duties of the camp staff. Despite this being a bush camp there were constantly barking dogs from the owners nearby house.There is no basic wifi. We were lucky to secure the last chalet in a neighbouring lodge. Regrettably we have also had no response from Hotel.com to our written complaint.
Michael · 2017-09-03

Great place to watch wildlife
10.0
really nice
emm · 2017-07-10

truly fantastic African experience
10.0
Completely amazing. Real African with a view of the pan. Additionally, the staff & owners were indescribably attentive and lovely. We were celebrating my husband's birthday and they made it amazing. The best part was a birthday cake. Made of elephant dung! Fabulous!!! Will never forget it.
Conny Maria · 2016-02-15

Näher dran geht's nicht.....
10.0
Wir waren als Motorradgruppe dort. Wurden von den Eigentümern sehr herzlich empfangen. Sie haben sich um alles hervorragend gekümmert und waren ständig parat. In der Nacht sind wir zu einer Elephantengruppe gefahren, die sich wohl stets in Lodgenähe aufhält..... Ein super Erlebnis....
Walter Lerch · 2015-08-31

Good to know

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this lodge include wedding services and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›Covid

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

›General

Professional property host/manager