Zimbabwe

Linkwasha

Q: Where is Hwange National Park?

Hwange National Park is in north-western Zimbabwe. At around 14 600 km², it is the country’s largest national park.

Q: What wildlife can I expect to see around Linkwasha?

Linkwasha is situated on the edge of the productive Ngamo Plains, which teems with life, from large herds of elephant and buffalo to rare antelope like sable and roan, and plenty of predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas.

Q: What can I do between game drives at Linkwasha?

If you’re up for more than relaxing in your ensuite tent, spend time in the sunken hide waiting to take the perfect shot of wildlife up close, or cool down in the pool where a herd of elephants may join you for a drink.

Q: How to get to Hwange National Park?

Roughly an hour’s flight with Wilderness Air from Victoria Falls Airport will put you right into the heart of Hwange National Park.

Q: What to pack for safari in Zimbabwe?

Morning and evening game drives can be cold, but the afternoons are often warm, so it’s best to dress in layers. A hat is essential and bring closed shoes if you intend to go on walks. Travellers are urged not to pack or wear any camouflage or military-inspired clothing while travelling in Africa.

Track The Wild

Experience exceptional game viewing at Linkwasha, on the edge of Hwange’s famed Ngamo Plains.

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Wilderness Linkwasha

A contemporary safari lodge in an iconic Zimbabwe landscape.

Linkwasha is positioned on the edge of Hwange National Park’s productive Ngamo Plains, an area renowned for some of the best year-round game viewing on Earth. During summer, the plains teem with wildlife, and in winter they gather in abundance at the many Wilderness-supported waterholes throughout the park.

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Wilderness Linkwasha Zimbabwe Couple Game Viewing

Linkwasha moments

Revel in the space and privacy of Linkwasha’s nine expansive tented suites, which overlook a waterhole frequented by thirsty herds of buffalo and antelope. The main area opens out to tiered decks that lead down to the camp’s pool, where it’s a first-come-first-served affair, as elephants often quench their thirst here on hot afternoons.

Wilderness Linkwasha Zimbabwe Lion Drinking

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Linkwasha moments

Revel in the space and privacy of Linkwasha’s nine expansive tented suites, which overlook a waterhole frequented by thirsty herds of buffalo and antelope. The main area opens out to tiered decks that lead down to the camp’s pool, where it’s a first-come-first-served affair, as elephants often quench their thirst here on hot afternoons.

Accommodation

Shaded by leadwood trees, nine elegant tented suites, including one that accommodates families, offer views onto the camp’s waterhole and the busy plains beyond. Neutral tones and bold Ndebele patterns create a striking, authentically African atmosphere.

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Cuisine

Delight in a brunch served al fresco, on the deck overlooking the waterhole, with a menu that celebrates local fruits and grains. Follow the quintessentially African smell of food being prepared over glowing coals, with an outdoor braai under the stars when the weather is warm. Share a sundowner with an elephant overlooking the waterhole, then retire to the library for a warm fireside dinner.

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THE DETAILS

Wilderness Linkwasha

Sink into a classic, comfortable safari stay at contemporary Wilderness Linkwasha. Relax in one of the camp’s nine spacious tented suites, or spend quiet hours in the sunken hide, while elephants and other animals go about their wild ways thrillingly close, oblivious to your presence. Brave the Star Bed, where a chorus of owls and chilling whoops of hyenas create the soundtrack of your dreams.

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Wilderness Linkwasha Purpose CITW Educate

Impact across generations

On safari with Wilderness, your curiosity will be piqued. You may wonder why elephants flap their ears, or how migratory birds know where to go. The children from local communities wonder too, and we stimulate that curiosity by teaching them about conservation and sustainable tourism through our non-profit Children in the Wilderness’ initiatives.

Family room

Create lasting memories with your family on safari.

Pool

Cool off between game drives in the swimming pool.

Sleep-out deck

Experience a night under the stars, where the wild things are.

Sunken hide

Hide in plain sight while Hwange’s wildlife gets up close at the waterhole.

Wi-FI

Stay in touch with friends and family back home and share your safari sightings.

Wilderness Linkwasha Zimbabwe Elephants at Waterhole

Discover hidden Hwange

At an expansive 14,651 m² (roughly half the size of Belgium), Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest national park. The Linkwasha-Makalolo Private Wilderness Area in the park is an exceptionally diverse region of teak woodlands, golden savannah, and Kalahari sands. In summer, the Ngamo Plains near camp heave with plains game, followed closely by predators.

Purpose

Impact across generations

On safari with Wilderness, your curiosity will be piqued. You may wonder why elephants flap their ears, or how migratory birds know where to go. The children from local communities wonder too, and we stimulate that curiosity by teaching them about conservation and sustainable tourism through our non-profit Children in the Wilderness’ initiatives.

Facilities

Family room

Create lasting memories with your family on safari.

Pool

Cool off between game drives in the swimming pool.

Sleep-out deck

Experience a night under the stars, where the wild things are.

Sunken hide

Hide in plain sight while Hwange’s wildlife gets up close at the waterhole.

Wi-FI

Stay in touch with friends and family back home and share your safari sightings.

Wildlife

Area

Discover hidden Hwange

At an expansive 14,651 m² (roughly half the size of Belgium), Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest national park. The Linkwasha-Makalolo Private Wilderness Area in the park is an exceptionally diverse region of teak woodlands, golden savannah, and Kalahari sands. In summer, the Ngamo Plains near camp heave with plains game, followed closely by predators.

Activities

Experiences

Linkwasha experiences

Examine wildlife tracks up-close, and cock an ear for melodious bird calls on a bush walk with one of Linkwasha’s professional guides. Out on game drive, meet wildlife in its pristine habitat or sit quietly in the hide for intimate observations of Hwange’s elephants. Immerse yourself in this wilderness, with an evening at Linkwasha’s romantic Star Bed.

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Linkwasha is positioned in one of Hwange National Park’s most wildlife-rich regions. Here, a supremely diverse environment, coupled with year-round water provided at Wilderness-pumped waterholes, means the area heaves with elephant, and antelope and their predators. With access to the Linkwasha-Makololo Private Wilderness Area, our guests have over 34 000 ha of wild Zimbabwe to explore.

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Linkwasha Awards

Camp awards

The hard work of our teams on the ground at Linkwasha and the communities we work alongside have been recognised through numerous awards. And we couldn’t be prouder.

Tripadvisor COE 2019

Hotel & Lodge Award 2018

Travel+Leisure Award

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Linkwasha featured stories

Hwange is the beating heart of Zimbabwe, with a safari legacy that stretches back decades. Enjoy a collection of stories from this wild and wonderful, unforgettable safari destination.

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