overall you don`t need a 4WD in Hwange in general in dry season and even during rain season you get to the camp even with smallest car available.

We saw plenty of wildlife here including lion, Elephants, wild dog, hippo, crocodile, giraffe and leopard tortoises, it was a very memorable experience. We stayed at Bomani and Nehimba and travelled on the Elephant express. My daughter has her own travel company and has been to many camps, if you are interested her website and s on my profile you can contact her through there, she will be able to give you more information that I can. She specialises in tailormade Africa trips. Hope that helps. But we loved Hwange and I would return tomorrow if I could, it felt very exclusive. Hope you get to experience it.

yes and it is far easier than anywhere else; after the service is completed don't be shy to offer a gratitude for the great customer service. (I use this border each time when entering Zimbabwe)

We visited in mid January and saw everything we expected, including lions (the very reclusive leopards are hit and miss in any season). Lots of giraffes, zebra, wildebeast, elephant, jackal, hippo, crocodile, and even a cheetah. We had little to no rain during the day.The guides have a little more freedom to roam, compared to parks where they are restricted to roads (and so your viewing is based on what can be seen from the road). If the weather cooperates, you will have some great viewings but it is admittedly tougher than the (more expensive) dry season when you can simply park beside one of the remaining waterholes and let the game come to you, as we did in Kenya/Tanzania. Hwange is home to Camelthorn Lodge, one of the best we have experienced. We have found it a little difficult to locate “reasonably priced” as lodgings seem to be deluxe or minimal, with not a lot in between. When travelling to African game country, we try to get the best price just on the edge of shoulder season.

We stayed at Khulu Bush Camp, (unfortunately ONLY for two nights) and loved it very much! We were a family group of 9 including kids aged 8 to 16 Khulu staff was excellent, the place was wonderful. Really recommended!

Sorry. I’m not familiar with the Frog company but Vic falls was amazing and our safari in Hwange was great. Be sure to get Skin So Soft by Avon for bug repellant. We used spray bath oil and it saved our skin! Hope you have a great trip!

I went last November and did not camp which was closed due to flooding. We stayed at the Lodge. The lodge is older, but I loved it's authenticity.