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Is The Hide Safari Lodge a good company to book a safari with?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026
The Hide Safari Lodge is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.
What do guests say about The Hide Safari Lodge?
The Hide Safari Lodge has 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'The Hide Safari Lodge') from 90 reviews, each read on its own platform and never added together.
- 4.8 out of 5 from 90 reviews. On the Google listing 'The Hide Safari Lodge' (lodge), 90 Coronation Dr, Hwange, Zimbabwe. Camps with listings of their own are not added in.
- SafariBookings
- No SafariBookings listing in The Hide Safari Lodge's name was found.
- Trustpilot
- No Trustpilot listing in The Hide Safari Lodge's name was found.
Where are The Hide Safari Lodge's camps?
Zimbabwe (Hwange National Park). One camp (The Hide Main Camp) with additional accommodation options: Tom's Little Hide, The Private Hide and Dove's Nest.
- Countries
- Zimbabwe (Hwange National Park).
- Camps
- One camp (The Hide Main Camp) with additional accommodation options: Tom's Little Hide, The Private Hide and Dove's Nest. A 'sister site' Changa is mentioned and John's Camp appears in a promotion; ownership of those is not stated.
- Camp sizes
- Main Camp: 10 tents, up to 20 guests. Tom's Little Hide: 4 en suite rooms, up to 6 adults and 4 children or 8 adults.
How much does The Hide Safari Lodge cost?
The Hide Safari Lodge publishes no rate per person per night, with its currency and year, that this page can show from its own website; ask it for a quote for your dates.
- What the rate includes
- Partly stated: up to 4 activities or excursions per day including game drives and walking; morning tea or coffee delivered to the room; wine cellar selection. Transfers have separate US dollar rates.
- Minimum stay
- Not stated on their website as a minimum number of nights. Booking minimums on guests: Private Hide min. 2 full paying adults per booking.
What are The Hide Safari Lodge's booking terms?
The Hide Safari Lodge does not publish a deposit on its own website; ask for its booking terms in writing before you pay.
- Deposit
- Not stated on its own website.
- Balance due
- Not stated on its own website.
- Cancellation charges
- Not stated on its own website.
- How guest payments are protected
- Not stated on its own website.
Who is The Hide Safari Lodge best for?
Best for: A private Hwange concession camp, on The Hide Safari Lodge's own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at Tom's Little Hide and The Private Hide, which are booked exclusively. Family deluxe tents sleep two adults and two children in the main camp. No child rates stated.
- Teenagers and families
- Tom's Little Hide and The Private Hide have a private guide and vehicle and are booked exclusively for families and friends travelling together. Night drives are highlighted for children; up to 4 activities per day.
- Honeymoon
- Honeymoon deluxe tents at the main camp and the complimentary Dove's Nest treehouse sleep out (stay of 3 nights or longer), 'Perfect for honeymoons or special occasions and anniversaries'.
- Exclusive use
- Tom's Little Hide can only be booked out exclusively (4 en suite rooms, villa-style, up to 6 adults and 4 children or 8 adults). The Private Hide is a private camp using main-camp tents with its own dining, lounge and pool.
- Activities
- Game drives, guided walks, night drives, the Waterhole Hide and birding; up to four activities per day, with no limit on the number of activities.
What are the best alternatives to The Hide Safari Lodge?
Amalinda Collection also owns and runs its own camps in Zimbabwe only, with the fact that it is best for.
- Amalinda Collection: best for: Matobo Hills and Hwange in one trip. 4.6 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Amalinda Lodge') from 107 reviews.
Each is in the same table, read the same way. Alphabetical order; none paid to be listed.
Who owns The Hide Safari Lodge?
The Hide Safari Lodge's ownership is not stated on its own website.
- Trading name
- Trading name: The Hide Safari Camp (also 'The Hide'). No registered company name or number is given; the only address is 74 Steppes Road, Chisipite, Harare, Zimbabwe.
- Based in
- Harare, Zimbabwe (office address 74 Steppes Road, Chisipite, Harare); the camp is in Hwange National Park.
- In its own words
- Its own words: 'The Hide offers a life-enriching safari experience for its guests', on its own private concession in Hwange National Park and 'consistently voted as one of the “Best Safari Lodges” in Zimbabwe'.
- Conservation model
- Founding member of the Conservation and Wildlife Fund; supports Friends of Hwange (waterholes); partners with Cheetah Research, Leopard Research and Painted Dog Conservation. Projects named include reusable sanitary pads (502 made, 422 distributed as at August 2026) and two sponsored students at Dete Secondary School.
How do you book The Hide Safari Lodge?
Book The Hide Safari Lodge through its own enquiry page or through a safari planner.
- Price against a planner
- Not stated on its own website: it says nothing about whether booking direct is cheaper.
The Hide: the questions people ask
How many camps does The Hide Safari Lodge have?
One camp (The Hide Main Camp) with additional accommodation options: Tom's Little Hide, The Private Hide and Dove's Nest.
What activities does The Hide Safari Lodge offer?
Game drives, guided walks, night drives, the Waterhole Hide and birding; up to four activities per day, with no limit on the number of activities.
Does The Hide Safari Lodge have honeymoon offers?
Honeymoon deluxe tents at the main camp and the complimentary Dove's Nest treehouse sleep out (stay of 3 nights or longer), 'Perfect for honeymoons or special occasions and anniversaries'.
How does The Hide Safari Lodge fund conservation?
Founding member of the Conservation and Wildlife Fund; supports Friends of Hwange (waterholes); partners with Cheetah Research, Leopard Research and Painted Dog Conservation. Projects named include reusable sanitary pads (502 made, 422 distributed as at August 2026) and two sponsored students at Dete Secondary School.
What is included in The Hide Safari Lodge's rates?
Partly stated: up to 4 activities or excursions per day including game drives and walking; morning tea or coffee delivered to the room; wine cellar selection. Transfers have separate US dollar rates.
Does The Hide Safari Lodge accept children?
Children of all ages are welcome at Tom's Little Hide and The Private Hide, which are booked exclusively. Family deluxe tents sleep two adults and two children in the main camp.
What are The Hide Safari Lodge's reviews?
The Hide Safari Lodge has 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'The Hide Safari Lodge') from 90 reviews, each read on its own platform and never added together.
Can I book The Hide Safari Lodge through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Use The Hide Safari Lodge's own enquiry page, www.thehide.com, or a safari planner.
How current is this page?
The Hide Safari Lodge's website and review listings were read on 2 November 2026. Rates and terms change, so confirm them with the company before you book.
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