Highlights
- Photography at the elephant pool
- Being in the Hwange National Park
- The luxurious tented suites at Somalisa Camp
- Rare and endangered roan antelope
- Dining experiences
- Game drives and walks and wildlife photography
- The game viewing at the waterhole
- Sunsets and sundowners drinks are amazing
Information
- Lodge type; Tented Safari Camp
- Location; Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
- Lodge size; 7 Tented Suites
- Recommended stay; 3-5 nights
Somalisa In The Heart Of Hwange National Park, A Two Times Award-Winning Safari Camp
A magnificent bush camp experience awaits at Somalisa Camp, which is tucked away in the shade of a small acacia island at the edge of an ancient seasonal flood plain deep in the heart of Hwange National Park.
An intimate and luxurious bush camp experience perfect for honeymooners, couples, romantics, and families offers up some of the best wildlife and birdlife photographic opportunities found anywhere in Africa.
Part of the African Bush Camps portfolio, Somalisa will wow you on so many fronts; an incredible safari experience awaits all within and very special private concession.
Daily safari and game viewing activities in the Hwange National park include; game drives, walking safaris, birding, wildlife photography, and cultural visits. As a safari destination, the award-winning Somalisa Camp has it all.
Part of our selection of the best Hwange Lodges portfolio.
Rooms and Suites
Seven large and luxurious tented suites all off a private wooden viewing deck, a small lounge area, fireplace, en-suite bathroom facilities with freestanding bath, his and her hand basins, flush toilets, indoor and outdoor showers and free standing bathtub.
These suites are up there in terms of luxury and decor with the very best that Zimbabwe as a destination has to offer.
The suites at Somalisa Tented Camp offer guests a private viewing deck where they can view the wildlife, as well as indoor and outdoor shower options, a large copper slipper-style bathtub for relaxing, and a standing fan.
The wood-burning fireplace is perfect for those cold winter nights.
The eco-friendly safari accommodation offers cell phone and camera charging options in all rooms.
Cuisine and Wine
Dining at Somalisa Camp is an amazing experience, with cuisine being prepared by the skilled team in the kitchen using only the best and freshest ingredients available in the area.
Whether it be breakfast or lunch, high tea or dinner, one is in for a right royal treat with fantastic food served up four times a day.
Somalisa offers an indoor and outdoor area as well as private dinners for those romantic occasions.
Special dietary requests are catered for with advance notice.
Facilities
The luxurious central guest area with its open-fronted separate lounge, bar area and dining room looks out over a small yet inviting swimming pool (for those hot summer days)and onto a watering hole that hosts numerous wildlife species throughout the day and night.
A large wooden viewing deck, WiFi, and charging facilities can also be found here.
Activities
Safari and game viewing activities on offer include game drives, walking safaris, birding safaris and cultural tours. With Somalisa Camp as a base, morning and afternoon games allow one to explore the varied eco-systems, wildlife and birdlife.
Safari walks offer a more up close and personal experience, and with qualified and passionate guides, the bushveld suddenly comes alive with creatures great and small.
Hwange National Park is one of the great wilderness areas of Africa.
A private vehicle and private guide are available on request should one require a completely private and wonderful experience.
Child Friendly
Children over the age of sevens year are welcome when visiting Somalisa Camp; children share the same accommodation as their parents.
In Conclusion
Look no further than Somalisa Camp should you be looking for an intimate and luxurious bush camp experience in the Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.
With incredible safari experiences available within the surrounding private concession area, guests are sure to enjoy game viewing opportunities, including game drives, night drives and walking safaris, birding, wildlife photography and cultural visits.
Seven luxury tented rooms offer guests a private viewing deck, indoor and outdoor showers, a large copper slipper-style bathtub for relaxing, and a standing fan. The wood-burning fireplace is perfect for those cold nights.
The central guest area with its open-fronted separate lounge, bar area and dining room looks out over a small yet inviting swimming pool (for those hot summer days) and onto a watering hole that hosts numerous wildlife species throughout the day and night.
Somalisa Camp is perfect for honeymooners, couples, romantics, and families alike.
Rates from US$ 750.00 per person
Somalisa Camp Rates
Per person per night sharing
Rates are in US Dollar
*Rates may vary according to season
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Walking safaris
- Hwange Main Camp visit
- Mambanje village visit
- Premium imported spirits and champagne
- Visa Fees
- International and regional Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Staff Gratuities
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