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Gwango Elephant Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Dete with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Experience the charm of a centuries-old structure with a thatched roof and stone archway, set amidst a serene natural environment.
Guests can observe wildlife from this rustic lodge with a stone wall and wooden railing.
Surrounded by lush trees, this serene seating area invites relaxation.
Cozy room with a single bed, wooden bench, and window with a curtain.
Elephants roam freely in a shaded naturalistic enclosure surrounded by trees and zoo infrastructure.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Patio
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hwange National Park, Dete

What's nearby

  • Painted Dog Conservation - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Hwange National Park - 21 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Railway Recreation Center - 24 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterbuk's Head - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Gwango Elephant Lodge

Lodge in a national park
At Gwango Elephant Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Stone House, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), wedding services, and barbecue grills
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Gwango Elephant Lodge have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Giraffe Lounge
  • Gwango Boma
  • The Stone House

Things to do

  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park

More

  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive check-in instructions prior to their arrival.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gwango Elephant Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Gwango Elephant Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Gwango Elephant Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Hwange National Park and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Railway Recreation Center. Nyamandhlovu Platform is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) away.

Gwango Elephant Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooie locatie in de bush net buiten Hwange park, maar in open verbinding. Veel olifanten rondom de Lodge. Uiterst vriendelijk personeel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely stay at Gwango

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Left without checking in

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

emm, very good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to watch wildlife

really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Conny Maria, Palapye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

truly fantastic African experience

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.

10/10 Excellent

Walter Lerch, Gräfelfing, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Näher dran geht's nicht.....

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....