In a national park
With a stay at Gwango Elephant Lodge in Dete, you'll be in a national park, and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Hwange National Park and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Railway Recreation Center. This lodge is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Nyamandhlovu Platform.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this lodge include wedding services and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Free parking nearby
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Room service
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
100%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Gwango Elephant Lodge is Victoria Falls (VFA)
163.2 km / 101.4 mi
What's nearby
Hwange National Park
12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Railway Recreation Center
17.8 km / 11.1 mi
Nyamandhlovu Platform
22.4 km / 13.9 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free self parking
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Free parking nearby
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Free parking nearby
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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. If driving, please contact this property in advance for more information (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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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