This camp is the project of a renowned Zimbabwean guide called Dave Carson, who emphasised quality, charismatic and flexible guiding. Everything they do, they do well. The camp is simple by some standards, yet elegant. It is set next to a permanent waterhole in a private concession in central Hwange National Park where the game is abundant (especially during the dry winter months). It's quite possible to see lions and buffalo, elephants, sable and hippo (amongst others) just from camp. But this is about more than just what you see - it's about creating a holistic experience that connects you with nature.




Eight canvas and thatch chalets, each with an uninterrupted view of the waterhole in front of camp, accommodate a maximum of 16 guests. The rooms are spacious and airy (thanks to the continuous mesh windows). They're simple yet classy, with touches like full hanging curtains, wooden storage chests, double doors and a king size bed with a mosquito net draped above it. The en-suite bathrooms have a solar shower (in fact all the electricity is solar-generated) a washbasin and a toilet.
Sitting in the log hide by the camp's waterhole watching a procession of wildlife (elephants!) coming down to drink and bathe just metres away is both exhilarating and relaxing.
Tracking lions on foot is not for the faint-hearted but it will create a memory you won't soon forget.
Camp Hwange is the result of much bush experience. There's everything you need to make your stay comfortable, and not too much you don't.
Camp Hwange can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zimbabwe trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zimbabwe trips featuring Camp Hwange or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zimbabwe specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Camp Hwange start from around $850, or US$850, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Spot enormous elephants and plenty of predators in Zimbabwe’s safari hotspot.