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Camelthorn Lodge – Safari Lodge in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Stay at Camelthorn Lodge in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, with game drives, walking safaris, night drives, Elephant Express and conservation experiences.

Splash pool at Camelthorn Lodge in Hwange Zimbabwe.

Camelthorn Lodge is constructed around a beautiful Camelthorn tree, within the Tsholotsho Communal area, inside of the Rhino Sanctuary and is directly linked with local communities on the edge of Hwange National Park. The lodge was built for and by the community whose land it calls home. Unique in its style and design and strategically placed to explore the remote and unspoilt South Eastern region of Hwange National Park.

Camelthorn Lodge has just 8 Forest Villas, nestled into the wilderness that surrounds it and each with a private upstairs veranda with hammocks, ideal for a siesta or a night ‘under the stars’.

 Guests can enjoy guided game drives, walking safaris, night drives, full-day excursions and close-up wildlife viewing from underground hides. A highlight is the unique Elephant Express rail safari, while visits to the Ngamo Rhino Sanctuary and local community provide an insight into conservation and life around Hwange. With abundant elephants and opportunities to encounter lions, wild dogs and other African wildlife, Camelthorn Lodge is an excellent base for exploring southern Hwange.

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Your stay- what you need to know

Elephant Express at Camelthorn Lodge, Hwange, Zimbabwe
Unique Forest Lodge Setting
  • Set within pristine camelthorn woodland and centred around an ancient tree, creating a peaceful and immersive safari atmosphere.
Underground Hide Wildlife Encounters
  • Observe elephants and other wildlife at close range from a specially designed underground hide near a waterhole.
Diverse Safari Activities
  • Enjoy guided walking safaris, day and night game drives, birding and seasonal activities across Hwange’s varied landscapes.
Community & Conservation Focus
  • Built with and for local communities, supporting conservation, water projects and the Ngamo Rhino Sanctuary.
Spacious Forest Villas with Views
  • Stay in double-storey villas with private decks, hammocks and elevated views over woodland and nearby wildlife areas.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation & all meals, soft drinks, beers, wines & local spirits, laundry.
  • Wi-Fi in main lodge area.
  • Transfers from Bomani Airstrip or Ngamo Siding (20 min road transfer).
  • Game activities as available including walks, drives, all day excursions, hide sits, night drives.
  • Ngamo community experience, and school tour (*school visits not available in April, August and December –
    Mid January during school holidays).
Price Excludes
  • Community Rhino Conservation Initiative (CRCI) Levy of US$ 200 (2026) US$ 220 (2027) per person per stay will
    be added to all bookings. Children 16 and under will be charged US$ 100 (2026) US$ 110 (2027) per stay.
  • Hwange National Park entry fee.
  • International flights.
  • Tips & gratuities.
  • Visa.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Any personal items or anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
Safari Pricing Guide (PDF)

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