Camelthorn Lodge

Tented Camp · Railway Farm 35, Zimbabwe

Mid-range

from $500pp/night

PlnrScore 77

Best time: May, Aug, Sep

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A sister camp to Bomani, Camelthorn Lodge offers a more permanent, luxurious lodge experience within the Ngamo concession. Its unique tree-house style chalets overlook a busy waterhole, providing exceptional wildlife viewing from the comfort of your room. Activities include game drives, walks, and cultural interactions.

Why stay at Camelthorn Lodge

Intimate: only 8 rooms
35 mammal species recorded nearby
Night drives offered

Rooms & inclusions

Rooms

8 (up to 16 guests)

Night drives

Offered

Children

Welcome

Pool / spa

Yes

WiFi

Available

Eco credentials

Strong community partnership, conservation initiatives, solar power

Activities: Game Drive, Walking Safari, Spa
Amenities: Pool, Plunge Pool, Spa, Wifi, Airstrip, Dining, Bar, Laundry, Library
Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available

Wildlife near this lodge

Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

260

Species

Mammals

159

Birds

Most observed

African Savanna Elephant66 sightings
Chacma Baboon38 sightings
Plains Zebra30 sightings
Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill23 sightings
Southern Giraffe23 sightings
Lion22 sightings
Lilac-breasted Roller21 sightings
Common Wildebeest21 sightings
White-browed Sparrow-Weaver20 sightings
Bradfield's Hornbill17 sightings

Best time to stay at Camelthorn Lodge

Best months:

May

August

September

Jan

Fair23°C208mm

Feb

Good24°C141mm

Mar

Great23°C45mm

Apr

Excellent22°C16mm

May

Excellent19°C0mm

Jun

Excellent17°C1mm

Jul

Excellent17°C0mm

Aug

Excellent20°C0mm

Sep

Excellent24°C0mm

Oct

Excellent27°C6mm

Nov

Great26°C57mm

Dec

Fair24°C165mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

Hwange Main Camp Airfield (FVMC)

22 km from the park

International airport

Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA)

159 km from the park

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