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VFT to Hwange Main Camp
Town to Hwange
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- Town to Hwange
- Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe attraction
Hwange National Park
14,600 km² of teak forest, kalahari sands, and elephants.
About this place
Hwange is Zimbabwe's largest park and one of the most reliable places in Africa to see elephant herds in the dry season. The park has no natural surface water for most of the year, so wildlife concentrates around pumped waterholes — you sit at a waterhole at sunset and animals walk to you instead of the other way around.
What to do
Morning and afternoon game drives in open 4x4s
Waterhole sit-ups at sunset (Nyamandhlovu Pan is famous for elephant traffic)
Walking safaris with licensed guides (April-October)
Painted-dog tracking (the park has one of the larger remaining wild populations)
Hide photography from sunken viewing hides
Practical information
3-night minimum to make the drive in worth it. Self-drive possible from Victoria Falls (~3 hours on tar). Camps range from budget rest camps (Sinamatella, Main Camp) to premium private concessions (Linkwasha, Somalisa).
Combine with
Victoria Falls (3 hours west)
Mana Pools (further east, fly recommended)
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VFT to Robins Camp
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
Yes, popular options include: Victoria Falls Backpackers (Zimbabwe), Shoestrings Backpackers, and in Livingstone: Jollyboys Backpackers, Fawlty Towers. Prices: $15-25 for dorms, $40-60 for private rooms. Often include bars, pools, and tour booking services.
Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) serves the Zimbabwe side and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) serves Livingstone, Zambia. Both have basic facilities including currency exchange, car rentals, and transfers to hotels. VFA has recently been upgraded with improved terminals and amenities.
Zimbabwe side: VFA (Victoria Falls International Airport). Zambia side: LVI (Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, Livingstone). These codes are used for flight bookings and airport identification.
The Zimbabwe side offers: 75% of the viewpoints, better panoramic views, the main falls viewpoint, Devil's Cataract, Danger Point, and excellent photography spots. The town has more infrastructure, shops, and restaurants. Entrance: $30 for international visitors.
It depends: Zimbabwe has more viewpoints and better overall views. Zambia offers unique experiences like Devil's Pool and closer waterfall access. Most visitors recommend seeing both sides if possible. Zimbabwe is better for first-time visitors wanting comprehensive views.
There are several licensed operators including: Batoka Sky, Zambezi Helicopter Company, and United Air Charters. All follow strict safety regulations. Flights depart from both Zimbabwe and Zambia sides, with similar pricing and routes.
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