Hwange National Park, Hwange Region, Zimbabwe
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| The lodge is 275 kilometres from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second largest city, and 180 kilometres from Victoria Falls. Its nearest airport is Hwange, 6 kilometres away. Hwange National Park Main Camp entrance is 20 kilometres away. Ivory is built entirely from local materials, namely wood, stone and thatching grass, and its decor is ethnic. The overall effect is rustic and natural. There are few formal garden areas, with the emphasis being on genuine African bush. The lodge overlooks a superb waterhole frequented by a host of wild animals and birds, including elephant, kudu, sable, giraffe and zebra. There is an electric fence surrounding the immediate lodge area |
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| ACCOMMODATION : Accommodation at Ivory is in ten tree houses, eight of which are twin and two which are double. Verandahs overlook the waterhole. All tree houses have en-suite shower and toilet facilities at the base of the stairs. |
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| DINING : The dining room is open plan with views towards the waterhole. There is an outdoor boma area where on cool winter evenings guests sit around a blazing fire. Breakfast is a hot and cold selection, served after the early morning game drive returns. Lunch is a buffet served at 13h00. Dinner is Table d'hote served at 20h00. The bar is open from mid-morning to approximately 23h00. |
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RECREATION AREAS :
- SWIMMING POOL
There is a small swimming pool surrounded by lawn with a thatched gazebo containing comfortable chairs. There are sun mattresses for relaxing beside the pool.
- LOUNGE/VERANDAH
Guests can relax in the small open-plan lounge which connects with the dining room and bar. An upstairs area provides excellent views of the waterhole.
- VIEWING HIDE
This is situated away from the central complex and overlooks the waterhole. It is built of stone and thatch and contains chairs for relaxing while watching the game.
- GAME ACTIVITIES
There are two game drives daily into Hwange National Park in open safari vehicles, the first being at sunrise and the second a late afternoon/evening drive. These are led by learner safari guides who have an excellent knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area. The drive to the national park is through Forestry land and also provides some good game viewing opportunities.
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FACILITIES : There are mosquito nets in each room. A telephone and telefax machine are available if required. In the lounge there are a selection of reference books on the flora and fauna of the area for guests to use. A curio shop is situated in the lounge area.
TRANSPORTATION : Ivory is 6 kilometres from Hwange Airport. Transfers to and from the airport are provided, as well as from the bus stations at Hwange Safari Lodge, 8 kilometres away and the Gwayi Hotel, 9 kilometres away. Guests can also self drive into the lodge. |
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