Ivory Lodge
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Why we love it
This family run lodge is full of character, with rooms built on stilts in a Robinson Crusoe style, offering open-aired views of the floodlit waterhole. Its location in the Hwange National Park is best known for being home to great herds of elephants who stroll past your stilted hut, and take refuge from the almighty heat at Ivory Lodgeâs waterhole.
The staff at Ivory Lodge will go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable as possible, and the guides have an expert knowledge of the area. The huts are kept immaculate and the food is fantastic. With one family room, and two suites that can be converted into triples for families, this lodge is extremely accommodating of children.
Explore the concession and the national park in the day to see an abundance of animals, or spotting nocturnal animals on your drive home after enjoying some sundowners.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before journeying into the bush at first light to see the wildlife come to life all over the private concession.
Visit the Hwange Research Centre to learn about the conservation and rehabilitation of these incredible species to which Zimbabwe hosts one of the largest populations.
Get to know the friendly people and culture of Zimbabwe with 'The Mother African Trust,' where you can visit local clinics and rural schools.
Sit and relax with drinks and snacks next to the pan to get close and watch as a herd of elephant come to drink and wallow in its waters.
Congregate at the Ivory Lodge's boma and enjoy a sundowner whilst overlooking the watering hole next to a roaring campfire.
Get feet away from some spectacular animals visiting the watering hole from the comfort of the lodge's private safari hideout.
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Jen & George
We were bundled into a vehicle and dashed off to see a leopard within the first 30 minutes of arriving; it was an AWESOME start. Our guide completely made the entire experience. He was an exceptional birder and his best party trick was to point out the bird and then tell us the exact page we could find it in our book. We combined Zimbabwe with Mozambique, and our beach hotel felt like a complete hidden gem. The sand is like ‘moon dust’ and the hospitality and food were fantastic.
Start planning your truly bespoke itinerary by contacting one of our destination specialists.
Call +44 (0)203 137 1247
Call +1 (0) 800 635 8124
OR