Campsite Review: Robin's Camp, Hwange National Park (Camping in Zimbabwe)

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  • Опубликовано: 27 дек 2024

Комментарии • 39

  • @cwsshivati
    @cwsshivati 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for the work, the energy, the enthusiasm. You keep the Africa flame in us burning!!

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад

      Thank you! It's great to get such feedback 🙏🏽

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад

      Thanks for supporting the channel!

  • @michaelslater627
    @michaelslater627 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, brought back memories, the last time I was there was in 1969, It was very very different then.

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  10 месяцев назад

      They've done a great job of the campsite. Enjoyed camping there. Would like to go back to Hwange outside of the rainy season.

  • @PhilipKSila
    @PhilipKSila 2 года назад +1

    Robins is a gem! We miss it. Thank you for the review.

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад

      They have a very nice set up there. Great site and well managed too.

  • @pauldekock5356
    @pauldekock5356 2 года назад +1

    Mmm.... why do I get the Punda Maria feeling?? Turns it into a number in the bucket list, agree a lot. Shalom for now.

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад

      That bucket list gets longer all the time, keeps us motivated to keep exploring!

  • @cwsshivati
    @cwsshivati 2 года назад +2

    Excellent review yet again, thanks for the efforts. You are undoubtedly the benchmark for such reviews, and so helpful for us who planning trips from overseas!

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад

      Thanks. Glad the information is useful!

  • @laradematos
    @laradematos 2 года назад +2

    A gorgeous site, now with the recent improvements especially.

  • @Paul-RSA
    @Paul-RSA 2 года назад +2

    These reviews are just so well done!

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! It's really great to get positive and encouraging feedback!

  • @JennyPrincessSmith
    @JennyPrincessSmith 2 года назад +2

    as always another great review. Thanks for sharing!

  • @mendyviola
    @mendyviola 2 года назад +2

    My husband and I were giggling about how Zimbabwe doesn’t necessarily always have power. Just like Texas where we live. Too hot? Grid fails. Too cold? Grid fails. We have solar backup for a few things outside of Houston, energy capital of the US. 🤣

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад

      Now that is surprising! Well I guess Zim and Texas have something in common 😄😄😄

  • @dinkaman2160pukka
    @dinkaman2160pukka 2 года назад +1

    Great!!! Thanks so much :) what are the police check points like? Are they always asking for things, money, water, sweets, “anything for me bwana”? Maybe you can tell us more about the road and police check points.

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад +1

      Very nice camp site.
      Actually we didn't have many situations like that with the police. In general we were waved through most check points except one which you saw in one of the previous episodes. We were stopped occasionally and asked for the permit for the vehicle.

  • @MartinHousman
    @MartinHousman Год назад +1

    Enjoyed very much. But my big question which you never came to was. How much does it cost? I know prices go up but you could have given the date. Gives some idea at least !!😁😁❤️

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  Год назад

      We'll be making a conserted effort to add pricing in all our campsite reviews from next year onward. A number of people have requested this.
      Robin's Camp, for camping in December 2021, excluding Hwange conservation & vehicle fees, was $40 per campsite per night (we were 2 people). I forget whether there were different rates based local, SADC, and international visitors.

  • @walkerbay6373
    @walkerbay6373 2 года назад +1

    Looks good. Impressive ablutions. Pity there are few tourists.

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад +1

      Great campsite! I think it will be more popular in the dry season. The game viewing is better and it's not as hot.

  • @sandeesandee2562
    @sandeesandee2562 Год назад +1

    Does the train get to the park

  • @revothomas9343
    @revothomas9343 2 года назад +1

    How far does the Mophane trees goes in Zim just curious, from Botswana,was there any in Gweru?

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад

      There are mopane tree across most of the low altitude parts of the country. So you will find Mopane trees all around the country, with less in the middle. Mopane are not common around Gweru.

    • @revothomas9343
      @revothomas9343 2 года назад +1

      @@TravelGigolo Thank you so much.

  • @dianek1220
    @dianek1220 2 года назад

    Extremely helpful, thank you. We last camped there in 2012. Nice to see they've upgraded the ablutions. Did you book directly with ZimParks?

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад

      We booked directly with Robins camp. Our interactions with ZimParks were at Matetsi gate and then at the parks office adjacent to Robins for our park fees.
      Glad the video is helpful 👍🏾

    • @dianek1220
      @dianek1220 2 года назад +1

      @@TravelGigolo many thanks 👍

  • @zenzomasuku723
    @zenzomasuku723 2 года назад +1

    I really need to drop a tip l don't know how to

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад +1

      You can use the buy me a coffee link in the description below the video 👍🏾🙏🏽

  • @nqumthemba
    @nqumthemba 2 года назад +1

    Umbrella ?

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад

      Umbrella for?

    • @nqumthemba
      @nqumthemba 2 года назад +1

      @@TravelGigolo you say its hot moc ?

    • @TravelGigolo
      @TravelGigolo  2 года назад +1

      Oh yes, I prefer a hat though 😄 Or perhaps a gazebo for more space to move around.