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Lodge · Zimbabwe
The Hide Hwange
Nestled in a prime location within Hwange National Park, The Hide offers an exceptional safari experience. From thrilling game viewing just steps away to a variety of daily activities, every moment here is enriched by warm hospitality that makes you feel like family from the moment you arrive.
From $795 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Zimbabwe
The Hide Hwange
From $795 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowNestled in a prime location within Hwange National Park, The Hide offers an exceptional safari experience. From thrilling game viewing just steps away to a variety of daily activities, every moment here is enriched by warm hospitality that makes you feel like family from the moment you arrive.
Location · Zimbabwe
From, per person · night · $795
About the lodge
An overview of The Hide Hwange.
Nestled in a prime location within Hwange National Park, The Hide offers an exceptional safari experience. From thrilling game viewing just steps away to a variety of daily activities, every moment here is enriched by warm hospitality that makes you feel like family from the moment you arrive.
Highlights
- Ultra-luxurious safari tents
- Two underground hides close to the waterhole
- Tom's Little Hide
- Private Hide
- Up to four activities daily
- Gourmet dining
You Should Know
Child Policy: Welcoming all ages. Children under five stay free of charge.
The Details
The main lodge overlooks a bustling waterhole and offers deluxe, family, and honeymoon tents for a luxurious stay. For a more exclusive safari experience, the Private Hide is ideal for couples or small groups of up to eight. It features a private dining and lounge area, a pool with sun loungers, and uninterrupted wildlife encounters.
Families will love Tom’s Little Hide, an exclusive retreat designed for privacy and comfort. Guests can also enjoy a unique overnight stay at the Dove’s Nest, a secluded treehouse that provides a magical experience under the African sky.
Activities
Guests can choose up to four activities daily, including:
- Wildlife viewing from the Private Hide
- Guided walking safaris
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Night drives to spot elusive nocturnal animals
Dining
At the heart of the camp is the signature "A"-frame structure housing the dining area. Meals are served with elegance, either around a magnificent 22-seater teak dining table or privately on the deck under the stars.
Price Includes
- All meals and snacks
- Beverages, including teas and coffees
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi
- Up to four daily activities
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Mar 2027
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive - All meals & snacks, all beverages, laundry, WIFI, all activities
$795
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
All Inclusive - All meals & snacks, all beverages, laundry, WIFI, all activities
$445
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Long stay
Enjoy a 6-night Zimbabwe safari with 3 nights each at The Hide in Hwange National Park and Changa Safari Camp on Lake Kariba. Offered at an exceptional reduced rate. Valid from 1 April - 31 May @ $3022,50 | 1 June-31 Oct 2026 @ $3872,50
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to The Hide Hwange, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay 10+ · Game drives 10+ · Walking safari 16+
- Child rates
- Deluxe Tents: no under 10s; ages 10–12 sharing pay 50% of adult rate, 75% on their own; 12+ pay adult rate. Tom's Little Hide & The Private Hide (exclusive use): under 5s free, child rate from age 5. National Parks & Conservation fees at child rate for ages 6–12.
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- No dedicated kids' programme
- Exceptions
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Standard Deluxe Tent bookings: no children under 10, except a group taking over the whole camp (max 1 child). Tom's Little Hide and The Private Hide are exclusive-use family units that welcome children of any age with a private guide and vehicle included. Game walks remain strictly 16+. Stay-Pay and 3-Free-Flights packages enforce stricter rules: no under 12s, and children over 12 are charged as adults. Pools are unfenced and unmanned — children remain the responsibility of parents/guardians.
Sleep-outs
Under the stars.
Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at The Hide Safari Camp.
Sleep-out
The Dove's Nest
The Dove's Nest is a dedicated, structurally separate sleep-out experience at The Hide Safari Camp in Hwange, available complimentarily to 2 adults as part of their stay. Advance booking is advised to secure availability.
For 2 adults. Complimentary and included as part of a stay at The Hide. Advance booking advised.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- advance booking required
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Horseback
Saddle up.
Horseback riding options at The Hide Safari Camp. Rider experience and age requirements vary; check the details on each ride before booking.
Guided ride
H01 - Scheduled 2 Hour Horse Trail
A scheduled two-hour guided horse trail departing from The Hide Safari Camp in Hwange, accommodating a maximum of 7 guests per ride. Priced per person, with park fees charged as an additional extra. Solo riders are charged a single supplement.
Duration: 2 hours. Group size: Max 7 pax. Solo rider supplement applies (single occupancy pricing noted). Park fee: USD 10.00 extra. Transfers excluded.
- Cost
- USD 158 per person (solo/single); USD 79 per person (2–9,999 pax)
- Availability
- 01 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026; subject to availability
Half-day ride
H02 - Scheduled Half-Day Horse Trail with Lunch
A scheduled half-day guided horse trail including lunch, departing from The Hide Safari Camp in Hwange. Designed for small groups with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 7 guests. Park fees are charged as an additional extra, and transfers are not included in the price.
Duration: Half day (including lunch). Group size: Min 2, Max 7 pax. Park fee: USD 10.00 extra. Transfers excluded.
- Availability
- subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa
Knows The Hide Hwange backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Jolene across the team.
"Lindi Weeks, our Luxury Safari Consultant, answered all our questions quickly and fully during the Booking Process. Her attention to detail and informative answers gave us the confidence and trust to commit to booking our Zimbabwe Adventure with Safari.Com. Very professional and caring."
Speak to a safari specialist
Let's design your stay.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at The Hide Hwange: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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