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Gwango Heritage Resort

3.0 star property
Dete tentalow with outdoor pool and restaurant

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At Gwango Heritage Resort, experience the warmth of a bygone era with modern comforts. Enjoy local flavors at the restaurant or relax with a drink at the bar, while staying connected to what matters most with free public WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (7)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall
The current price is CNY443
CNY520 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25

Room options

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Bush Chalet

Bush Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Chalet

Deluxe Chalet

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 61 reviews
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CNY1,773 total
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May 22 - May 23
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About the neighborhood

Map
Hwange National Park, Dete

What's nearby

  • Painted Dog Conservation - 13 min drive - 11.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterbuk's Head - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gwango Heritage Lodge Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Gwango Heritage Resort

  • Gwango Heritage Resort is a great choice for a stay in Dete. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Gobelo Bar & Grill, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 cabins
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2015
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Special features

Dining

Gobelo Bar & Grill - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gwango Heritage Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gwango Heritage Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Gwango Heritage Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gwango Heritage Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gwango Heritage Resort?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Gwango Heritage Resort and nearby?

Gwango Heritage Resort has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Gwango Heritage Resort?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Gobelo Bar & Grill.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Lodge
Room
Chalet
Water holes
Animals
Food
Bed

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Vincent, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
sharon e, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sydney, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lindsay, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely friendly staff, slightly disappointed on game drives, didn’t see the large buffalo herds. We found out when we were leaving they moved into a private concession had we known that we would have taken a drive there one day. Overall was very nice
Andre, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect! Elephants around the camp drinking from the pool. A unique sight 😍
Orietta, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I had a fantastic time at Gwengo. The locations unbeatable, perhaps 5 minutes drive from the entrance gate of Hwange. The communications with them were already excellent even before my arrival. The staff answered all my questions promptly. The resort itself is well maintained and well staffed. In one area it has a terrace with a swimming pool, where you can chill and watch animals pass by. The room is clean and tastefully decorated. Restaurants serve all meals. Try their croc tail! Overall, this is an upscale property priced at a mid range, with superb value. The best part of my stay was the hospitality by the staff members. Keith at the reception helped me throughout my stay. All servers for dinner and breakfast were courteous and friendly. At the end of my stay, the manager also gave me a ride to the closest junction to catch a bus. My only regret is that my stay was too short. Hwange is a great park. Next time I will stay here longer.
Yu, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I would Definitely recommend, it and we will be back!
Hannes, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
frederik, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Graeme, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
JP, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Small houses but unique. Es fehlen Möglichkeiten etwas aufzuhängen .Einen Schrank gibt es auch nicht. Ruhig gelegen.Wlan nur im Lobby Bereich
Volker, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schöne und bezahlbare Unterkunft unmittelbar am Eingang des Hwange Nationalparks. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal.
Stefanie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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°...).
ROY, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Ina, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Personal was very friendly and qualified with good suggestions for activities.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Joe, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

UN LIEU SUPER AGREABLE. TRES PROCHE DU PARC NATIONAL
3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

rooms very hot, no fan or back ventilation. Staff very pleasant and helpful Food was good
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great venue for young and old

Enjoyed the stay although they are very much in the process of improving and building new facilities. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Service overall are good. The location great as it is just outside the main entrance into Hwange National Park.The ideal place for rest and relax after a day out in the National Park. All accommodation very clean and well cared for. The food menu are not very big, but foods prepared very tastefully.
James, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, particularly Captain Rogers. The food was also really good.
3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice, relaxed resort

Excellent staff, game drive over one hour longer just to show us more waterholes, very good food
Alocin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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