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The Hide in Hwange

The Hide in Hwange National Park is an exclusive safari camp. Positioned in its own private concession right on the boundary of the National Park. The whole camp including the bedrooms overlook a waterhole, well used by wildlife.

Deluxe suites with outdoor bath Drinks at the underground hide Drinks and snacks in the bush Guests at the pan Bath with a view

Introduction

The Hide in Hwange is truly one of our favourites places to stay. We spend a lot of time in Hwange National Park and this particular section of the Park is our favourite. It is amazing for birding and wildlife. In the dry season very large herds of elephant and buffalo gather at the waterholes to drink. It really doesn't get much better than this anywhere in Africa.

Because of Zimbabwe's turmoil in recent years, Hwange is not publicized as a major tourist destination, therefore there are not multitudes of tourists and mini buses. If you find a lion kill you are very likely to be the only people seeing it, which is rare these days in Africa with safari's being so popular.

It's part of why this place is so special and why I would recommend it over somewhere like Chobe, where the game is great but so is the amount of tourists.

It's Real Africa - wild and remote. You will have the chance to see, not only the Big Five but also, wild dog, cheetah, herds of giraffe and countless other species.

The Birdlife is also phenomenal with over 400 species being recorded.

Our Opinion

As with all the accommodation and activities on our website we only present products that we have personally done and are completely confident and satisfied with.

It's easy for anyone to write a lovely brochure and make it sound nice, but we want to assure you that The Hide is a quality camp, in a phenomenal location at a reasonable price.

Accommodation at The Hide

The varying seasons in Hwange will have a huge impact on your wallet and Safari experience.

The Green season (rainy season) will see incredible bird and insect life but reduced animal sightings. However lodge prices in most cases are dramatically reduced offering really good value.

The High season (dry season) is when animals congregate in vast numbers around the waterholes and National Geographic type scenes are commonplace. This is peak season and lodge prices escalate substantially.

Please feel free to contact us with details of your preferences and allow us the opportunity to discuss which time of year is going to suit you best.

**NB** Hwange Lodges in the peak season get over booked, it is advisable to plan and book well in advance to ensure you get what you want.

The accommodation which you can see from the photographs is beautiful. Each Lodge is private and has it own little verandah where you can sit an relax and watch the animals as they come down to the waterhole. (read more)

At night the waterhole is floodlit and many of the animals come to drink. I will have a lasting memory of being in our lodge, lying on our superbly comfortable bed and my eyes feasting on the most incredible African Wildlife scene right in front of us.

There are four game viewing activities per day included in the price, you don't have to do them all but they are there if you so wish (read more).

The whole team at the hide are incredibly hospitable. Cher, our hostess couldn't have been more informative and attentive to our needs. The guides on our drives and walks were very knowledgeable and really made the trips interesting. There is no question that you will feel pampered.

PRICE before special offers
Approximate price per person sharing per night


International
US$ 410  January to March
US$ 520  April to Jun
US$ 730  July to October
US$ 410  November to December

SADC
US$ 325  January to June
US$ 400  July to December

The Game - This south section of the park is mostly on Kalahari sands giving rise to a diverse range of habitats. Including large areas of teak and acacia woodlands. There are also many vleis and open grasslands. There are a series of waterholes or pans notably, Ngweshla, Kennedy 1, Kennedy 2 and the Hide Pan.

These pans are the life blood of the animals in the area. In the dry season it is not uncommon to see hundreds of elephants in a single afternoon coming down to drink. Large herds of buffalo also gather and where there are buffalo so are there lions.

In short, the game is phenomenal in this area. Although please remember that game viewing is seasonal and not guaranteed.

There are definitely better times of year than others.

July – October are the peak game-viewing months when the bushveld is driest and therefore the greatest number of animals congregating around the pans.

However the Green Season (Jan-May) is incredibly beautiful with all the new birthed animals and the birdlife especially prolific. April to June are cooler than the rainy season which is around November to March.

Please click on this link to read a fact page giving in depth information on The Hide

Dining

• Tea/coffee is served in early morning wake-up call
• Breakfast is served al fresco
• Group dining in the main lodge restaurant - Tom's House
• Private dining can be arranged

Children

• No Children under 10 (unless by prior arrangement)
• 10–12yrs – (sharing with parents) – 50%
• 10-12yrs – (own tent) – 60%

Advantages

• Various accommodation options available
• Award winning safari camp
• Excellent game viewing in the area
• Within Hwange National Park on private concession
• A lot of activities on offer in a single day
• Close to Hwange National Park entrance - easy access to camp

Seasons

Green Season
1 Nov to 31 Mar

Mid Season
1 Apr to 30 Jun

High Season
1 Jul to 31 Oct

Facilities

• Laundry service
• 220V electricity
• Wireless Internet at The Hide's reception area
• Private guide & private vehicle (Tom's Little Hide only)
• Tom's House restaurant at The Hide main area
• Swimming pool in main hub of The Hide
• Tea/coffee served early morning
Activities:
• Game drives (morning, afternoon or full day)
• Night drives
• Game walks (for guests over 16 years old only)
• Hide sits
• Overnight sleep-out in the “Dove’s Nest”
• Special activities for younger guests at Tom's Little Hide

Fully Inclusive Rates Include

• Accommodation and all meals
• All Drinks
• Up to 4 Safari activities per day
• Teas and coffees
• Laundry
• Return transfers from Hwange Main Camp are complimentary for 3-night stays or longer

Fully Inclusive Rates Exclude

• National Parks Fees – US$ 20 per person per day
• Return transport to Hwange Main Camp US$50 pp
• Gratuities

How to Get to The Hide and Tom's Little Hide

• Return transfer to The Hide from Hwange Main Camp US$ 50
Self drive if you have a 4x4 vehicle.
• 35 min light aircraft flights between Victoria Falls Airport and Umtshibi Airfield or Hwange National Park. Seat rates are available. The Hide is just 40mins from Umtshibi Airfield or 1hr 30mins drive from Hwange Main Airport through the National Park. This transfer is conducted in a Hide open safari vehicle and offers game viewing opportunities.
Transfers can be arranged from Victoria Falls to Hwange main camp, and then an hour long road transfer to The Hide or Tom's Little Hide. Ask for a quote when you make an enquiry. Click on the "Enquire Not "button below.

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