Camelthorn Lodge
Eastern Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Rates on request
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Overview
This flag ship lodge is nestled in a patch of pristine woodland just west of Ngamo on the edge of the South Eastern corner of Hwange National Park.The lodge is a true partnership with the surrounding community and was built on their land and almost everyone that works for us there comes from the local community nearby.
The lodge is unique in its style and design and has as its centre piece a huge ancient Camelthorn tree. On the edge of the Ngamo Plain, and strategically placed to explore the remote and unspoilt south eastern portion of the park, Camelthorn will also provide a spectacular wilderness experience. Less than a kilometre away from the lodge we have built an underground blind in front of a beautifully located waterhole in the park. Camouflaged as a termite heap and buried under an ancient Mitswiri tree - the photographic opportunities from it are dramatic. Elephants can be photographed from toe level silhouetted against the sky at a distance of 25 feet - and such close proximity to Hwange's huge bulls is honestly breath-taking.
Rooms & Availability
Forest Villa - Double Room
Large bedroom with overhead fans and fireplace, large glass sliding doors, mini bar and en-suite lounge, with a king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom with bath in front of picture window, shower, double basin and toilet, outdoor maisonette via spiral stairway provides an outdoor deck/roof with hammocks ideal for a siesta and private dining.
*Four of the villas have small plunge pools upstairs, whilst the other four have plunge pools on ground level- please request more info from reservations.
Rates on request
Forest Villa - Twin Room
Large bedroom with overhead fans and fireplace, large glass sliding doors, mini bar and en-suite lounge, 2 double beds, en-suite bathroom with bath in front of picture window, shower, double basin and toilet, outdoor maisonette via spiral stairway provides an outdoor deck/roof with hammocks ideal for a siesta, and private dining.
*Four of the villas have small plunge pools upstairs, whilst the other four have plunge pools on ground level- please request more info from reservations.
Rates on request
Details
Amenities
room_facilities: Balcony / Deck, Bath, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Plunge Pool, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
spoken_languages: English
special_interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
activities_on_site: Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Massages, Night Drives, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)
available_services: Airport Shuttle (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available)
activities_off_site: Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Rhino Tracking, Safaris
property_facilities: Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Activities
Elephant Express rail car, Game Drives, Game Walks, Look up underground hide, Night Drives, Pop Up Spa, Pump Runs, School Tours and Village Visits, Walking with Rhino and a visit to the CRCI Imvelo Ngamo sanctuary
Videos
- Our flagship Camelthorn Lodge
- Camelthorn Lodge, a true partnership with the communities
- Imvelo have successfully bought rhino back to Hwange
- Imvelo partnering with the communities on the CRCI initiative
- Arial view of the Ngamo Plains
- Our rhino have been with us a few months but its only the beginning
- Camelthorn offers extremely immersive community activities
- Camelthorn Lodge and the Elephant Express
- Sundowners at Stoffie's Pan