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Tented Safari Camp
Zimbabwe

Verney's Camp
Hwange National Park

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Location and Wildlife: Verney’s Camp is nestled in a remote and pristine part of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest game reserve, offering you exceptional opportunities to see a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and buffalo.
Authentic Safari Experience: The camp provides a truly authentic safari experience with traditional tented accommodation that allows you to connect closely with nature while still enjoying modern comforts.
Expert Zimbabwean Guides: Zimbabwean guides are renowned as the best trained in Africa; it is an intensive seven-year course to qualify. At Verney’s Camp, you benefit from the deep knowledge and exceptional guiding skills of these professionals, ensuring an enriching and educational safari experience.
Eco-Friendly Practices: Verney’s Camp is committed to sustainable tourism, employing eco-friendly practices such as solar power and water conservation to minimise its environmental footprint and support local conservation efforts.
Exclusive and Intimate Setting: With only ten tents, Verney’s Camp offers an intimate and personalised safari experience, allowing for exclusive wildlife encounters and a tranquil retreat away from the crowds.
Cultural Engagement: The camp offers opportunities for you to engage with local communities, providing a deeper understanding of the culture and traditions of the people living in and around Hwange National Park.

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How to get there

A flight to Verney’s Camp from Victoria Falls takes around 45 minutes and gives you incredible views of the national park on the way.

Are children welcome?

Yes, children are welcome at Verney’s Camp. The camp offers a family-friendly environment, and activities can be tailored to suit the interests and needs of younger guests.

Giving back

Verney’s Camp is committed to sustainability and eco-friendly practices. Their sustainability programme includes several key initiatives:

Solar Power: The camp is powered primarily by solar energy, reducing its reliance on non-renewable energy sources and minimising its carbon footprint.
Water Conservation: Verney’s Camp employs water-saving techniques such as low-flow showerheads and taps, and treats greywater for reuse, ensuring efficient use of water resources.
Waste Management: The camp practices comprehensive waste management, including recycling and composting organic waste, to minimise environmental impact.
Eco-Friendly Materials: Construction and operational materials used at the camp are selected for their sustainability, often incorporating locally sourced and eco-friendly options.
Wildlife Conservation: Verney’s Camp supports local wildlife conservation efforts, working in collaboration with Hwange National Park authorities to protect endangered species and their habitats.
Community Engagement: The camp engages with local communities, providing employment opportunities and supporting local projects that promote education, health, and sustainable livelihoods.
Eco-Tourism Education: Guests are educated about sustainable practices and the importance of conservation, fostering a greater appreciation for the environment and encouraging responsible tourism.

Why we love Verney’s Camp

There’s something wonderfully traditional about this tented camp, it harks back to a simpler safari experience without losing any sense of comfort along the way. It’s the guides who really make it special though, the training they go through really means you get the most passionate and experienced guiding anywhere in Africa.