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Includes: meals, local drinks, activities, park fees and laundry
Excludes: premium drinks
Activities: day & night game drives, walking, bird watching and evening spot lighting

Somalisa Expeditions is set in the heart of Hwange National Park, known as the land of the giants for its big elephant herds., Nestled under an incredible grove of Acacias, along the edge of a seasonal flood plain, Somalisa Expeditions offers an authentic bush experience, and is simpler than the sister ‘Somalisa and Somalisa Acacia’ camps.

Six elegantly furnished canvas tents with en-suite bathrooms; flush toilet and romantic alfresco bush showers make up this camp. The décor echoes an era of old from colonial times to the ancient tribes of Africa telling the story from all corners of this magnificent continent. 

Somalisa Expeditions’ main area includes a lounge and dining area on raised decking with an adjacent white sane campfire for relaxing evenings under the stars. The camp overlooks a small pool, which elephants have become habituated to drinking from. In addition, the water hole in front of camp is frequently used as a ‘mud-bath’ and a popular rendezvous for the elephants. Guests can enjoy some up close photographic opportunities with these majestic animals, most particularly in the dry season
Activities include guided walks lead by qualified and passionate guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you, game drives and night drives. Wildlife sighting include elephant, kudu, sable antelope, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok, the rare and endangered roan antelope, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, hyena and many other wildlife species

Transfer Time: 1h30-2h from Hwange Main Camp or 30 minutes transfer from Manga Airstrip.

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Credit: African Bush Camps

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Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Double Tent

Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Family Suite

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Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Double Tent and Elephants

Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Romantic dinner at Hwange

Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Main Dining Area

Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Main Area and Bar

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Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Main area overlooking the bush

Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Main Area Elephant Pool and Deck

Somalisa Expeditions Main Area Elephant Pool and Deck

Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Main Area Elephant Pool and Deck

Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Main Area Elephant Pool and Deck

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Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Elephant roaming by the tents

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Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Bathroom

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Somalisa Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Walking Safari

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Luxury Meru-Style Tent

Comfortable and spacious luxury meru-style tents elegantly set-up on wooden decking. Accommodation includes en suite bathroom facilities with an open air feel.

Property Facilities

Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary)

Room Facilities

En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Shower

Game Drives Walking Safaris Bird Watching African Bush Camps Foundation Projects Visit

Lead by one of our experienced guides, you’ll see magnificent wildlife indigenous to the area. Your guide will show you the hidden spots best for game viewing and give you an insider’s knowledge. With years of experience our African Bush Camps guides are known for being some of the best in the business.

Awaken your senses and discover all that the bush has to offer on a walking safari. Accompanied by one of our experienced walking guides, explore the wild for one to two hours. For a full day walking safari, a private walking guide will need to be pre-booked with us.

Hwange National Park offers some of Zimbabwe’s best birding. Delight in the call of the racket-tailed roller or the kori bustard, and photograph the majestic Martial eagle. Or simply sit back and enjoy their beautiful songs. There are up to over 470 bird life species in the area.

The African Bush Camps Foundation believes in creating a longlasting, positive impact on the local communities. This is achieved by partnering with these communities to uplift their circumstances through tourism. The ABCF started out in the Dete, Mambanje and Hwange Main Camp communities boarding Hwange National Park. Within these communities, the Foundation focuses on Education, Conservation, Community Infrastructure and Community Empowerment. A visit to these communities takes a day and needs to be booked in advance, however, it is a rewarding day that is worth the trip.

Includes: bed & breakfast and 2/day Victoria Falls town shuttle
Excludes: drinks, additional meals, activities, additional transfers & laundry

Batonka Guest Lodge is situated in the quiet residential suburb of Victoria Falls, just 2.2 km from the Victoria Falls Rainforest entrance and 1km from the town centre. The Lodge is set in lush gardens, a tranquil haven away from the bustle of town but within easy walking distance of the main attractions.

Batonka Guest Lodge offers 27 en-suite air-conditioned rooms, complete with a balcony, overlooking the beautiful garden.

All rooms are set on ground level and comfortably furnished with a TV and coffee station.
Each of block of rooms is carefully positioned around the property to give maximum privacy. All may be converted from twin to double. Certain rooms have interleading doors, being ideal for families. The Flame Lily Block boasts its own pool, bar, lounge and breakfast area.

The main area has the dining facilities, lounge areas, reception and curio shop. The dining facility can be either indoors or on a large spacious and outdoor terrace area overlooking the garden and swimming pool. The restaurants offer a full English breakfast and a choice of wholesome home style cooking for lunch and dinner. There is a comfortable lounge area inside with a fireplace, and an outdoor lounge area is also available for guests.

Airport Transfer Time: 20 minutes from Victoria Falls Airport

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Lounge Area Inside Lounge Area

Dining Room Inside Dining Room

Main terrace Soft seating area

Outside Dining Area Terrace Dining Area

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Batonka Pool Credit: BatonkaGuestLodge Main Lodge Pool Area

Flame Lily Wing Flame Lily Wing seating area and pool

Flame Lily Wing Flame Lily area seating area

Flame Lily wing room Room interior

Pool View Garden View Garden View Family Room

A room with a private patio looking out over manicured lawns to our secluded pool area. Each large, well-appointed room boasts a spacious en-suite bathroom with double basins, bath and shower for our weary travellers.

A room with spacious a patio looking out over a private garden with manicured lawns and indigenous trees that offer a welcome perch to a variety of birdlife. Eight of these rooms inter-lead and are ideal for families or groups travelling together.

A unique Garden View style room with children's bedroom and bathroom connected through a side door as well as the option to inter-lead into neighbouring room. This room also has its own private balcony looking out onto manicured private lawns.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly

Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card, Room Service

Batonka Guest Lodge Restaurant

We serve breakfast, lunch and dinners for our guests at Batonka.

All meals are served on our restaurant terrace with views of the garden.

Breakfast is included and offers both a continental buffet as well as a hot a la carte menu to choose from daily.

Lunch has a variety of light a la carte options which we keep fresh and seasonal.

Our a la carte dinner menu changes daily with a focus on a more fine dining experience for guests. Menu choices are always available for guests with specific dietary requirements.

Includes: meals, local drinks, activities, laundry, park fees and intermittent Wifi. 
Excludes: premium drinks
Activities: game drives, boatcruise  & village visit

Located high on the edge of a rocky ridge overlooking the famous Chobe River is Chobe Elephant Camp. This uniquely designed lodge has been built to take advantage of the incredible views overlooking the sweeping floodplains while offering a comfortable refuge from the harsh African conditions.

The lodge has been entirely constructed from sandbags, the thick sand-filled walls create a natural insulating barrier between the inhabitants and the harsh African climate and enhance the old farm-style feel of the camp. It houses sixteen rooms, two family rooms and can sleep 36 guests at a time. 

Activities include viewing the regions spectacular wildlife from open safari vehicles and by boat on the Chobe River as well as a cultural visit. Chobe Elephant Camp’s boat jetty is about one hours drive from camp, close to Ihaha in the heart of the Chobe National Park. This jetty is seasonal and usually operational in high water months from May until September, in other months the cruise starts in Kasane. 

At an additional charge, guests can experience an unforgettable canoeing activity on the Chobe River, it is conducted by experienced guides and brings them closer to nature than a boating experience. This experience is subject to suitable water levels and needs to be pre-booked.

Chobe / Ngoma Gate
This property is located near the Ngoma Gate for entry to the Chobe Riverfront.  Very few lodges are located on this end of the park and few people utilize this entry point, creating a more remote and exclusive experience than at the properties around Kasane.  Although outside the park, this option is located in a bush setting where wildlife frequently passes through.

Airport transfer time: 50 minutes
 

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En-suite Room Credit: Bush Ways Lodges En-suite Room

Activity Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Game Drive

Main Area Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Dining Area

Facilities Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Pool Area

Main Area Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Main Area

Main Area Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Boma

Activity Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Sundowner

Activity Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Boat Cruise

Main Area Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Boma

Activity Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Game Drive

En-suite Bathroom Credit: Bush Ways Lodges En-suite Room

Main Area Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Exterior

Family Room Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Lounge

En-suite Room Credit: Bush Ways Lodges En-suite Room

En-suite Room Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Patio

Facilities Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Viewing Deck

Main Area Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Boma

Facilities Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Curio Shop

Facilities Credit: Bush Ways Lodges Viewing Deck

Facilities Credit: Chobe Elephant Camp Pool

Facilities Credit: Chobe Elephant Camp Main area

En-suite room Credit: Chobe Elephant Camp Outdoor shower

en-suite room Credit: Chobe Elephant Camp En-suite

Chalet

Our Chalets offer high comfort with the feel and look of the traditional Farmstead located in the African wilderness. Polished floors, exposed wooden beams and weathered furniture capture this rustic charm. Located high on the edge of a rocky ridge the chalets provide an amazing view over the floodplains of the famous Chobe River.

All Chalets have been built from the same Red Kalahari Sand that dominates the northern part of Botswana. The walls are made out of sandbags which serve as a great natural insulation barrier and keep the rooms cool during hot days and warm during cold nights. All the construction timber and furniture is manufactured from renewable wood sources or from reclaimed wood. To heat water we are using the sun’s energy. Our goal is to keep the carbon footprint as small as possible, while at the same time never compromising guest comfort.

With 14 twin rooms and 2 family suites, Chobe Elephant Camp can comfortably accommodate 36 guests. All rooms are en-suite with both indoor and outdoor showers. The whole lodge has been designed to take advantage of the spectacular views over the Chobe River, so whether you choose to relax on your private veranda, read a book in the lounge, have a drink at the bar or cool off in the pool, the vista will always be there to enjoy.

Property Facilities

Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Meal on Request, Pool, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Airport Shuttle (Complimentary)