We can fit 10 guests per safari vehicle; we do however try to limit it to 8 guests per safari vehicle.

The gates open at 06: 00 am (06h00) and closes at 06:00 pm (18h00)

All self-drive guests must be in camp by 06:00 pm (18h00). Failing to do so may incur a hefty fine.

Pandamatenga Border Opening Hours are 08: 00 am (08h00) and closes at 04:00 pm (16h00) daily.

Pandamatenga Border road requires 4×4 vehicle.

BORDER RESTRICTIONS:

As the border restrictions often change, we do not provide guests with information on this.

We recommend that you contact the relevant border authority or consulate general.

Winter Months – Mid May, June, July, early August, although the days are warm with beautiful blue skies, the evenings can get cold and temperatures below freezing have been recorded. We recommend that you bring warm winter clothing including hats, gloves, and scarves.

Summer months – September through to May are warm to hot, with warm evenings. This is also the rainfall season. We recommend you bring your bathing suit to enjoy a dip between game drives.

Rainy season – Generally between late November and April although the occasional rain can occur out of these dates.

August, September, October, and early November are by far the best months for game viewing in this park. Water becomes extremely scarce, and the animals congregate around the few pumped waterholes.

During the rainy season from late November through to April, a completely different park emerges to that of the dry season. Parched savannahs turn into lush fields with an abundance of grazing. The animals disperse and game viewing becomes more widespread. Newly born animals can be seen everywhere and the birdlife is prolific.

Based on Full Board + Game Drives basis the basic program or itinerary for 2 nights stay is:

Basic Program:

Day 1

• Arrival Check-in
• Lunch at Robins Restaurant
• Afternoon Game Drive approx. 15h00 to 18h00
• Dinner at Robins Restaurant
• Overnight: Robins Camp

Day 2

• Breakfast at Robins Restaurant
• Morning Game Drive – After breakfast can be from 08h30 to 12h30
• Lunch at Robins Restaurant
• Afternoon Game Drive approx. 15h00 to 18h00
• Dinner at Robins Restaurant
• Overnight: Robins Camp

Day 3

• Morning drives before breakfast are from 06h30 to 09h00
• Breakfast at Robins Restaurant
• Check-out and departure

Note:

• Optional Game Walks depart Robins Camp at 07h00, other times are on request.
• Service times may change, Robins Team will reconfirm onsite.

PM Game Drive:

• Summer Drives are from 15h00 to 18h30
• Winter drives are from 15h00 to 18h00

AM Game Drive:

• Morning drives before breakfast are from 06h00 to 09h00
• After breakfast can be from 08h30 to 12h30

Game Drives – min 2 guests

• US$ 65.00 per adult per Game drive – a.m. OR p.m.
• US$ 33.00 per child per Game drive – a.m. OR p.m.

Optional Game Walks:

• USD 65 per person per walk. Min 2 guests and max 6 guests.
• Walks last approx. 3 hours. Departs Robins Camp at 07h00, other times are on request.
• Game Walk are only available on request and cannot be guaranteed or booked in advance; as safari walks are subject to a walking guide being available.
• No children under the age of 16 will be allowed to participate in guided walks unless at the sole discretion of the guide.
• Settle direct at lodge.

Note:

• Service times may change, Robins Team will reconfirm onsite.
• Optional Game Walks depart Robins Camp at 07h00, other times are on request.
• For guests with included game drives (FB+2GD Rate); Guests may exchange a morning game drive for a game walk at no additional cost, subject to availability.

• Clothing on safari should be comfortable and colours should blend in with nature as much as possible. Beige, greens, browns, tan and khaki coloured clothing is advisable.
• Due to fluctuating temperatures. We recommend cotton. Long sleeves and trousers will protect from both sun and insects.
• Fleece/warm sweater or warm jacket for morning and evening game drives.
• Hat – broad brimmed for protection against the sun.
• Sunglasses.
• Light cotton shirts and T-shirts; Blouses or shirts
• Shorts, trousers and chinos
• Swimsuit
• Shoes – good, comfortable sturdy closed shoes/boots and socks for walking.
• Flip flops/thongs
• Rainwear for the rainy season.
• Sunblock, insect repellent and lip salve.
• Binoculars
• Camera with spare batteries, memory cards and the correct charging apparatus.
• Winter additions: It gets very cold in the evenings and early mornings, and quite hot during the day – so layers are essential.
• Warm Jacket
• Warm leggings and thick socks
• Hat – woollen beanie
• Gloves & Scarf

Unfortunately, there is not normally fuel for sale in any of the camps – including Robins – throughout Hwange. We keep a limited stock of diesel at Robins and can sell max 40 litres – however we do, need to know for sure if you think you are going to require diesel in order to make sure some is put aside for you. Robins does not keep Petrol onsite.

The water is supplied from boreholes and is safe to drink.

Firewood is available for purchase from the National Parks Office at Robins Camp.

• Robins Camp has a curio shop.
• Robins Camp does however not have a convenience store.
• Drinks is available for purchase from Robins Restaurant and Hyena Bar.
• Ice is available for purchase from Hyena Bar.
• Firewood is available for purchase from the National Parks Office at Robins Camp.

Campers also enjoy full access to all the facilities that Robins Camp has to offer including Robins Restaurant.

Robins Camp offer three meals a day.

Meal Costs:

• Dinner: From USD 15 per person for a 3-course meal.
• Lunches: From USD 10 per person – Toasted Sandwiches or Light meals (Spaghetti Bolognaise, Fish fingers).
• Breakfast: From USD 10 per person.
• Children under 5 half price for all meals.
• Packed Lite Lunch USD 10 per person. (Optional)

Mealtimes:

• Early morning teas available from 06h00
• Breakfast: 07h00 to 09h30
• Lunch: 12h30 to 14h30
• Dinner: 19h00

United states Dollar (USD) is still widely used. We recommend that you bring small denominations. USD can be used for store purchases, we recommend the use of credit cards. Service providers for example fuel and restaurants are still accepting USD. At Robins Camp you may use USD cash as well as credit cards (VISA and Mastercard).

At Robins Camp you may use VISA and Mastercard credit cards.

• We are happy to report that the Pandamatenga Border has been re-opened.
• Pandamatenga Border Opening Hours: 08:00 to 16:00 daily.
• As the border restrictions often change, we do not provide guests with information on this.
• We recommend that you contact the relevant border authority or consulate general.

Park fees are not collected at access gates. Park Fees can be paid directly to ZimPark office at Robins Camp or Main Camp.

Please check your correspondence and should your overnight park fees be included in your package rate, please present to Park official to prevent double payments of the overnight park fees.

Please note that park fees are subject to change without notice.

PARK FEES (As of 28 Sep 2024)

National Parks are now enforcing the Statutory Instrument whereby locals and regionals are required to pay international conservation fee rates when staying at privately run camps within all National Park in Zimbabwe. This applies to Robins Camp Chalet accommodation as well as Camping. Please note that park fees are subject to change without notice.

Overnight Conservation Fee

• Adult USD 20 per person per night
• Child 6-12 yrs USD 10 per person per night
• Child 0-5 yrs Free
• Vehicle Permit USD 10 per day (Self-drive)
• Trailer Permit USD 10 per days (Self-drive)

• For Zimbabwe the most used plug is type D; it has three round pins in a triangular pattern.
• Zimbabwe operates on a 240V supply voltage and 50Hz

Robins Camp is not wheelchair friendly, there are no ramps and there are steps both into the rooms and around the public areas. The camp pathways are gravel and pebbles. All doors are standard and none of the bathrooms have paraplegic facilities.

A high clearance 2WD vehicle is usually okay to reach Robins Camp based on our recommended driving directions from Victoria Falls.

To travel through the park or do self-guided game drives you will need a 4×4 vehicle.

Road condition is relatively good. Expect corrugations, some potholes, mud and puddles.

Pandamatenga Border road requires 4×4 vehicle.