Gwango Elephant Lodge
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Gwango Elephant Lodge
Lodge
Hwange National Park, Dete, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
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With a stay at Gwango Elephant Lodge in Dete, you'll be in a national park, and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Hwange National Park and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Railway Recreation Center. This lodge is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Nyamandhlovu Platform.Show More
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Highlights
Airport pick-up available
Free parking
Lots to do
Delicious breakfastAmenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Airport pick-up
Airport drop-off
Private parkingFree
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Tour/Ticket Service
Hiking
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Property Description
With a stay at Gwango Elephant Lodge in Dete, you'll be in a national park, and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Hwange National Park and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Railway Recreation Center. This lodge is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Nyamandhlovu Platform.
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4.4/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.4
Amenities4.4
Location4.4
Service4.4
All 30 Reviews
Surroundings
Landmarks: Hwange Safari Lodge Entrance Gate
(2.7 km)
Landmarks: Wild Walks
(2.8 km)
Landmarks: Painted Dog Conservation
(6.1 km)
Landmarks: Hwange National Park
(6.6 km)
Dining: Gwango Gobelo Bar & Grill
(1.9 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Forest Chalet
2 Single bed or 1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
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2
Treetop Villa
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Balcony
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Wardrobe
Check Availability
Guest Reviews
4.4/5
Very Good
30 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.4
- Amenities4.4
- Location4.4
- Service4.4
Average for similar properties in Dete
AI Summary
The rooms are comfortable, clean, and spacious, with mosquito nets. The staff offers exceptional hospitality and maintains well-maintained chalets. The location near Hwange National Park is ideal for wildlife viewing.
Guest User
January 7, 2025
This is a very nice resort that is close to the Huange entrance. Service was very impressive and professional. We had plenty of options to order from the menu, each with a unique flavor. The rooms were a nice size embedded in a safari type feel. We did three tours coordinated through the Gwango hotel. Afternoon drive, evening drive and morning drive. Each time we saw great activity and did not have to wait long. You could see the passion and focus in the staff to make sure you enjoyed your stay. I would have loved to get a few souvenirs from there. I look forward to returning and doing so some day :).
Guest User
January 4, 2025
Whilst accommodation was good and service From Nichollas Tatenda, Avocoda and Genius was good, the food left a lot to be desired. We ate out at a local hotel. No towels in the public toilet, limited drinks and the bar hours should be extended
Guest User
January 3, 2025
wonderful place to stay,food and service was excellent, servers went on an extra mile to make our stay enjoyable
Guest User
December 16, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay and super friendly staff. Thank you Claudette and Ruud The Netherlands Dec 2024
Guest User
November 13, 2024
On our way to the Victoria Falls a break between Bulawayo & the Zimbabwean - Zambian border. Very friendly welcome by Aïsha. Nice terrace & bar. The bush bungalows are nice, but a fan to cool the heat would 've completed our stay.
Guest User
November 5, 2024
The directions given aren't very useful in the dark as there is no mile markers left on that road and no signs to point you in the right direction, after driving around for nearly two hours we eventually found the lodge but was in total darkness due to power cut, once we found someone to let us in, the staff did their best to get us to our rooms and settle us in, luckily we had a torch as the rooms had no other means of illumination during the power cut. The next morning the power was restored and the full beauty of the lodge was revealed, the elephants drinking from the swimming pool and other animals coming down to the watering holes, the afternoon game drive was excellent despite have a puncture in the middle of the bush but over all our visit was well worth it.
Guest User
October 15, 2024
What a wonderful place! We stayed for 4 nights in a treetop villa. Spending time on the terrace and viewing the activity around the waterhole was just spectacular. I have never seen so many elephants in one group, we counted over 100. The proximity to the animals was stunning. Our guide 'Fortune' was great and knowledgeable. Chef 'Shadreck' is a true magician, he made exceptional vegetarian dishes of highest quality. The whole stay was just perfect. And the team - all of them - made our stay special. We can recommend this lodge - especially the treetop villas - without any hesitation!
Guest User
September 30, 2024
Rooms need fans installed, beds comfortable Food absolutely terrible - all 4 meals Elephant siting's good Swimming Pool great
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Private parking
Free
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Tour/Ticket Service
Hiking
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Shuttle Bus Service
Additional charge
Business Services
Wedding Service
Front Desk Services
Tour/Ticket Service
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Room Service
Public Areas
Barbecue
Garden
Health & Wellness
Hiking
Activities
Eco Tours
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–21:00
Check-out: 06:00–11:00
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 2014
- Number of Rooms: 6
With a stay at Gwango Elephant Lodge in Dete, you'll be in a national park, and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Hwange National Park and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Railway Recreation Center. This lodge is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Nyamandhlovu Platform.
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).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.