With just 4 guest rooms and only available for private-use bookings, Muddy Teak is the most exclusive camp in Hwange, perfectly suited to families, small groups and private guided parties. A quirky and eccentric name, ‘Muddy Teak’ comes from the name of the natural waterhole in front of camp and is the core focus of attention. Open only in the dry season, the camp has the privilege of watching daily processions of wildlife to the waterhole over the dry season: elephant, sable, zebra, giraffe, impala, buffalo and lion are most regular.

Muddy Teak is an excellent option for guests seeking a nature-oriented safari experience with a focus on walking safaris on a private basis. With each of the four guest tents as well as the main area raised up onto low decks (1.4m) but connected to each other and to the main area by sandy paths, the camp benefits from being nestled beneath the tree canopy (and catching the breeze).

The casual and homely lounge and dining area is set back in the shade of overhanging teak and ordeal trees, offering a cooling retreat during the day and an intimate gathering space for meals. Flowing out onto expansive decking creatively adapted to the existing trees, the main area is the hub of camp and intimately integrated into the pool and fire pit.

The Sinamatella area is situated in the northern part of Hwange National Park, with Shumba Pan and Masuma Dam being relatively close to the lodge. Muddy Teak is Camp Hwange's sister camp.

A short flight (50 minutes) takes guests from Victoria Falls to Shumba airstrip, which is located close to camp. A road transfer from Victoria Falls to Muddy Teak via Mbale Gate takes about 4 hours.

At 14'500 km², Hwange National Park is the largest game reserve in Zimbabwe. Open plains made predominantly of Kalahari sand alternate with mopane woodland and acacia scrub. The park offers the densest concentration of game in the whole of Africa.

Hwange National Park becomes increasingly dry from April to the end of October, when large numbers of game gather round the waterholes (many of them artificial); particularly impressive are the herds of buffalo and elephant. Lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena and wild dog are also regular visitors.

November heralds the onset of rain and the park's dusty plains are transformed as if by magic into a sea of green. The animals disperse during this period and are thus more difficult to find.

With over 400 species, the park offers a staggering array of birdlife. Several white rhino have been introduced to the area, but spotting them is far from easy. The rare roan and sable antelope, as well as eland, are also at home here, and the chances of snapping the perfect photo are high.

Hippos and crocs can be seen at Mandavu Dam, Masuma Dam or Detema Dam. There are viewing platforms at most public picnic spots in the park.

The camp offers game drives in open 4x4 vehicle; bushwalks, night drives. Activities are conducted inside the private concession as well as in the publicly acessible areas of the park. As Hwange is a National Park, the guides are not allowed to drive off-road in the public sectors. To get closer to animals, the guides often encourage guests to hop off the vehicle and continue on foot.

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