Hwange National Park is the largest game reserve in Zimbabwe. Situated on the easternmost edge of the Kalahari Desert, its 1.4 million hectares (3.4 million acres) of sandy soils support extensive stands of broad-leafed woodland that during the summer months, despite the low rainfall, are a profusion of green. Along with saltpans, acacia scrub and grasslands the Park supports an enormous abundance of wildlife. Located on the border with Botswana, the Park was proclaimed some 70 years ago and has one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, in particular its herds of elephant and buffalo. There are a number of shallow pans spread throughout the Park, around which wildlife congregates, making for excellent game viewing. The private Makalolo and Linkwasha concessions, situated in its south-eastern corner, are ecologically diverse, including vast open palm-fringed plains, grasslands, acacia woodlands and teak forests. This ensures large numbers of animals all year round – elephant, buffalo, sable, roan, giraffe, wildebeest, impala and even gemsbok. These are followed by their predators: lion, leopard, wild dog and cheetah, along with African wildcat, serval, honey badger, civet and spotted hyena. Of avian interest are species like Dickinson’s Kestrel, Bradfield’s Hornbill and Arnot’s Chat.
Accommodation at Linkwasha Camp
Standard Rooms
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8 canvas tents
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Twin ¾ beds*
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Ensuite with shower and double vanity
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Private deck
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Air Conditioner
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Fan
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Mosquito nets
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Hairdryer
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Tea/coffee facilities
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Safe
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Minibar
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Lounge area
Family Rooms
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1 Family Tent
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2 bedrooms
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Twin ¾ beds in main room*
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Second room is a lounge that can accomodate beds for children
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Main ensuite has shower, double vanity, separate toilet and bath
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Second ensuite has shower, toilet and single vanity
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Private deck
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Air Conditioner
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Fan
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Mosquito nets
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Hairdryer
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Tea/coffee facilities
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Safe
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Minibar
*Can be converted via prior arrangement
Facilities
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Dining area
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Lounge area
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Bar
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Pool
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Library
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PIzza oven
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Private vehicle available
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Charging facilities
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220V multi-plug adaptors
Child Policy
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No children under 6 years old
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For families travelling with children between 6 and 12 years of age, require private activities to be booked and paid for
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Children between 6 and 16 years of age, must share with an adult/s in the same room
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The minimum age for walking activities is 13 years
access Details
Self-Drive
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Note that all guests traveling on a self-drive basis to Linkwasha Camp in Hwange are not permitted to drive directly into our concession and straight to our camp/s. Access to Hwange National Park is through Main Camp only as the official entry point. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority need to keep track of vehicles utilising the national parks plus self-drive guests must pay conservation fees and vehicle fees directly at the point of entry into the Park (Hwange Main Camp).
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Hwange National Park Coordinates: S 18°41’06.48” Latitude E 25°56’15.76” Longitude
Fly In
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Fly-In
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Airstrip Name: Linkwasha
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Duration to Camp: Approximately 50 – 60 minutes road transfer (depending on wildlife sightings along the way)
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Airstrip Coordinates: S 19 07 00 Latitude E 27 12 00 Longitude
Situated on the doorstep of the famed Ngamo Plains, which offers fantastic summer game viewing, the camp’s excellent location stands sentry over a magnificent plain and a pan that is a magnet for game year round, especially in the dry winter months.