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Animals and wildlife in Zimbabwe

Discover wildlife experiences, sanctuaries and nature centres across Zimbabwe where kids can meet animals up close and learn about conservation. 54 places, updated November 2026.

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Animals and wildlife in Hwange National Park

Hwange Bush Camp

Intimate bush camp with game drives, walking safaris, and family-friendly hosting.

  • All ages (confirm)
  • Intimate bush camp
  • Limited (confirm)

Entry from ZWG 400

Animals and wildlife in Hwange National Park

Little Makalolo Camp

Private camp in Hwange with game drives, nature walks, and family-friendly hosting.

  • All ages (some activity age limits)
  • Private safari camp
  • Yes, confirm cots

Entry from ZWG 500

Animals and wildlife in Hwange National Park

Bomani Tented Lodge

Relaxed tented lodge in a private concession with game drives and family-friendly hosting.

  • All ages (confirm)
  • Tented safari lodge
  • Yes, confirm cots

Entry from ZWG 350

Animals and wildlife in Hwange National Park

Camelthorn Lodge

Lodge in unspoilt woodlands with birding and a less traditional safari experience.

  • All ages (confirm)
  • Woodland lodge
  • Yes, confirm cots

Entry from ZWG 400

Animals and wildlife in Gweru

Antelope Park

Private reserve with lion walks, elephant encounters, horse riding, canoeing, and family camping.

  • All ages (some activities age-restricted)
  • Private wildlife reserve
  • Yes, pool and some animals

Entry from ZWG 10

Animals and wildlife in Masvingo

Kyle Recreational Park (Lake Mutirikwi)

Lakeside recreational park with white rhino tracking, giraffes, buffalo, and boat cruises.

  • 6+ years (rhino walk)
  • Lakeside game park
  • Limited (game drives)

Entry from ZWG 5

Animals and wildlife in Nyanga National Park

Trout Hatchery Nyanga National Park

Trout hatchery with fish ponds, breeding tours, and trout fishing in park dams.

  • All ages
  • Working trout hatchery
  • Yes, flat pond walks

Entry from ZWG 3

Animals and wildlife in Chimanimani

The Farmhouse (Chimanimani)

Farm guesthouse with horses, cows, sheep, free horse riding, and mountain access.

  • All ages
  • Farm guesthouse
  • Yes, farm animals

Entry from ZWG 50

Animals and wildlife in Harare

Snake World

Reptile park with crocodiles, snakes, chameleons, and monitor lizards.

  • All ages
  • Reptile park
  • Yes, but short visit

Entry from ZWG 5

Animals and wildlife in Harare

Wild Is Life & ZEN

Wildlife sanctuary and elephant nursery with rescued elephants, giraffes, pangolins, and lions.

  • All ages (under 12 supervised)
  • Wildlife sanctuary
  • Yes, but supervise

Entry from ZWG 70

Animals and wildlife in Harare

Bally Vaughan Wildlife Sanctuary

Bird and game sanctuary with rescued animals, game drives, canoe rides, and picnic areas.

  • All ages
  • Wildlife sanctuary and lodge
  • Yes

Entry from ZWG 5

Animals and wildlife in Harare

MooLand

Dairy farm with hands-on animal petting, dairy education, picnic area, and small play area.

  • All ages
  • Dairy farm
  • Yes

Entry from ZWG 5

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