Built in 1992 by the Preston family who are still very much involved, the award-winning Hide Safari Camp, a member of the prestigious Classic Safari Camps of Africa, an association of independent, privately owned lodges and camps in some of the most beautiful wildlife areas in Africa, has earned its reputation as a top quality safari destination, for both the exceptional wildlife experience and personalised hospitality. It sits in a superb location, with just 10 beautiful tented suites overlooking a waterhole, where animals congregate day and night. Between the activities – game drives both on the private concession and within the National Park, and bush walks, all conducted by their fantastic team of knowledgeable and passionate guides, is time to relax in a comfortable lounge area or sit quietly out of sight in the hide by the waterhole to watch the wildlife almost at your fingertips. After delicious meals, fresh from the organic vegetable gardens, and enjoyed all together around a enormous wooden table in the dining room or al fresco under the Acacia trees, you can spend a lazy afternoon by the pool or in the shade and privacy of your own veranda. Your hosts here are passionate about nature with an extensive knowledge of the park and some of the very best expert guides. Experience the true wilderness and wildlife Hwange has to offer. Whether on a drive to one of the game-rich pans, on foot within the private concession or adventurously sleeping out in the Dove’s Nest, a platform raised high above the ground, there is never a dull moment.
With the ever-growing increase in multigenerational travel, there has been added demand for lodges that can be booked on an exclusive basis. Here at The Hide, Tom’s Little Hide is the perfect safari base for an extended family, offering a private guide and vehicle. There are three large en-suite rooms overlooking the waterhole, sleeping a maximum of 10 guests – six adults and four children. Two bedrooms open on to the dining room and outside veranda with a pool, with the third being a family tented room with an outside bathroom and a children’s room. All meals and activities are enjoyed privately and children of all ages are welcome.
The Hide is guaranteed to provide an unforgettable experience to all its guests.
