Must-see hotels in Zimbabwe

  • Rhino Safari Camp

    Zimbabwe

    One of the best camps in the country, this is remote, wild and everything you want from a safari experience. Its simplicity in design is genius; it blends…

  • Victoria Falls Hotel

    Victoria Falls (town)

    Built in 1904, this historic hotel (the oldest in Zimbabwe) oozes elegance and sophistication. It occupies an impossibly scenic location, looking across…

  • Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

    Zimbabwe

    With its stunning elevated location overlooking the Save River, safari lodges really don't get much better than this. All of its luxurious stilted…

  • Heaven Lodge

    Zimbabwe

    One of Zimbabwe's original backpackers, Heaven Lodge fell on hard times during the turmoil, but is back as good as ever. It's run by friendly owners,…

  • It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge

    Harare

    Single-handedly flying the flag for backpackers in Harare, It's a Small World does a wonderful job catering to the needs of independent travellers. It…

  • Ruckomechi

    Zimbabwe

    One of Mana's best luxury camps, Ruckomechi has a remote location on its private concession in the northwest of the park. All of its tented chalets…

  • Warthogs Bush Camp

    Zimbabwe

    One of only a handful of places in Zimbabwe catering to the needs of independent budget travellers, Warthogs is doing a fantastic job of it. Accommodation…

  • Ann Bruce Backpackers

    Zimbabwe

    Homely and welcoming, this long-established guesthouse has been catering to budget travellers for years. It's run by the friendly owner Ann Bruce, along…

  • Victoria Falls Backpackers

    Victoria Falls (town)

    One of the best budget choices in town, this long-standing backpackers received a much-needed revamp when the original owners returned. The eclectic mix…

  • Wavell House

    Harare

    In an attractive renovated colonial house, refined Wavell House is very much an oasis with over a hectare of gardens and a luxurious swimming pool. Rooms…

  • Amanzi Lodges

    Harare

    Set among a tropical, flower-filled garden, Amanzi is easily one of Harare's best and most unique choices, offering intimate and classy five-star service…

  • Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge

    Harare

    Harare does charming guesthouses as well as anywhere in the world, and Jacana is one of its best. The tasteful interior designed by the friendly Dutch…

  • Hivu

    Zimbabwe

    One of Bvumba's best budget traveller picks is this attractive country house (known as Hycroft Cottage) with homely rooms, a calm pastoral setting,…

  • Camp Amalinda

    Matobo National Park

    Tucked away in Matobo's granite, the 10 thatched chalets here are carved and seamlessly blended into the boulders and have bulging rocks as in-room…

  • It's a Small World Lodge Vumba

    Zimbabwe

    This is an attractive guesthouse set in a colonial-style holiday home with an English garden and outlooks to the valley. It's currently undergoing a…

  • Farmhouse

    Zimbabwe

    Run by local farmer Tempe (who has spent her whole life in Chimanimani) and her husband Doug, this 100-year-old homestead is set on a 4-hectare farm…

  • Ivory Safari Lodge

    Zimbabwe

    Take in the sweeping views overlooking a water hole from your treehouse suite at this intimate lodge, just outside the park's border. You'll see loads of…

  • Norma Jeane's Lakeview Resort

    Zimbabwe

    Located 8km from Great Zimbabwe is this wonderful hilltop lodge overlooking Lake Mutirikwi (Lake Kyle). It's set on a sprawling garden property with rooms…

  • Khulu Ivory

    Zimbabwe

    A sister property to Ivory Safari Lodge, just down the road, Khulu is both a more wild and luxurious offering. Its spectacular open-air thatched lounge…

  • Frog & Fern

    Zimbabwe

    On a hill above town, backing on to the Pork Pie Eland sanctuary, Frog & Fern is Chimanimani's nicest place to stay. There's a choice of stone cabins or…

  • Stanley and Livingstone Safari Lodge

    Victoria Falls (town)

    Set on a private game reserve 15km from Victoria Falls, this luxury lodge will suit visitors without the time to visit a national park but who want to be…

  • Great Zimbabwe Family Lodges

    Zimbabwe

    Inside the main gate and within plain sight of the Great Zimbabwe complex, is this very convenient lodge and campsite. Don't expect too much, but rooms…

  • Victoria Falls Restcamp & Lodges

    Victoria Falls (town)

    A great alternative for independent travellers wanting to avoid the backpacker scene, it has a relaxed holiday-camp-style feel, within secure grassy…

  • Changa Safari Camp

    Zimbabwe

    From the same owners as the Hide in Hwange National Park, this is a similarly classy but more rustic affair overlooking Lake Kariba. Its thatched, tented…

  • Batonka Guest Lodge

    Victoria Falls (town)

    Mixing modern comforts with colonial charm, Batonka is an excellent choice for those not wanting a large-scale resort. It has a relaxed ambience, with…

  • Pine Tree Inn

    Zimbabwe

    Originally a farmhouse, this quaint English-style inn, in a garden surrounded by fragrant pine forest with a mountainous backdrop, is exactly the reason…

  • Elephant Camp

    Victoria Falls (town)

    One of the best spots to splash out; the luxurious ‘tents’ have a classic lodge feel and are set on a private concession within the Victoria Falls…

  • Inn on Rupurara

    Zimbabwe

    This is a beautifully appointed African-style stone chalet with verandahs, overlooking the valley to Rupurara Mountain (or Bald Man’s Head). On its…

  • Davison's Camp

    Zimbabwe

    Of the several bush camps run by Wilderness Safaris in this private Linkwasha concession, Davison's is the most popular. Here you've a good chance of…

  • Hide Safari Camp

    Zimbabwe

    This is one of the best safari camps in the country. The spectacular luxury tents here are situated inside the park on the eastern boundary overlooking a…

  • York Lodge

    Harare

    Journey back to Rhodesia at this colonial-style lodge – the kind of place you expect stories of hunting expeditions to be shared around the fireplace. The…

  • Vundu Camp

    Zimbabwe

    Luxury thatch-and-canvas tented chalets with outdoor bathrooms and a prime position overlooking the Zambezi. Its set up is more like the original style…

  • Hornbill Lodge

    Zimbabwe

    A prime spot with a commanding hilltop location, Hornbill has unique open-air design, thatched rondavels with lake views. It's set among landscaped…

  • National Parks Camping & Lodges

    Zimbabwe

    The only semibudget option in Mana Pools are these well-equipped lodges and campsites along the Zambezi River at Nyamepi, which offer prime animal viewing…

  • Hwange Main Camp

    Zimbabwe

    At the main park entrance, this attractive camp feels a bit like a village, with its lodges, grocery shop, museum, petrol station and restaurant. More…

  • Zambezi National Park Lodge

    Victoria Falls (town)

    These wonderful two-bedroom cottages are right in the national park spread on the Zambezi river. You'll need to bring your own food, but all come with…

  • Wilderness Eco Lodge

    Zimbabwe

    Located 180km north of Harare is this lodge run by the team from Small World backpackers in Harare. It makes for a good rural retreat, off the beaten…

  • Tashinga

    Zimbabwe

    Run by Zimparks, this national park campsite offers only basic facilities but has a magnificent lakeside location. Accommodation comprises a few tent…

  • Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

    Zimbabwe

    Just outside the national park, Bumi has a commanding hilltop location with magnificent panoramic views of the lake. It's more resort than safari lodge …

  • Gwango Heritage Resort

    Zimbabwe

    This relaxed lodge, just off the main highway, is a great new affordable, easily accessible addition to Hwange. There's camping and no-frills A-frame…

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