The best lodges & camps for luxury safaris in Zimbabwe

With great game viewing, vast national parks and some stunning scenery, Zimbabwe is fantastic to visit – even if its camps and lodges have historically been pretty rustic. In recent years this has been changing as several properties have had beautiful renovations and some luxurious new camps have been built from scratch.

Zimbabwe has always offered an authentic African adventure – you too can track lion through the bush here with one of the continent’s top professional guides. However, now you can also return to a camp whose luxury isn’t compromised, staying in opulent accommodation with perhaps a little pampering back at the spa!

Our 11 favourite camps & lodges for a luxury safari in Zimbabwe

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  Amalinda Lodge

  |95% (26 reviews)

  Cleverly designed into the boulders of the Matobo Hills, Amalinda offers a unique take on a luxury safari in Zimbabwe. Relax after dinner with a drink around the fire, as our ancestors have for millennia, then retire to your individual suite and an “olde worlde” opulence ... More about Amalinda Lodge
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  Changa Safari Camp

  |100% (4 reviews)

  Offering a luxurious safari experience, the secluded Changa Safari Camp is located in its own private concession and perfect for those seeking an exclusive and luxurious stay. Complete with a fire-pit on the beach, candle-lit dinners and excellent guiding. More about Changa Safari Camp
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  Linkwasha Camp

  |100% (1 review)

  At Linkwasha Camp you can experience the wildlife-rich Ngamo Plains while enjoying impeccable service, and the chance to recline on a unique star bed whilst admiring the clear African sky. This camp is as stunning as its setting and perfect for an unforgettable luxury safari. More about Linkwasha Camp
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  Little Ruckomechi

  

  Little Ruckomechi offers a luxury safari with an old-world, colonial character. Making the most of its stunning riverside location, this camp benefits from spectacular game viewing with a real feeling of remote exclusivity. Relax in the plunge pool and admire the views of the Zambezi... More about Little Ruckomechi
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  Matetsi River House

  

  The combination of exclusivity, interleading rooms in a luxurious setting, and a private guide and vehicle to explore the reserve makes Matetsi River House a top-notch destination for those travelling with children in Zimbabwe. The inclusion of &Beyond’s WILDChild programme ... More about Matetsi River House
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  Matetsi River Lodge

  |100% (1 review)

  Matetsi River Lodge offers a luxury safari in a setting of contemporary style with convenient access to the great spectacle of the Victoria Falls. After a day of safari beside the Zambezi River, indulge at the spa and enjoy wines from the impressive cellar with dinner. More about Matetsi River Lodge
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  Pamushana Lodge

  |100% (1 review)

  Pamushana Lodge has long been the ultimate in opulence and exclusivity. Pamushana is over 50km away from the only other lodge in the area, with easy access to the dramatic Chilojo Cliffs, and facilities that include private plunge pools, tennis courts and an extensive fine-wine cellar... More about Pamushana Lodge
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  Ruckomechi Camp

  |92% (12 reviews)

  Tastefully decorated with local art and sumptuous beds covered in crisp white linen, Ruckomechi is a classic camp with a luxurious touch. Experience impeccable service whilst relaxing in the plunge pool and enjoying Ruckomechi’s excellent views of the Zambezi Escarpment. More about Ruckomechi Camp
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  Somalisa Camp

  |90% (28 reviews)

  The recently-rebuilt Somalisa Camp has stepped-up its style. It now offers world-class service and comfortable furnishings whilst managing to retain an authentic bush-feel. Expect spacious tents with rustic-looking décor featuring wood panelling and copper bathtubs. More about Somalisa Camp
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  Victoria Falls Hotel

  |94% (126 reviews)

  Originally constructed in Edwardian times, the Victoria Falls Hotel is the ‘grand old dame’ of African hotels. Its classic, colonial feel is authentic – even if subsequent upgrades brought more luxury. Come for the style in the better suites, the hotel’s ambience and the ... More about Victoria Falls Hotel
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  Victoria Falls Safari Club

  |91% (7 reviews)

  Victoria Falls Safari Club is a modern bush lodge built with great attention to detail. Its luxurious rooms have panoramic views over the surrounding bush and a productive waterhole, giving its guests a peaceful and fairly natural environment – despite their proximity to ... More about Victoria Falls Club