Nehimba Lodge is another of the Imvelo Safari Group’s luxury lodges, located on a huge private concession in the northern part of Hwange National Park. Access to the lodge is a 1 hour small plane charter from Victoria Falls to Hwange Main Camp Airport followed by a 2-2.5hour drive in to camp, OR a 1 hour small plane charter from Victoria Falls to Giraffe Springs Airstrip followed by a 20 minute drive in to camp (Giraffe Springs is seasonal). Guests may also self-drive with Nehimba located at GPS Co-ordinates South: 18°51’23.6” East: 26°29’03.6”. The Distances by road are:
Victoria Falls – Mbala Gate 130 km, and 95 km through the Park.
Victoria Falls – Main Camp 185 km, and 60 km through the Park (4×4 is not necessary).
Bulawayo – Main Camp 285 km, and 60 km through the Park.
Bulawayo – Mbala Gate 370 km, and 95 km through the Park (4×4 is not necessary).
The main lodge area consists of an open fronted thatch building, with a teak viewing deck overlooking the lodge waterhole. Inside this building there is a comfortable lounge area, adjacent to the bar. There is a lovely dining area which is used when the weather is bad, but most meals are taken near the fire pit in front of the main building, overlooking the pan. The main building has overhead fans, free WiFi, but no cell cell phone reception. There is a small swimming pool in front of the main entertainment area, also overlooking the waterhole.
There are 9 tented suites comprising of:
- 2 x family rooms: 60m sq with thatched roof overlooking the watering hole, 1 king sized bed and 2 x ¾ beds.
- 1 x double room with day bed: 60msq with thatched roof overlooking the watering hole, with king sized bed.
- 3 x double rooms: 57.75msq with thatched roof overlooking the lodge waterhole, with a king sized beds.
- 1 x double room: 42msq with thatched roof overlooking the lodge waterhole, with a king sized bed.
- 2 x twin rooms: 75msq with thatched roof overlooking the lodge waterhole, with 2 x ¾ beds.
All the tents are very comfortably furnished with private en-suite bathrooms, with outdoor shower and hot running water, which is provided by Rhodesian Boilers. Electricity is solar or diesel generator fed and therefore appliances like hair dryers and electric shavers may not be used. The rooms all have ceiling or standing fans, emergency whistle and air horn, bath robes, an electronic safe and a mobile LED lamp. There is complimentary mosquito repellent, tea and coffee making facilities and free daily laundry (weather dependent).
Nehimba is a luxury lodge located in a remote part of the Hwange National Park, and as such it promises to provide you with an unforgettable safari experience, while enjoying the finer facilities the lodge offers. There are many activities to keep you entertained, with game drives (both during the day and at night time) and game walks with a professional guide. There are also some some interesting parts of the park to visit near the lodge, why not go to the Nehimba Viewing Platform near Grannies Pan. Or visit the Nehimba Seeps, which is a special designated conservation area and is one of the few year-round, naturally occurring sources of surface water in the massive Hwange National Park. The seep is an ancient source of water that was once used by the San bushmen. Today elephant visit the seep to dig for minerals and water. Nehimba is also not far from Mandavu Dam, which is situated in a scenic and hilly spot 15 km from Sinamatella Camp, this dam is a wonderful spot for bird watching and game viewing. With so much on offer a Nehimba Lodge the days will just fly by and you’ll be left wanting to stay for longer!
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