Deteema Springs

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Deteema Springs is a small concession area in a well-known northern region of the Hwange National Park. Close to the Deteema dam, the camp is perched on a slight rocky rise above permanent water springs, offering magnificent views of large concentrations of animals, including elephants. While night safaris are not allowed due to park regulations, Deteema offers amazing opportunities for walking safaris and viewing wildlife from the comfort of the camp.

Open Grasslands

Open grassland bordered by woodlands

Once a historical picnic site, Deteema Springs Camp rests on the shoulder of a small rise dotted with boulders and fringed by teak and mopane forests. The camp offers views of the seep (or set of springs) to the one side and the Deteema dam to the other.

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Game spotting on foot

Deteema Springs camp offers the perfect environment in which to immerse yourself in nature by taking a walking safari. Your experienced Machaba Safaris guide will draw your attention to the details that form part of a bigger story, such as beetles, animal droppings, scents, sounds and spoor.

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An intimate camp

Each of the 8 eco-luxury canvas tents is positioned on elevated decks on the side of a slope offering guests privacy, comfort and unrivalled sweeping views. The camp has been designed so that the tents blend into the background, leaving the visiting animals to be the stars of the show.

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The wildlife visits you

The seeps of Deteema Springs offer a permanent water source, which attracts daily visits by the famous elephant herds of Hwange. Hundreds of plains game are also a common sight as are packs of African wild dogs hunting on the floodplains. At night, the air is alive with the calls of lion and leopard.

Open Grasslands

Open grassland bordered by woodlands

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Game spotting on foot

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An intimate camp

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The wildlife visits you

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Camp Information

Category

Luxury Safari Camp

Camp Size

1x Family tent
7x Double tents (max 18 people)

Concession Type

Private Site

Region

North-western Hwange National park

Ages

Children above 6 years

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Machaba Safaris achieves a balance of maximum guest comfort and minimal impact on the environment.

What does this mean?

Machaba Safaris combines the authenticity of the past, the comforts of today and a future-thinking eco-awareness. Our camps feature iconic canvas tents, cooling plunge pools and communal bars and dining areas and reading nooks. We consciously forgo certain conveniences like hairdryers and air-con, and rely on alternative energy to lighten our load on the planet.

How we lighten the load
  • Camp electricity is a hybrid of solar energy and a back-up generator.
  • Low energy consuming appliances and light bulbs.
  • No permanent fixtures means that our campsites can be rehabilitated in 1.5 years.
  • Separate Bio Plants manage kitchen, laundry and staff village solids. 
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From bird watching to taking an untamed walking safari under the care of a highly trained guide, there is always something to see and do.

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Inspired by our knowledge and first-hand experience of Botswana and Zimbabwe, we have crafted a series of packages to provide textured and authentic African safaris.

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  • 9 Nights
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    Peak
    1 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2023

    $ 13752 pps

    Shoulder
    1 Nov 2023 - 10 Jan 2024

    $ 10143 pps

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  • 8 Nights
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    Peak
    1 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2023

    $ 11977 pps

    Shoulder
    1 Nov 2023 - 10 Jan 2024

    $ 8927 pps

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  • 5 Nights
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    1 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2023

    $ 6419 pps

    Shoulder
    1 Nov 2023 - 10 Jan 2024

    $ 4809 pps

Classic Hwange

Classic Hwange

Zimbabwe

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Take a safari in largest National Park in Zimbabwe. Hwange is a blend of semi-desert, forest and open savannah and is home to great herds of elephant, big cats and a myriad of plains game.

  • 6 Nights
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    Peak
    1 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2023

    $ 5585 pps

    Shoulder
    1 Nov 2023 - 10 Jan 2024

    $ 4280 pps

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Mana Pools National Park

Hwange National Park is surprisingly textured. Its varied landscape gives rise to different plants, bird and animal life which can be seen from a game vehicle, by foot or the comfort of your eco-luxury accommodation.

  • 8 Nights
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    Shoulder
    1 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023

    $ 5433 pps

    Peak
    1 Jul 2023 - 31 Oct 2023

    $ 6848 pps

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    1 Nov 2023 - 15 Nov 2023

    $ 5288 pps

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