Part of the Imvelo Safari Lodges collection, Nehimba succeeds in its aim to combine luxury living and authentic African charm. The staff are welcoming and friendly, providing a good laundry service and three delicious meals per day. We thoroughly recommend dining under the stars or sitting around campfire with a sundowner and sharing stories!

Semi-Tented (Hybrid)

Essential

From £374 – £553 pp

Comfortable camp in the northern region of Hwange

Spacious lounge, dining area, bar, swimming pool

Elephants visiting, Nehimba Lodge, Hwange, Zimbabwe

Nine rooms, all overlooking a waterhole

Great game drives, walking safari, and viewing from hide

Lion, wildlife at Nehimba Lodge, Hwange, Zimbabwe
Our Roonterra Opinion
  • Good for first-timers
One of Nehimba’s highlights is the fantastic elephant sightings, from camp or from the property’s photographic hide. The camp also blends authentic safari feels with a few luxurious touches, making it an ideal base from which to explore the northern Hwange area.
Angela Hannah Partnerships Manager

Activities

Game drives & guided walks

The Big Five

Night drives

Mandavu Dam & Mtoa Ruins

  • Due to its superb setting within the national park, Nehimba is able to offer exceptionally good game drives and guided walks.

    Guest tent, Nehimba Lodge, Hwange, Zimbabwe
  • All Big Five animals roam Hwange, in addition to over a hundred species of mammal and almost four hundred species of bird! It is not uncommon for guests to spot cheetah, giraffe, zebra, and many types of antelope.

    Guest tent, Nehimba Lodge, Hwange, Zimbabwe
  • Night drives are also available, revealing such wildlife as civet, hyena and porcupine. Nehimba has its own hide, close to the waterhole for great photo opportunities. And guests are encouraged to visit Nehimba Seep, after which the lodge is named, a conservation area that is one of Hwange’s very few year-round water sources.

    Guest tent, Nehimba Lodge, Hwange, Zimbabwe
  • Elephant love it here! Mandavu Dam and Mtoa Ruins make for interesting excursions too.

    Guest tent, Nehimba Lodge, Hwange, Zimbabwe
  • Access & Location

    It is located in the north of Hwange National Park, within a private concession totalling some 3,200 hectares of game-filled wooded valleys and hills.

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    This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.

    Facilities

    The communal facilities of Nehimba are situated within a raised and open-fronted teak-and-thatch structure at the centre of camp.

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    Bar

    Bar

    Living area

    Lounge

    Swimming pool

    Swimming pool

    They consist of a large lounge and dining area with bar, spreading onto a lower deck from which guests enjoy an excellent view of a waterhole. There is a small swimming pool that is also ideal for watching game.

    Amenities

    Nehimba’s guest accommodation comprises nine rooms, spaced in two rows either side of the main building.

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    Balcony

    Private balcony

    Bath

    Slipper bath

    Shower

    Outdoor shower

    Overhead fan

    Fan

    Drink Station

    Tea and coffee

    Family room

    Family rooms

    All rooms are constructed from teak and thatch, raised above ground. There are two family rooms, a double room with a day bed, two twin rooms, and four doubles of varying sizes. All options include a fan, a safe, facilities for making tea and coffee, en-suite bathroom with slipper bath, outdoor shower, and private balcony overlooking the waterhole. The interiors combine elegance and comfort, with neutral fabrics and warm wood.

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