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The Hide Safari Camp

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The Hide's story begins when the late Tom Preston and his wife, Lorraine, came across a beautifully diverse area in an eastern corner of Zimbabwe's biggest national park in 1992 and saw that special connections could be made here – not only with the wildlife and its habitats, but with each other – the families and friends who love it as much as they did. 

And so it is, as one of the best-loved safari camps in Hwange, that The Hide invites guests to experience the most powerful connections – through nature – to each other, to the community, to the animals and birds and to the protection of all of this. The Preston family, today, continues to find ways to offer life-enriching safari experiences for our guests, from fantastic game viewing right on your doorstep, to a range of daily activities and the warm and welcoming staff, who make you feel like family from the minute you arrive. 

Get up close to the wildlife that frequents the waterhole from the Underground Hide, accessible from right in front of the main 'A-frame' or enjoy the views from your private veranda overlooking the vlei line and waterhole. Keep your binoculars on hand, as elephant, lion and buffalo can often be seen satisfying their thirst. 

Get together with your favourite people in one of our exclusive use sections of the camp – Tom's Little Hide or The Private Hide. For those who are a little more adventurous, The Dove’s Nest Treehouse is available at no extra charge. Located 10 minutes away from camp, this wildly romantic sleep out has the perfect vantage point from which to view wildlife safely and quietly – all in the space of your own little sanctuary.

After an exhilarating day of game viewing, you can retreat to the cool refuge of the camp’s swimming pool and enjoy delicious meals savoured al fresco or under the A-frame thatch in the dining room. 

Everywhere you are in this special camp, there's an opportunity to connect in up-close and powerful ways. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Features

TYPE:
Accommodation
LANGUAGES:
English
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
Deluxe Tent (10 rooms)
Toms Little Hide (4 rooms)
The Private Hide
Tom's Little Hide
The Private Hide
The Dove's Nest (1 unit/villa)
14
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Birding
Flora
Leisure
Nature
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Wildlife
Wine
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
Bar
Conference Centre
Eco Friendly
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Pool
Restaurant
Secure Parking
Vegetarian
ROOM FACILITIES:
Balcony / Deck
Bath
Disabled Rooms
Fan
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Lounge Area
Outside Shower
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Verandah
Wheelchair Friendly
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
24-hour Security
Disability
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Private Vehicle (Available)
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Bird Watching
Game Drives
Game Viewing Hide
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Night Drives
Safaris
Sleep Outs
Walks (Guided)
Wildlife Tours
ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
Bird Watching
Child Friendly Activities
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
General Sightseeing
Safaris
Walks (Guided)
Wildlife Tours
FRIENDLY:
Children
Disability
Honeymoon
Leisure
Luxury
Romance
Vegetarian
Weddings
GUIDANCE:
Disabled Access
Elderly Friendly
Game Drive (Max 6 pax with window seats)
Honeymoon Suite Available
Private Game Drive Vehicle Available
Private Restaurant Dining
Sole Use Available
Triple for Adult Available
Triple for Children Available

Rooms

Deluxe Tent (10 rooms)

The Hide sleeps up to 20 guests in ten comfortable and spacious deluxe, family deluxe and honeymoon deluxe tents. The tents have a myriad of different configurations with indoor and/or outdoor bathtubs and showers. They are fan cooled for your comfort in summer and have extra warm blankets and hot water bottles for the cool winter months. Each has a private veranda from where guests may be entertained by the comings and goings of a large variety of game at the waterhole. One tent is wheelchair friendly.

Toms Little Hide (4 rooms)

Tom’s Little Hide is best suited for 6 adults and up to 4 children, but can happily accommodate a group of 8 adults, too.
Rooms 1 and 2, both double en-suite bedrooms, can also accommodate one child in each on a roomy day bed. The bedrooms are linked by a dining room and outside veranda, complete with sparkling swimming pool.

Rooms 3 and 4 have been recently rebuilt (2024) and redecorated and are equal in size, now, to 1 and 2.
Tom’s Little Hide comes with its own private guide and vehicle, in order for you to take full advantage of all the activities, at your own pace. Booking is done on a minimum of 4 pax.

The Private Hide

When using The Private Hide, guests stay in The Hide’s tents – Tent 7, 6, 5 and/or 4, depending on the numbers. Tents 7 and 6 are large deluxe or family tents, which can accommodate two adults and two children in full-size beds. Each room has its own en suite bathroom – indoor bath, inside and outdoor shower and hot water all day. All rooms are mosquito-proofed and have fans for your comfort during the warmer months. It can be booked on a minimum of 2 pax.
It includes:
Private safari vehicle & Professional Guide
Private & flexible dining
Children of all ages are welcome

*Special Children under 10 stay for free. 01 January 2020 - 31 March 2021*

Units

Tom's Little Hide

Tom’s Little Hide has been created along the Safari House concept and includes its own lounge, dining room, swimming pool and accommodation.

Booked by a minimum of 4 full paying guests, Tom’s Little Hide accommodates up to 6 adults in three beautiful ’safari-chic’ rooms overlooking the waterhole. The third room is a tented room with an inter-leading passage to a children's room. Tom’s Little Hide is ideally suited to no more than 10 guests including children (children of any age are welcome). Should there be more than 6 adults, The Hide's adjacent Tents 10 and/or Tent 9 may be used as additional accommodation.

Tom’s Little Hide professional guide will passionately offer the guests a true wilderness and wildlife experience that Hwange National Park is so well known for. With up to 4 activities included in the rate per day there is ample opportunity to view some of the 100 plus mammal and 400 bird species. The activities include bush walks with your Zimbabwean Professional Guide, day and night game drives or underground 'viewing hide’ sits.

The Private Hide

The Private Hide is an 'exclusive use facility' which includes a dining room, lounge, swimming pool and fire pit. The Private Hide comes with your own Professional Guide and private vehicle.

The accommodation used for The Private Hide is the adjacent tents numbering from 7, 6, 5 and/or 4, depending on the number of guests. Tents 7 and 6 are large Deluxe Suites or Family Tents. The Family Tents can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children in one spacious room with an enclave area. Children of any age are welcome. Booked by a minimum of 2 full paying guests.

The Private Hide’s professional guide will enthusiastically offer the guests a true wilderness and wildlife experience that Hwange National Park is so well known for. With up to 4 activities included in the rate per day there is ample opportunity to view some of the 100 plus mammal and 400 bird species. The activities include bush walks with a Zimbabwean Professional Guide, day and night game drives or underground
'viewing hide’ sits.

The Dove's Nest (1 room)

Double

Our little secret, the Dove’s Nest, is just about the best way to get away from it all. There are few things more exciting than spending a night out in a tree-house. This wonderful sleep out is a complimentary add-on to a booking with The Hide.

Overlooking the open tree-lined vlei and pan where giraffe and elephants commonly come to drink, this wildly romantic gem is a perfect vantage point from which to view wildlife safely, quietly. Just the two of you. Kept simple, as a tree-house should be, the bedroom of the Dove’s Nest is reached by a wooden stairway and trap door. Guests are dropped off after the afternoon activity and dinner and drinks await.
You won’t have to forego your hot shower and warm bed and the location is second-to-none. Truly an unforgettable experience! Book in advance. The Dove's Nest is especially perfect for honeymooners, anniversaries and solo retreats.

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