Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Hot, humid weather and afternoon showers; wildlife is more dispersed.
Hot, humid weather and afternoon showers; wildlife is more dispersed.
Verney's Camp
Hwange, Zimbabwe · Private concession
Lodge describes itself as: Eco-Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Tented camp
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Verney's Camp · Machaba Safaris via Wetu · Source ↗
Full board+ (FB+)
Accommodation, All meals and 8 more
10 tents
Luxury Double Room, Family Room · Sleeps up to 24 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
via Manga
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$1,020
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Verney's Camp
Verney's Camp sits beside a waterhole on a private concession in the south-eastern reaches of Hwange National Park. Eight double tents and two family tents stand among teak trees, with patio decks facing the pan. Days centre on game drives, walking safaris for guests aged 16 and over, and time watching wildlife from camp. Between outings, there is a shared pool, a tented lounge and a bar. All ages are welcome, with a private vehicle required for families travelling with children under six. Meals, selected drinks, laundry and lodge activities are included.
“A waterhole-facing camp for travellers who enjoy wildlife watching between drives, with two family tents and a private concession that keeps regular park traffic away.”
Best for
FamiliesFirst safariRepeat safari-goers
Known for
What you can expect to see
ElephantBuffaloPredators
Elephant, buffalo and antelope gather at the waterholes, while night drives explore the concession for nocturnal predators.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Stay three nights and pay for two from 15 November to 31 March, excluding 20 December to 10 January inclusive. Conservation levies apply to every night stayed.
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Laundry
- Lodge activities
- Return Manga airstrip transfers
- Return Hwange Main Camp transfers
- Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Park fees for full-paying guests
- Taxes
- Patio deck
- Walking safaris
- Game drives
Not included
- Flights
- Visas
- Gratuities
The Conservation and Community Levy is USD 35 per person per night. Travel insurance and transfers beyond the included Hwange Main Camp and Manga airstrip transfers are extra.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Imported and premium drinks cost extra. A private vehicle costs USD 500 per night and is compulsory when travelling with children under six.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Bar
- Public WiFi
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Safe
- Tea / Coffee
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 24 guests
- Luxury Double Room8 at camp · King bed or twin beds, En-suite bathroom, Patio deck, Fan, Mini safe, In-tent electricity
- Family Room2 at camp · Two separate sleeping areas · Two king beds or four twin beds, Two en-suite bathrooms, Patio deck, Fan, Mini safe, In-tent electricity
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Manga
- Transfer
- Verney's Camp
- How you arrive
- By air · via Manga
- Transfers
- Self-drive arrivals are collected at Hwange Main Camp. Return transfers from Hwange Main Camp and Manga airstrip are included.
- 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
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Good
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Hot, humid weather and afternoon showers; wildlife is more dispersed.
Hot, humid weather and afternoon showers; wildlife is more dispersed.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Hot, humid weather and afternoon showers; wildlife is more dispersed.
Hot, humid weather and afternoon showers; wildlife is more dispersed.
Apr
GoodWildlife: Dry conditions increase dependence on water points; animals gather around pans and springs from May.
Dry conditions increase dependence on water points; animals gather around pans and springs from May.
May
GoodWildlife: Dry conditions increase dependence on water points; animals gather around pans and springs from May.
Dry conditions increase dependence on water points; animals gather around pans and springs from May.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Dry conditions increase dependence on water points; animals gather around pans and springs from May.
Dry conditions increase dependence on water points; animals gather around pans and springs from May.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Wildlife depends on pans and natural springs, with large elephant herds gathering at water.
Wildlife depends on pans and natural springs, with large elephant herds gathering at water.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Wildlife depends on pans and natural springs, with large elephant herds gathering at water.
Wildlife depends on pans and natural springs, with large elephant herds gathering at water.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Wildlife depends on pans and natural springs, with large elephant herds gathering at water.
Wildlife depends on pans and natural springs, with large elephant herds gathering at water.
Oct
GoodWildlife: Very hot conditions precede the later rains and the arrival of young animals.
Very hot conditions precede the later rains and the arrival of young animals.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: The first rains bring cooler conditions and young animals, creating wildlife photography opportunities.
The first rains bring cooler conditions and young animals, creating wildlife photography opportunities.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: The first rains bring cooler conditions and young animals, creating wildlife photography opportunities.
The first rains bring cooler conditions and young animals, creating wildlife photography opportunities.
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.