African Bush Camps is excited to introduce the newest addition to its collection: Atzaro Okavango Camp. Opening March 2024, this ultra-luxury property is ideally situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta in the NG32 area, offering an eco-friendly oasis in the heart of Botswana’s wilderness, and providing a harmonious integration with the natural environment.…
The world’s biggest annual day of giving takes place on Tuesday, 3rd December and African Bush Camps and African Bush Camps Foundation are participating for the first time! That’s right — the most charitable 24 hours of the year follow straight after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The festive spirit fills the air as we celebrate a wonderful year…
Image: Elephant herds move freely between Matusadona National Park and the surrounding areas In true One Zimbabwe spirit African Bush Camps welcome the announcement that the Duke of Sussex has pledged his support to the reformation of Zimbabwe’s; Matusadona National Park. The park located in northern Zimbabwe is bordered by the iconic Lake Kariba. Over…
African Bush Camps are proud to have hosted award-winning journalist Sue Watt at Zambezi Expeditions and Nyamatusi Camp. On both her journeys with African Bush Camps, Sue was in pursuit of the endangered painted wolves. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious. She and African Bush Camps partnered with photographer and painted wolf specialist Nick Dyer…
To celebrate the opening of the new Migrations Expeditions Camp in Nxai Pan National Park, African Bush Camps are offering all guests staying at sister property Khwai Bush Camp a helicopter transfer to get the best view of Botswana’s green season. As we near the year end we ready ourselves for the first rains over…
During the Business of Conservation Conference in Kigali, Rwanda over the weekend a topic which was openly discussed by a panel of industry experts was that of keystone species. These are species whose presence or dominance in a landscape if reduced to nothing will have a domino effect on the loss of other species. The Lion…
Image: Business of Conservation Conference 2019 “Investing in one of Africa’s great assets” the theme that has run through the annual Business of Conservation Conference in Kigali, Rwanda over the weekend. The African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation the hosts for the event believe that to truly improve wildlife conservation in Africa it must be owned and…
image: Main Camp Primary School, Hwange National Park We need to raise a minimum of US$5,000 through 40 different supporters between 9th – 27th September!! In order to be accepted to launch a permanent profile on GlobalGiving and enable our international donors to make seamless, safe and tax-deductible donations towards specific projects into the future. African Bush Camps Foundation have…
We work in an industry where communication is key, collaboration is essential and evoking new ideas to adapt to travel trends is critical. Travel shows are the pinnacle platform. African Bush Camps will be present at both PURE and SANGANAI to catalyze the energy and share our news. We have a new camp, Migrations Expeditions,…
On Thursday the 15th August in collaboration with industry partners, African Bush Camps held their first Zimbabwe Roadshow in Cape Town. The day was filled with knowledge sharing aimed to showcase the essence of Zimbabwe and debunk the concerns the tourism industry faces when considering Zimbabwe as a prominent African destination. We are all too…
Image: Plains Zebra on the move, the longest African land migration, Shaun Stanley From the beginning of our time on earth, we, the humans who have walked this world have been driven by a desire to explore and discover new lands and destinations. Human migration has lead people and communities to opposite ends of the…
Image: Beks Ndlovu and African Bush Camps Foundation winner of “Resilience efforts through cultural diversity” joined on stage by the Black Mambas who took home the “Change Maker” award on behalf of their founder Craig Spencer African Bush Camps are proud to have been presented the award for “Resilience efforts through cultural diversity” at the Global…
Image: Cecil our Hwange National Park King, Bill Flemming Remember the first time you watched the Lion King? Remember being swept away to the plains of Africa and watching the tale that started with the mighty King Mufasa. Mufasa instilled valuable life lessons that resonate with us and will continue to do so for many…
Image: Guests being welcomed and introduced to the Vukani Group, an income generating craft project on the border of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. This project falls within the Community Empowerment focus area for the African Bush Camps Foundation “COMING TOGETHER IS A BEGINNING, KEEPING TOGETHER IS PROGRESS, WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS” – Edward…
Safari Logistics is pleased to announce the latest addition to their fleet, The Cessna Grand Caravan. Last year Safari Logistics flew almost 9000 passengers to their destinations and with this growing by the year, they have decided that an addition to the fleet will help them manage this increase. The new Cessna Grand Caravan is a small regional airliner with…
African Bush Camps are proud to announce that the How Many Elephants event campaign last month at the Royal Geographical Society managed to raise £24 000 for elephant conservation. The proceeds are equally distributed between three anti-poaching initiatives in South Africa and Zimbabwe. African Bush Camps would like to thank Holly Budge for the work…
African Bush Camps is proud to have welcomed its first guest to Linyanti Expeditions during the month of May. Our teams worked avidly to ensure they were beyond satisfied with the results before opening their arms and warmly welcoming our first guests. Keeping in line with African Bush Camps expedition style camps Linyanti Expeditions simplifies…
African Bush Camps has joined forces with How Many Elephants to support their annual talk held at the prestigious Royal Geographical Society in London on 6th June. This years talk ‘On the Front Line’ offers an evening of adventure with inspirational speakers from the front line of conservation in Africa. As a conservation-driven organization African…
“Nyamatusi” –lightly translates to “Wild Game,” this transcends perfectly to its location. Nyamatusi is set in one of the most remote parts of Africa the old untouched landscape of Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. African Bush Camps are proud to announce this wonderful addition to our Mana Pools portfolio which provides a signature alternate for…
African Bush Camps annual guides training took place last month, at Somalisa Camp, Hwange National Park. African Bush Camps founder Beks Ndlovu, himself a professional guide for over 23 years was on site to formally welcome and thank his colleagues and good friends. Beks and Africa Bush Camps have long acknowledged the need for sustained…
“Almost every successful endeavor begins with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present, and we have the power to make it so.” – David Brooks Somalisa Camp has been nominated for Zimbabwe’s Leading Tented Safari Camp 2019 at the World Travel Awards and we need your help to win! We’ve created countless lifetime…
Back to basics is the theme for African Bush Camps latest addition, Linyanti Expeditions opening early May. The new camp keeps in style with our other expedition style camps. Going back to basics strengthens the foundation of an authentic safari, submerged into what is purely Africa. The basics are not a compromise on comfort or…
The green season, the season for new life and youthful beginnings. The season for families and memory making. African Bush Camps encourage families of all ages to bring your babies to meet our babies. The green season brings the first rains which intern brings the birth of new life. African Bush Camps have a variety…
African Bush Camps in-house artist Rens Lipsius has submerged himself into his surroundings drawing from the beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and culture of people whose paths he has crossed. Rens, commenting on his arrival in Zimbabwe, “all is absolutely wonderful. I heard they are kind (Zimbabwean’s), but it is beyond what I expected” Rens has wasted…
Rens Lipsius has always been filled with a love of nature and science, it is through this passion and his experimentation with camera and brush that he has become a formidable self-taught artist. African Bush Camps in collaboration with Untamed Travelling is thrilled to host Rens at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge on the shores of…
Roam through the wild, dense teak forest and the wide-open plains of Hwange National Park, on a mobile horse-back safari with African Bush Camps. This allows for a unique perspective, and we are excited to offer you this thrilling expedition. Guests will explore the contrasting landscape, in the most authentic way, pioneering through the pristine wilderness. With expert guides…
The month of September was a unique and exciting one for the communities in the Dete area, on the border of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. Conservation Music, an organization dedicated to environmental music production workshops stayed at Mambanje Primary School to learn and co-produce a song and music video about the community-based conservation challenges, ethos…
While the ‘green movement’ intensifies as people are becoming more aware of their responsibilities towards the environment, African Bush Camps is leading the way in eco-tourism innovations and sustainable design. African Bush Camps two destinations located in Chobe National Park, Linyanti Bush Camp and Linyanti Ebony are proud to announce that they are successfully running…
There are many enthralling activities when you venture from the comfort and beauty of the idyllic lake view at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge. Guests can opt for active game drives or walking safaris to discover the lion, leopard and large herds of elephant and buffalo. Boating Safaris, lake cruises and fishing are also on offer…
Good news for those traveling between Somalisa and Victoria Falls, Safari Logistics has added an additional route to the 2019 Flight schedule. We will now be able to fly guests out of Somalisa to Victoria Falls Airport to connect with the SA8691 Airlink flight to Cape Town as well as the KQ792 flight to Cape…
African Bush Camps Foundation has triumphed in our ambition of raising full scholarships for 23 orphaned and vulnerable students in the Hwange Area, Zimbabwe, as part of our 2018 High School Scholarships Programme. We are truly proud of this initiative and would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all those who contributed to this…
Close your eyes and imagine a wild and untouched nirvana, a landscape that has been carved from the meanderings of one of the oldest rivers in the world. Imagine spending your days here, observing the vivid contrast between a sense of wildness and peace. African Bush Camps is excited to announce the opening of our…
For the past 12 months, African Bush Camps has added a new word to our vocabulary, Iktsuarpok (n): When visitors are due to arrive, a fidgety feeling sprouts up. We might keep glancing out of the window, or pause mid-sentence, thinking we’ve heard the sound of a car. It’s been a year of Iktsuapok for us, and finally, we…
Safari Logistics, African Bush Camps’ sister company, is an initiative to promote cost-effective travel around Zimbabwe with both road and air access to some of the country’s top safari and wildlife areas, including Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Lake Kariba and Mana Pools National Park. We have created a handy document that shows which international…
Combine Vic Falls/Hwange and Mana Pools, and include a stop-over at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge and get a USD120 per person saving on your Safari Logistics flights. Only pay the cost of the flight between Vic Falls/Hwange and Mana Pools. T&Cs apply.
African Bush Camps is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alexandra Nägeli as our Germanic and Nordic Market Representative (in 2018 Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, from 2019 also Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark). Alexandra has a background in and passion for travel in Africa and she is a respected member of the safari industry. Alexandra…
•Thorntree River Lodge rates now include Parks’ Fees for all new bookings.•Transfers for all third party, non-inclusive activities for guests staying at Thorntree River Lodge will now be charged for •Walking safaris have been suspended at Khwai Tented Camp and mokoro safaris have been suspended at Khwai Tented Camp and Linyanti Bush Camp and Linyanti…
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge, recently re-opened after a three million dollar upgrade and refurbishment, welcomed its first guests with true Zimbabwean warmth on Christmas Day 2017. Bumi Hills, named as one of the Top 10 Spa Safari Lodges of 2018 by Travel Weekly, is the perfect destination that combines the breath-taking views and vibrant sunsets…
Recognised as one of the most iconic safari lodges in Zimbabwe, we are thrilled to announcethe re-opening of Bumi Hills Safari Lodge under the African Bush Camps banner. Bumi Hills, widely revered as having the best panoramic view of Lake Kariba, has been completely refurbished and upgraded to flaunt the breath-taking vistas of the blue…
How can architecture become a mechanism for experiencing the adventure, magic and romance of a safari? You decide. In collaboration with Eleven Magazine, a heralded architecture, design and creative-lifestyle magazine, African Bush Camps is running a ‘Design a Safari Camp’ Competition. African Bush Camps has partnered with Eleven Magazine for their eighth international architecture &…
Safari Logistics, an initiative to promote cost-effective Travel around Zimbabwe, has created this easy to read a breakdown of recommendations for international flights into Zimbabwe. Safari Logistics links with these inbound flights to the top wildlife areas in the country including Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Lake Kariba and Matusadona, and Mana Pools National Park.…
Situated in the heart of the Matobo Hills, just outside the boundary of the National Park lies Khayelitshe House. Enclosed by the iconic balancing rocks and surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of massive boulders, Khayelitshe House was designed as a relaxed weekend escape for Professional Guide Beks Ndlovu and his family. Khayelitshe’s charm comes from…
African Bush Camps has recently entered into a partnership with Index Select, a cutting-edge agency based in the USA. Index Select will support African Bush Camps in the American market in sales, marketing and PR. Index Select is a global hospitality consulting firm with a simple creed of conveying remarkable stories to the best in…
We are thrilled and delighted to announce that one of our finest and most-loved professional guides, Lewis Mangaba, was honored with a PURE award. Lewis was crowned the ‘Unsung Hero’ – an award dedicated to recognizing the dedication and passion of guides who go an extra mile to offer a truly transformational experience to their…
African Bush Camps has updated the terms and conditions of our group bookings policy in order to streamline the process. Please take a look at the Agent’s Reserve for the updated provisos for group reservations. Please email your dedicated African Bush Camps Aficionado if you have any questions about the policy.
Please note that the African Bush Camps properties in Zimbabwe and Botswana will be closed from the 25th of January to the 2nd of February. This includes Somalisa, Somalisa Acacia, Somalisa Expeditions, Kanga Camp, Zambezi Expeditions and Bumi Hills in Zimbabwe and Linyanti Bush Camp, Linyanti Ebony and Khwai Tented Camps. During this period, we…
The folks at African Bush Camps have been telling you how wonderful their newly opened properties are looking, and now you can see for yourself. They have uploaded a new selection of photographs of Thorntree River Lodge and Somalisa Expeditions on their WETU catalog. Enjoy!
African Bush Camps is thrilled and delighted to announce that Lewis Mangaba, one of our best-loved and most respected professional guides, has been nominated for a PURE Award. The ‘Unsung Hero’ award recognizes the dedication and passion of guides who go an extra mile to offer a truly transformational experience to their guests. We believe…
December is fast approaching and the festive season will soon be upon us. Celebrate with African Bush Camps and experience a Christmas safari rich with African wildlife and culture. Whether it be on the mighty Zambezi River, exploring Hwange National Park or soaring over the Linyanti Marsh, spend the holidays with African Bush Camps. We…
We have decided to extend the Secret Season Special to African Bush Camps properties in both Botswana and Zimbabwe, and the Mana Madness Special to cover November and December to help you explore more of the bush and the magic of Africa. The Secret Season Special is valid at all of our properties throughout Zimbabwe…