Camelthorn Lodge

Camelthorn is nestled in the cool woodlands on the southern edge of Ngamo’s famous Plains. Here, you will be treated to a truly memorable safari experience, in pure comfort and style. Enjoy al fresco dining under our ancient camelthorn tree, savour your morning coffee in front of a roaring fire, track herds of elephant by foot, and enjoy close-up photography from inside our look-up blind. This flagship lodge ticks all the boxes for your authentic African safari experience.

Imvelo Safari Lodges - Camelthorn Lodge

Quick facts about Camelthorni

1-hour small plane charter from Victoria Falls or Bulawayo
4-hour road transfer from Victoria Falls or Bulawayo
2-hour road transfer from Victoria Falls to Dete and then a 2.5 hour rail car transfer from Dete Railway Station.
Camelthorn is situated in one of Hwange’s last remaining well-protected and un-spoilt acacia woodlands, on the edge of the South Eastern corner of Hwange National Park
The main lodge is unique in its style and design and has as its centre piece a huge ancient Camelthorn tree that spans a 35-metre outdoor dining area
Accommodation: 8 luxuriously furnished forest villas that are cool in the hot months and warm and cosy in the cold months.
Each villa has a private en-suite bathroom with a bath and feature window overlooking the woodland, large shower, closed off toilet, fireplace, a private ground level deck, upstairs outdoor maisonette with hammock and day bed and electricity by diesel/solar generator.
The woodlands surrounding our forest villas is dotted with small water baths that attract some of the smaller and less destructive woodland creatures – bushbuck, mongoose, squirrels and an abundance of interesting and colourful birdlife
Less than a kilometre away from the lodge and inside Hwange National Park, we have built an underground hide in front of a beautifully located waterhole – elephants can be photographed from toe level silhouetted against the sky at a distance of 25 feet. Such close proximity to Hwange’s giants is truly breathtaking!
Our friendly and knowledgeable guides will take you on walks or drives inside this truly wild and remote region of Hwange National Park, famous for its giants, the elephants, as well as a plethora of different wildlife
Other activities include all day ‘pump runs’, night drives and school and village visits
In-house spa treatments available at an additional charge – prices and treatment options available on request

Property Facilities

Bar
Barbeque Facilities
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Malaria Free
Mobile Connectivity
Spa

Forest Villa - Double Room

Forest Villa - Twin Room

Special Interest

Big 5
Birding
History & Culture
Leisure
Nature
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Wildlife

Game Drives

Game Walks

Underground Blind

Night Drives

Pump Runs

School Tours and Village Visits

Pop Up Spa

Ngamo Wildlife Sanctuary

Elephant Express

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck
Bath
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
En-Suite
Fan
Fireplace
Fridge
Hair Dryer
Laundry Service
Lounge Area
Mini Bar
Mosquito Nets
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Sala
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Verandah