Somalisa Expeditions

Hwange National Park | Zimbabwe

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HIGHLIGHTS

WHAT WE LOVE

A classic and authentic safari camp with just six Meru tents

Perfect spot for elephant lovers to watch pachyderms at play

Ideally placed to explore the productive south-eastern side of Hwange

WHEN TO VISIT

CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY

Mambanje Primary School
The African Bush Camps Foundation supports improving teacher morale, supplying better and more learning materials, and helping to alleviate learner hunger

Mambanje Community Garden
A solar-powered borehole as well as tools, seeds and other resources allows villagers to grow enough produce to feed several families and sell a fifth of their production to commercial buyers

Vukani Group Project
Artisans recycle magazines into stylish jewellery and napkin rings that are sold in the lodge shop

Thandanani Sewing group
Meaning ‘love each other’, Thandanani produces placements, bags, wallets, robes and other clothes that are sold in the lodge shop

OVERVIEW

‘Back to basics’ doesn’t get any better than at Somalisa Expeditions, named after the Somalisa Concession in Hwange National Park. This is an old-school tented camp for safari lovers who still enjoy slightly roughing it but with modern must-haves like solar power and electrical charging points.

A major highlight is the ‘elephant pool’ right in front of the main area: Hwange is rightfully known as Zimbabwe’s elephant kingdom and both breeding herds and lone bulls visit daily to drink their fill, especially as dry season wears on. Although game drives and nature walks are included, you could also easily opt to stay back at camp, make yourself comfy on the deck, and get great ellie photographs without even really trying!