Back in the 80’s when safaris were becoming fashionable, Sable Valley was built on a fragile ecosystem called The Dete Vlei. 

This very camp was made famous in 1991 when her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip chose this lodge for their Safari adventure.
 

Fast forward a couple of decades, Sable Valley now falls under The Amalinda Safari Collection umbrella. The new Sable Valley celebrates the era of the old 90’s with 11 rooms set in stone rondavles and elegantly styled in a “Moroccan” theme. 

The experience is concentrated around walking safaris and incredible game drive activities on the 15500 acre concession.

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Accommodation: 

The 11 round huts, known as rondavels, are set between ancient hard woods providing a canopy of shade and all have pool facing views. The Queen Elizabeth Suite, named after her visit in 1991, is the only rondavel with an ensuite bath and shower. All the others have showers heated by gas. No 8 is the family room which has two queen size beds - however there is the capability to put additional single beds in all the other rooms.

Room Facilities:

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Detached Private Bathroom

Dressing Gowns

Electrical Outlets

En-Suite

Fan

Hair Dryer

Internet Access (Complimentary)

Laundry Facilities

Laundry Service (Available)

Laundry Service (Complimentary)

Lounge Area

Mosquito Nets

Pure Cotton Linen

Safe

Shower

Tea / Coffee

Verandah

Activities:

Hide Sits & Treetop platforms

Now this is the focal point; with 180-degree views of sunrise and sunset, the sunken hide is positioned
for optimum photography. It is punctuated by 1000 termite mounds and is frequented daily by resident herds of elephant, buffalo and sable.
 

Wine, beers and soft drinks are available and accessible all day from the built-in fridge and in cold
winter evenings, this is a wonderful space to sit being warmed by the indoor fireplace.

However, If you’re more inclined to enjoy the breeze in your hair, above the Sidule Hide is the
viewing platform, guarded from the sun by leafy teak trees and set with bean bags for longer viewing
opportunities, another favorite space for photographers. Lying up here the views of the massive
vlei sprawling out in front of you is breathtaking. In the East, looking right you will see the sun and
moon rising. Looking left to the West you will watch the sun setting in all its glory.
 

Sable Valley has taken the idea of ‘hiding out’ to a level where wildlife approaches you naturally - making this the
place for the nature purist .... in its purest form. The lodge has also constructed habitually blended wood
blinds and viewing decks on the concession where photographers can sit, in a camouflaged space and
wait for that epic shot.

Walking Safaris

Walking safaris from your game drive vehicle or from Sable Valley with one of the Professional resident Guides either on the private concession or in The Hwange National Park. Explore the flora and fauna with the expertise of your guide and get up close to some of the big five on foot.

Game Drives
 

Early morning game drives set out at the crack of dawn with one of the guides, both into the park or on Sable Valleys 15000acre private concession. Mornings are usually productive with possible sightings of Hyena, Leopard, Wild Dog and the plains game. 

Afternoon drives in the same areas leave at around 3pm and return by spotting torch by night. Animals and birds seen in the afternoon are prolific with sometime close encounters with the famous, majestic herd of Presidential Elephants.

Conservation and Community Projects

Take your safari to a deeper level of understanding and appreciation of Africa’s wild spaces and culture. Sable Valley has tailor-made “Purpose Driven Safaris" for groups and families. The program created for skilled and unskilled people, professionals in any discipline, who wish to donate their time and skills to leave a lasting and tangible difference in Zimbabwe's community and natural environment.

Facilities:

24-hour Security

Bar

Battery Charging Facilities

Communal Dining

Eco Friendly

Internet Access (Complimentary)

Laundry Service (Available)

Laundry Service (Complimentary)

Library

Malaria Free

Mobile Connectivity

Pool
Private Vehicle