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Ivory Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Dete with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Lobby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Hwange National Park, Dete, 5792
  • Place, Painted Dog Conservation
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Hwange National Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Railway Recreation Center
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, bed sheets

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Dete

Ivory Lodge places you 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Hwange National Park and 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from Railway Recreation Center. This 9-room, 3-star lodge welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Painted Dog Conservation - 18 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Hwange National Park - 43 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Railway Recreation Center - 47 min drive - 20.8 miles

About this property

Ivory Lodge

Lodge in Dete with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Guests staying at Ivory Lodge enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a garden. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Additional fee: USD 10 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

The additional mandatory fee covers a national park entry fee.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Ivory Lodge?

Ivory Lodge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

Will I be able to park at Ivory Lodge?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Ivory Lodge include a casino?

No, Ivory Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ivory Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Ivory Lodge good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Ivory Lodge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Ivory Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ivory Lodge serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Ivory Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ivory Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does Ivory Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Are there rooms with balconies at Ivory Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Ivory Lodge.

Reviews

Ivory Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another outstanding visit to Ivory Lodge. The courtesy and responsiveness of the staff is without equal. Great game drives. The watering hole just outside the rooms brought an abundance of wildlife. Bathrooms in the rooms could use a bit of updating and wifi in the rooms would be nice. But really very little to complain or worry. This was my 4th visit over the last 25yrs and will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jordi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente lodge con magnífica ubicación

Excelente espacio integrado en la naturaleza. Atención al cliente de primer orden. Comida excelente, gestión de actividades muy buena! Recomendable, para repetir!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like that there is a waterhold in front of the hide. Every day, our group will see a lot of animals especially elephants (lots of them) at the waterhold enjoying salt deposit. Each villa is nice. I got an upgrade to suite and really love it. I highly recommend booking the suite. I stayed in Villa no. 9, where it is located at the fence of the property. I can heard and feel elephants walked passby the Villa at night. Love love it. Staff is amazingly nice, professional and attentive. They made sure that we were comfortable but you don't really feel them hover around you. We were there in Winter but were comfortable in the room as they have electric blanket (there are no heaters in the room and it was cold even we were from NY). Munkey (the general manager) is funny. He really cares for animal. Our guide, Peter, is very good spotting animals. We saw elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetah etc. The coordinator worked directly with our driver to make sure that the pick-up and drop off was seamless and went without any problems. Thank you for taking good care of our group. Hope we can return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the best experience we have ever had. The staff were all professional and the accommodations, food and activities were all fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Nik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place

The place has a very good and convenient location close to the Hwange National Park. The best thing about it is a small water pond where elephants gather. I would suggest to go for the all-inclusive package as it means you can have as many safaris and park rides as you want and it is all included. The staff was very good. Their staff Jamie is fantastic, she was very welcoming and friendly and helped us organize our time at the lodge. Peter, our park driver, was also very good. We did not appreciate the bad information Ivory Lodge gave us regarding how to reach them - they advised us to fly from Harare to Bulawayo Airport, which we, unfortunately, did. Instead it would have been much faster/easier to fly from Harare to Victoria Falls Airport. When we realized this, it was too late to change our tickets and we lost considerable amount of time commuting. This was a big mistake on their park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rosy, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ivory Lodge Hwange Zimbabwe May 2017

Ivory Lodge is perfectly situated off the main road and close to Hwange entrance. Ivory offers a personal and comfortable experience. The Hide is totally wonderful with elephants, giraffe, Cape buffalo etc within breathing distance. The Safari guide, Zebbade, was patient, very informative and tracked lion prints right to a kill site where we respectifuly observed the balance of nature. The staff and food were excellent and we enjoyed the luxury of dining with the other guests. The intimacy of this small Lodge give you a personal quality experience. We really loved the porridge with Baobab fruit. Thank you Colin and all the staff for a trip of a lifetime experience. Rosy and Audrey from the UK

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is in a private concession full of wild animals. You can see everyday elephants coming to the lodge waterhole for drinking and bathing. People in the staff are very kind and ready to accomplish to all requests. Our salary guide Munya was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lodge agréable, facile d'accès, entouré d'animaux

Très beau lodge avec de grandes chambres individuelles sur pilotis dotées de balcon donnant sur le point d'eau où viennent boire de nombreux animaux (éléphants, antilopes, zèbres, phacochères ...) Excellents pisteurs attachés au lodge, ce qui nous a permis le soir de notre arrivée d'approcher un lion et deux lionnes à quelques mètres et de voir beaucoup d'animaux. Très bonne cuisine, savoureuse et avec un grand soin d'hygiène, avec une chef attachée au lodge
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyoko, Ichinomiua, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We enjoyed everything!

With wonderful experienced safari guide, we were so happy to see a lot of animals including very rare ones like painted dogs, cheetahs, lion hunting and so on. And in the evening at the hide, many elephants came so close and I was just breathless! Only one thing which I wished to be better was a wi-fi condition. But other experience was too good to cover that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

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