Sleep-outs: Hwange, Zimbabwe
Treehouse escapes, star beds & sleep-out decks in Hwange
The Hide Safari Camp - Dove's Nest
Location:
The Hide Safari Camp, Hwange, Zimbabwe
Description:
Comfortable split level structure with a deck and stairs up to a partially enclosed room
with slatted windows and a door. The deck overlooks a wide-open pan where animals
come to drink.
Adventure Level:
Wooden structure and semi-enclosed. Adventurous, but with a protected feel.
Highlights:
Hammock snoozes.
Deck sundowners and private bush dinners.
Deck sundowners and private bush dinners.
Costs:
Full nightly rate still applies and there is no additional surcharge for the sleep-out.
Camelthorn Lodge
Location:
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Description:
8 Forest Villas have an upstairs outdoor maisonette with a day bed. Stairs lead up from
the main entrance, to the patio area. Guests have the option of sleeping in the bedroom,
or if they are feeling more adventurous, on their private deck.
Adventure Level:
Solid structure with the sleep-out on the second floor, but retains the feel of being open.
Highlights:
Flexibility: sleep-out deck to be used as and when guests wish, without having to prebook.
Costs:
No additional charge for sleep-out.
Camp Information:
Jozibanini
Location:
Dzivanini Wilderness Area, Hwange, Zimbabwe
Description:
The camp consists of 3 canvas tents on wooden platforms in an exclusive, secluded
location. Beds can be wheeled out onto the decks for a night under the stars.
Adventure Level:
Guests can choose to head indoors, if the night gets too long.
Highlights:
Flexibility: guests don't need to pre-book the sleep out.
Costs:
No additional charge for sleep-out.
Camp Information:
Elephant's Eye
Location:
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Description:
Romantic sleep-out wooden deck, overlooking a busy waterhole.
Adventure Level:
High adventure.
Highlights:
The night time sounds of elephants walking amongst the mopane forests.
Costs:
Full nightly rate still applies and there is an additional surcharge for sleep-out deck (for a
stay of 3 nights or less). No surcharge on bookings of 4 nights or more.
Little Makalolo
Location:
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Description:
Situated on a raised platform overlooking Madison Pan, this star-bed is a 20 minute drive
from camp and can accommodate up to 4 guests. It includes bed rolls, a flush toilet and
mosquito nets.
Adventure Level:
High adventure, but securely off the ground. A guide is stationed nearby.
Highlights:
Secluded and remote wilderness experience.
Costs:
Full nightly rate still applies. No additional surcharge for the sleep-out, however to
guarantee availability, guests should opt for a private vehicle.
Camp Information:
Somalisa Camp
Location:
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Description:
Overlooking Ray's Pan, the Somalisa sleep-out accommodates up to 5 guests and has a
loo and shower built into the structure.
Adventure Level:
High adventure.
Highlights:
Prolific animal sounds and elephant sightings - nothing beats hearing eles rumbling
away to each other.
Costs:
Full nightly rate still applies. No additional surcharge for sleep-out.
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