Zim­bab­we’s largest nation­al park, cov­er­ing 15,000 square kilo­me­ters, is a pop­u­lar safari des­ti­na­tion. The park is home to the Big Five (though rhi­nos are rarely seen) and very large herds of buf­fa­lo and ele­phants. In fact, Hwange is home to the sec­ond-largest ele­phant pop­u­la­tion in Africa (Chobe in Botswana ranks first). Lions, chee­tahs, wild dogs, roan ante­lope, and sable ante­lope are often spot­ted. Night trips can be very reward­ing, as you might spot aard­varks, aard­varks, and pan­golins. The park boasts teak and mopane forests, gran­ite hills, and salt pans. There is an airstrip and a good road net­work. Accom­mo­da­tions range from lux­u­ry lodges to camps offer­ing chalets. Vic­to­ria Falls is locat­ed near­by.