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Our Rooms - King Size
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Peaceful Sleep
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Two Singles
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Our Rooms
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The Pool
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Comfort
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View from the bed
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En-Suite - Shower
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en-suite
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Indaba At Chamabondo (Restuarant - Lounge)
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Game Drive Brief
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Game Drive
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Indaba - Lounge with a View
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Birding and wildlife viewing - infinite Pool and water hole
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Bird viewing discussion while relaxing in the Boma
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Bee Eaters
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Roller
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Lilac Breasted Roller
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Chamabondo Buffalo
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Beautiful Male Kudu (Bull)
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The Male Kudu, is also known as a bull, has two long twisted horns that can reach up to 1.8 metres in length. On average, these bulls weigh 260 kilograms.
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Giraffe
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Amazing Giraffe Facts ??
Tallest Mammal: Giraffes hold the title as the tallest mammals on Earth.
Surprisingly Fast: They can sprint up to 35 mph in short bursts and cruise at 10 mph over longer distances.
Drinking Struggles: With necks too short to reach the ground, giraffes must awkwardly spread their legs or kneel to drink water.
Low Water Needs: They drink only every few days, getting most of their hydration from plants.
Unique Spots: Like human fingerprints, each giraffe’s spot pattern is completely unique.
Power Nappers: Giraffes sleep just 5 to 30 minutes a day, often in naps lasting only 1–2 minutes!
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Giraffe
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Amazing Giraffe Facts ??
Tallest Mammal: Giraffes hold the title as the tallest mammals on Earth.
Surprisingly Fast: They can sprint up to 35 mph in short bursts and cruise at 10 mph over longer distances.
Drinking Struggles: With necks too short to reach the ground, giraffes must awkwardly spread their legs or kneel to drink water.
Low Water Needs: They drink only every few days, getting most of their hydration from plants.
Unique Spots: Like human fingerprints, each giraffe’s spot pattern is completely unique.
Power Nappers: Giraffes sleep just 5 to 30 minutes a day, often in naps lasting only 1–2 minutes!
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Cape Buffalo - one of the Big Five
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Zimbabwe is home to a significant population of the Cape buffalo , the largest and most well-known subspecies of the African buffalo. These powerful animals are commonly found in national parks and wildlife reserves across the country.
Cape buffaloes are known for their unpredictable nature and strong herd instincts, making them one of Africa’s "Big Five" game animals and play a key role in the local ecosystem and are a major attraction for eco-tourism and wildlife safaris in Zimbabwe.
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Zebra
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Zebras are highly social and live in groups known as herds. These groups offer protection and social bonding.
Zebras can run at speeds of up to 65 km/h (40 mph), helping them escape predators in the wild.
As herbivores, zebras primarily feed on grasses, but they may also eat leaves, bark, and shrubs when grass is scarce.
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Wild Dogs
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African wild dogs are highly specialized hunters of terrestrial ungulates (hoofed animals), relying on stamina and teamwork to run down and exhaust their prey. They typically hunt during dawn and dusk, though they can be active throughout the day.
Known for their strong pack structure, wild dogs exhibit remarkable cooperation—not just during hunts, but also in feeding. Like other canids, they regurgitate food for their young, but uniquely, they also feed adult pack members this way, reinforcing social bonds.
Hierarchy at the Carcass: Interestingly, pups eat first at kills—unusual among carnivores and a sign of the species' pack-oriented care system.
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Game Drive View
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Game Drive
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Game Drive
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Game Drive in the Zambezi National Park
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Service with a Smile
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From Guests
" The food was delicious, staff were helpful and friendly and the rooms are large and well appointed. Would love to visit again! "
" The spacious tents, great game viewing from the pool deck, and the superb catering all made for a memorable stay "
" The staff and camp were absolutely beautiful and the food was magnificent. "
" Le personnel est non seulement aux petits soins et à l'écoute mais fait preuve également d'un grand professionnalisme. La cuisine, soignée et inventive, est d'une qualité remarquable."
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Desert
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Table on the Deck
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Table for two
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African Sky from the Deck
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Amazing Chamabondo Sky
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Indaba View - Cocktail by the Pool
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Our spacious restaurant and lounge area is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the surroundings on the deck or at the swimming pool.
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Relax by the Pool
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View from the Deck after Game Drive
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Eleplants enjoying the fresh water
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Cape Buffalo
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Cape Buffalo
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Family after Mud bath
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Buffalo at Chamabondo
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Lion Resting
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Kudu
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Kudu
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Female Kudu
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Birding
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Birding
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Fish Eagle
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Also known as the African sea eagle, this large and powerful raptor is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, thriving near large bodies of open water such as lakes, rivers, and reservoirs where fish are plentiful.
Primarily feeds on fish, which it snatches from the water with its strong talons.
Prefers locations with tall perches near water to spot and hunt prey.
Symbol of Strength: The African fish eagle is the national bird of Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, representing freedom and power across the region.
Its haunting, echoing cry is often called the “voice of Africa.”
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Fish Eagle
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Also known as the African sea eagle, this large and powerful raptor is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, thriving near large bodies of open water such as lakes, rivers, and reservoirs where fish are plentiful.
Primarily feeds on fish, which it snatches from the water with its strong talons.
Prefers locations with tall perches near water to spot and hunt prey.
Symbol of Strength: The African fish eagle is the national bird of Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, representing freedom and power across the region.
Its haunting, echoing cry is often called the “voice of Africa.”
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Southern Ground Hornbill
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Ground hornbills are not just striking birds; they also hold deep cultural significance in many African traditions. Beliefs about them vary widely across regions and communities:
In some cultures, ground hornbills are seen as harbingers of rain, protection, and good luck. Their presence may be welcomed and even revered.
In contrast, other traditions associate them with death, bad luck, or evil spirits. This darker view has, in some areas, led to avoidance or even persecution of the birds.
These superstitions significantly influence how communities interact with ground hornbills, affecting conservation efforts and public attitudes toward the species.
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Relax in the Inbada
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The Falls
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Little Guy - Hyena
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