Hwange National Park is one of Zimbabwe’s most unspoiled wilderness areas – an apt reflection of pure Africa. It is here where enthusiastic African travellers witness true wildness when immersing themselves into a world where elephants roam freely through the African savannah and nature takes its course daily in spectacular ways.

Situated on a large wildlife-rich private concession this unforgettable luxurious eco-lodge offers a secluded escape in the heart of the African bush where attention to detail and a passionate team of guides invite guests to fall in love with the wilderness and witness nature’s displays of drama, serenity, and freedom in the heart of Africa.

A luxury eco-lodge in a sublime setting bordering Hwange National Park, Elephant’s Eye, Hwange hosts guests in eight comfortable raised tented chalets made with sustainable and reclaimed materials, all with private outdoor showers and views over the waterhole. Experienced guides invite you on game drives, guided safari walks, horse-back safaris, and community experiences.

A swimming pool and our eco-spa welcome you to take the time to indulge and relax. Experience warm African hospitality at a Boma dinner lit by lanterns and a roaring fire, gourmet meals are served at different locations around the lodge to revel in the natural beauty of the African surroundings. In the evenings enjoy exciting night-time game drives, romantic sundowners at breath-taking viewpoints, or take the opportunity to sleep under the stars at our secluded open-air star bed next to a waterhole.

Throughout your stay, you may notice characteristics of our green policy, such as recycling, solar power, and being completely plastic free. Conservation and community engagement are at the core of our vision and we invite you to let us introduce you to our African culture on our Community Upliftment Experience. Discover the splendour and excitement of Africa and its wildlife in a beautiful and intimate setting.

Our kind-hearted and exceptionally friendly lodge staff encapsulate the warm reputation Zimbabwe is so well known for. They play a key role in ensuring that your experience at Elephant’s Eye, Hwange is an unforgettable one by attending to your every need and are therefore one of our most valued assets and a great source of pride!

Each of our Hideaways collections have been designed to deliver an extraordinary safari experience, in close proximity to Africa’s spectacular wildlife and pristine wilderness, whilst ensuring the conservation of these unique conservation areas. With over 30 years of travel experience, unprecedented hospitality and the finest bespoke eco-offering, we ensure that our guests experience the best of Southern Africa in absolute comfort and style.

Elephant’s Eye, Hwange is located on a private concession (6000 ac), a mere 13km from the entrance to Hwange National Park in the Western area of Zimbabwe. The national park is fenceless, therefore wildlife from the park are free to roam and are often found in large numbers on our concession.

Hwange National Park is the largest National Park in Zimbabwe and is 275kms south east of Victoria Falls town.

The lodge is a 2 hour drive from Vic Falls. Directions – Please see separate document with directions.

GPS CO-ORDINATES:

Elephant’s Eye, Hwange - S18 35.859 E26 57.955

Summer months (Mid November to March) tends to be quite hot with cool nights and the highest rainfall of the year.

Green Season: 1 Jan – 31 March and 01 - 31 Dec.

Mid Season: 01 Apr – 30 June and 01 – 30 Nov.

High Season: 01 July – 31 Oct.

Cooler months (April to early November) as these months have warm days, clear skies but cooler nights, thus warm clothing is required.

Elephants Eye, Hwange has 8 tented thatch chalets all overlooking a waterhole. Each bedroom has a King size bed that can be split into twin beds and an en-suite bathroom (bath and double basin) as well as an outside shower. All the rooms are built on stilts. A built-in fireplace in each room ensures for warm and cozy nights during the winter.

Children younger than 7 will be on a request basis.

International guests:

* Children aged 7 – 17 years (Maximum 2 children) stay free of charge when sharing with 2 adults

* Children occupying their own chalet:

- children aged 7 – 12 pay 50% of the adult rate and children aged 13 to 17 pay 75% of the adult rate

SADC guests:

* Children aged 7 – 14 years pay the child rate as specified on the rate sheet, children 15 and over are

considered adults and pay the full SADC adult rate.

The main communal area consists of dining area, communal Boma area, bar, Curio shop, and spa. There is also a natural Ozone Eco Swimming pool. WIFI is available in the main area.

All geysers are solar powered and our solar lanterns (console jars), are not only decorative, but also serve to give extra lighting in the evenings.

As an eco-lodge, staff make a concerted effort to keep lights switched off where possible.

Our pool is a natural Ozone pool, which is safe for any swimmer – killing bacteria, fungi, viruses, and reduces chloramine odours. This also makes for a tasty drink for the large herds of elephant.

We utilise the surrounding villages to supply fresh produce to the lodge where possible. This will facilitate empowering the local farmers and support the villages in a continuous and sustainable way.

All guest amenities including shampoo, conditioner, hand and body lotion, foam bath, liquid gel and soaps are sourced from eco-friendly suppliers, who are endorsed by Beauty without Cruelty, and use organic ingredients which are biodegradable, where possible.

Water is supplied from our underground borehole and all waste water is cleaned using a Biobox designed septic system. Once the water has been cleaned it is returned to the soil. Thus we do not utilise any scarce surface water from the area and water taken from the earth by means of borehole is returned

Game drives:

Explore Hwange National Park and our private concession in an open safari vehicle. Our expert guides track the game and know exactly where to look, driving on the dusty roads with great skill. Guests observe the wildlife comfortably from the safety of their vehicle. Game drives are either half-day (in the morning or afternoon), full-day, or in the evening for nocturnal game viewing.

Guided Walks:

Exploring the bush on foot gives you an entirely unique experience of the wilderness and its animals. Our expert guides will accompany you as you track wildlife through the pristine African bush, offering you the opportunity to see a vast array of smaller flora and fauna that are often overlooked whilst on a game drive. Walking safaris allow you to touch, breathe and truly immerse yourself in the beauty of what nature has to offer as well as getting closer to wildlife becoming part of the African soil.

Horseback Safaris:

Replace the hum of the safari vehicle with the clip-clop of hooves and occasional soft neighs of your horse. Observe game from a completely different vantage point and feel like you’re part of the action, as the antelope will acknowledge you as one of their own, allowing you to get closer even than on foot. Stop to admire the landscape of grasslands, acacia trees, and waterholes teeming with wildlife. It’s just you, your horse, and the surrounding bush.

Waterhole Sundowners:

The sunsets in Zimbabwe are warm, golden and beautiful – no two are ever the same – and what better way to enjoy them than by having your own private sundowner at either the lodge’s main watering hole or at one of the neighbouring waterholes situated in the heart of the open bush. As the light slowly fades, watch a wide variety of game come down to drink all whilst sipping on a refreshing cocktail until eventually, a blanket of stars lights up the sky above.

Eco-Spa:

Breathe a sigh of relaxation when embarking on a visit to our on-site spa. Enjoy a variety of luxurious treatments in the natural tranquillity of Mother Nature. Jwapi means ‘Ground Hornbill’. The spa’s philosophy is about rejuvenating the mind, body, and soul through a unique combination of African and Western massage techniques. Guests can soothe the tension of city life and leave feeling renewed.

Bush Dinners:

Our bush dinners set out under the stars are one of the main highlights of the Elephant’s Eye experience. Our focus is on fresh food, combining interesting flavours and textures with a contemporary yet informal approach. This modernity is further balanced out with open fire cooking, traditional methods that are quintessentially African. The chef is also more than happy to provide you with plenty of choices for those with special dietary requirements.

The Eye Starbed:

Our sleep-out deck, affectionately called The Eye, allows guests the rare opportunity to fall asleep under a starlit sky to the enchanting sounds of the African bush in exclusive privacy. Guests are escorted at sunset to the deck for sundowners, before being left to enjoy the tranquillity of the surrounding bushveld as the day turns to night. But don’t worry, a guide is never too far away.

Community Upliftment Experience:

Guests are given a chance to interact with and learn more about the customs and culture of local Dete residents through three different engaging and non-intrusive but enlightening experiences and projects. Dingani Primary is the local primary school close to our lodge. As a rural African school, it might be quite different to what you are familiar with back home and the visit to the school is an enlightening opportunity to see the inspiring hope, dedication, and resourcefulness of the staff and students. You will also visit the Vukani project, a group of elderly and/or disabled men and women who use ordinary glossy (donated) magazines to make the most beautiful pieces of bead jewellery. The third project is the Thandanani sewing project; this is a self-sustaining business that the local women who had basic skills in sewing have started. Their designs and fabrics are truly African in style and beauty, the perfect gift for someone back home or simply just to add a touch of Africa to your home to remind you of your travels.

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