235 were here. 238 were here. 74 Steppes Road, Buffalo crossing by the Private Hide . Tel: +263 242 498835/6 Mobile: +263 77 472 4412 www.thehide.com Hwange National Park Luxury Tented Safari Camp . #theh, A Kudu family portrait Staff take their meals with guests too, and are on hand to chat about the wildlife and the park – it makes for interesting dining. Activities for children are arranged, as are safari colouring books and bedtime stories. The Hide Community Trust is a non-profit organisation that runs alongside The Hide... Jump to. 234 were here. The service is excellent and guests are welcomed and treated as family.

Here is a group of extraordinary women who meet each week to inspire one another to keep on moving, to lift each other out of despair, and most of all to encourage one another to keep on GROWING. Crops Planted using Conservation agriculture practices – NO PLOUGHING. Thank you Mr Bushbuck for pointing us in the right, A special bush lunch for a 54th wedding anniversar, Standing tall! There is a real sense of belonging to a family when you are at The Hide, and unless they request to eat alone, guests will be seated together at larger tables. . .

Yesterdays sunset fr, A Hwange siesta . Upon arrival, The Hide conveys a sense of being a grand African bush lodge – which is exactly what it is. Great space ! #the, "An evening drive past Kennedy 1 wouldn't be the s, These past few days have been fantastic for game v, Do you believe in magic? Activities include game drives, night drives, birding trips and bush walks. . Chisipite,Harare, Dorcas encourages these women, we work together in running the workshops, although Dorcas keeps them coming and keeps them motivated! Sections of this page. She holds everyone together, just hearing her laugh makes one feel at ease.

There is a variety of rooms on offer: eight luxurious standard tents; two honeymoon tents; Tom’s Little Hide, a secluded three-bedroom cottage; the Private Hide, where guests have their own exclusive living area and campfire; and Dove’s Nest, a treehouse that’s a couple of miles from the main camp. Dorcas is a safe-haven for women, she always has her heart and arms open – welcoming anyone into her home. @chrissheppard We found her, weeding her sisters field with her children. She sells the women’s craft in her shop, and we further sell them at The Hide Safari Camp! These ladies live on the outskirts of Hwange National Park and despite the many difficulties they face, are always full of hope! This woman is a true inspiration, through her hardship and her sadness, she still manages to find the light. She is the leader of this pack, and one of the most enthusiastic, inspiring and hopeful women out there. .

If you’re looking for a tasteful African safari experience, you’ll feel it here. www.thehide.com Hwange National Park Luxury Tented Safari Camp . There is a waterhole in front of the lodge and visitors can get an up-close ground-level view of visiting wildlife from the hide that is reached by short underground tunnel. These ladies live on the outskirts of Hwange National Park, who despite the many difficulties they face, are always full of hope! The Hide Community Trust - Home | Facebook. www.thehide.com Hwange National Park Luxury Tented Safari Camp the hide safari camp - hwange Wake up to the first calls of robins and hornbills as the dawn light creeps in, enjoy a cup of freshly delivered coffee on your veranda and watch elephants, kudu, giraffe, and zebra come down to the mist-edged waterhole. . Each month we cover something different, a new skill in craft making, a workshop on business skills, exercise, or growing food to eat or sell! . . Landline: +263 242 498835/6, Email: bookings@thehide.com She was taught not to plough  her fields, but rather use a hoe to break up the soil of a much smaller area, and cover the ground with mulch and compost! . This is a mere snippet of the outstanding women in this county, there are thousands more like them who have been through immense difficulties, but they don’t stop, they are always joyful and eager to learn. The Tom’s Little Hide and Private Hide suites are suitable for families with children of all ages. www.thehide.com Hwange National Park Luxury Tented Safari Camp

691 likes. Lunch and dinners are hearty affairs  – meat like steak, fish or kebabs served plated, with a selection of vegetables or salads. She also weaves hats and baskets out of palm leaves that she too sells in the shop. Loveness was one of the mighty women who attended our workshop on Conservation Farming last year. It takes about three hours to drive to the property from Victoria Falls. The rate includes all meals, snacks and drinks as well as laundry, Wi-Fi and up to four activities a day. 235 were here. The Hide - 54 Melville Rd Illovo, 2196 Johannesburg, South Africa - Rated 4.8 based on 3 Reviews "Brilliant vibe ! She never gives up, her dream has always been to empower women and boy does she do this. They are full of hope, they are strong, bold and ready for change and we celebrate them all! The rooms are exceptionally spacious and all have a small lounge area, a bath with a view of the plains and waterhole, and an outdoor shower. Expect to fall asleep in the comfort of your luxurious tent, to the sounds of the African bush. She had tested the theory out with a small patch of land as well as ploughed her great big field just to see if it would work. Chezhou Primary School, where one of Athas daughters attends, have created a beautiful nutritional food garden, Athas daughter brings food home from the garden to help feed her family. . Afternoon tea is followed by a game drive, where sundowners and snacks are served, and upon return from the game drive, pre-dinner drinks can be taken around the campfire. Summer days in Hwange can be exceptionally hot, which is when guests really appreciate The Hide’s swimming pool. It takes Atha about 3 hours each way to walk into town, she does this every week!

Tall A-frame thatched roofs stretch up high, creating a presence that is at the same time natural, comforting and spectacular to look at.

Dorcas runs a craft shop in Dete, a little township just on the outskirts of Hwange National Park. It is situated close to the lodge’s buildings and, unlike many other pools in the national park, it is used more by human visitors than by elephants (which have a tendency to use swimming pools as their own private water holes). Agents: natalie@thehide.com, The night beholds a secret beauty on safari... Don, Sunset baths at Mbiza, a beautiful sight to end th, A Hwange sunset highlighting the often unappreciat. Everything at The Hide is 'safari' –  earthy tones in the décor; natural elements such as wood furniture, thatched roofs and rattan light fittings; locally crafted wooden sculptures; oil lamps; and bold African prints that add colour accents to the suites and communal spaces. #thehi. Situated on the eastern boundary of Hwange National Park, in its own (small) private concession. . We went on to meet with Loveness Dube, whose husband does not have a job. #hwangenationalpa, "A room should never allow the eye to settle in on, The powerful verse the predator! Mr Bitu, The Headman of the area explained that he had found out that Atha was in deep financial trouble and unable to afford school fees this year, she has nothing after her husband passed. The days begin with tea or coffee being brought to your tent just after sunrise; a light buffet breakfast is served before the morning game drive and a full breakfast is served upon your return. On the way out there, Dorcas informed me  that Atha’s husband had recently passed away leaving her with 5 children. . . Last week, I had an urge to go out and meet Atha Nyoni, one of the women in our group.

There is one tent that has wheelchair access. . We celebrate these wonderfully colourful, bright and bold women on International Women’s Day . I had not seen her in a while and she often asks for us to visit her home. These are some of the strongest women I have met, they live in remote and rural areas and walk for hours just to make it to their weekly meeting. The Hide Community Trust, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. There is a small underground wine cellar just off a passage that leads to the underground hide, which is just above ground level at the waterhole. Will be back soon" Athas crops have not grown this year unfortunately due to her being in the hospital with her sick husband. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thehidecommunitytrust #Zimbabwe! Dorcas and I set out to her homestead, deep into rural land, we were lucky to be in a vehicle, although barely getting through the overgrown Ox wagon paths. The canvas tent-rooms all stand under their own thatched roofs, which extend out front to create a lovely shaded veranda where you can sit and watch the waterhole. . The Bulawayo to Victoria Falls railway line passes a mile or so from the camp, and you can hear the trains that travel the line a few times a day. .