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