Hwange National Park Airport– HWN Hwange

Hwange National Park Airport is located in Hwange, Zimbabwe in the Matabeleland North Province in Africa. The medium-sized public airport serves the Hwange National Park. Hwange National Park was known as Wankie Game Reserve. In Zimbabwe, it is considered as the largest nature reserve governed by Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. Nature lovers will surely love the place.

Best Time to Visit

Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) has a single asphalt unlighted runway measuring 15,092 feet in length with an elevation of 3,543 feet. The airport is listed as one of the longest runways in the world. The location of the airport has a very high altitude compared to other airports. Services are limited in the airport because of the economic state of the country but there are schedules where flights connect to the airport from Victoria Falls. Solenta Aviation is servicing the airport with a 12-seat Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft. One of the closes cities from the HWN airport is Dete.

What to Do & Area Attractions

There are a number of accommodations with breathtaking views around the area of Hwange National Park. Gwango Elephant Lodge, located 2 miles from the airport, is a private property within the vicinity of Hwange National Park. It is a luxury eco-hotel with tree houses and offers safari walks, horseback rides, Community Upliftment Experiences, game drives and a very relaxing spa. Ivory Lodge is perfect for hunters and explorers. The place has a very unique architecture and the aroma of the trees can be experienced while in the property. Gwango Heritage Resort is on the affordable side. It is a place for friendly elephants which adds to the total experience.