"I had a fantastic time at Gwengo. The locations unbeatable, perhaps 5 minutes drive from the entrance gate of Hwange. The communications with them were already excellent even before my arrival. The staff answered all my questions promptly. The resort itself is well maintained and well staffed. In one area it has a terrace with a swimming pool, where you can chill and watch animals pass by. The room is clean and tastefully decorated. Restaurants serve all meals. Try their croc tail! Overall, this is an upscale property priced at a mid range, with superb value. The best part of my stay was the hospitality by the staff members. Keith at the reception helped me throughout my stay. All servers for dinner and breakfast were courteous and friendly. At the end of my stay, the manager also gave me a ride to the closest junction to catch a bus. My only regret is that my stay was too short. Hwange is a great park. Next time I will stay here longer."
"The staff was so friendly and thoughtful. They went out of their way to make sure our anniversary was incredible. The owners even can and had dinner with us the night we arrived. Ngasha was an incredible hostess/bartender, chef Kevin was amazing in the presentation and quality and taste of food, Fortune our guide was incredible and very intelligent and resourceful. Victor was excellent too. "
"The lodge is amazing and we got to see elephants during the day and night next to our room. They quoted us a ridiculous amount for transport from/to Vic Falls so we had to make our own way there for a third of the price. There were more people going to Vic Falls the same day so I feel they could make an effort to make transport easy, fair and eco-friendly for their guests.
Apart from that, we loved the lodge and the safari experience was amazing. We would have loved to stay more nights. Patrick was a great guide and spotter so 5 stars to him."
"I used to work at this property some time ago. The property has deteriorated significantly with lack of attention to detail, shower cubicles not holding to walls for example loose electrical cables and lamps in dangerous condition.
The bed itself was very comfortable and equipped with electric blankets which were essential for that time of year.
Despite arriving much later than expected and well after dark, fires were lit, water heated and a meal cooked very quickly for us. However, the bar was very limited with only local lager or coke available. It should be noted there was also no menu to choose meals from, you just have what is put in front of you and these were very much in the style of local food cooked the way locals cook it. This is certainly not up to international standards if this is something you expect from such a property.
The staff were absolutely wonderful and so eager to please. Nothing was too much, from arranging game drives to having our vehicle washed before departure.
Despite the disappointment about the state of disrepair the property was in and the food options, it was still hard to leave.
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Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Dete, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Dete is known for its parks.
What can I see and do in Dete?
Visit the sights such as Nyamandhlovu Platform while you're exploring the area.
What are holiday rentals like in Dete?
Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Dete. Holiday rentals offer amenities like WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll have everything you want. If you're concerned about a sanitised environment, a holiday rental can offer a sense of security away from shared hotel lifts and lobbies bustling with people while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also get more space in a holiday rental than in a standard hotel, which makes a holiday rental a popular option for a family trip or a small group gathering.
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