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Nehimba Lodge

Hwange, Zimbabwe · Private concession

Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge

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Full board+ (FB+)

All meals, Soft drinks and 11 more

9 rooms

Family suites, Honeymoon suite, Double rooms and 1 more · Sleeps up to 23 guests

All ages welcome

Family rooms available

By air

10 min from Shumba Airstrip

Wi-Fi in public areas

Solar power

From about A$710

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Nehimba Lodge

Nehimba Lodge sits on a private concession in northern Hwange National Park, with nine canvas-under-thatch suites facing a waterhole. Elephants are a central part of life here, particularly in the dry season, and wildlife watching continues from the balconies and open-sided main lodge. Days combine game drives, guided walks and night drives, with a small swimming pool for time between outings. The suites have en-suite baths and outdoor showers, and two family suites give families their own space. Meals, local drinks, laundry and game activities are included.

“The waterhole keeps wildlife at the centre of a stay, even between drives. We love the combination of private balconies, night drives and family suites for travellers who want plenty of time in the bush.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

FamiliesHoneymoonersLuxury seekers

Known for

What you can expect to see

ElephantLionLeopardBuffaloHyena

Elephants gather at the lodge waterhole, while the surrounding area is known for its elephant-hunting lions.

Your stay

What's included

Board: Full board+ (FB+)

Special offer: Stay four nights and pay for three at Nehimba Lodge for travel from 1 May to 31 October 2027.

Included

  • All meals
  • Soft drinks
  • Beers
  • Wines
  • Local spirits
  • Laundry
  • Game activities
  • Shumba Airstrip transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Dining room
  • Private balcony
  • Free-standing bath
  • Mosquito net
  • Walking safaris
  • Night drives
  • Game drives

Not included

  • Park fees

Hwange National Park entry fees are charged separately: USD20 per person per day in 2026 and USD24 in 2027, including arrival and departure days in 2027.

Optional extras (at a cost)

  • Transfers

Optional transfers and a private guide and vehicle cost extra. A private vehicle takes up to six guests and costs USD475 per night in 2026 or USD500 in 2027.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Bar
  • Lounge
  • Public Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas

In your room

  • En-suite bathroom
  • Outdoor shower
  • Safe
  • Ceiling fan

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 23 guests

  • Family suites2 at the property · sleeps 2 children · Two three-quarter beds · One king bed and two three-quarter beds, Private balcony, En-suite bathroom, Slipper bath, Outdoor shower
  • Honeymoon suite1 at the property · One king bed and a day bed, Private balcony, En-suite bathroom, Slipper bath, Outdoor shower
  • Double rooms4 at the property · One king bed, Private balcony, En-suite bathroom, Slipper bath, Outdoor shower
  • Twin rooms2 at the property · Two three-quarter beds, Private balcony, En-suite bathroom, Slipper bath, Outdoor shower

Activities

Things to do

Included in your stay

Walking safarisNight drivesGame drives

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Shumba Airstrip
  2. 10 min transfer
  3. Nehimba Lodge
How you arrive
By air · 10 min from Shumba Airstrip
Transfers
Road journeys from Victoria Falls or Bulawayo take five hours. The transfer from Shumba Airstrip takes 10 minutes.
Luggage
20 kg per person in soft bags

Good to know

Before you book

Children
All ages welcome. Family rooms available
Single travellers
No single supplement
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

  1. January: Green season
  2. February: Green season
  3. March: Green season
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Good
  7. July: Dry season, best game viewing
  8. August: Dry season, best game viewing
  9. September: Dry season, best game viewing
  10. October: Dry season, best game viewing
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Green season
  • Dry season, best game viewing
  • Good
  • Green season
Month-by-month notes

Jan

Green season

Wildlife: Warm, green conditions with wet-season birdlife and young plains game.

Warm, green conditions with wet-season birdlife and young plains game.

Feb

Green season

Wildlife: Warm, green conditions with wet-season birdlife and young plains game.

Warm, green conditions with wet-season birdlife and young plains game.

Mar

Green season

Wildlife: Warm, green conditions with wet-season birdlife and young plains game.

Warm, green conditions with wet-season birdlife and young plains game.

Apr

Good

Wildlife: Warm transition month, with dry or green conditions.

Warm transition month, with dry or green conditions.

May

Good

Wildlife: Dry, cool conditions, with cold mornings and evenings.

Dry, cool conditions, with cold mornings and evenings.

Jun

Good

Wildlife: Dry, cool conditions, with cold mornings and evenings.

Dry, cool conditions, with cold mornings and evenings.

Jul

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry, cool conditions during the strongest period for wildlife concentrations.

Dry, cool conditions during the strongest period for wildlife concentrations.

Aug

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry, warm conditions with strong wildlife concentrations around water.

Dry, warm conditions with strong wildlife concentrations around water.

Sep

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry, warm conditions with strong wildlife concentrations around water.

Dry, warm conditions with strong wildlife concentrations around water.

Oct

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry, hot conditions with strong wildlife concentrations around water.

Dry, hot conditions with strong wildlife concentrations around water.

Nov

Good

Wildlife: Hot transition month, with dry conditions or the start of the green season.

Hot transition month, with dry conditions or the start of the green season.

Dec

Green season

Wildlife: Warm, green conditions with wet-season birdlife and young plains game.

Warm, green conditions with wet-season birdlife and young plains game.

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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