For wildlife, nothing beats the Lower Zambezi and Mana Pools conservancy, where there are a few 1st class safari camps and the exciting canoeing and walking trails to participate in. On the shores of Lake Kariba is the Matusadona Wilderness region and then on the Botswana border, we find Hwange Game Reserve. To get the most out of your vacation, one stays at the luxury safari lodges we recommend, thus promising you a fabulous wildlife experience, true Zimbabwean hospitality, fantastic meals and accommodation – all in a safe environment.

If you are after adventure and enjoy the adrenaline in your body pumping, then a few nights in Vic Falls is necessary! Staying at one of our luxury hotels or lodges, we will package a number of exciting and adventurous activities for you to enjoy in Victoria Falls. Contact Accommodation in Africa for your Zimbabwe holiday and safari and the latest rates, as the rates below are a guideline only.

South Africans - please note, these are luxury lodges and not budget camping sites. The prices are to give you a guideline as to the cost you will have to pay. There are specials at some lodges, in LOW SEASON, designed for budget South African travellers.

NOTE Prices are Per Person Per Night (pppn) unless stated otherwise.

PLEASE NOTE We do NOT book campsites nor self-catering establishments - this is a LUXURY lodge website. People wanting camp site locations, go to www.google.co.za and type in the following words: camp sites in Zimbabwe . Please, do NOT ask me, I have no idea where any are!

NOTE: there are a number of lodges, we have not listed, like Little Makalolo, Linkwasha, Little Linkwasha (all in the famous and exciting Hwange Game Reserve) and then a number in the Mana Pools area, but we do have seperate documents on these establishments, plus walking safaris in a couple of areas of Zimbabwe as well - please ask fo these documents.)

Bird life is superb in this bushland-meets-waterway experience, with countless species funneling through the thermals in order to be spotted by the eagle-eyes or binoculars of the eager birder. Breakfasts may be enjoyed outdoors under the shade of a mahogany, and dinners are often had on the deck under the milk-washed night-sky.

Chikwenya Camp in Mana Pools and Lower Zambezi wilderness areas, makes an excellent safari destination in combination with a number of other great safari lodges in Zimbabwe, like Makalolo Plains, Ruckomechi, Matusadona Water Wilderness, Vic Falls Safari lodge and even some of the lodges in Botswana, for the ultimate African Safari experience!

This lodge has been closed since 2006 - blame the idiot of a President - Mugabe!!)

Nine comfort-tents with en-suite showers, offers guests great accommodation. The delicious fare, is conjured up by expert in-house staff on a daily basis, for the enjoyment of this experience for our guests. Guests also have excellent camp hides overlooking the waterhole, preferring hours of endless relaxed viewing of the great and diverse African wildlife.

Makalolo Plains camp in Hwange Reserve, makes an excellent safari destination in combination with a number of other great safari lodges in Zimbabwe, like Chikwenya, Ruckomechi, Matusadona Water Wilderness, Vic Falls Safari lodge and even some of the lodges in Botswana, for the ultimate African Safari experience!

I have personally stayed here before - excellent!

....... 2009: - US$450 to US$715 pppn.

ws NOTE: There are a few other superb wildlife safari lodges in Hwange Reserve that we book our clients into - namely: Little Makalolo Camp, Linkwasha & Little Linkwasha camps. I have documents with full details on these lodges, so please ask me to send them to you, if you are interested. These safari camps are all in the private concession area in Hwange Wildlife Reserve. The rates are the same as Makalolo Camp - US$450 pppn in low season and US$715 per person in high season.

Here you can enjoy rewarding game-viewing, including vast herds of elephant and buffalo, and sightings of sable and roan antelope. Guided canoeing or cruising on the Zambezi is an alternative game-viewing experience. At nearby Victoria Falls, experience the many thrilling adventures on offer.

RATES: 2009 - US$255 - US$435 pppn

Matusadona Water Wilderness is a floating safari camp situated just off the shoreline of Lake Kariba, within Matusadona National Park in northern Zimbabwe. Arriving at camp via canoe is in the opinion of many, one of the best ways to arrive at a camp.

The camp consists of unique floating chalets, moored in a secluded bay. Accommodation is excellent, with each chalet having its own cool veranda with a superb view of the Park and Lake. Game is often seen from the rooms. The ‘mother ship’ – which houses the central bar, lounge and dining room, is found on an island-area in the vicinity, and is also reached by boat.Since it is so inaccessible via land, it has managed to preserve its untouched beauty. This camp provides great water-based and game-viewing opportunities.

Matusadona Water Wilderness camp on the shores of Lake Kariba, makes an excellent safari destination in combination with a number of other great safari lodges in Zimbabwe, like Chikwenya, Ruckomechi, Makalolo Plains, Vic Falls Safari lodge and even some of the lodges in Botswana, for the ultimate African Safari experience!

I have personally stayed here before - excellent. Please note, this Wilderness lodge is not open throughout the year, please enquire for available dates.

....... 2006: - Closed (thanks to Mugabe!!)

The camp accommodates a maximum of 20 guests in classic thatched chalets, each with its own “bath with a real view” – a much utilised feature of the camp!.Ruckomechi offers diverse game activities and excellent bird-watching opportunities for the fervent ‘birders’. The water, of course, attracts a large number of water-life, bird-life and animal-life, which provide endless entertainment, as these creatures busy themselves about the water.

Ruckomechi Camp camp in Mana Pools & Lower Zambezi Reserve, makes an excellent safari destination in combination with a number of other great safari lodges in Zimbabwe, like Chikwenya, Makalolo Plains, Matusadona Water Wilderness, Vic Falls Safari lodge and even some of the lodges in Botswana, for the ultimate African Safari experience!

Ruckomechi does close seasonally between mid/late November & May each year - as it is situated in the Lower Zambezi Valley - where it gets extremely hot & humid and the summer rains make the roads almost impossible to drive on!

RATES 2009: US$450 to US$715 pppn.

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In the Buffalo Bar, Makuwa-Kuwa Restaurant and pool deck you will enjoy not only the wonderful views, but excellent service from friendly Zimbabwean staff renowned for their warmth and understanding of the needs of international visitors. An on-site waterhole attracts a wide variety of game, including elephants, buffalo, impala and kudu.

RATES: 2009 - US$231 to US$366 pppn.
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