Deteema Springs (Machaba Safaris)

Deteema Springs is a small concession area in a well-known north-west 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.

Deteema Springs Camp was opened in 2019, after the founders of Machaba Safaris saw an opportunity to create an intimate safari camp, in an incredible wildlife area, on a site which is hard to describe.

Guests have the opportunity to travel on foot or in game vehicles to view this amazing area and also to view from the camp, Africa in its wildest form. The style of the camp is “Less is more”. A non-pretentious camp designed to blend in with the rock and bush which occur on this slight rise above the Deteema Springs.

The 8 tents (1 family and 7 double - sleeping 18 people in total) are smaller than the traditional Machaba style tent, fitting in with the surroundings of one of the most iconic parts of Hwange National Park. The tents are comfortable with all the facilities of a luxury camp, including hot and cold running water, flush toilet and decks. The main area is tented on decks overlooking the Deteema Springs, offering one an opportunity to sit and watch the African bush unfold in front of you.

Our Popular Activities

From game drives to untamed walking safaris and amazing birding adventures, there is always something to see and do, all under the care of our highly trained guides.

Access

The camp can be accessed via self-drive, road transfer or light aircraft flight to Robins airstrip. The closest Airport is Victoria Falls Airport.

Deteema Springs is part of the Machaba Safaris Family, which operates two other camps in Hwange National Park: Verneys Camp, and Robins Camp. The company also operates two seasonal tented camps in Mana Pools - Ingwe Pan Camp and Mana River Camp.

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Reviews 3

532andeinar, USA 11 October 2023

This lodge is so wonderful. We've stayed at quite a few safari lodges, most of which have been really great, but this is the place that we have the most fond memories of. The staff are so kind and wonderful, our guide was so wonderful, and the location is so serene. So many animals even within the lodge area itself, and the views are so peaceful and beautiful. Thank you to all the staff and a special shout out to Sasa, King, and Ntando! The only downside was we wished we could've stayed longer!

helenS651XV, Australia 27 September 2023

Amazing experience with the very best staff and location. Certainly a highlight of our holiday in Africa. Simon, our guide was delightful, friendly and certainly knew his stuff. The camp was remote and quite beautiful. We really felt part of the untamed environment. Animals were ever present and our accomodation was excellent. Food, drinks were plentiful. I can't say enough about all of the staff, we could not ask for a better experience.

Donncha, Ireland 22 May 2023

Wonderful camp overlooking permanent springs. It was wonderful to go to sleep to the splash of elephants in the spring 30m away from the tent and to wake at 5AM to the sound of a leopard close by - as wild as it gets! The camp is built on a former picnic site under some enormous trees, and close to a pumped dam, so there was no shortage of wildlife around day and night. Guided by Mack, we were able to go on foot at the dam and watch the elephants from very close from a safe spot below a spillway wall. Otherwise, the game drives took us to salt pans and the Big Tom's and Little Tom's dams, and ended the day with drinks in the bush. We were there at full moon, and just sat for an hour as elephants passed, coming and going from Deteema dam. Staff at camp were lovely, especially manager Sasa. Very relaxed atmosphere, and everything looked quite new (camp opened shortly before the pandemic shutdown, so has not had too much wear). Morning walks are offered from here as well as an alternative to drives, but as we only had one night, could not avail. Food was good, tents spotless, nothing to find fault with.

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Deteema Springs (Machaba Safaris) offers you:

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Hwange National Park

Deteema Springs (Machaba Safaris)

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