Camelthorn Lodge

Situated in one of Hwange National Park's last remaning unspoilt acacia woodland areas, this lodge offers proximity to many small waterbath areas that attract smaller and less destructive woodland creatures such as bushbuck, mongoose, squirrels, and an abundance of birdlife.

The lodge is located just a short hour long charter flight from Bulawayo or Victoria Falls, or a 4 hour drive from either town. Less than a kilometer away and inside the Hwange National Park boundaries is an underground blind located right in front of a watering hole, offering great elephant photography opportunities from only 25 ft away.

The unique design of the Camelthorn main lodge incorporates a magnificent and ancient camelthorn tree that spans the length of the dining room. Eight luxiuriously furnished forest villas keep guests cool in the hot months and warm in cooler months. Each villa offers en suite bathrooms with a bath and window overlooking the forest, fireplace, ground level deck, upstairs outdoor maisonette with hammock and daybed. Electricity is provided by generator.

Other Villa amenities:

Ceiling Fans
Fireplace
Stocked minibar
Coffee and Tea tray
Hair Dryer
Mosquito net and repellent
Emergency whistle
Electronic safe
Mobile LED Lamp
Robes
Complimentary Laundry

Photo Gallery

Main Lounge and dining area at Camelthorn

Al fresco dining under the Camelthorn Tree

Safari open air vehicle transfer from Halfway to Camelthorn

Early December near Bomani and Camelthorn

Aerial View of the Main Lodge at Camelthorn

Activities at Camelthorn

Game Drives - Enjoy wildlife spotting from the comfortable Land Rover vehicles designed to maximize your experience. Enjoy snacks and other complimentary drinks while you spot wildlife with a professional guide.

Game Walks - Walk along the Ngamo Plains with a licensed guide and experience Hwange National Park from a different perspective on the ground. Get close-ups of elephants and small frogs among other wildlife.

Night Drives - Use red-filtered spotlights to spot the wildlife activity at night. Species like zorillas, selous mongoose, and bush babies seldom show themselves in the daylight hours.

Pump Runs - As the dry season leaves the area completely void of water, wildlife have subsisted on water pumped by men for the past 70 years in this area, once by windmills, and now by generator powered pumps. The lodges in the area shoulder the responsibility for maintaining the pumps as well as providing for the attendants who operate them. Join the staff as they set out to a watering hole with fuel for the generator and rations for the attendant. Enjoy a snack or lunch en route, spot wildlife, and return to the lodge in the afternoon.

Look Up Underground Blind - Explore the elephant-proof hide located about a 5 minute drive from the lodge. Disguised as an antheap, the blind offers up close and personal photography opportunities, particularly at sunrise and sunset of these magnificent giants.

Village Visit and School Tours - Visit the nearby rural village of Matabeleland and visit the local school if its in session. As a dweller on the community land, Camelthorn activity contributes to the development projects for the community and the school, and encourages its guests to go and experience the local rural life.Oftentimes Camelthorn guests are greeted with a song by the children and are encouraged by teachers to interact with the students.

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The trip was terrific with great planning on your part. Most of the adventures were not mainstream and somewhat off the beaten path which made it especially enjoyable!! We felt taken care of and you all were readily available to respond to questions and issues. I would highly recommend your company and friends have already expressed interest based on our pictures and excitement.

Gale Cantor