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Camelthorn
Camelthorn
Camelthorn

Camelthorn: gallery


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Camelthorn: video gallery


Camelthorn: picture gallery


Camelthorn is situated on the southeast edge of Hwange National Park in a private consession
Meals here are often served under the lodge's namesake tree
Camelthorn's main area consists of two wings separated by a reception area at its centre
The whole camp has a modern design complimented by traditional African decoration
One wing houses the bar area...
...which doubles as a large communal lounge
The opposite wing houses a large dining table and another lounge area
Moving away from the main area via a sandy path...
...Camlethorn's firepit juts out into the surrounding bush
The 8 villas are large, concrete and stone structures reached down more sandy paths.
Inside there is either a large double or twin beds...
There's a lounge area with a fire place...
Tea and coffee are left for guests each morning, in a cubby hole set into the wall
The en suite bathrooms are large and well appointed.
At the front of each villa is a veranda with a couple of seats...
..and up a spiral staircase...
...is a balcony with a day bed - perfect for relaxing in in the early afternoon
Game viewing in this region is very good. Camelthorn have designed their own 'look-up hide'...
...which provides great photographic opportunities of game coming down to drink at the waterhole
Continuing the inventive feel to activities at Camelthorn is The Elephant Express...
A purpose built locomotive used for both transfers and game drives at Camelthorn
It's a great way of getting out onto this old stretch of railway...
...while also relaxing and taking in the sites
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Camelthorn is situated on the southeast edge of Hwange National Park in a private consession
Camelthorn is situated on the southeast edge of Hwange National Park in a private consession
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Meals here are often served under the lodge's namesake tree
Meals here are often served under the lodge's namesake tree
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Camelthorn's main area consists of two wings separated by a reception area at its centre
Camelthorn's main area consists of two wings separated by a reception area at its centre
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The whole camp has a modern design complimented by traditional African decoration
The whole camp has a modern design complimented by traditional African decoration
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One wing houses the bar area...
One wing houses the bar area...
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...which doubles as a large communal lounge
...which doubles as a large communal lounge
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The opposite wing houses a large dining table and another lounge area
The opposite wing houses a large dining table and another lounge area
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Moving away from the main area via a sandy path...
Moving away from the main area via a sandy path...
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...Camlethorn's firepit juts out into the surrounding bush
...Camlethorn's firepit juts out into the surrounding bush
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The 8 villas are large, concrete and stone structures reached down more sandy paths.
The 8 villas are large, concrete and stone structures reached down more sandy paths.
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Inside there is either a large double or twin beds...
Inside there is either a large double or twin beds...
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There's a lounge area with a fire place...
There's a lounge area with a fire place...
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Tea and coffee are left for guests each morning, in a cubby hole set into the wall
Tea and coffee are left for guests each morning, in a cubby hole set into the wall
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The en suite bathrooms are large and well appointed.
The en suite bathrooms are large and well appointed.
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At the front of each villa is a veranda with a couple of seats...
At the front of each villa is a veranda with a couple of seats...
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..and up a spiral staircase...
..and up a spiral staircase...
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...is a balcony with a day bed - perfect for relaxing in in the early afternoon
...is a balcony with a day bed - perfect for relaxing in in the early afternoon
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Game viewing in this region is very good. Camelthorn have designed their own 'look-up hide'...
Game viewing in this region is very good. Camelthorn have designed their own 'look-up hide'...
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...which provides great photographic opportunities of game coming down to drink at the waterhole
...which provides great photographic opportunities of game coming down to drink at the waterhole
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Continuing the inventive feel to activities at Camelthorn is The Elephant Express...
Continuing the inventive feel to activities at Camelthorn is The Elephant Express...
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A purpose built locomotive used for both transfers and game drives at Camelthorn
A purpose built locomotive used for both transfers and game drives at Camelthorn
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It's a great way of getting out onto this old stretch of railway...
It's a great way of getting out onto this old stretch of railway...
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...while also relaxing and taking in the sites
...while also relaxing and taking in the sites

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