Jan
ClosedClosed for the annual seasonal break.
Deteema Springs
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Tented camp
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Full board+ (FB+)
Accommodation, All meals and 6 more
8 tents
Luxury Tent, Family Unit · Sleeps up to 18 guests
Children 6 and over
Family rooms available
By air
via Robins Camp
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$860
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Deteema Springs
Deteema Springs is an eight-tent camp above permanent springs in north-western Hwange National Park. Raised canvas tents have private decks, en-suite bathrooms and fans, with a family unit among the accommodation. The springs attract elephants and other wildlife, so time in camp is part of the safari rather than a pause between outings. Game drives, walking safaris and bird watching are included, while a plunge pool, bar and library offer places to relax. Children aged six and over are welcome; walking safaris are for guests aged 16 and over. The camp opens from April to December.
“A small camp for travellers who want wildlife watching to continue between drives. The springs, private decks and walking safaris put the setting ahead of resort-style distractions.”
Best for
BirdersPhotographers
Known for
What you can expect to see
Elephant
Permanent springs below camp draw elephants and other wildlife into view from the tents and shared decks.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Stay 3 nights and pay for 2 from 15 November to 19 December 2026. Conservation levies apply for every night stayed.
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Laundry
- Lodge activities
- Return airstrip transfers
- Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Park fees for full-paying guests
- Taxes
- Walking safaris
- Birdwatching
- Game drives
Not included
- Flights
- Visas
- Gratuities
The Conservation and Community Levy costs USD 35 per person per night. Premium imported drinks, travel insurance and road transfers other than the included Robins Camp transfers are extra.
Optional extras (at a cost)
A private vehicle costs USD 500 per night.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Bar
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Private deck
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 18 guests
- Luxury Tent7 at camp · En-suite bathroom, Private deck, Hot and cold running water, Flush toilet, Fan, Safe
- Family Unit1 at camp · En-suite bathroom, Private deck, Hot and cold running water, Flush toilet, Fan, Safe
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Robins Camp
- Transfer
- Deteema Springs
- How you arrive
- By air · via Robins Camp
- Transfers
- The drive from Victoria Falls to Robins Camp takes about two hours, followed by about 40 minutes from Robins Camp to Deteema Springs.
- Luggage
- 20 kg per person in soft bags
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 13:00 until 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- Ages 6 and over. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Closed
- February: Closed
- March: Closed
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Good
- October: Good
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Good
- Green season
- Closed
Month-by-month notes
Feb
ClosedClosed for the annual seasonal break.
Mar
ClosedClosed for the annual seasonal break.
Apr
GoodWildlife: Dry conditions begin and wildlife becomes more dependent on water points.
Dry conditions begin and wildlife becomes more dependent on water points.
May
GoodWildlife: Wildlife congregates around artificial water points and natural springs.
Wildlife congregates around artificial water points and natural springs.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Dry conditions and water-point viewing continue.
Dry conditions and water-point viewing continue.
Jul
GoodWildlife: Wildlife is dependent on pans and natural springs.
Wildlife is dependent on pans and natural springs.
Aug
GoodWildlife: Wildlife is dependent on pans and natural springs.
Wildlife is dependent on pans and natural springs.
Sep
GoodWildlife: A good time to see large elephant herds.
A good time to see large elephant herds.
Oct
GoodWildlife: Hot weather precedes the later rains.
Hot weather precedes the later rains.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: The later-year rains bring cooler conditions and young animals.
The later-year rains bring cooler conditions and young animals.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: The later-year rains bring cooler conditions and young animals.
The later-year rains bring cooler conditions and young animals.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.