Verney’s Camp (Hwange)

Verney’s Camp is in a remote southeastern part of the Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. As the camp is on a private concession it is not open to regular Park visitors. It is a beautiful amphitheater fringed by teak forest that opens up onto an impressive waterhole. A playground to the famous elephant herds of Hwange.

Verney’s Camp is a highly sought after combination of location, comfort and exceptional bird and wildlife viewing. It is suitable for the affordable luxury travel market worldwide. For both the novice and the well seasoned safari traveler.

The oversized tented deck area forms the social hub of the camp. You can meet other safari goers at the bar, relax in the lounges or gather around the large fire pits to swap stories. Fueling the feeling of being on an authentic African safari in the bush. There is a small pool with sunbeds. WiFi connections are available in the main lodge area and rooms.

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Verney’s Camp Accommodation

The accommodation at Verney’s Camp is a masterful blend of modernity, comfort and exposure to untamed wildlife. Inspired by the spirit of safaris of old. The 8 elegant safari tents (60m2) has en suite shower, flush toilet, and double vanity. The bedrooms have a romantic king bed. These can be separated into two twin beds. Retaining the authenticity and magical feeling of being on safari.

In addition, there are 2 family tents (100m2) that have two en suite separate sleeping areas. Each with its own oversized bed, comfortably catering for four guests in total. Children of all ages are welcome at Verney’s Camp. For children under 6, a private game drive vehicle needs to be booked.

They are tucked into the teak forest on an elevated platform that provides sweeping views over the pan and waterholes. The decor is traditional African safari in terms of the fabrics, texture and hues used. This is paired with a feeling of opulence with consideration for the environment. The camp runs on solar energy. Forgoing energy heavy appliances such as shavers, air-conditioning and hairdryers.

Verney’s Camp Activities

From game drives to untamed walking safaris under the care of our highly trained guides, there is always something to see and do. Experience our unique water-based activities depending on the season, and the water levels during your visit.

Game Drives

Game viewing is at its best around dawn and dusk. On a typical day, the first game vehicle leaves camp before the sun is up. And the second drive heads out into the wilds in the late afternoon. Use the downtime in between drives to relax in the pool, or have a nap before heading out again. The blazing orange and red beauty of an African sunrise or sunset is something one never forgets.

No two drives are ever the same. Each outing is ripe with potential. Sometimes it will be a pack of African wild dogs trotting on the hunt and at others, it may be a lioness drinking at a waterhole with her cubs. It’s nature’s version of the lotto.

Bird watching

Bird lovers are spoiled for choice when it comes to bird watching in southern Africa. The region’s wealth of varied habitats, including watering holes, forests, flood plains, mud pans and wetlands, attract a vast range resident and migratory species. The summer months (November to March) are best to see the African skies heavy with flocks of returning migratory birds. Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe boasts good infrastructure and boasts 420 species on file.

Guided Walks

Embark on a Guided Walk with your Ranger, as you learn about wildlife, fauna and flora in the area. Nothing heightens the senses like walking through the African bushveld amongst nature’s untamed creatures. Every sound is amplified, every movement is magnified and the sheer size of large animals is put into perspective when on foot. A walking safari provides an opportunity to experience the finer details of life in the bush. Both big and small.

Cultural Experience

After an early breakfast at 7am, guests depart on a slow game drive north east towards Hwange Main Camp. This takes around 2 hours. Guests will visit The National Parks Primary School that Verney’s Camp have adopted and sponsor along with other operators in Hwange National Park. After the visit, guest travel to Mabale Village to visit an authentic rural village typical to the area. Here you will meet the local people from the district.

Then head to the Painted Dog Research Center to learn more about the endangered African Wild Dog. Guests also get a chance to meet the researches and get involved in future sponsorship of this critical study. Then it’s back to Verney’s Camp after a scrumptous picnic lunch at one of the numerous waterholes on the way.

The best days to do this are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. During school holidays and weekends the school is closed however the trip still operates to the other two venues.

How to get to Verney’s Camp

Road transfers take about 4 hr 30 minutes from Victoria Falls. Else, it is a short 40 minute flight. Flying from Harare is about 2 hours. The closest airstrip is Manga, about 1 hour away.

Accommodation Rates at Verney’s Camp

Rates are fully inclusive of:
Accommodation,
All meals,
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Excluding imported and premium drinks,
Laundry,
Lodge activities,
Return vehicle airstrip transfers.

All rates exclude:
All flights,
Premium imported drinks,
Travel insurance and visas,
Discretionary tips,
Machaba Safaris Conservation and Community Levy.

Verney’s Camp Special Offers and Packages

Zimbabwe Safari Specials

Stay 3 nights at Verney’s Camp and only pay for two.

Valid from 15th November until 31st March (excluding 20th December to 10th January) every year.

Secret Season Packages

Use the stay 3, pay 2 offer for more discounts by combining the lodges in the Machaba Collection. Stay 6, and pay 4 (2 nights free) and an additional 5% discount. Or, for a really special 9 night Botswana safari, get 3 free nights and an additional 10% discount.

The Machaba properties in Botswana are Machaba Camp, Monachira Camp, Gomoti Plains Camp, and Kiri Camp in the Okavango Delta. And Ngoma Safari Lodge in Chobe.
The Machaba properties in Zimbabwe are Mana River Camp and Ingwe Pan in the Mana Pools National Park. Verney’s Camp and Deteema Springs in Hwange National Park.

Single travelers and children need to be quoted separately
There may be a slight change in price should the itinerary be reversed

Hwange Honeymoon Offer

Stay 5 nights between the Machaba camps and the bride gets a 50% discount on accommodation.

Valid all year for couples with 6 months of wedding date.
Complimentary couples massage (lodge dependent)
Private dinner included
Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine

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