Name: Ganda Lodge
Address: Hwange National Park, Dete, Dete, Dete, Dete, Zimbabwe
Rating: 8

24-hour reception

General

Breakfast

Restaurant

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Barbecue grill(s)

Barbeque

Recreation

Free parking

Parking

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Temperature control for staff

Personal protection equipment for staff

Extra decontamination measures

Temperature control for guests

Personal protection equipment for guests

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

Location

At the cottage

Hwange National Park Airport

Ganda Lodge

Dete

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

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king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

My husband and I enjoyed our time at Ganda. It was as we expected, budget accommodation but had everything we needed, rooms were clean and comfortable and the location to the National Park was very close. The staff were very welcoming and attended to our every needs, including providing us ice to keep our Esky cool as well as a kettle so we could make tea/coffee at night/morning. The rooms were warm without AC but managed with the fan.
The property itself was cute and relaxing. 
We loved how the animals would come down, particularly of an evening, we came back from the park to find an elephant having around, it was very majestic and on the second night a giraffe came to visit. 
Thank you to Kelvin and staff for helping make our time comfortable. 

A nice relaxing stay

We loved being back at Ganda! Our third visit to the lodge and as ever it provided warm hospitality, an incredible spot for wildlife to gather around the water hole and cosy evenings by the fire pit. The staff can’t do enough for you and food was delicious at dinner. 

Loved being back!

This was our 3rd visit to Ganda Lodge and yet again it provided the ideal base to soak up the wonderful wildlife of Hwange.  All the staff are so friendly and helpful. If you don’t have time to go in to the National Park, don’t worry, the wildlife will come to you! They flock to the waterhole every evening - the perfect setting for sundowners. We will be back!

Glorious Ganda!

As a first-timer I was not sure what to expect and went, as one does in Zimbabwe, prepared for very contingency.  But all emergency supplies and equipment remained unpacked, since there was absolutely everything needed for a comfortable stay: coffee/tea on tap 24/7; plenty of hot water; home-from-home comfort food (including a perfectly cooked rare steak); a comfortable bed; mosquito coils....and more.
However, most impressive was the hospitality. Kelvin is a personable, hands-on manager who pays attention to detail, while Tatenda and Privilege were charming and always there to help without being intrusive.
Privilege and I spent a happy time poring over her bird book, discussing the identity of the resident woodpecker and when she spotted Meve's starlings outside the camp she called me to share her find. 30+ birds identified in three days, including a crested crane chick with its proud parents. 
Ganda is definitely a place to visit again.

A place to visit again

After traveling in a cramped van for hours, it was amazing to be greeted with ice-cold mimosas in the parking lot at Ganda! I know right away that this would be a different kind of stay. From then on things got even better. The food was great, the campfires every night were amazing, and the chalets were super comfortable and came equipped with everything from hot water to mosquito nets. The manager - Kevin - even took it upon himself to be our guide when we went on a game drive! I can’t say enough about the degree to which Kevin, Phati, Tatenda and the rest of the Ganda team went the extra mile to make sure we had the stay of a lifetime. I wholeheartedly recommend this lodge and will stay there every time I visit 🇿🇼.

Great welcome and even better hospitality by Kelvin, Phati and the rest of the crew. Would do it again and again.

While this camp isn't the fanciest camp. The staff are fantastic and the food plentiful and homely. 

Staff couldn't do enough for us and any issues raised were dealt with promptly and cheerfully.

Food was delicious and homemade with lovely starter, lovely main course and a dessert for dinner. With plenty of food.

Gorgeous location just on the edge of a pan so we could watch animals (would be even more amazing in the dry season).

Family time in lovely lodge

Excellent lodge, very clean and good staff. Kalvin and the team ensured a very pleasant day as well as helping us in the bush! Food was delicious and camp fires were great, with a nice pool to relax in. Good value for money lodge.  Definitely a place to visit!

Excellent value for money!

I’ve been going to Ganda Lodge for years and have always found this lodge great value for money. Not this time unfortunately.

Rooms.. Not hot water and definitely needs to be updated. I was in an old room.

Service.. very slow and very unprofessional. Camp fire area always in a mess. No enthusiasm at all.

Food ..Appalling.. The Butternut soup as a starter was just boiled milk with cubed butternut.. The next night was a piece of lettuce with a tablespoon of tinned creamed sweetcorn. TOTALLY UN EXCEPT-ABLE.

I had a very unfortunate experience with management and cooks ( who claim to be professionals 🤣🤣🤣) we were there on a breakfast and dinner deal.. it was my turn to cook Fish & Chips for lunch, was told that I COULD NOT go into kitchen to cook and prepare meal.. I was totally shocked by this.. I am a professional chef and would have thought the management would have welcomed a lesson in some cookery.. I have NEVER had such bad treatment, very insulting. Unfortunately it is an inconvenience that will never be forgotten. Very unprofessional and they have a lot to learn.. I’ve worked in the tourist industry and it’s the worsted experience I’ve had.

Such a shame as the location in AMAZING.

Needs MAJOR improvements

We spent 2 nights at this lodge, and enjoyed the facility,  employees, and food services.   Check in and check out were smooth and well organized.   The on site manager, Paul,  helped assure that all of our needs were met, and was quite helpful in making sure everything went smoothly.   All of the employees were friendly,  attentive, and on task at all times.  All employees were great, but Kelvin and Privilege stand out as exceptionally helpful.  Game sightings at the water hole were regular but limited in scope during our visit. I'm sure it will improve as the dry season progresses.   Some of the lodges could benefit from upgrades ( bathrooms, etc), but everything was functional and certainly satisfactory.  Tourism has been hard hit by Covid and some issues with currency stability,  but Zimbabweans continue to be welcoming and eager to share their knowledge and love of their country. I hope to return to Ganda Lodge on future visits to Zimbabwe.

Excellent Service and Friendly People

The setting of Ganda by the watering hole, provides the most incredible setting. We spent days just sitting watching, you can almost see more wildlife than going into the park. The lodges are basic but charming. Do not expect luxury but for the price it does the job. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. We also did a game drive with a guide through the lodge which was brilliant. In most places this sort of location would cost $$$$$,  I'll definitely be returning!

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