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The famous falls are the main attraction in Victoria Falls but did you know there is so much more on offer? From helicopter flips to painting in the bush and hands on conservation activities, our Hideaways staff have chosen their favourite, most unique activities to do around Victoria Falls. Many of our guests combine a […]

Nighttime in the African bush is an experience like no other. The sun sets and the stars appear, slowly filling the sky as it gets darker. The night sounds of the bush are unique too; hooting owls, hyenas “laughing”, perhaps even some lions roaring, and the continuous sound of crickets and frogs in song. Nocturnal […]

We have been featured! As one of Zimbabwe’s leading lodges, we regularly get mentioned in the press. We share most of this content on our social media pages, but sometimes we can’t resist and show it off on our website as well! Travel Africa Magazine recently sent one of their best travel writers, Mike Unwin, to […]

We are incredibly fortunate to share an unfenced border with Hwange National Park, which allows for amazing animal viewing experiences right on our concession. Recently we had a magnificent encounter with some lionesses and their adorable little cubs right by our lodge. Guests were setting off on their game drive and had only been driving […]

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest national park, provides a home for many of the country’s protected animal species, thus playing an important role in protecting the animals of Zimbabwe. Many conservation groups have dedicated their support to the animals of Hwange National Park through various projects and ideas so that the protected animals of the […]

The African Elephant is an iconic symbol of the continent, deeply moving to all who have the wondrous experience of viewing the largest land animal in the wild. These wrinkly grey giants of the African landscape known for their immense size, intricate social structure, keen intelligence and memory, are endlessly fascinating and mysterious. The elephants roam the protected plains […]

There is no sound more distinctive and bone-chilling than a lion roaring in the night, informing all that can hear that they are guests in his kingdom. These majestic and regal creatures bring travellers from all over the world to Africa’s game parks and are usually at the top of their must-see lists. An encounter […]

Dingani Primary School in Dete is a school that is close to our lodge and close to our hearts. We have been working on maintenance and upkeep for the school because we want the children to feel a sense of pride in their place of learning. It’s an ongoing project assisted by donations to the […]

Africa’s wildlife is unique and varied, but tragically its very existence is threatened. Earth’s human population is exploding and with it the demand for resources such as land, food and water. As the population grows, so unfortunately does poverty – there are simply not enough resources to go around. This causes desperation which leads to […]

African wild dogs are some of the most misunderstood animals on the continent. It’s because of misinformation about their nature and habits that they have become endangered with only about 5,000 of the species remaining in the wild. Wild dog sightings are incredibly rare. African wild dogs are also known as Painted Dogs. The Painted […]