Camp Hwange

Hwange National Park

Partner Camp

Located within a private concession in Central Hwange, Camp Hwange embodies the essence of a classic bush camp. With eight canvas-walled units boasting thatch roofs overlooking a natural watering hole, it offers an authentic safari experience right from the camp. Whether it’s the chorus of frogs at the waterhole, the distant call of a lone hyena, or the thunderous roars of the resident lion pride, we want you to fully experience the sights, sounds, and scents of Africa.

Surrounded by diverse landscapes, from rugged mopane woodlands in the north to sandy teak forests in the southwest, guests are promised varied game-viewing opportunities. Beyond the remarkable game viewing, particularly during the drier months from April to November, Camp Hwange invites guests on an unforgettable guided journey focused on walking and tracking.

SEASON
All Year

CHILD POLICY
Children aged 8 years and older are welcome

ACCOMMODATION
8 Canvas Units

FACILITIES
Communal lounge and dining areas, Pool

Camp Hwange can accommodate 18 guests in its eight spacious and airy en-suite rooms with direct views of the permanent waterhole. The canvas-walled rooms have large gauze windows to ensure both a cooling through-draft as well as the ability to hear the sounds of the night. Each room has its own ensuite bathroom and is spaced well between neighboring units to ensure privacy. One of the units is a two-roomed family room with independent bathrooms.

Eight canvas tents
En-Suite bathrooms
Mosquito nets
En-suite flush toilet and hot shower
Lounge and dining area
Library
Swimming Pool

Camp Hwange offers access by air or road. For a quick journey, take a scheduled light aircraft flight from Victoria Falls to Shumba Airstrip, just 15 minutes from Camp Hwange. Alternatively, enjoy a scenic 2½ hour drive from Nantwich Gate in Hwange. This route provides great game-viewing opportunities and a change of scenery from Victoria Falls.

GPS CO-ORDINATES: Camp Hwange – 18°49’20.42″S 26°19’47.77″E

Camp Hwange is the ideal all-year-round safari destination. The drier months, between April and November, offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities as animals gather around water sources, making them easier to spot. Additionally, the vegetation is less dense during this time, further enhancing visibility. In central Hwange, temperatures during the dry season from June to October usually hover around the mid-20s during the day, while nights can cool down to below 10 degrees Celsius.

For Birders, the best time to visit Camp Hwange is between November and April. The wet summer months attract a host of migratory species. However, during the wet season, temperatures are generally warmer, with daytime highs ranging above 30 degrees Celsius.

Your Experience

Your days at Camp Hwange will be spent exploring remote parts of Hwange, tracking wildlife on foot, and on game drives. While we utilize 4x4 vehicles for safe game drives, particularly when observing large mammals like lions and elephants for exceptional photographic opportunities, we're not ones to stay confined to vehicles for too long.

A vast majority of guests find themselves venturing on foot at some point during their stay. Whether it's quietly observing elephants as they drink from concealed seasonal pans from our custom log pile hides, or actively tracking and viewing various species ranging from elephant bulls to buffalo herds, lion prides, and everything in between.

The richness of the area ensures regular sightings of iconic mega-fauna such as elephants, buffalo, hippos, and giraffes, as well as carnivores like lions, spotted hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, and wild dogs. However, it's the presence of species like sable antelopes, roan antelopes, elands, southern reedbucks, and even the common springhare that truly excites us here.

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