Deka Camp: Our full report
Opened on the 1st June 2019 Deka Camp is located in the north-west of Hwange National Park close to the boarder ...
... with Botswana. This is a small and intimate camp in an incredibly isolated and wild area of the park. Sadly before we had a chance to visit Deka, the camp was sold, and its future is now uncertain.Deka Camp has just six tents nestled on a small hill overlooking the Deka seeps, one of the only permanent water sources for miles around.
Although we are yet to visit Deka Camp we are familiar with this northern section of the park. While it can be a wildlife rich area the real draw is the isolation from other camps in the park, and on previous visits we've driven for hours without coming across any other vehicles.
Operated by Machaba Safaris Deka Camp will act as a sister property to the more luxurious Deetma Springs Camp (also being constructed in the northern section of the park), and Verney's Camp to the south. Machaba Safaris also has a range of properties in Botswana (Machaba Camp, Little Machaba and Gomoti Plains Camp) which we have visited previously and have hugely enjoyed. We fully expect Deka Camp to match the style and the quality of these Botswana properties.
The activities on offer at Deka will include game drives, walking safaris and night drives in the camps concession and further afield into the national park.
Our view
We've been thoroughly impressed with our previous experiences at Machaba Safaris properties in Botswana, and we are expecting great things from this camp.
Country manager: Zimbabwe
Geographics
- Location
- Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
- Accessible by
- Fly-and-Transfer
Food & drink
- Usual board basis
- Full Board & Activities
Children
- Attitude towards children
Our travellers’ wildlife sightings from Deka Camp
Since mid-2018, many of our travellers who stayed at Deka Camp have kindly recorded their wildlife sightings and shared them with us. The results are below. Click an animal to see more, and here to see more on our methodology.
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Health & safety
- Malarial protection recommended
- Yes
- Dangerous animals
- High Risk
- Fire safety
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided walking safari
Night drive
Extras
- Disabled access
Other lodges in Hwange National Park
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Camp Hwange
Overlooking a waterhole in a remote part of Hwange National Park, Camp Hwange offers great guiding in a pristine wilderness at reasonable prices.
Somalisa Camp
Somalisa is a luxurious, yet remote, safari camp in Hwange National Park, offering walking safaris and game drives.
The Hide
Located in a small, private concession, The Hide is a relaxed and comfortable camp offering submerged hides and great family accommodation.
Hwange Bush Camp
Hwange Bush Camp is a small seasonal camp offering comfortable tents, great food, and superb guiding, and is often used by exclusive groups.
Little Makalolo Camp
Tucked away in Hwange National Park overlooking a waterhole, Little Makalolo Camp combines top guiding with excellent wildlife watching.
Somalisa Expeditions
A simple but stylish camp, Somalisa Expeditions sits in the heart of Hwange National Park, offering walking safaris and game drives.
Davison's Camp
Within the Linkwasha Concession, Davison's Camp offers superb value for money, morning walking safaris and spot-lit drives after dark.
Bomani Tented Lodge
Bomani is a down-to-earth lodge with a range of activities in a remote region of western Zimbabwe, adjacent to Hwange National Park.
Nehimba Lodge
Nehimba is a comfortable, good-value camp in a remote area of Hwange National Park, teeming with wildlife.
Verney's Camp
Verney's Camp is one of the newest offerings in Hwange, located in the wildlife rich, open landscape in the south-eastern section of the park.
Somalisa Acacia
Somalisa Acacia is a family-friendly, yet remote and luxurious safari camp in Hwange National Park.
Jozibanini Camp
Remote and rugged, Jozibanini is one of the most remote camps in Zimabwe's largest National Park. Stay here for a real wilderness experience.
Camelthorn
Camelthorn is a stylish lodge with a range of activities in a remote region of western Zimbabwe, adjacent to Hwange National Park.
Khulu Bush Camp
Just outside Hwange National Park, Khulu Bush Camp offers excellent value for money and a waterhole popular with wildlife, especially elephants.
Ivory Lodge
Just outside Hwange National Park, the small Ivory Lodge is a great place to see large herds of elephant as well as smaller plains game.
Linkwasha Camp
In its own private concession within Hwange National Park, Linkwasha offers excellent wildlife sightings and luxurious surroundings.
Deteema Springs Camp
Nestled deep in Hwange National Parks rugged northern sector, Deteema Springs Camp promises visitors an authentic bush amp experience.
Stimela Star
The Stimela Star is a luxury overnight train that starts in Victoria Falls before making it's way down to Hwange National Park where you can start your safari.
Elephant's Eye
In a private concession just outside Hwange National Park, the comfortable Elephant's Eye overlooks a pan and waterholes.
Khulu's Retreat
Just outside Hwange National Park, Khulu's Retreat is an exclusive private villa and is a great place to spoil yourself on a safari in Zimbabwe.
Sable Valley Lodge
Set on the 11km Dete Vlei, the recently refurbished Sable Valley is in a private reserve with its own entrance into Hwange National Park.
