Ivory Lodge

“Khulu Bush Camp. Hwange. Zimbabwe. 5 Stars *****”

As a Zimbabwean living abroad & returning to visit, I was blown away at the splendor of Khulu Bush Camp in Hwange. Joining us was my future son in law & his mum. It was their first visit to Zimbabwe & they too had their breath taken away by its beauty. Aside from the nature & all that is Khulu Bush… lisää

As a Zimbabwean living abroad & returning to visit, I was blown away at the splendor of Khulu Bush Camp in Hwange. Joining us was my future son in law & his mum. It was their first visit to Zimbabwe & they too had their breath taken away by its beauty. Aside from the nature & all that is Khulu Bush Camp, the staff were the golden thread that brought it all together in the magical experience of the very best Zimbabwean hospitality. The manageress Ivy, a regal woman, Prosper is a smart & engaging host & Chamu, our guide with his wealth of knowledge, great sense of humor & adventure. But all the team were open, engaging & catering to needs that we did not know we even had. We were blessed with Zimbabwean song & dance & they obliged my request for traditional sadza, nama & relish. We arrived as guests & left as friends. We had stayed at many lodges in Tanzania & Zimbabwe on our visit but Khulu Bush Camp won the award for the very BEST ! Fondest regards Maria, Stathy, Leah, Jacob & Lesley - Perth Australia

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“Top notch lodge and a wonderful game run experience!”

We had the pleasure of staying at Khulu Lodge for a couple of days at the end of a two week tour of Zimbabwe. Our stay was exceptional, The rooms were large, comfortable and tastefully appointed with a wonderful bathroom (additionally an outdoor shower) . The food and service were excellent wit… lisää

We had the pleasure of staying at Khulu Lodge for a couple of days at the end of a two week tour of Zimbabwe. Our stay was exceptional, The rooms were large, comfortable and tastefully appointed with a wonderful bathroom (additionally an outdoor shower) . The food and service were excellent with extremely helpful and friendly staff. The location of the Lodge is in a large concession next to the Hwange National Park. On our first day we were treated to a wonderful 4 hour tour tour of the concession with a lot of different wildlife and topped off that excursion with a lovely sundowner, drinks and all! The next day we were off again for a full day (8 hrs +!) game run in the National Park where we enjoyed again the fantastic fauna and flora offered by this park: elephants, impalas, hyenas, baboons, monkeys, all kinds of exotic birds, wart hogs and so on. The only thing we missed were the lions which were being particularly difficult to see that day - but this is a national park and not a zoo so we knew we were lucky to see as much as we did. Throughout all these excursions, our extremely knowledgeable game ranger "King" drove us to all sort of sites and also kept us going with an extra breakfast and lunch! To top it all off, the evenings were absolutely magical as herds of wild elephants with their small ones came to the water holes ( and pool!) in front of the hotel terrace ( 2 meters away from us) to drink. It was indeed a wonderful way to end an extremely interesting trip in Zimbabwe. I highly recommend this lodge for those that want a special and luxurious experience!

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“Our first safari”

We loved our stay the staff was wonderful the food was delicious and the tree house was perfect we stayed in number one which was newly renovated and lovely. Patrick was our guide and was so knowledgeable and friendly. We absolutely loved our stay and are planning on going back next year. The only … lisää

We loved our stay the staff was wonderful the food was delicious and the tree house was perfect we stayed in number one which was newly renovated and lovely. Patrick was our guide and was so knowledgeable and friendly. We absolutely loved our stay and are planning on going back next year. The only thing I wish we did was stay longer

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“Ivory Lodge - Rustic, authentic and altogether wonderful”

Having spent three nights at Chobe National Park, followed by three nights at Victoria Falls, we thought things couldn't get any better. We took the three hour road trip from VF, on roads that make you question whether we really have potholes in the UK, and our road trip just got better. We loved o… lisää

Having spent three nights at Chobe National Park, followed by three nights at Victoria Falls, we thought things couldn't get any better. We took the three hour road trip from VF, on roads that make you question whether we really have potholes in the UK, and our road trip just got better. We loved our stay at Ivory Lodge. Ivory Lodge is within a compound, protected from animals getting in, and safety was a great concern. But, they got the balance perfectly right between being safe and the many animals being accessible that come to the nearby watering hold. The accommodation lodges are dotted throughout. The sleeping accommodation is very private and should you choose, can spend time by yourself. We chose to socialise with the other guests. The communal lodge area is perfect. Many places to sit on your own, or with others. The communal dinning is encouraged, but I understand if individual tables are requested this can be accommodated. We met a family of Australians and hit it off with them. They were great and it really added to the whole experience of getting to know other folk. There were a group of three Americans, and again, it was a privilege to get to know them. Eating together and swapping stories not only of the day, but of lives, was such a highlight. The safaris themselves are excellent. A typical day was: 6am to 12pm - morning safari 12pm to 4pm - relaxing; lunch; swimming; chilling out 4pm to 6pm - safari The balance of finding animals and relaxing was perfect. It was fairly taxing being in a 4x4 for six hours, but this is tempered by rest stops; good conversation; wildlife spotting; taking photos. Our guide, Zeb was knowledgeable and very good natured. But again, balance. Doing a safari may be hard work but balanced with a lovely lunch; high tea before the afternoon; cocktails on the African plain as the sun is settling. Perhaps the best piece of advice given was go on safari with zero expectations and see what nature provides. But boy, did nature provide. The birds were a spectacle; zebra; giraffes; baboons; Kudu; elephants etc etc. I think the highlight had to be the lions, not because they are the kings, but simply their presence and beauty. The three nights were a perfect balance and felt harmonious. We left feeling very grateful to Kevin and his team for creating such a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend Ivory Lodge to anybody who wants a down-to-earth, genuine experience of a safari, which brings together community and a laid-back, rustic luxury.

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