[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ganda Lodge Guests unwind at this lodge's outdoor pool and restaurant while enjoying practical perks like free WiFi and self parking that make getaways hassle-free ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11743300/11743213/ad2667ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Chalet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11743300/11743213/756f7651.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11743300/11743213/4e8d017d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11743300/11743213/50b19d4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Chalet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11743300/11743213/ce8c9a1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Ganda Lodge offers a practical retreat with thoughtful amenities. Relax by the outdoor pool, dine at the on-site restaurant, or grab drinks at the bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi, English breakfast, free self parking, and 24-hour front desk service for a convenient stay. 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Pool - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 18 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=11743213&PinnedHotelID=11743213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=11743213&PinnedHotelID=11743213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 19 - Oct. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=11743213&PinnedHotelID=11743213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=11743213&PinnedHotelID=11743213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=11743213&PinnedHotelID=11743213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=11743213&PinnedHotelID=11743213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=11743213&PinnedHotelID=11743213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=11743213&PinnedHotelID=11743213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 1 of 1 room ![Standard Chalet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11743300/11743213/058ed4bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Chalet ### Highlights Balcony or patio Yard Individually furnished Individually decorated Connecting rooms available LED TV Pillow menu Rollaway/extra beds - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - English breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room - Barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. 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special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Ganda Lodge Dete Ganda Lodge Ganda Dete Ganda Lodge Dete Ganda Lodge Lodge Ganda Lodge Lodge Dete ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ganda Lodge have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Ganda Lodge? > As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ganda Lodge on Oct 19, 2025 start from CA $166.43, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Dete-Hotels-Ganda-Lodge.h11743213.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Ganda Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Ganda Lodge? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ganda Lodge? > Check-in begins at 2 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ganda Lodge? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Ganda Lodge located? > Situated in Dete, this lodge is within 20 mi (32 km) of Hwange National Park, Railway Recreation Center, and Nyamandhlovu Platform. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ganda Lodge Reviews 7.4 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 5.6 Eco-friendliness ### 6.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### guillaume Aug 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The place has a wonderful view on a pound around which we can see many animals. Well located to visit the hwange Park. ##### guillaume Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Simon Oct 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities The view of the pan from all of the rooms is really restful and very African. ##### Simon Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Vic Jun 2, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved the opportunity to relax in beautiful surroundings. We got to watch elephants drinking in the nearby waterhole in the dark and see the impalas jumping around. We enjoyed splashing about in the pool and listening to the elephants drink as we sat around a camp fire. Unfortunately the lodge needs some refurbishment and the staff weren't as hospitable as we have found in Zimbabwe. Our shower didnt work properly so we had to use another chalets shower. The kettle we were given had the wrong plug so we had to go into the main building to boil the kettle. For what we paid for the lodge for one night it wasnt worth the money. The meal we were given was very expensive for what we received. ##### Vic Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Frederic Jan 8, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities We are Zimbabweans born and bred now living abroad and are used to the bush. We liked the unique setting at the pan. The sign on the main road reads ' For an unforgettable experience'. Unfortunately for us it was for all the wrong reasons. Burst water pipe in the middle of the night flooding upstairs and downstairs.After shoddy repair it was worse than before.The fan was not working, often no electricity, kettle with a square plug not fitting the round socket in the wall. The whole site badly needs refurbishing. The staff did their very best to try and make us comfortable.Overall we had a bad experience and we would not recommend this accommodation to anybody. There is much better accommodation close by that is better value for money. ##### Frederic Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary May 16, 2023 ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Franck Aug 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Belle étape très confortable très agréable séjour. Le personnel très aimable et très serviable. Étant végétarien, le chef m’a préparé des repas spéciaux excellents et variés tous les jours. Enfin les éléphants étaient de la partie, puisqu’ils sont venus tous les jours pour boire devant le lodge. Bien situé, tout proche de la gate du parc de Hwange, Ganda Lodge est vraiment une bonne adresse. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F9E5912B18B094D92F332A00E7F7FDA988205DBF1659719039047.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/91E02ED9158317A09A95F9A7E0644DF9E798EBD81659718974970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D625366474AA1393C263CEA692219E9174EE07B31659718983820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1CC5139C2DBC7B6EA52BEB7DA6B7FCBCA035BF971659718978678.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Franck Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Cristian David Dec 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Cristian David Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff were lovely - friendly & accommodating, especially the manager Paul. The rooms were clean, the beds comfy, the water hot. The grounds pretty. The food good. The views overlooking the bush & watering hole with visiting wildlife was lovely. Overall, it was an enjoyable stay at Ganda! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Sep 15, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Staff were surprised we were there and had no info on what kind of package we booked. Excellent, great, awesome view of waterhole and animals. Hundreds of Elephants!😄 We ate dinner 3 times and was great and they went out of their way to accommodate my vegetarian gf. Andrew the Manager was great. He shared stories and gave us history of the region. Rooms were old old and tired. Everything needs updated. Chairs need replaced. No toilet seat upstairs and nonworking shower. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ruth Aug 5, 2018 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Beautiful spot. Once beautiful buildings. Urgent attention to repairs and maintenance is needed. It looks as though not a "penny" has been spent for many years. No hot water in one of the 2 chalets we hired. Very little in the other until none at all. Main switch not on so we had to fumble around in the dark looking for it. We were not expected - until the DID find the booking. Apologies were half-hearted. Staff did not seem to WANT to offer us dinner as it would have meant they would have had to stay. Luckily Main Camp Hwange NP was close enough. Price for breakfast offered was exhorbitant - so went to Main Camp again. ##### Ruth Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 7, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Attentive staff and good animal sightings. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Katrina, S.Yorks Apr 8, 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Double edged sword The venue is, unfortunately, looking a little tired and dated. Whilst our room was clean, showers were out of order and the grass roof leaked. The WiFi was not on (someone told us that they hadn’t paid the bill!) and the electricity was off for a good few hours. HOWEVER This was the most spectacular location to see the wildlife. Driving up to the lodge we saw zebra and on our arrival a family of 4 elephants were grazing right outside our chalet. Although we went on a drive I feel that we could have stayed out at the lodge and seen just as much. We woke up to baboons and other animals in the clearing and the wildlife just kept going. My daughter says I must mention there are frogs in the pool too. So I wouldn’t let her go in. But.... We weren’t there for the pool. We were there for the sights and Ganda lodge delivered this in abundance. Would we stay again? We aren’t sure. Probably! ##### Katrina Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Nov 26, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service If you want a relaxing place near wildlife this is the place for you. Staff also did their best to make your staff comfortable. Place can use a facelift though. You can tell the place was incredible at one point in the past. To start with the road isn't easy to travel on for a compact car. Pool obviously hasn't worked for a while and a major disappointment since it was a huge selling point for us to stay there based on the description of the amenities Wifi also wasn't working (was informed for a while) which also was disappinting Again if you want to sit out on your porch and just watch the wildlife meander through their normal daily routine, this is the place for you but the value pretty much stops there ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 1, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Johannes, Rotterdam Dec 16, 2015 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Room comfort #### Safari vanuit je luie stoel Ganda Lodge ligt in het Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe en vanaf je verblijf heb je zicht op een meer waar je de hele dag door wilde dieren aan je voorbij kan zien trekken zoals olifanten, impala´s, bavianen, buffels en als je geluk hebt ook hyena´s en leeuwen en dit alles gadegeslagen door overvliegende gieren.Vanuit een klein zwembad was het helemaal geweldig om met een drankje in de hand naar een live uitvoering van National Geographic te kijken. Het verblijf was en restaurant was eenvoudig. Vanuit de lodge kan je met een ervaren gids dan wel lopend ´game walk´ het natuurgebied in of een ´game drive´ doen. ##### Johannes ### 8/10 Good #### Tom, Manchester, NH USA Sep 25, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great wildlife lodge for half the price of most If you are looking for a small quiet place with great game viewing at half the price of most, give Ganda a try. The open air lobby looks onto a waterhole that quite close. You will be housed in little lodges and you have a choice of ground level or upper level accommodation. Each faces the waterhole. The upper level ones have a covered porch view. I was in a lower level one. There is acceptable cell phone coverage and free WiFi. Ganda is far from new but is well kept and comfortable with a large bedroom and bathroom. Everything was very clean. It is located a few kilometers from Hwange park entrance. I came by bus from Victoria Falls which stops at the Hwange Safari Lodge. If you contact Ganda in advance they will arrange transportation to their lodge. It is only a short drive. Ganda’s waterhole when I visited (mid September) had great wildlife viewing and I saw Kudu, Zebra, Elephant, baboon, warthog, Impala and more. There was always something to watch wildlife mix seemed to change every 15 minutes. Ganda has a wonderful guide that took me on game drives on their own property and into the National Park. He knew where the lions were! There was a huge gathering of elephants in the park at dusk that was phenomenal. In the evenings, the lodge has a fire outside near the pool area and has their waterhole floodlit all night. A really joyful bartender will attend. ##### Tom