Africa is spectacular at any time of the year, and each season holds its own unique charms and offerings. The term Green Season, Emerald Season or rainy season refers to the period in Zimbabwe and most of Southern Africa from mid-November to March. These months welcome the African rains that…
The Hide was the one Safari Camp we rebooked from our last trip to Africa in 2018. We knew we wanted our friends, Sharon and Bill to experience it as well. As our buddy Dave said in 2018 “The Hide never fails to deliver.” He was right. It took two…
The weather is warming up in Hwange and the migratory birds are arriving back for the summer – among them these beautiful yellow-billed kites. Please visit our website and check out the “Our News” tab for more detailed reports and articles of interest. CWF Website ANTI-POACHING UPDATE The removal…
When Tom and Lorraine Preston first stood on the site that would later become one of Zimbabwe’s most awarded safari camps, they looked down across the golden-grassed vlei line and saw a herd of elephants approaching, their heaving shapes dark against the setting sun. Perhaps, one day, Tom thought, those…
It has been an eventful 2 months at The Hide for 2016. Although many people say that green season is the “off” season, we beg to differ with our recent sightings! Weekly reports from our guides and team in camp indicate that Jericho and his pride continue to thrive. His healthy, beautiful…
It has been a hot dry summer in Hwange. Safari operators agree that dry season is the most ideal period for game viewing, due to the fact that game tends to congregate at water sources providing us with more frequent sightings. We have certainly experienced some unforgettable ones this month. Not…
We have had a wonderful start to our initiatives and are thrilled by the way things are going. Already in just 8 weeks we have come so far, and are feeling incredibly humbled by the kindness we have been shown. We have formed a great relationship with the Headman of…