Situated on a private concession on the Eastern boundary of the Hwange National Park with stunning views across a natural waterhole, The Hide has earned a reputation over the years for delivering both an exceptional wildlife experience and offering a top hospitality service to its guests.
Hwange was once the royal hunting ground of Ndebele kings, and the Park itself has long been known for its abundant and diverse wildlife - in particular, the herds of elephant and buffalo numbering in the hundreds. This is also one of the best places to see lion, leopard and African wild dog among the hundred or so other mammal and 400 bird species.
Whether on a morning or afternoon drive to one of Hwange's game-rich pans, exploring on foot within the private concession, spending time in the underground hide at the waterhole, going on a night drive to experience the noctural wildlife activity, or sleeping out in the romantic Dove’s Nest tree house overlooking a pan where giraffe and elephants commonly come to drink, there is never a dull moment.
The Hide has 10 comfortable and spacious en-suite deluxe tents, including 2 family tents. The tents are fan cooled for your comfort in summer and have extra warm blankets and hot water bottles for the cool winter months. Each tent has a private veranda from where guests may be entertained by the comings and goings of a large variety of game at the waterhole. One tent is wheelchair friendly, and the family tents can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children in full-size beds.
The Private Hide is an 'exclusive use' option, where guests (including children of any age) stay in up to 3 or 4 of The Hide’s adjacent deluxe tents, depending on numbers. The Private Hide features private dining and lounging areas, a plunge pool, and the services of a private guide and vehicle.
Tom's Little Hide is a beautifully authentic safari house set just along from The Hide main camp. Accommodating up to 6 adults and 4 children of any age in 3 large adjacent rooms which have waterhole views, a booking here includes private dining, a private splash pool, and your own guide and vehicle, in order for you to take full advantage of all the activities at your own pace. With no worries about intruding on other guests, Tom’s Little Hide offers the opportunity to really let go and relax.
Rates Include
All meals; snacks; all beverages; up to 4 activities per day; tea/coffee; the Conservation Wildlife Fund (CWF); and a laundry service are included.
Children Policy
Children aged 10 years and older are welcome at the main camp. Children of any age are welcome at Tom's Little Hide and The Private Hide. Rates available on request.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on walking safaris. The final decision on whether a guest can join a walking safari remains with the guide and camp manager.
General Information For Guests
The Deluxe Tents have indoor and/or outdoor bathtubs and showers, are fan cooled, and have extra warm blankets and hot water bottles for the cool winter months. Each tent has a private veranda, and one is wheelchair friendly.
Toms Little Hide has 2 double en-suite bedrooms which form part of the main area and can accommodate one child in each on a day bed. The bedrooms are linked by a dining room and outside veranda, complete with a splash pool. Room 3 is more of a family tent with an outside bathroom and inter-leading children’s room, which can accommodate 2 children.
The Private Hide consists of tents 7, 6, 5 and/or 4, depending on the numbers. Tents 7 and 6 are large deluxe or family tents, which can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children in full-size beds. Each room has its own en-suite bathroom with an indoor bath, and both inside and outdoor showers with hot water all day.
The Dove’s Nest is located just 10 minutes away from the main lodge and overlooks an open tree-lined vlei and pan where giraffe and elephants come down to drink. After enjoying dinner at The Hide, a guide will take you on a night drive to The Dove’s Nest, where on arrival you will given a safety briefing, supplied with a radio for your peace of mind and left to enjoy your beautiful private retreat for the night. The Dove’s Nest is built to accommodate 2 people and the spacious and comfortable bedroom is reached by a wooden stairway which has a closeable door and is protected by large canvas gauze windows.
The hub of the main camp is a majestic “A” frame which houses the dining room and sun lounge downstairs, and a private dining area and viewing deck are upstairs. There is a swimming pool. Wi-Fi is available.
Activities that are available included daily morning, afternoon and night game drives, guided walks, bird watching, excursions to the camps underground hide at the waterhole and sleep outs at the Dove's Nest.
Along the tunnel that leads to the hide, guests will find wine cellar, hidden away in the wall.
The Camp has a landline telephone service which is available at reception.
Hairdryers are available on request.
A daily laundry service is included (weather permitting).
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on walking safaris. The final decision on whether a guest can join a walking safari remains with the guide and camp manager.
