WELCOME TO

CAMELTHORN

REMOTE FOREST LODGE

Nestled in the cool woodlands on the southern edge of the famous Ngamo Plains, just a ten minute drive to the Parks gate, Camelthorn offers comfort in a relatively different style. Different to the traditional bush camp, the lodge has a more permanent styled build. The 'look-up hide' is just a kilometer away from camp offering some of the best up-close game viewing and photography experiences. Seeing elephants from toe level silhouetted against the sky is something you will remember. The lodge also offers the chance to engage in their “pump-run”. A full day is spent travelling by vehicle from waterhole to waterhole, spotting wildlife along the way with a visit to a local school and village.

QUICK OVERVIEW

Location

South East of Hwange

Type

Private Concession

Open

Seasonal (April - Dec)

Drive Time

4 hrs from Victoria Falls

Flight Time

55 mins from Victoria Falls

Setting

Overlooking Woodland

Rooms

8 Villas

Max Guests

Aircon

Yes

WiFi

Yes

Pool

Yes

Spa

Yes

Star Bed

Private Hide

Yes

Solar

Yes

Camp Fenced

Children

All ages

Children under the age of 7 are only allowed by special arrangement, and may be subject to restrictions such as private dining, and having to book a private vehicle.

THE CAMP

The main lodge is unique in its style and design with an ancient Camelthorn tree as its centre piece, where meals are often served. The lodge features eight luxuriously furnished forest villas, each spaced out and secluded by thick vegetation, with a patio and a spiral staircase leading to an upper-deck game viewing area. Despite its remoteness, the lodge is situated next to the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls railway line, which explains the subtle railway theme to the lodge.