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Hwange Safari Lodge

3.0 star property

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DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM
Bar (on property)
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$364
includes taxes & fees
3 June - 4 June

Explore the area

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DETE, Private Ba, Dete
  • Place, Painted Dog Conservation
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM

DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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DELUXE TWIN ROOM

DELUXE TWIN ROOM

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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DELUXE TWIN SUITE ROOM

DELUXE TWIN SUITE ROOM

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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DELUXE DOUBLE SUITE ROOM

DELUXE DOUBLE SUITE ROOM

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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EXECUTIVE SUITE ROOM

EXECUTIVE SUITE ROOM

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dete

At Hwange Safari Lodge, you'll be 22.9 km (14.2 mi) from Nyamandhlovu Platform. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Dingani Restaurant, is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

What's nearby

  • Painted Dog Conservation - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterbuk's Head - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Gwango Heritage Lodge Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hwange Safari Lodge

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hwange Safari Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Dete hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Hwange Safari Lodge offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Dingani Restaurant
  • Pool Restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hwange Safari Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • COVID-19 testing fee (antigen/rapid screening): USD 10.00 per person, per stay.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 30.00 for adults and from USD 15.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in. Property requires that all guests aged 1 and over receive on-site antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing (USD 10.00 per person, per stay).

Property Registration Number 5642/2005

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hwange Safari Lodge Dete
Hwange Safari Dete
Hwange Safari Hotel Harare
Hwange Safari Lodge Dete
Hwange Safari Lodge Hotel
Hwange Safari Lodge Hotel Dete

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hwange Safari Lodge?

Hwange Safari Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hwange Safari Lodge?

As of 2 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hwange Safari Lodge on 3 June 2026 start from AU$364, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hwange Safari Lodge?

Yep, Hwange Safari Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Hwange Safari Lodge have a pool?

Hwange Safari Lodge has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

What makes Hwange Safari Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hwange Safari Lodge.

Does Hwange Safari Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hwange Safari Lodge?

No, Hwange Safari Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hwange Safari Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hwange Safari Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hwange Safari Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hwange Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

sabu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice property, polite staff, good food, will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Great people and great location, power outages had its challenges due to
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

gord

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No issues
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerard van den van den

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice people and goog food
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shadreck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, quiet, lovely staff, you can see animals through the sliding doors glass in your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean with a very big bed super king bed. Staff very friendly & helpful. It was also nice to see animals closeby. The food was yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nicely set close to a waterhole to watch animals come and drink
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Memory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Pity did not have much time there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Always Great

The rooms are renovated and tastefully decorated. The public areas are currently being done and will be fabulous when completed mid year. The setting is amazing and the staff very friendly.
Renovation in progress
View over the waterhole
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice and clean accommodation Very friendly staff But too expensive
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could not fault our stay at hwange safari lodge. The wildlife came regularly to the watering holes which was a truly memorable experience. They have a raised platform With a bar which offers a great view of the plain. All the staff were so friendly and attentive and the food was very good. It is one of the best hotel Experiences we have had anywhere and we travel extensively. We cannot recommend it highly enough
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Quiet but pleasant

The lodge was great with the night visit from elephants and loads of other animals out front. The visit being in the low season didn't affect quality of the game drive but the numbers were low but some good quality views in terms of variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent lodge to stay at when visiting Hwange National Park. The hotel is falling apart though and needs a proper room by room gut renovation. We had to switch rooms twice, and late at night, the first night we were there. The third room we got, at which point we were upgraded, was great but not at 23:00 when you have a 06:30 full day safari the next day. The hotel should do a gut renovation in groups of rooms at a time otherwise the reviews will struggle to be 5* (when they really should be but animals and safari drives are not part of a hotel's/lodge's reviews).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Shinohara

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
- the entrance atmosphere felt a bit cold as the half of the common area including the lobby was under renovation - they called us multiple times late evening and early morning to confirm safari details e.g. time or dietary requirements for the lunchbox.. all of this could have been done upon checkin (which we asked) instead of their convenience of time - email responses weren’t particularly helpful so we had to repeat or chase for a few times - upon checkin, they informed that the breakfast is USD 30, to which we referred to our booking including breakfast.. otherwise we would’ve been charged unnoticed Nevertheless, we had a really good deal on hotels.com so it was still good for value. The environment is so peaceful and serene, the room was comfortable and their safari guides were professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were booked on a game tour at 3.00 - 6.00 and then changed to 10.00 to 1.00. After 75 minutes we had not seen one animal, we then visited two waterholes and no game, and this was irresponsible and disappointing. Please ensure you keep to original bookings and 10.00 to 1.00 is not a good time for game, and Benson must be more aware of where game moves and lives. He also drove at 40kph instead of the 60kph speed limit to the Park and had no humour or communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is a RIP OFF. Breakfast was $60.00. What a joke! It did have some animals at the watering hole, I guess cos they don’t need wallets. I booked it through Expedia and they thought it was hotels.com This is why I paid for breakfast I think. Expedia included breakfast. Basically they just want your money and don’t care how they get it. Zimbabwe barge in US dollars and don’t have change, it’s so poor that street people are rife. Very Sad. In conclusion, done use this place and go to Botswana, SUCH a different attitude and you will save 10 fold. This of course is without presiding e and my opinion only! Good luck travelers 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bester Kaffee in Zimbabwe
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Experience Safari Lodge 1 night stay

We only stayed at this lodge for one night. We drove up from Bulawayo and found the sign for the lodge quite easily. Parking is onsite but isn't watched, and out in the open. Lodge is slightly outdated. Our front door knob of room 245 could be replaced. Also the bathroom wasn't quite clean and could use a refurbish. We had a household of ants walking in our room that came through the bathroom tiles. No safe inside the room. The phone wasn't working. Also the mosquito net had plenty of holes in them. Meal we had at the buffet was nice but pricey at 25 dollars. Staff was amazing though. We arrived two hours early but our room was ready for us. Friendly and helpful. The rooms look out on a watering hole where you can find all types of animals walking in and out daily. Seats are locating inside the room so you can sit and watch. It was nice and quiet inside the room even though we saw they were doing maintenance just a few rooms ahead of us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good pool, good service.. Older style bathroom. We organized a taxi driver from Vic Falls to stay with a friend in Hwange for two nights to get us there and back (US$250). Maybe they could organize a bus transfer there and back. Morning and evening 3hour safari tours were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good water pressure in showers. Kept dropping WiFi and needed s fresh password every time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DanielleBrush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From start to finish this trip was outstanding! I emailed the lodge months in advance to arrange multiple trips and the staff were always eager to make it the best stay. Over email they told me they will arrange the trips I want to do with the days Im staying. So sweet!! I also requested an anniversary dinner to be set up, they told me to leave it with them. Coming up to the dinner I was nervous because no one had said anything about it! Well I was just as surprised as my partner! The effort that went into this dinner was just breathtaking. The manager arranged our table to be secluded at the pool with loads of candles surrounding, also right beside the fence which meant the elephants were so close while eating our dinner! AMAZING. Not only was the set up of our dinner breathtaking as it was, the waiter we had specifically for our table was brilliant as well! I can actually say he was the best waiter I have seen throughout Victoria Falls and Hwange! so well done. AND to top it all off, the lodge gave us a bottle of champagne on the house! No words, seriously. The really done a fantastic job!! The lodge also provide game drives into Hwange national park so you can see the BIG 5! We went on a game drive throughout the day and thought it was great. The guide stops off and gives you drinks and snacks so you don't have to bring your own. The rooms are absolutely gorgeous as well with an amazing view overlooking a waterhole so you can see a rangeof animals coming to drink
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolv Rynning

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

Excellent

A fantastic hotel, With a water hole just outside the Windows where you can see a lot of Wild animals during the afternoon coming to drink. Very Nice Food and a great staff - a wide selection of wine. We enjoyed the stay, and it's not the first time we do. Been here before and will for sure be back. Easy to book a safari trip in the park, but unfortunatly Our friends we brought did not see to many animals due to bad weather (rain). A very good wifi in addition - and a great breakfast after Our safari.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien: habitaciones, personal, comida, ubicación...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lodge is in need of a touch up. The toilet kept running, the bath needed replacing and the kettle had a white ring around it on the inside. On the flipside the air con was fsntastic and the bed super comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019