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The Hide

PO Box HG261, Hwange National Park Harare, Zimbabwe
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Harare, Zimbabwe
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75 reviews 75 reviews
16 hotel reviews
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158 helpful votes 158 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

There are many options for lodging in and around Hwange National Park, but frankly, this is the best. For our 15th wedding anniversary, we spent 3 glorious days and nights in tent (ha, unlike any 'tent' you've ever known) 10 which also had an outside clawfooted tub to soak in (which we gladly did!). The Hide is situated right off... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

As part of a wedding after party, about 26 of us descended on The Hide for three nights from 02/05/13 and it was amazing, we couldn't find fault with anything. The staff were welcoming, friendly and thoroughly knowledgeable; the food was excellent, the rooms brought a whole new level to glamping and the game drives were exciting and thoroughly enjoyable.... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We stayed at the Hide with our two boys aged 14 & 11 in April. We all had an amazing experience from the moment we were picked up by our guide and driven into Hwange. We saw enormous amounts of birds and animals, including a cheetah, hyeena and an ostrich mating dance! The guides were fantastic, enthusiastic and a wealth... More

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Bulawayo, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I enjoyed every single bit of the long weekend i spent at the hide. I cant fault anything. The game vewing was amazing and we had some very wonderful close up encounters. A room tip rather stay in one of the rooms that are far from the main building. Great value for money and il definiately be going back. Thanks... More

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013 via mobile

We self drove from vic falls to Hwange, an easy two hour drive on a decent road. Hide guide picked us up at Hwange main camp, and from that moment on we were immersed in about as real an African experience as anyone could wish for. Very, very knowledgeable, passionate guides, accomodation excellent without being pretentious, lots of good food... More

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Brisbane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

About 2 1/2 hours drive from Victoria Falls Airport and set inside the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe on a concession, the Hide offers a fantastic place for your African Adventure. Our Guide (Daffy) was outstanding and the off vehicle walks were simply amazing. The tented accommodation is excellent and the food delicious, plentiful with great variety. All the staff... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

Our time at the Hide was really great! The staff was friendly and hospitable. Our guides (Daffy and Shepherd) were extremely knowledgable, passionate and had a lot of initiative. Special thanks to Daffy who made the walking track a memorable experience. Food was plentiful, tasty and had creativity in its presentation. Details like the morning "knock knock" wake up call... More

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Harare, Zimbabwe
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

Everything about our stay at the Hide was fabulous. The food was superb, the service was outstanding. The rooms were beautifully furnished & kept immaculate. We were treated more like part of the family than like guests passing through with the staff and guides sitting & chatting with us during meals & after game drives. The game drives were a... More

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Bristol
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

Despite being low season (late November) I had a lovely trip to the Hide. It has been completely renovated since my last visit in Sept 2007 and was really excellent. Rooms were well appointed, very spacious and clean and comfortable. i had a deluxe room with bath, though preferred to use the outdoor shower. What makes the Hide though is... More

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Santa Cruz, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

I had the great pleasure to have recently spent some time at The Hide. The staff provided me with a very warm welcome, the atmosphere was peaceful and intimate, and the tented accommodation excellent. The food was fantastic. Hwange N.P. was filled with a diversity of wildlife and different habitats, all easily accessed from The Hide. Shepherd did a great... More

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Also Known As:
The Hide Hotel
The Hide Hotel Hwange National Park
Hide Hwange National Park
Address: PO Box HG261, Hwange National Park Harare, Zimbabwe
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Region: Zimbabwe > Matabeleland North Province > Hwange National Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Suites Swimming Pool
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Hwange National Park
Price Range: ££££
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Well known and much loved, The Hide Safari Camp is situated within Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest game reserve, renowned for its abundant and diverse wildlife. Built in 1992, The Hide has justly earned its reputation as a great wildlife experience wrapped in warm and welcoming hospitality. Accommodating up to 20 guests in comfortable, spacious, en-suite luxury tents under thatch, The Hide prides itself on having a family of experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides. Activities on offer include guided walks with a professional guide, day and night game drives, ‘hide’ sits, sleepovers at the romantic Dove’s Nest and much more! ... more   less 

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