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Gwango Elephant Lodge

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Dete lodge

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Hwange National Park, Dete
  • Place, Nyamandhlovu Platform
  • Place, Painted Dog Conservation
    ‪5 min drive‬

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  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Dete

In Dete .Stay at this Dete lodge and you'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Nyamandhlovu Platform.
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What's nearby

  • Painted Dog Conservation - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gwango Elephant Lodge

Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Dete lodge
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 bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gwango Elephant Lodge to the airport?

Gwango Elephant Lodge is 101.4 mi (153-min drive) away from the Victoria Falls (VFA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

As of Mar 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gwango Elephant Lodge on Mar 24, 2026 start from CA $914, excluding 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.

Does Gwango Elephant Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Gwango Elephant Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day for a charge.

Does Gwango Elephant Lodge offer free breakfast?

Gwango Elephant Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 6 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Gwango Elephant Lodge have a pool?

Gwango Elephant Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Gwango Elephant Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gwango Elephant Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Gwango Elephant Lodge to downtown Dete?

Gwango Elephant Lodge is 7.8 mi away from Dete.

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

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....