Antelope Park

Address: P.O. Box 1218, Gweru, Zimbabwe

Region: Zimbabwe > Midlands Province > Gweru

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 3 Speciality lodging in Gweru

Price Range: $

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Known as one of Southern Africa’s “most intriguing destinations”, and voted second runner up in the 2012 AZTA Awards “Zimbabwe’s Best Safari Camp” category, Antelope Park is home to the world famous African Lion and Environmental Research Trust (ALERT) lion rehabilitation programme, which is a multi-phase lion conservation initiative. It is Africa’s first genuine programme working to ethically re-introduce the offspring of captive-bred African lions back into the wild.The Park also welcomes guests and eco-tourists to its stunning campsite; a haven of tranquillity set in the African bush. Visitors can enjoy the relaxed environment as well as participate in the vast array of world-class activities offered at the Park, including lion walks, elephant safaris, game viewing, fishing, and many more...ALERT and Antelope Park have been the subject of a major UK TV wildlife documentary “LION COUNTRY” and the Park has also featured in a number of other wildlife shows including “Karina: Wild on Safari”. During 2012 Animal Planet is based at the Park filming a 14 part series called “Roaring with Pride” which will document the lion release programme in detail, explaining in depth how our organisation is helping to save the future of the African Lion. ... more less

Marius Schoeman

Contributor

12 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

“If I only knew - we will be back”

Reviewed 9 April 2013 via mobile

We stayed over fir one night as part of group overlanding to Zambia. We will go back - friendly staff ! Clean ablutions (with soap and other), lots to do, beautiful setting. Internet and wireless Facility at reception at reasonable prices. Beautiful lapa and pool. Restaurant that serfs dinner and breakfast

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Dear Marius Schoeman, Thank you very much for your positive review, it is very much appreciated! We are delighted that you experienced our fantastic facilities and had the chance to meet some of our friendly team members. We really hope you can come back and visit us again soon and are able to make your stay longer! We look forward... More

Vicki458

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Reviewer

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

1 helpful vote

“Better luck next time?”

Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

I stayed here a couple of years Of with my 3 children. I had all of my cash money stolen from my room by what I can only guess was the staff. At the time the camp staff and managment were not interested in my story saying they were not responsible. I had locked my room when I had gone... More

Dear Vicki458, Thank you for taking the time to review us and we are very sorry to hear about your past issue here at Antelope Park. We can assure you that the safety of our guests and their possessions are of the upmost importance to us and we are always striving to perfect this. Please let me know the dates... More

DJ S

Cape Town Central, South Africa

17 reviews

9 hotel reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

9 helpful votes

“An excellent visit albeit too beief”

Reviewed 29 March 2013

An outstanding park so close to Harare. Amazing to see the development despite the hardships this poor country faces. Lovely staff who were attentive ( Gerrard me thinks) and exceptionally friendly. Clean abloutions and fantastic pool, café and dining facilities. And of course Lions, lions and more lions!!!! Well done guys and thanks

Dear DJ S, Thank you very much for your positive comments and we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay at Antelope Park! I am very happy to pass on your message to Gerrard and the rest of the staff and hope you can come visit again soon for longer. Happy Easter and all the very best for 2013! Kind regards,... More

Lynsieanne

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Favourite part of Africa”

Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

We spent 2 nights camping at antelope park as part of our tour in africa and it was amazing! There was so much to do - we wish we could have stayed for a week. We walked with lion cubs and watched the lion feeds. We did an elephant ride a horse ride and a boat ride. The setting was... More

Dear Lynsieanne, Thank you very much for you review and we are thrilled you enjoyed your time at Antelope Park! Sounds like you managed to experience many of our exciting activities and we hope you can join us again soon and try out some of our luxury accommodation! If you would like to book ahead in the future, please feel... More

Nav J

Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

11 reviews

15 helpful votes

“Amazing place with excellent staff and service! Highly recommended”

Reviewed 19 March 2013

We stayed here at the start of March 2013 for 3 nights, I didn't know what to expect but when I got there the staff and atmosphere were great. We did lots of activities including - lion feeding, elephant safaris, lion walk and an unforgettable night encounter where we saw a live lion kill! Our guide was 'Iri' and I... More

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Dear Nav J, Thank you for your great review and we are so thrilled you enjoyed your experience with us! I will pass on your positive comments to Iri, a great guide, who I am sure will appreciate all of them! Our F&B Manager will be so happy to hear your positive feedback on the food and I will be... More

65plusonthemove

Reading

Senior Contributor

25 reviews

14 hotel reviews

Reviews in 16 cities

14 helpful votes

“Great experience with friendly and knowledgable staff”

Reviewed 24 February 2013

Due to time contstraints we could only stay for one night in a River Tent. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and managed a game ride in a mule cart so got up close and personal, but not with the lions who we could have walked with. The park is well staffed with cheerful people and the atmosphere was helped by a... More

Dear 65plusonthemove, Thank you very much for taking the time to review us on Trip Advisor. I am very sorry you couldn't stay with us longer and experience more activities, especially our lion walk! Thanks for the point on sufficient cash and card machines, we will most certainly look into fixing this problem. I am happy to hear our staff... More

Ash010

Delhi

22 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

6 helpful votes

“Beautiful ambience, may be some more effort needed”

Reviewed 21 January 2013

I stayed with my family in Antelope Park in October 2012 and we took the self catering lodge for our stay. The lodge is beautiful, great location but the utensils placed in the kitchen were quite old and some were dirty too. However, since we were quite tired after a long drive, we could manage well. The rooms are very... More

Dear Ash010, Many thanks for taking time to review us on TripAdvisor. We are pleased to know that you and your family enjoyed your stay and found the accommodation clean and comfortable. Thank you for alerting us to the lack of kitchen utensils in the self-catered lodge, we will ensure our house-keeping team investigates and resolves this matter. Thank you... More

TrazG

Oxford, United Kingdom

“Great place for a family adventure!”

Reviewed 9 January 2013

Our family of 4 stayed 1 night at Antelope Park in Dec 2012. We had an fantastic time and have amazing memories of the lion walk and elephant ride. The lion feeding is also a must see experience! The Island Lodges are in a beautiful setting by the lake. Waking up to sunrise over the lake is awesome. The lodges... More

Dear TrazG, Thank you so much for taking time to post a review on TripAdvisor and for your lovely comments about your experience staying at Antelope Park last month. We are thrilled your family had such a special visit and hope we can welcome you back to Zimbabwe and Antelope Park someday. Kind regards, Laura - on behalf of the... More

WelshTom

Coventry

Senior Reviewer

10 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

5 helpful votes

“Quality Eco Tourisn”

Reviewed 4 December 2012

Had a great time here whilst on an overland trip with the African Travel Co. Did lots of activities including an Elephant Ride and it was a beautiful place to take time out and relax. Walking with Lions is a must do! The pool was clean and big and the toilets were immaculate. Great service, friendly staff, picturesque scenery... what... More

Hi WelshTom, Thanks so much for taking time to review us on Trip Advisor - we really appreciate it. Glad you had such a great stay at Antelope Park, and we trust your whole overland trip was a really special vacation! Kind regards, Laura More

Melanie T

Perth, Australia

4 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

2 helpful votes

“Great African Experiance”

Reviewed 5 November 2012

Stayed here for 2 nights in April 2012 and loved it, the guides go out of their way to help yyou, they take amazing photoes and the up and close wild life experiances are unforgettable... worth every penny had a blast and highly recommend to any tourist or non tourist. only thing that went wrong was our cabin was double... More

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