Classic Zimbabwe Safari

Wilderness Linkwasha | Eastern Hwange National Park

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Mike Myers Elephant gather at a waterhole to drink and cool down

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Dana Allen Cheetah seen from a game drive

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Dana Allen Evening setting at Linkwasha

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Joe Hanly Elephant at the sunken hide

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Dana Allen Morning bush walk in Hwange

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Dana Allen Buffalo herd seen on the game drive

Linkwasha Camp Spacious tent bedroom with deck

Linkwasha Camp A spacious guest tent with wide open views

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Dana Allen Elephant drink at a Hwange waterhole

Linkwasha Camp The sleep-out platform at Scott's Pan (available on request)

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Dana Allen Elephant seen on a night game drive with red filter spotlight

Linkwasha main area deck Credit: Dana Allen A lone elephant at sunset in Hwange National Park

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Dana Allen Linkwasha's underground hide overlooks the pan in front of camp

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Dana Allen Linkwasha open air dining around the pool

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Dana Allen Spectacular views from the main area and guest tents

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Warren Ozorio Herds of plains game include sable and zebra

Linkwasha Camp Credit: Mike Myers Sable graze on the short green grass

Wilderness Linkwasha is a luxurious camp that lies in a private concession in the enormously productive south-eastern corner of Hwange National Park. Situated on the edge of the famed Ngamo Plains, which offers fantastic summer game viewing, the camp looks over a magnificent plain and a pan that is a magnet for game year round, especially in the dry winter months.

The fresh, open and airy design of Wilderness Linkwasha is complemented by an eclectic mix of contemporary interiors. Nine luxurious en-suite tents (eight twins and one family unit) offer incredible views, while the main area – including multi-level decks, a pool area and a winter lounge complete with library – overlooks the prolific waterhole.

INSIDER'S TIP: Enjoy the thrill of getting your feet on the ground on a walking safari in the company of Wilderness Linkwasha’s knowledgeable and highly experienced safari guides.

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Your Stay

3 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Your Rooms

1x Double

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Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 9

Special Interests: Birding, Nature, Wildlife

Wilderness Linkwasha's expansive canvas tented accommodations each look out onto the camp's waterhole, and beyond onto a vast plain. Elegant tents, featuring contemporary but timeless décor, nestle under leadwood trees, fronting a waterhole where the wildlife spectacle perpetually amazes and entertains.

One family canvas unit consisting of two rooms (a main bedroom and a living room that can be converted into a second bedroom) each with its own bathroom. On request the main bedroom, with two three quarter beds (can be converted to a king-size bed on request) while the living room/second bedroom can accommodate two beds for children. The main bathroom has a shower and bathtub, while the second bathroom has a shower and single vanity basin.

With access to two of the best private concessions in Hwange, game drives in open 4x4 vehicles at Wilderness Linkwasha are particularly exciting – taking in herds of plains game, as well as the carnivores that call the area home.

Hwange was proclaimed some 80 years ago and has served as a haven for one of the densest concentrations of game in Africa. There is no better way to experience this park than on foot with one of our highly experienced safari guides. There is something remarkable about being so very close to nature … and one couldn’t get much closer than this!

Hide Out In The Wild – There is something incredibly thrilling about being hidden out of sight while animals like elephant go about their day, splashing in the waters and drinking, completely oblivious to your presence. The sunken hide in front of camp, is the ideal place to set up for an afternoon, a secret spot to watch the comings and goings of wildlife. Have your bird books, camera and binoculars ready …

Sleep out on a romantically-lit platform under the crystal clear African skies – an evening of enchantment as you lie safely tucked up in your raised sleep out, covered in a blanket of a billion of stars, dreaming in the ‘middle-of-nowhere’ ...

* Weather permitting and operated subject to the discretion of the Camp Manager.

Wilderness Ruckomechi | Mana Pools National Park

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Ruckomechi is the elephants’ favourite camp

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Guest lounge area and adjacent al fresco dining arear

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Spend an evening star-gazing from the deck

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Canoeing on the Zambezi allows up-close game viewing

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Guest lounge area and adjacent al fresco dining area

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Great game viewing from as close as Ruckomechi’s star-gazing deck

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Always amazing wildlife sightings from the main area

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Brunch treats at Ruckomechi

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness The pool area has sweeping views of the Zambian escarpment over the river

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness The luxurious guest tents are spacious and inviting

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Balmy weather allows for dining under the stars most evenings

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Enjoy an aperitif on the fire deck before dinner

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Ruckomechi is nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River adjacent to Mana Pools National Park

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Elephant feeding on the floodplain in front of a guest tent

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Exterior view of a guest tent

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Luxurious guest tents provide a relaxing base at siesta time

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Ruckomechi accommodates guests in 10 spacious en-suite tents

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Guest tent bathroom

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Guest tents overlook the Lower Zambezi River

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Wild dog pack preparing for a hunt

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Hippo are a regular sighting in the Zambezi River

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Canoeing on the Zambezi is a thrilling adventure

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Ruckomechi’s legendary outdoor bath offers a romantic interlude

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness African skimmers require pristine habitats to successfully breed

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Buffalo graze on an island in the Zambezi River

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Game viewing from a boat cruise

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness The resident lion pride may often be seen while out on a game drive

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Game walk with professional safari guide

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness African elephant feeding in the floodplain

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Tiger fishing is available on a catch-and-release basis

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Wild dog seen on a game walk

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Hippo seen from a canoeing activity

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Elephant crossing a shallow section of the Zambezi River

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Golden hour elephant

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Wild dog after a successful kill

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Playful wild dogs

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Elephant feeding on ana tree pods

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Elephant are regularly seen from the pontoon as they move across the Zambezi

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Predators such as lion are often sighted while on game drives

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Buffalo on the floodplain behind camp

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Elephant seen on a drive from camp

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Zebra with oxpeckers passenger

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Iconic African fish-eagle

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Impala flourish in Mana Pools National Park

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness White-fronted bee-eater on the banks of the Zambezi River

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Elephant with the escarpment forms a stunning backdrop

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness Elephant sightings from a boat cruise are exceptionally rewarding

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness The face of experience

Wilderness Ruckomechi Credit: Wilderness The Zambian escarpment provides a dramatic photographic backdrop, whether at sunrise or sunset

Situated in a large private concession in the heart of the Zambezi Valley’s Mana Pools National Park, Wilderness Ruckomechi looks out from the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. It is a remote, picturesque place with spectacular views of the broad flowing river, the adjacent woodland and the mountains of the Rift Valley escarpment.

Ten spacious and beautifully decorated en-suite tents, including two family rooms, lie beneath the ana trees, best-beloved of local elephant for their nutritious seeds. The camp's central living space includes an inviting fire pit for pleasant evenings beneath the African night skies. Other unique features include a pool which overlooks a broad sweep of river, an outdoor “bath with a view” in a secluded, scenic spot, and a romantic Star Bed by a busy waterhole.

Open 4x4 vehicles, motorised pontoon boats, canoes and good old safari boots facilitate the wildlife viewing. Wilderness Ruckomechi is open throughout the dry (winter) season.

INSIDER'S TIP: A boat cruise along the mighty Zambezi is a wonderful way to see wildlife and waterbirds from a different perspective. For the more adventurous – there’s the option of canoeing along this famous river!

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Activities and Services

Your Stay

4 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Your Rooms

1x Double

Fast Facts

Lodge

No. Rooms: 10

The two stylish and generous tented family rooms are built on low wooden decks offering a veranda with broad vistas of the Zambezi River. With the same comforts as the standard tents, each comprise two en-suite bedrooms.

The Victoria Falls Hotel | Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Classic Room

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Room in the Stables Signature Wing

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Stables Wing Lounge

The Viictoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Premium Room

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Deluxe-Suite

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Executive Suite

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Presidential-Suite

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Hotel Front Entrance

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Kevin Hogan Entrance

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Reception

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Courtyard and Livingstone Room Entrance

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Main Lounge

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Hotel Front face from the flagpole

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Kevin Hogan Stanley's Terrace - All day light meals

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Afternoon Tea- Served daily on Stanley's Terrace 15h00 - 18h00

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Kevin Hogan Hotel front view

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Stanley's Terrace Serving light meals all day

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Flagpole - Popular viewing area

The Victoria Falls Hotel Lush Garden - Relax in the gardens

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Bridge View

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Garden View

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Executive-Suite Bathroom

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Jungle-Junction-Evening View

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Jungle-Junction-Evening Exterior

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Jungle-Junction-Evening Front

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Jungle-Junction-Breakfast

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Jungle-Junction-Makishi Dancers

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Jungle-Junction-Evening Meal

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Livingstone Room Meal

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Livingstone Room Tables

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Kevin Hogan Livingstone Room View

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Pool Pavillion

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Pool Relaxation

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Pool Area

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Pullman's Conference Room

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Centenary Conference Room

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Larry Norton Gallery in the Palm Lounge

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Stone Dynamics Gallery

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Curio Shop

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Beauty-Salon

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Paul Karnstedt Chapel - Mary Magdelaine

The Victoria Falls Hotel Credit: Kevin Hogan Fitness-Centre

The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World. It is one of only three IS0-accredited hotels in Zimbabwe. The Edwardian-style five-star hotel combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquility and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible from this luxurious landmark.