Located in a prime position in Hwange National Park, The Hide offers a life-enriching safari experience for its guests, from its fantastic game viewing right on your doorstep, to a variety of daily activities to suit everyone and the warm and welcoming staff, who make you feel like family from the minute you arrive.
Guests are accommodated in 10 beautifully-furnished deluxe tents, all boasting en-suite bathrooms and private verandas overlooking the busy waterhole.
DAY 1: Arrival Johannesburg
Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport, International flight transfer to Vic Falls International Airport and transfer to Batonka Lodge for overnight stay.
Photo opposite of sunset at Hwange National Park.
DAY 2: The Hide (B,L,D)
Staying at The Hide Safari Camp.
Transfer to Vic Falls Airport.
Flight to Hwange Airstrip by Tarazed Altar Charters
Transfer from airport to The Hide.
Lunch and settling in at the camp.
Game drive in the afternoon/evening.
Stay in fully catered camp tent (double occupancy) at The Hide Safari Camp.
DAY 3: Hide Safari Camp.(B,L,D)
Staying at The Hide.
Morning and afternoon photo sessions by game drive in Hwange National Park
Lunch out on the savannah or back in the camp with rest and photography tuition session if needed.
Dinner and discussion about moments of the day and photography tips for coming safari sessions.
DAY 4: Hide Safari Camp (B, L, D)
Staying at The Hide.
Guided bush walks and exceptional game viewing in the seclusion of the camp’s unique underground hides. For those who are a little more adventurous, The Dove’s Nest Treehouse is available at no extra charge. Located 10 minutes away from camp, this rustic gem sleep out has the perfect vantage point from which to view wildlife safely, quietly.
DAY 5: Hide Safari Camp (B,L,D)
Staying at The Hide.
You’re sitting on the deck at The Hide ‘A’ frame. The sun has just set, its residual warmth a soft tinge of pink in the sky. Just then, a family of elephants strolls into the scene and up to the waterhole. You watch, fascinated by their interactions. Now, here’s where you jump into action. Without the need for a guide or host, you can go directly from the deck into the underground hide and observe the elephant family from up-close. Just step off the deck and slip down the steps into a whole new world. Along a tunnel, you’ll walk for about 10 metres under the surface of the earth – and then emerge into a “window on the waterhole”, where you can sit quietly, the unobserved observing. It’s a special new addition and makes the experience of “game viewing” more intense and personal.
DAY 6: Hide Safari Camp (B,L,D)
Staying at The Hide.
Along the same tunnel, guests are delighted to find, hidden away in the wall, a real wine cellar. Perfectly cooled at a steady 17 degrees Celsius, ambient-lit and stocked with a small selection of fine wines from around the world, this is a welcome addition to an already all-sensory experience at The Hide. Guests are invited to choose the wine they’d like with dinner – or suggestions are made based on wine pairing experts’ recommend
DAY 7: Hide Safari Camp (B,L,D)
Staying at The Hide.
After an exhilarating day of game viewing, guests can retreat to the cool refuge of the camp’s swimming pool and can enjoy delectable meals savoured al fresco or in the elegant dining room.
DAY 8: Vic Falls (B,L,D)
Staying at Pioneers.
The Hide shared transfer to Hwange National Airport to Vic Falls.
Wild Horizons private transfer to Pioneers.
Wild Horizons Tour of Vic Falls.
Wild Horizons Luxury Cruise on the Royal Zambazi.
DAY 9: Home (B,L)
Breakfast at Pioneer.
Transfer to Vic Falls International Airport for departure. For your flight to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) and onward to your home destination.
Photo opposite of Lion outside the hide.
TOUR INCLUDES :
• Transfers from airport to hotel and vice-versa by private air-conditioned car/van with driver.
• 8 nights lodge accommodations in single/ double/twin room with private facilities at the mentioned
or similar hotels as per itinerary inclusive of any applicable room taxes and service charges.
• Nature drives into the Park as per the itinerary by park private vehicle with Park naturalist.
• Full board meals included as mentioned B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
• Mineral water on board the vehicle.
TOUR EXCLUDES :
• Return international airfares to South Africa,
• Any passport and visa fees.
• Any airport taxes.
• Any insurances including Travel, Personal and Medical.• Any immigration charges
• Any meals, alcohol and soft drinks except those specifically detailed in the itinerary.• Tips/ gratuities to drivers, guides,
waiters for included meals, tips to room boys.
• Laundry charges.
• Any massages/spa treatments, telephone calls, faxes or any other charges of personal nature.
Essential Info
Visa needs to be obtained before travel if required.
Internal Flights
Make sure you have a enough time from your international flight to your internal flight. Please leave at least 3 hours for delays, customs and transfer to internal flight.
All airfare as well as flight timings are subject to change by the
airlines without prior notice.
All prices shown are the best value prices applicable at the time of booking. Booking prices are subject to change owing to ground product increases and currency rate fluctuations.
Accommodation
Hide Safari Camp
Pioneer hotel
Species
While seeing wildlife is never guaranteed.
These are the species that we would hopeful see on your safari/tour.
Lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, Impala, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, hyena and many species of birds
Tour Guide
Wildlife Dreams Photographer.
