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Gwango Elephant Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Dete with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Gwango Elephant Lodge, nestled in a national park, offers an immersive experience with full breakfast at The Stone House restaurant and dry cleaning/laundry services for your convenience. Unwind in the garden or enjoy a drink at the bar while staying connected with WiFi; other perks include free self parking and barbecue grills.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Forest Chalet | Terrace/patio

Forest Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Dete, Gwango Elephant Lodge is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hwange National Park and Nyamandhlovu Platform.
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Hwange National Park, Dete

What's nearby

  • Painted Dog Conservation - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Hwange National Park - 21 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Railway Recreation Center - 24 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gwango Elephant Lodge

Lodge in a national park
At Gwango Elephant Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Stone House, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Gwango Elephant Lodge have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Giraffe Lounge
  • Gwango Boma
  • The Stone House

Things to do

  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park

More

  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

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
Guests will receive check-in instructions prior to their arrival.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals 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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gwango Elephant Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Gwango Elephant Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Gwango Elephant Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Gwango Elephant Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Hwange National Park and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Railway Recreation Center. Nyamandhlovu Platform is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) away.

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