Camps

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The Hide

The Hide is situated within Hwange National Park on its eastern boundary. Accommodation is in East African style canvas tents, comfortably furnished, and each with en-suite shower and toilet facilities. Each tent has a large front porch area where visitors can relax and view game at leisure. Although the Hide is in the heart of the bush, meals are served in elegance and style. In the center of the camp there is a majestic ‘A’ Frame, which houses the dining room and a large comfortable viewing area from where you are likely to spot a variety of game which is resident in the area. Specially constructed hides near the water-holes make The Hide a photographer’s paradise, where guests can view a multitude of wildlife such as elephant, giraffe, hyena, wild dog, and wildebeest. A diffused orange light is used to view game at the water-hole at night when lion, leopard and other nocturnal predators may be seen.

Ivan Carter Mobile

Ivan Carter Safaris offers the "Hemingway Style" tented safaris. The camps are set up in major Zimbabwe parks. Itineraries are arranged per the traveler's special interests and activity needs. Lodges can be mixed with tented camping. Ivan Carter safaris use custom fitted LandCruiser pickups. They are open and provide the best photographic opportunities. Ivan Carter's activities take place from Vundu Camp - an exclusive camp with only twelve clients maximum situated in Mana Pools National Park. just a stone's throw away from the Zambezi River. This camp was built in 1998 with the environment and the ecology of the area in mind. You will not want to miss the true bush experience Vundu has to offer!

Specialty: Mobile Camping Safaris, Walking, Canoe trips, Game & Bird Watching

Jijima

Built on a private estate on the Eastern boundary of the Hwange National Park, Jijima is in prime game-viewing country away from the main tourist routes in the Park. A large, central boma offers an open-air lounge, bar and dining area under thatch, overlooking a swimming pool as well as a game watering hole. The chalets are large and airy and each commands a sweeping view of the Jijima vlei (valley) and watering hole. Each accommodation has en-suite bathroom facilities. Wildlife is prolific in the estate and the adjacent national park. Activities include game drives, as well as walking and tracking expeditions and night drives.

Makalolo

Situated on a private concession in the Southeast section of Hwange National Park, Makololo Plains is one of only nine camps located within the park boundaries. Makalolo Plains sleeps eighteen guests in nine luxury tents, each with en-suite facilities; there is an exclusive private bush camp nearby which sleeps an additional eight guests. The main lodge building is a spectacular low slung structure, raised off the ground to enhance the view of the pan. Wildlife can be viewed via game walks conducted daily by professional armed guides, as well as via evening game drives. Excellent views of the water-hole, both from the Lodge itself and from a purpose-built hide, allow guests hours of relaxed game watching. Lion, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, sable and wildebeest are resident around the camp.

Little Makalolo

Situated in the heart of Hwange National Park, the Makalolo area is ecologically diverse which ensures a variety attracting great numbers of animals year round. Elephants, buffalo, sable, roan, firaffe, wildebeest, impala and gemsbok are frequently sighted, as well as the predators - including lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. Little Makalolo is constructed of four comfortable tents, all with private shower and toilet ensuite. The main lounge, dining and leisure areas are tented units set amongst some evergreen "umtshibi" trees overlooking a small open area and permanent water hole. A resident professional guide conducts game walks and game drives are conducted in specially modified 4x4 landrovers.

Sikumi

Built in a one hundred square mile private wildlife estate bordering the Hwange National Park, Sikumi Tree Lodge offers a touch of luxury in a most unusual setting. Each comfortable tree lodge has en-suite facilities, hot and cold running water and electric blankets in winter. In typical safari tradition, the spacious bar and dining room provide a central meeting place. The shady lawns and sparkling pool are delightfully cool in the heat of the day. Guests are able to take afternoon drives in the Lodge’s specially designed open Land rovers headed by licensed guides, where they will learn about Africa on a special safari with Touch the Wild.

Sable Valley

Sable Valley Lodge is situated in its own exclusive forestry reserve bordering the Hwange National Park. Each lodge, at a discreet distance from the others, has en-suite facilities with solar power. Even the architecture at Sable Valley is sensitive to the environment, the unique design incorporating natural materials from the surrounding area. Cool Gwaai River stone, pink slate and rich tropical hardwoods are sheltered by a soaring hexagonal roof, thatched in traditional Matabele style. The spacious central building incorporates a breathtaking bar and dining area with a game-viewing platform which overlooks a well-attended water-hole. Sweeping green lawns and majestic shade trees surround an attractive swimming pool. After a rewarding day exploring the wild, dine under the stars, with an open fire nearby and the night-sounds of the African bush from the darkness beyond the perimeter.

Detema

Set on a farm bordering Hwange National Park, Detema nestles atop a hill commanding magnificent scenic views. The lodge consists of seven individual rondavels under thatch, nine luxury tree houses and one honeymoon tree house. All rooms are equipped with ensuite facilities, electric lighting and mosquito nets. Lodge facilities include a bar, a restaurant and viewing platform overlooking the waterhole. Relax in the luxury of one of two swimming pools, both within a short distance from various wild game. Guests can spend their day on bush walks, birding and game drives led by professional guides in Hwange National Park.

Kanondo

Set in a private game reserve bordering Hwange National Park, Kanondo is small and exclusive, catering for limited groups away from the beaten track. Each private tree house has basic en-suite facilities and its own view of the water-hole. The central "Boma" where meals are served around the camp fire also encloses a larger viewing-platform which directly overlooks the permanent water-hole. The famous "Kanondo Underground Hide", a sunken hide close to the water’s edge, is a wonderful feature which provides heart-stopping views of wildlife at close quarters, yet in complete security. The photographic opportunities from such a hide are spectacular. The "Presidential" herd of elephants, which is resident in the Kanondo area, have had a special protection decree issued for their perpetual safety, by the President of Zimbabwe.

Ivory Lodge

Lying at the edge of the lush Zingweni Vlei, where wildlife abounds, Ivory Lodge offers the African visitor a chance to encounter unique animals and birds in their natural environment. Ivory Lodge accommodates a maximum of twenty guests in ten traditional thatched tree houses, all with en-suite facilities. For guests’ pleasure and entertainment, there is an open-air dining room and bar where superb home-cooked meals are provided, African curio shop and a dramatic game viewing platform. Game viewing is in custom-built safari vehicles led by personable and qualified guides who have an intimate knowledge of the flora and fauna of Southern Africa. Game drives take in the lodge’s private reserve as well as the nearby Hwange National Park.

Giraffe Springs

Giraffe Springs is set on a private concession within Zimbabwe’s oldest National Park — Hwange. Her ten luxury tents have a distinctly East African feel with interiors decorated in rich spicy colors and finely textured fabrics. Dark wood, burnt ochres and strong maroons characterize the classic tents which all have en suite facilities, a private balcony and views of the water hole situated in front of the camp. The main building, a large open sided thatched structure, houses the dining room, sitting area and an elevated viewing platform set amongst the branches of two teak trees. A private plunge pool is situated adjacent to the main building. The meals echo the delights of the East and professional guides accompany guests on game walks and drives in the camp’s private concession, an area well know for its elephant, giraffe, lion and diverse birdlife.

Simba Lodge

This wildlife enthusiast's paradise has exciting chances for viewing and photographing a large variety of game, including lion, elephant, buffalo, kudu, gemsbok, and well over 200 species of birds. Qualified guides will take you on walking or driving safaris, anytime from early morning to after dusk, a particularly magic time in the African bush. Guided drives and camping excursions to the nearby Hwange National Park can be arranged through the staff at Simba Lodge. You can sit quietly at the waterhole watching the animals and birds or just relax at the camp and soak up the warm spicy scent of Africa. Accommodations are in attractive sandstone and thatch lodges, charmingly decorated and fitted to a high level of modern comfort. Each lodge accommodates two people and has a private verandah for afternoon tea or sundowners. Dinner is taken in the elegant main "boma" (Shona for place of eating).

Chhizarira Wilderness Safari Lodge

Located in the remote Chizarira National Park, Chizarira Wilderness Safari Lodge is truly unique due to its setting on a thirty kilometer long escarpment which forms the northern boundary of the Park. The lodge comprises eight en-suite double chalets and a spacious dining room, all constructed from local sandstone and thatch. Each chalet has breathtaking views of the Zambezi valley below and the escarpment behind. A full range of game and bird viewing activities are operated daily. The lodge is a campfire project and as such works in partnership with the local community to help rural social and economic development.

Jedsons

Deep in the wilderness of Zimbabwe lies Jedsons Safari Camp–a short walk from Chizarira National Park and game reserve. You may relax and observe the natural beauty surrounding you from the terrace of your tented thatch chalet or, for the more adventurous, backpack into the bush and spend the night under the stars. Your accommodations include en-suite facilities, a poolside lounge, and excellent cuisine. Fewer than twelve guests will be accommodated at any one time, so you are assured to get the most from the expertly guided walks observing the abundant game.