Lodge
The Hide Hwange
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
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Mar 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows The Hide Hwange personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive - All meals & snacks, all beverages, laundry, WIFI, all activities
$795
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
All Inclusive - All meals & snacks, all beverages, laundry, WIFI, all activities
$445
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.
Exclusive offer
Available right now.
Combo
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: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, 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+
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
Family unit available.
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.
Notable exceptions
- 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.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at The Hide Hwange.
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.
Ready when you are
Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.