Hwange National Park · Hwange & Northwestern Zimbabwe
The Hide Safari Camp, Hwange
Family-run tented camp on a private concession on the eastern boundary of Hwange National Park, with ten tents, a waterhole hide and Tom’s Little Hide.
- TypeTented camp
- LocationPrivate concession, eastern boundary of Hwange National Park
- RegionHwange & Northwestern Zimbabwe
- ProvinceMatabeleland North
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Image: The Hide official website
About The Hide Safari Camp, Hwange
The Hide Safari Camp is a family-run tented camp on a private concession on the eastern boundary of Hwange National Park, founded in 1992 by the late Tom Preston.
The main camp has 10 tents for up to 20 guests, and the exclusive-use Tom’s Little Hide house sleeps up to 10.
Best for
Families, groups and photographers who want waterhole viewing from a hide and a choice of shared or private accommodation.
Not ideal for travellers on a tight budget or those without time for a transfer through the park.
Location
The Hide Safari Camp overlooks a natural waterhole at about 1,030 metres elevation. The map position is about 27 km from Hwange Main Camp. The coordinates come from the official website.
Rooms and style at The Hide Safari Camp
Main camp tents at The Hide Safari Camp are deluxe, family deluxe or honeymoon deluxe, with indoor or outdoor baths and showers. Tom’s Little Hide has four en-suite rooms and a splash pool, and the Dove’s Nest treehouse offers sleep-outs on stays of three nights or more.
Facilities at The Hide Safari Camp
Guests at The Hide Safari Camp have a plunge pool, a fire pit, an A-frame dining and lounge area with a viewing platform, and a waterhole hide reached by a tunnel that also holds the wine cellar. A live waterhole camera runs on the website.
Trade-offs
- Rate basis varies. Tom’s Little Hide is all-inclusive; confirm what the main camp rate covers.
- Private options. Exclusive-use bookings have minimum guest numbers.
- Access time. Road access includes about an hour through the park.
Getting there and getting around
The Hide suggests a 35-minute flight from Victoria Falls to Umtshibi Airfield, about 40 minutes from camp, or a drive of two and a half to three hours to Hwange Main Camp and about an hour through the park.
Explore the area
Compare other stays in Hwange National Park, browse accommodation across Hwange and northwestern Zimbabwe, or read our Hwange and northwestern Zimbabwe guide.
Before you book The Hide Safari Camp
- Ask what the main camp rate includes.
- Confirm children policies for the main camp.
- Check minimum numbers for Tom’s Little Hide.
- Book a Dove’s Nest night with The Hide Safari Camp on longer stays.
Current rates and availability
No rates are published on this page, and there is no booking link for this property yet. Rates depend on the plan, season and party, so ask The Hide Safari Camp directly through its official website for a written quote. Zimbabwe Travel Guide does not take bookings or payment for this stay.
Where it is
Camps and lodges inside Hwange National Park and in the private concessions on its boundary. Park sectors such as Main Camp, Sinamatella and Robins are treated as parts of the park, not as separate destinations.
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