Ivory Lodge

My family and I spent 3 wonderful days/nights at Ivory Lodge. This is a special place and we truly enjoyed the experience. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by the staff as well as by the elephants whom we could watch up close from the hide. They were so close! The elephants were regular visitors and we gained a deep appreciation for these gentle giants. The game drives were phenomenal and we saw 4 of the big 5 in less than 36 hours! Our guide, Munya, made every outing memorable and educational. He is a font of knowledge and he enriched the entire experience for us. We not only got to spend time with him on the drives, but also at meals and at the fire pit in the evenings. Being able to share so much time together was unique and rewarding. I know we will keep in touch well beyond our trip to Ivory Lodge. Both the accommodations and the food were also very nice. Family style meals in the lodge were varied, tasty and copious. We were fed 6 times a day and they were very considerate of our daughter's vegetarian needs. Our tents were comfortable and we were especially happy to discover the electric blankets at night because it was chilly! All in all, our stay at Ivory Lodge was outstanding. I cannot say enough about the exceptionally friendly and dedicated staff who took care of our every need. We highly recommend this experience for families and hope we can return someday.

This lodge complex is just outside the Hwange National Park, in a private concession that gave us an amazing experience of the wildlife all around. The elephants came right up to the wire fence, and we had a great view of many other passing animals. The guides were very experienced and they used their knowledge to track and locate the best animal sightings each day. We saw elephants, impalas and buffaloes in their hundreds, baboons and vervets, Kudus, painted dogs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, birds of many kinds including secretary birds, the list goes on. The food was of a good standard and the lodges while basic were comfortable but we were not in them for long because there was so much to do elsewhere in the area (all organised by the lodge staff). The service was second to none and always with a big smile.

Wonderful and friendly staff! We loved the bungalows and their view over the waterhole. Very confortable and close to nature at the same time. Good food, good wine. But the best of the best was our ranger : we are deeply grateful to Zeb and hope to be back soon (the sooner the better) ! Huge thanks to all the staff who took such good care of us and our son !

Staff of Raphael, Jamison and Patrick are incredible. Professional, knowledgeable, really nice guys.!! Property is amazing with animal viewing right in front of you. Thank you!

A real gem hidden in the bush. You will be beyond surprised when you arrive at Ivory Lodge. From the amazing thatch lounge that looks onto the watering hole to the friendly staff that give it its homely feel. My room overlooked elephant and buck at the watering hole on arrival. A short walk to the viewing deck took me the closest I have ever been to an elephant. Bring a camera as game is abundant. Sipping G&T’s with Khulu and the team a real highlight.Highly recommend.

This lodge was our home for 3 nights on Overseas Adventure Travel's "Southern Africa & Lake Kariba" adventure. It was a perfect place to spend those nights after spending the days in the bush looking for and seeing animals nearby and at Hwange National Park. The staff was friendly and very helpful from the moment we arrived. The amenities were perfect for a safari adventure but not so rustic as to feel like we were really camping. Loved it.