Davison's Camp takes its name from the founder and first warden of Hwange National Park, Ted Davison. Its nine tents, one of which is for families, are tucked under huge trees and distributed along the edge of an extraordinarily beautiful plain with a well-frequented central waterhole. Direct views of the waterhole are available from all rooms, as well as the main building. The camp is down-to-earth, well-kept and offers a superb close-to-nature safari experience. The main building houses a lounge, dining room, fire pit and a plunge pool for those hot days.

Davison's Camp is situated in the south-eastern Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. Guests are flown to the camp's nearest airstrip in a light aircraft from Victoria Falls (50 minutes), followed by a 40-minute vehicle transfer to camp. The camp is part of the private Linkwasha Concession, one of the best areas for game viewing. Self-drivers and other guests are not permitted.

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.

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.

Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, bush walks usually possible.

Winter (June/July) can be very cold in Hwange National Park, so don't forget to pack your woollies when visiting at this time of year!

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