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Gwango Elephant Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Dete with free breakfast and restaurant

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Hwange National Park, Dete
  • Place, Painted Dog Conservation
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hwange National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Railway Recreation Center
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Tree Top Villa

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Dete

At Gwango Elephant Lodge, you'll be 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Hwange National Park and 17.8 km (11.1 mi) from Railway Recreation Center. Highlights at this lodge include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The Stone House is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Giraffe Lounge is the lodge's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with breakfast and light fare. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 11 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Dete lodge, you'll be 22.4 km (13.9 mi) from Nyamandhlovu Platform.
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What's nearby

  • Painted Dog Conservation - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Hwange National Park - 21 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Railway Recreation Center - 24 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gwango Elephant Lodge

Lodge in Dete with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Gwango Elephant Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Dete lodge.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2014
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gwango Elephant Lodge offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6 AM to 11 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

Yep, Gwango Elephant Lodge has a free self car park.

What makes Gwango Elephant Lodge a romantic place to stay?

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

Does Gwango Elephant Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full breakfast is offered daily between 6 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.

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

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

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....