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Gwango Heritage Resort

3.0 star property
Tentalow in Dete with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Deluxe Chalet
Exterior detail
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bush Chalet

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Room options

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Deluxe Chalet

Deluxe Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Bush Chalet

Bush Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Hwange National Park, Dete

What's nearby

  • Hwange National Park - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Painted Dog Conservation - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Railway Recreation Center - 17 min drive - 12.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterbuk's Head - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Gwango Heritage Resort

Property highlights
Gwango Heritage Resort provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this tentalow include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • A banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gobelo Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Gwango Heritage Centre Safari Dete
Gwango Heritage Centre Safari
Gwango Heritage Centre Dete
Gwango Heritage Centre
Gwango Heritage Resort Dete
Gwango Heritage Resort
Gwango Heritage Dete
Gwango Heritage
Gwango Heritage Resort Dete
Gwango Heritage Resort Safari/Tentalow
Gwango Heritage Resort Safari/Tentalow Dete

Frequently asked questions

Does Gwango Heritage Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gwango Heritage Resort?

As of 29 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gwango Heritage Resort on 1 July 2025 start from AU$130.19, 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 Gwango Heritage Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gwango Heritage Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gwango Heritage Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gwango Heritage Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gwango Heritage Resort located?

Situated in Dete, this tentalow is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Hwange National Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Railway Recreation Center and Nyamandhlovu Platform.

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Gwango Heritage Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the employees are so kind and give you a lot of tips for further trips. Out guide Carlos reached us a lot about the nature in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would Definitely recommend, it and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

frederik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in the bush chalet, brand new, good beds. The staff is extremely friendly and the game drive into Hwange park highly recommendable. The place is still a bit under construction. Loved the fire place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

sharon e

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

great place to see elephants

Rooms are nice and are well appointed and staff very friendly. Limited menu for meals but the chef was great to work with on suggestions. Elephants come to drink from the water hole and the pool. East to find in Hwange.
Elephants drinking from the pool
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Elephants drinking from pool were a highlight. Some nicities were missing e.g. soap in communal toilets, hand towels and washcloths in the room, napkins in dining room, formed paths to the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Upgraded from a bush lodge to delux after noting only single beds available although booked for a couple..the price difference was quoted as an extra $30 but when it came to paying was charged an extra $47..no internet available and very limited menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hwange was wonderful. The lodge is on the more rustic side, but it is super nice. The beds are comfortable. Everything is clean. The showers can be temperamental, but there is plenty of hot water (my brother struggled with the shower in their room and to be fair, the showers did a bit of alternating between hot and cold occasionally). The only complaint might be that the walls are thin. But our group took up the whole section where we were so we weren’t bothering anyone else and no one else could hear us. The food was very good, though there were some menu items which they were out of. Most importantly, the staff were super accommodating. They pulled out the green laser and turned off some lights for us to have a better look at the stars. And Brighton gave the best game drive ever. He knew the animals, the birds, the trees… it was like having a science professor driving the truck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hwange was wonderful. The lodge is on the more rustic side, but it is super nice. The beds are comfortable. Everything is clean. The showers can be temperamental, but there is plenty of hot water (my brother struggled with the shower in their room and to be fair, the showers did a bit of alternating between hot and cold occasionally). The only complaint might be that the walls are thin. But our group took up the whole section where we were so we weren’t bothering anyone else and no one else could hear us. The food was very good, though there were some menu items which they were out of. Most importantly, the staff were super accommodating. They pulled out the green laser and turned off some lights for us to have a better look at the stars. And Brighton gave the best game drive ever. He knew the animals, the birds, the trees… it was like having a science professor driving the truck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

JP

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot water for shower weak, Power supply to rooms weak, USB ports for charging phones did not work. NB The biggest problem is that you have to park your vehicle about 200m from the chalet and have to struggle through the sand with your luggage and every time you need something from the vehicle. VERY INCONVENIENT!! Why not provide parking in front of or behind the chalets, there are ample space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Volker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small houses but unique. Es fehlen Möglichkeiten etwas aufzuhängen .Einen Schrank gibt es auch nicht. Ruhig gelegen.Wlan nur im Lobby Bereich
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

Gwango stay nov 2023

Where do I start?! We stayed for 4 nights and it was just amazing. Every single person was so lovely and kind. Seeing elephants drink from the pool is something I'll remember for the rest of my life. Mahko took us on 3 game drives and his knowledge of the park and the animals is on another level, he's an asset to the lodge. The only negative I have is that we couldn't stay longer than 4 nights. I honestly considered feeding my passport to the elephants so I could stay. The lodges were spacious and lovely, beds so comfy. House keeping come in daily with fresh towels and to make the bed. The managers of the resort were also lovely people, so friendly and welcoming. I fell in love with hwange and without a doubt we will be back. If I could give it 10 stars I would.. I'd live there if I could! I thoroughly enjoyed being stuck at the bar because elephants were blocking the way to our room! Also, chef and the food are top notch too. I honestly can't speak highly enough of the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne und bezahlbare Unterkunft unmittelbar am Eingang des Hwange Nationalparks. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROY

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

Au coeur du Bush.

Excellent séjour, personnel très sympathique, très bien placé! Très belles chambres, bon restaurant. Il manquait juste du chauffage (nous étions en hiver austral avec des nuits à 4/5°...).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is perfect for a visit of Hwange National Park as it is located just 10 min from the entrance. The bush chalets are very clean and cosy and I very much liked the design and decorations. Everybody at the lodge was so attentive and helpful and everything was very well organized. The game drives were perfect and the guides are very knowledgeable and told us a lot about the animals and their habitat. Just bring warm clothes in May. The food was delicious. Elephants come to the water holes and the pool every day and it was absolutely amazing being able to see them from such a short distance. All in all I couldn't recommend the lodge more!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal was very friendly and qualified with good suggestions for activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff ripped us off replacing our tires.

Enjoyed our stay except we suffered two punctured tires and the staff said they would help arrange us two new tires. It took them 48 hours to do so (meaning we had to extend our stay at the resort), and they charged us $60 per tire, a complete rip-off. I feel like they took the opportunity to exploit us given we would be stranded otherwise. For this reason, I feel disappointed at the service and wouldn't return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
UN LIEU SUPER AGREABLE. TRES PROCHE DU PARC NATIONAL
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
rooms very hot, no fan or back ventilation. Staff very pleasant and helpful Food was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vrabcho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018