Hwange

The Private Hide

Q: How much does it cost to stay at The Private Hide?

Stays at The Private Hide start from around US$680 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.

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The Private Hide

About The Private Hide

Wildlife is a 360-degree movie at this small private camp in Hwange.

The Private Hide is a satellite camp of The Hide, an award-winning larger camp in a private concession within Hwange National Park. An intimate retreat sleeping just 10 (six adults and four children) in three tents, the The Private Hide's principal drawcard is its exclusivity: the main area is reserved for your group alone, and the game drives are arranged to meet your requirements (your personal guide is at your command). This is the place to be if you're looking for a private, top-quality experience in Hwange, with some of Zimbabwe's best wildlife and bird viewing.

Hwange , Zimbabwe

From $680 per person/per night

Safari

4 Rooms

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Property details

The property

In the main area, beams created from old tree trunks support the canvas roof, and the rolled-up walls provide uninterrupted views of the plains and waterhole. Inside is a long, family-sized teak dining table and an open-plan lounge with several cushioned chairs. Wooden floors, colourful woven rugs and old chests add a refined, yesteryear safari atmosphere. Outside, a plunge pool is perfect to cool off during the heat, and the firepit draws you in at night.

The rooms

The Private Hide sleeps just 10 (six adults and four children) in three tents, although an additional tent can be arranged. The tents are lovely, with polished concrete or wooden floors, canvas sides and a thatched roof. The en-suite bathrooms have an indoor tub and shower, and each unit has an outdoor shower if you enjoy soaping yourself beneath the stars. There's plenty of storage space and several places to sit, including a little veranda out front.

Activities

Your flexible schedule includes morning and late afternoon game drives, or night drives to see the nocturnal creatures. Hwange is home to the Big Five, especially buffalo and elephant, and it's one of Africa's best places to find wild dogs. Explore the intricacies of the bush on a guided game walk, or sit in a hide for some up-close wildlife watching. Game viewing is better in winter, although summer rains bring lush bush springing with new life and good birdwatching.

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How to book The Private Hide

How do I book The Private Hide?

The Private Hide 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 The Private Hide 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Private Hide?

Stays at The Private Hide start from around $680 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.

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