The Hide Hwange
Highlights
- The Hide Safari Camp: 10 luxury tented suites on a Hwange waterhole
- Morning or evening guided walks
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Hwange National Park elephant, buffalo and predator viewing
- Night drives with a spotlight
- Underground photographic hides at the pans
- Bush breakfasts in the field after morning drives
- An overnight sleep-out in the Dove's Nest treehouse
Information
- Lodge type: Luxury tented safari camp
- Location: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
- Lodge size: 10 luxury tented suites, plus Tom's Little Hide and the Dove's Nest
- Recommended stay: 3–7 nights
- Malaria risk: Yes — Hwange National Park is a malaria area; take prophylaxis on medical advice, with the highest risk in the November–April rains
- Getting there: Road or light-aircraft transfer from Victoria Falls, arranged as part of your safari itinerary
The Hide: An Exceptional And Luxurious Wildlife Safari Camp In Hwange National Park
The Hide Safari Camp is a 10-suite luxury tented camp overlooking a busy waterhole in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest national park, with year-round game viewing and up to four guided activities a day. The Hide Safari Camp's activities include morning and afternoon game drives, spotlit night drives, guided walks, an underground photographic hide at the waterhole and a night under the stars in the Dove's Nest treehouse.
The Hide Safari Camp suits couples and families alike. Honeymooners come for the privacy of the tented suites and the treehouse, and families come for Tom's Little Hide, a private three-suite house. In our view it is among the finest safari experiences Hwange has to offer. Elephant herds file down to drink in front of the main deck, and between drives the waterhole keeps the show running from breakfast until well after dinner.
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Rooms and Suites
The Hide Safari Camp has ten luxury tented suites. Each has an en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers and a freestanding bath, plus a private verandah with deck chairs facing the bushveld. Wildlife wanders past the verandahs throughout the day, so an afternoon siesta often doubles as a game-viewing session.
Other accommodation options at The Hide Safari Camp:
- The Dove's Nest: a treehouse sleep-out for one magical, completely private night in the wilds of Hwange National Park.
- Tom's Little Hide: a private house with 3 large suites sleeping up to 10 guests (6 adults and 4 children), ideal for families and small groups.
Suite facilities at The Hide Safari Camp:
- Fan
- Hair dryer
- Complimentary laundry service
- Pure cotton linen
- Safe
Some suites are accessible for guests with disabilities.
Cuisine and Wine
The Hide Safari Camp serves full-board meals, with local drinks and house wine included in the rate. The kitchen has long been known for outstanding food cooked from the freshest ingredients, sourced locally wherever possible. Guests dine indoors or out, and after dinner the firepit is the place for a nightcap under the stars. The standout meal is the bush breakfast, served at a spectacular spot in the field after the morning game drive. Private dining, group dining and most dietary requirements can be arranged, but they must be requested before arrival.
Facilities
The Hide Safari Camp's central guest area is a large, double-storey thatched A-frame building. Viewing decks on both levels look straight onto the waterhole, which draws wildlife and birdlife almost around the clock. The central area also houses indoor and outdoor dining, a magnificent swimming pool, a lounge, a small library and WiFi for all guests.
Please note that the swimming pool is uncovered and unfenced.
Activities
The Hide Safari Camp includes up to four guided activities a day in its rates, led by highly trained professional guides and trackers. Hwange National Park is a birding mecca, with over 400 species recorded, and the best birding is in the summer months from November to April.
Activities on offer at The Hide Safari Camp:
- Bird watching
- Game drives
- Game-viewing hide
- Game and bush walks
- Night drives
- Sleep-outs
NOTE: The Hide Safari Camp's underground private hide puts photographers at eye level with wildlife drinking at the waterhole. It is one of the best spots in Hwange for close-up elephant photography.
Child Friendly
The Hide Safari Camp welcomes children over the age of 10, with family accommodation, children's menus and suitable activities. Tom's Little Hide gives families a private base with its own three suites. Parents should note that the camp swimming pool is unfenced.
The Hide Safari Camp: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Hide Safari Camp located?
The Hide Safari Camp is a luxury tented safari camp in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest national park, in the west of the country. The camp overlooks a waterhole that draws elephant, buffalo and plains game through the day and night. Most guests reach The Hide Safari Camp from Victoria Falls, the usual gateway for Hwange, by road or light-aircraft transfer arranged as part of their safari itinerary.
What activities are offered at The Hide Safari Camp?
The Hide Safari Camp in Hwange National Park includes up to four guided activities a day in its rates. The activities are morning and afternoon game drives, spotlit night drives, guided bush walks, bird watching, an underground photographic hide at the waterhole and an overnight sleep-out in the Dove's Nest treehouse. Bush breakfasts are served in the field after morning drives, and all activities are led by professional guides and trackers.
Is The Hide Safari Camp in a malaria area?
Yes. The Hide Safari Camp lies in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, which is a malaria area. Guests should consult a doctor or travel clinic about antimalarial prophylaxis before travelling. In the evenings, use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and trousers. The risk is highest during the rainy season, roughly November to April, but precautions apply year-round in Hwange.
Is The Hide Safari Camp suitable for children?
The Hide Safari Camp in Hwange National Park welcomes children over the age of 10, with family accommodation, children's menus and suitable activities. Families wanting a private base can book Tom's Little Hide, a separate house with three large suites sleeping up to 10 guests (six adults and four children). The camp swimming pool is unfenced, so parents should supervise children around it.
When is the best time to visit The Hide Safari Camp?
The Hide Safari Camp offers year-round game viewing in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. The dry season, July to October, is the peak for big game, because elephant and buffalo herds concentrate at the camp's waterhole as surface water elsewhere dries up. The green season, November to April, is the best time for bird watching, when summer migrants join Hwange's resident birdlife and the bush turns lush.
What is included in the rate at The Hide Safari Camp?
The Hide Safari Camp in Hwange National Park quotes rates per person per night sharing, in US dollars, and they vary by season. The rate covers accommodation, all meals, local drinks, house wine, teas and coffees, laundry, up to four activities a day, VAT and the government levy. It excludes national park fees, the conservation and wildlife fund, transfers, flights, top-shelf drinks, travel insurance and gratuities.
In Conclusion
The Hide Safari Camp is one of the best waterhole camps in Hwange National Park for travellers who want non-stop elephant viewing, real variety in their activities and genuine luxury under canvas. In a single stay you can take morning and afternoon drives and spotlit night drives, walk in the bush, sit at eye level with drinking elephants in the underground hide, and spend a night in the Dove's Nest treehouse. Honeymooners, photographers and families with children over 10 are all well looked after.
Plan three to seven nights at The Hide Safari Camp so you can use the full four activities a day. It pairs naturally with Victoria Falls and the Zambezi, or with Botswana's Chobe and Okavango, as part of a longer Zimbabwe safari. Come from July to October for the best big-game viewing at the waterhole, or from November to April for lush green landscapes and superb birding.
Uyaphi.com has been arranging tailor-made African safaris since 1999. Over 27 years, that experience has taught us which suites to request, how to sequence Hwange with the Falls, and when to book the Dove's Nest before it goes. We charge no booking fees and no credit card surcharges. Tell us your dates and we will build your Hwange safari around The Hide Safari Camp.
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The Hide Hwange rates
Per person per night sharing
Rates are in US Dollar
*Rates may vary according to season
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Local Drinks
- House wine
- Up to 4 activities per day
- Teas/coffees
- Laundry
- VAT
- Govt. Levy
- National Parks Fees
- Conservation and Wildlife Fund
- All transfers
- Top self drinks
- All flights
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
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