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Elephant's Eye, Hwange

4.0 star property
Upscale lodge with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Interior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine, pool views
Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
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  • Parking included
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  • Breakfast included
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  • Spa
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  • Bar
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  • Room service
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Explore the area

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Hwange National Park, Dete
  • Popular LocationRailway Recreation Center28 min drive
  • Popular LocationHwange National Park44 min drive
  • Popular LocationNyamandhlovu Platform67 min drive

Room options

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Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Heating
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • 24 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Dete

At Elephant's Eye, Hwange, you'll be 8.5 km (5.3 mi) from Railway Recreation Center and 20 km (12.4 mi) from Hwange National Park. Highlights at this eco-friendly lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and facials. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to a safari and a wildlife and game drive. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Dete lodge, you'll be 30.3 km (18.8 mi) from Nyamandhlovu Platform.
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What's nearby

  • Painted Dog Conservation - 26 min drive
  • Railway Recreation Center - 28 min drive
  • Hwange National Park - 44 min drive
  • Nyamandhlovu Platform - 67 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 173 min drive

About this property

Elephant's Eye, Hwange

Upscale lodge with free breakfast and spa services
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the eco-certified Elephant's Eye, Hwange. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Dete lodge is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Elephant's Eye, Hwange offers 8 accommodations with fireplaces and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This Dete lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and facials.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 5 January 2024 to 31 May 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Elephant's Eye, Hwange

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 158 per person (return)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Elephant's Eye, Hwange?

Elephant's Eye, Hwange offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Elephant's Eye, Hwange?

Yep, Elephant's Eye, Hwange has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Elephant's Eye, Hwange?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Elephant's Eye, Hwange have a pool?

Elephant's Eye, Hwange has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Elephant's Eye, Hwange a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Elephant's Eye, Hwange.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Elephant's Eye, Hwange?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Elephant's Eye, Hwange serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elephant's Eye, Hwange?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elephant's Eye, Hwange?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves African cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Elephant's Eye, Hwange?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Elephant's Eye, Hwange?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Elephant's Eye, Hwange Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnificent!!!
I can't say enough about the wounderful hotel staff.. Elton, Moffet, Dumi, Milton, and the rest were so very nice.. They really went out of there way to make you comfortable in every way..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Antony , Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing lodge
Lot of wildlife comes to camp especially in the evenings. Shepard can take you on all or half day game drives. He is a great guide. Food is excellent and also service and atmosphere of lodge. Highly recommended is a great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Neil, Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably the best place I've stayed in!
This place has to be seen to be believed! It's an eco-lodge, so no television, but why do you need a television when you walk outside and look at animals drinking at the waterhole, or have a warm shower outside watching the scenery. The food is first class, the service and friendliness brilliant. If you want noise and excitement, then it's not for you, but safari's, animals and simply stunning scenery, service and food, then you'll enjoy it.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 nights at Elephant eye
Beautiful new lodge outside the National Park Individual "tents" on stilts overlooking the waterhole Unable to use small pool as v dirty - the Elephants came and drank from it in the evenings

10/10 Excellent

liz , Aus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great boutique safari lodge
A superb experience , from the friendly welcome , to our expert guide Josh on Safari , wonderful food and the camp fire experience with our friendly elephants ! What more can I say than it was amazing .
Safari day
Camp fire
Our Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Ron, Sydey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Game Lodge just outside Hwange National Park, Dete
Elephants Eye Safari Lodge is set in its own concession a short distance from Hwange Main Camp. It took 2 hours to self drive from Victopria Falls airport and the road was very good, though there were the usual villages to pass through, with the attendant goats/cows/donkeys along the road. Hwange itself is a huge park and we saw lots of animals including Lion and Cheetah. The pinted dogs and leopards were a bit more elusive. We had awesome elephant encounters in Elephants Eye itself, including the first night when a herd of 30 or more came to drink at the waterhole (and from the swimming pool 5M from where we were dining al fresco). It was the wet season, so the vegetation was very lush and it thunderstormed every day, but still a very good experience. The accommodation was amazing, with screens that opened up floor to ceiling so that you could lie on the very comfortable king bed and see everything on the plain in front of the chalet. The shower was on the verandah, discreetly screened but completely open to the plain in front. Food and drink was excellent, and the staff couldn't be more polite or helpful.

8/10 Good

R screen, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
New lodge, very comfortable
The tented accommodation is new (5 months old) so the rooms are clean and spacious. The bathrooms are open plan (including the toilet) so you need to know any room mates intimately. The open-air shower is a really neat idea, it faces the watering hole and feels very private...if you don't mind the impala watching you shower! There is also a bath inside the tent. The only downside was the electricity blackouts....I know this can't be helped in Zimbabwe but surely the generators for the main lodge could be extended to the eight tents? I had to wake up at 5am for a safari and grope around in pitch black to get dressed and washed which wasn't fun for a woman afraid of spiders! Each room has a small solar lamp but this was insufficient in a large tent and gave a very low volt light. Food was lovely, the other guests were fun company and the staff couldn't do enough to help. One small thing...On departure, two very small women were sent to collect my big, heavy cases when there were 3 large male members of staff on site....I felt awful handing my cases to these girls who seemed smaller than my luggage...a little chivalry needed. Amazing location just outside Hwange national park and surrounded by park land and wildlife on their private concession. If you are a bird watcher this place would be paradise but we also saw baboon, buffalo and impala close to the lodge and all other big game in Hwange park (10-15 min drive away).

10/10 Excellent

gilles et dany, la reunion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lodge en contact direct avec le bush .
Nous avons apprecie l attention constante du personnel et leur gentillesse de tous les instants .toutes nos demandes ont ete satisfaites .a elephant eye on vous dis toujours oui et on le fait ..bravo