Conservation is deeply engrained in our company philosophy. The Painted Dogs Centre educates travellers about the Painted Dog, also known as the African Wild Dog, as one of Africa’s most fascinating endangered mammals. As the African Wild Dog is also highly endangered, the Painted Dog Conservation centre gives visitors information about the species – and to see them in real life.
Mountain fire rages through Hideaways’ eco concession
The Scarborough fire in Cape Town raged through about 1000 ha of fynbos, destroying vegetation and animals in its wake. Leaving behind a blackened, scarred earth at the Wildschutsbrabdvlei plot was not what the Hideaways team had envisioned for their marketing brochures. Hideaways is intent on conservation, sustainability and eco-friendly architecture. The new lodge was […]
Elephant’s Eye, Hwange: Our Story
For years the concession where the Hideaways’ eco lodge Elephant’s Eye, Hwange is located was used for illegal poaching. It is hard to believe, that just a few years ago, this paradise was not the unspoilt sanctuary it is today. Covering 6000 acres, the concession borders the internationally renowned Hwange National Park. The park is […]
Hideaways joins Friends of Robins to raise money for Detema Dam
Stuart Johnston, the chairman of the Matableland Branch of Wildlife and Environment Zimbabwe (WEZ, formerly known as the wildlife society of Zimbabwe) came up with the idea recently to form a ‘Friends of Robins’ support group among WEZ members. Robins Camp in the north west of Hwange National Park is the remote and least visited […]
Introducing our new Product Developer and Reservationist
Hideaways is proud to announce that we have a new Product Developer and Reservationist, Nicole Bowes, who brings with her a whole lot of expertise and passion for the travel industry. We asked Nicole to share a bit about herself. Here’s what she had to say! “I knew I wanted to get into travel when […]
From hunting ground to National Park: the story of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park
Situated in the northwest of Zimbabwe, just below the Victoria Falls, is the country’s biggest (and Belgium-sized) national park. Founded in 1928, the park was historically a hunting ground for early colonists. Quick Facts Covers 15 000 square km, about the size of Belgium Home to the Big Five Pans and salt licks unique to […]
Focus on Food: An Interview with our Head Chef
We love investing our time and energy into community projects, training and equipping locals with skills as part of our eco philosophy. With raving reviews from our guests about our chefs Noma and Gorbachev, we took a peak behind the curtain and interview our Head Chef at Elephant’s Eye, Hwange. As a chef extraordinaire, Nomalanga […]
There Are Three Candles On Our Cake
What a special three years it has been at Elephant’s Eye – and we’re excited to be celebrating our third birthday at the lodge. Guests who came to stay during this time experienced some extra birthday loving! Lodge staff planned something special for every day of the month. Each day was filled with welcome cocktails, […]
Hideaways’ Guests Make a Difference with Pack for a Purpose
The Elvins family travelled on the Jenman African Safaris’ Untouched Lodge Safari that stops off at Elephant’s Eye, Hwange. They wanted to make the trip special and stopped off at the local school that Hideaways supports to say hello to the school children. Dingani Primary School, situated just outside of the small town of Dete, is […]
African Luxury Hideaways changes its name to Hideaways
Our company has changed its name to Hideaways, reflecting a fast-growing portfolio of properties in different regions of Southern Africa. As we enter this exciting phase of growth, we would like to take the opportunity to thank our loyal agents and business partners. We look forward to an exciting evolution with the brand – and aim […]
