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Camelthorn Lodge

During my recent trip to Hwange National Park, I saw some amazing wildlife from the safari vehicle and by foot, but the Elephant Express still stands out to me as one of the coolest ways to travel through the park and I would highly recommend it!


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Camelthorn Lodge

Camelthorn Lodge

Why we Love Camelthorn Lodge

During my recent trip to Hwange National Park, I saw some amazing wildlife from the safari vehicle and by foot, but the Elephant Express still stands out to me as one of the coolest ways to travel through the park and I would highly recommend it!

The Elephant Express offers one of the more unique ways to experience Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. Since it came to fruition in late 2014, this dual-engine single tram has been taking guests back and forth between two stops (Ngamo and Impofu) on the iconic rail line that runs from Pretoria to Victoria Falls.

The track between Ngamo and Impofu is on the straightaway that marks Hwange’s border on its eastern boundary. The purpose of the Elephant Express is to provide a fun alternative to a regular road transfer between camps in Hwange.

During my recent trip to Hwange National Park, I saw some amazing wildlife from the safari vehicle and by foot, but the Elephant Express still stands out to me as one of the coolest ways to travel through the park and I would highly recommend it!

Amenities

  • Airport transportation
  • Bird Watching
  • Campfire Area
  • Dining Facilities
  • En-suite Bathrooms
  • Game Drives
  • Guided walks
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Lounge/Bar Area
  • Luxurious Accommodations
  • Outdoor Seating Areas
  • Private Verandas or Decks
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming pool
  • Wifi
  • Wildlife Conservation

Activities

Owned and operated by Imvelo Safari Lodges, a ride on the Elephant Express is the perfect way to combine Bomani Tented Lodge or Camelthorn Lodge (both in the private Ngamo concession in the southeast corner of Hwange) with Nehimba Lodge in a game-rich private concession in northern Hwange. After your stay at Bomani or Camelthorn, you do a short road transfer to Ngamo Siding where you board the Elephant Express heading north.

Facilities

For the next (roughly) 2 hours, you are free to move about the train, try on the conductor’s hat, and enjoy a drink and bite to eat. But be sure to keep your eyes peeled because there is often wildlife roaming around the track! And unlike a regularly scheduled train, you can stop anytime! Your conductors will move forward and backward along the track to make sure you get the best photos of any visible wildlife. Once you arrive at Impofu Siding, your game vehicle will be waiting for you to continue moving north through the park until you reach Nehimba Lodge.

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Address

Internet

Transportation and transfer

Transfer : subject to supplement

Smooking policy

Smooking rooms:

Rooms

190 rooms and suites

In-room amenities : iPod dock, flatscreen TV, in-room safe, minibar

Available services

Air conditioned hotel

Laundry service

Concirge service

Corona Conscious

Handpicked Collection

Personalize Service

Perks & Offers

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C.M

United States

8.68/10

We love the hotel and its location. The front desk staff was extremely pleasant. The breakfast staff are very friendly and efficient.

P.M

United Kingdom

9.03/10

Fantastic hotel, great atmosphere, room upgrade was much appreciated. All the staff I interacted with were great. One of the best hotel experiences I have ever had I would unreservedly recommend the hotel and will return.

G.P

United Kingdom

9.68/10

Probably the best City hotel weve stayed at. Alal Gogo was particularly outstanding. He managed to arrange for us to attend the Woody Allan Band show with our guest (who is a musician) even when it had been booked out and was very courteous throughout. Thank you so muclh. A wonderful stay.

C.M

United States

8.68/10

We love the hotel and its location. The front desk staff was extremely pleasant. The breakfast staff are very friendly and efficient.

C.M

United States

8.68/10

We love the hotel and its location. The front desk staff was extremely pleasant. The breakfast staff are very friendly and efficient.

P.M

United Kingdom

9.03/10

Fantastic hotel, great atmosphere, room upgrade was much appreciated. All the staff I interacted with were great. One of the best hotel experiences I have ever had I would unreservedly recommend the hotel and will return.

G.P

United Kingdom

9.68/10

Probably the best City hotel weve stayed at. Alal Gogo was particularly outstanding. He managed to arrange for us to attend the Woody Allan Band show with our guest (who is a musician) even when it had been booked out and was very courteous throughout. Thank you so muclh. A wonderful stay.

C.M

United States

8.68/10

We love the hotel and its location. The front desk staff was extremely pleasant. The breakfast staff are very friendly and efficient.

C.M

United States

8.68/10

We love the hotel and its location. The front desk staff was extremely pleasant. The breakfast staff are very friendly and efficient.

P.M

United Kingdom

9.03/10

Fantastic hotel, great atmosphere, room upgrade was much appreciated. All the staff I interacted with were great. One of the best hotel experiences I have ever had I would unreservedly recommend the hotel and will return.

G.P

United Kingdom

9.68/10

Probably the best City hotel weve stayed at. Alal Gogo was particularly outstanding. He managed to arrange for us to attend the Woody Allan Band show with our guest (who is a musician) even when it had been booked out and was very courteous throughout. Thank you so muclh. A wonderful stay.

C.M

United States

8.68/10

We love the hotel and its location. The front desk staff was extremely pleasant. The breakfast staff are very friendly and efficient.

C.M

United States

8.68/10

We love the hotel and its location. The front desk staff was extremely pleasant. The breakfast staff are very friendly and efficient.

P.M

United Kingdom

9.03/10

Fantastic hotel, great atmosphere, room upgrade was much appreciated. All the staff I interacted with were great. One of the best hotel experiences I have ever had I would unreservedly recommend the hotel and will return.

G.P

United Kingdom

9.68/10

Probably the best City hotel weve stayed at. Alal Gogo was particularly outstanding. He managed to arrange for us to attend the Woody Allan Band show with our guest (who is a musician) even when it had been booked out and was very courteous throughout. Thank youa so muclh. A wonderful stay.

C.M

United States

8.68/10

We love the hotel and its location. The front desk staff was extremely pleasant. The breakfast staff are very friendly and efficient.

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