Highlights
What We Love
- Checking into one of the villas that has a private plunge pool
- Sleeping outside on a private starbed or drifting off on a hammock
- Finally getting the shot of a lifetime at the underground hide
When To Visit
Peak Season: May to October
Peak safari season means the vegetation thins out, making wildlife much easier to spot.
Green Season: November to April
Fewer visitors mean you have abundant life all to yourself during one of the most beautiful times of year.
Overview
Camelthorn Lodge in south-eastern Hwange National Park takes its name from a gigantic camelthorn around which each of the villas is built. This lovely tree is a reminder of what lies beyond camp: a pristine acacia forest and thriving woodland near the Ngamo Plains, a sure-fire place to see some of Hwange’s thousands of elephants.
Back at the lodge, opt for one of the villas that has a private pool so you can effortlessly move between it, your comfy hammock and your personal starbed that the staff can make up on your raised deck. Camelthorn is arguably the premier lodge in the area and offers welcome amenities like a ‘look-up’ hide and unusual activities like all-day pump-run safaris to check on boreholes.
Facilities
- Hide
- Deck
- Dining area
- Outdoor fireplace
- Indoor fireplace
- Bar
- Lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry service
- Family unit
Villa Features
- Deck
- Fan
- Indoor fireplace
- Mini-bar
- Beverage station
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Indoor shower
- Indoor bathtub
Activities
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Birding
- Nature walks
- Cultural tour
- Pump runs