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    Ivory Lodge

    Boutique Lodge · Railway Farm 35, Zimbabwe

    Ultra luxury
    PlnrScore 67
    Best time
    May, Aug, Sep
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    Located in the Sikumi Forest, adjacent to Hwange National Park, Ivory Lodge is famous for its large elephant population that frequents its waterhole. Guests can enjoy close-up wildlife encounters from the comfort of their rooms or the main deck, along with game drives and walks in a private concession.

    Why stay at Ivory Lodge

    • Intimate: only 10 rooms
    • 31 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Night drives offered

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    10 (up to 20 guests)

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Community involvement, anti-poaching support

    Activities
    Spa, Wellnes
    Amenities
    Spa
    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available

    Wildlife near this lodge

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

    223

    Species

    31

    Mammals

    127

    Birds

    Most observed

    • African Savanna Elephant52 sightings
    • Plains Zebra43 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe33 sightings
    • Greater Kudu26 sightings
    • Lilac-breasted Roller22 sightings
    • Secretarybird19 sightings
    • Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill17 sightings
    • Lion16 sightings
    • Cape Starling15 sightings
    • Common Wildebeest15 sightings

    Best time to stay at Ivory 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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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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