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Khulu Lodge

4.0 star property
All-inclusive tentalow with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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BBQ/picnic area
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
Free daily full breakfast
Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Khulu Lodge offers a peaceful countryside retreat with a serene garden and refreshing pool. Guests enjoy a full breakfast before safari excursions to explore nature, while the attentive concierge helps create memorable experiences.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 27 - Sep 28
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Tomorrow

Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dete, Khulu Lodge is in a rural area and in a regional park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hwange National Park and Nyamandhlovu Platform.
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Hwange, Dete

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

Khulu Lodge

Upscale all-inclusive tentalow in a rural location
Free full breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Khulu Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a water dispenser, and a porter/bellhop
  • Concierge services and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

All inclusive details

This tentalow is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

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: WiFi (USD 10 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile
  • Free self parking on site

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
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 40 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Additional fee: USD 10 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional mandatory fee covers a national park entry fee.

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 10 per stay (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Khulu Lodge Dete
Khulu Dete
Khulu Lodge Dete
Khulu Lodge Safari/Tentalow
Khulu Lodge Safari/Tentalow Dete

Frequently asked questions

Does Khulu Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Khulu Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Khulu Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Khulu Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Khulu Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Khulu Lodge?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Khulu Lodge located?

Situated in a regional park, this all-inclusive tentalow is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Hwange National Park and within 25 mi (40 km) of Railway Recreation Center and Nyamandhlovu Platform.

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Reviews

Khulu Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Environment, lodge et staff exceptionnels. Personnel aux petits soins, adorables, et guide safaris passionnés tres sérieux. Point de vu, exceptionnel. Lodge intimiste et chaleureux. Séjour parfait pour nos attentes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Harare, Zimbabwe and Burgundy, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is unique. Set in its own 8000 acres concession, centred on a waterhole frequented by dozens of elephants daily. Beautiful main lodge and great accommodation, tented and straw roofed platforms where the elephants pass and watch you in the outdoor shower or bathtub.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Rotterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
(luxury) safari lodges in Zimbabwe can not be compared to those In for example South Africa. We missed our cappuccino. But who cares if seated in the wilderness surrounded by big herds of elephants and even one night 300! buffalo's. Even saw a leopard near the lodge. Staff is extremely friendly and makes you feel at home. A pleasant ranger King and good accommodation. Definitely a place to go back to. Really felt sad that we had to leave. The only disadvantage is that it is a 45 min. drive to the main park Hwange. But you will cross the lodge own private reserve so animals can be seen there as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom , Harare

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

Fabulous lodge, hundreds of elephants visiting!

Khulu Lodge is beautiful and the wild-life abundant right in and around it! The elephants drinking from the plunge pool are a highlight! Even more so when the whole so called Presidential Herd of 300 of them turns up. Our 'room/tent' with thatched roof was luxurious and comfortable, the out door shower where elies come to watch you is great and the out door bath tub is the top of 'safari luxury'. Fabulous tours in Hwange National Park proper guided by Dardley our perfect guide brought us more elies, cheetah, giraffe, gnu and antelopes galore. Interesting and instructive visit to the Painted dog sanctuary.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

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