African Bush Camps
About African Bush Camps
Premium safari operator running luxury camps in Hwange including Somalisa and Khwai.
Conservation-Led Luxury Safaris Across Southern Africa
African Bush Camps is a collection of intimate, luxury safari lodges and camps spanning Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia. Founded by Beks Ndlovu — one of Zimbabwe's most respected safari guides — the company is built on a simple philosophy: luxury safari experiences that directly fund conservation and community development.
The Zimbabwe Collection
Somalisa Camp — Classic tented safari in the heart of Hwange National Park. The camp's private concession delivers exclusive game viewing with elephant, lion, and wild dog among the regular sightings.
Somalisa Acacia — A more intimate, treehouse-style tented camp near the main Somalisa, offering a different perspective on the same extraordinary concession.
Old Drift Lodge — Luxury tented suites on the Zambezi River within the Zambezi National Park. The closest luxury lodge to Victoria Falls that's actually in the bush.
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge — Perched on a hillside overlooking Lake Kariba, this clifftop lodge delivers dramatic views, water-based safaris, and some of the best tiger fishing in Africa.
The African Bush Camps Difference
Conservation:
- Dedicated anti-poaching units funded by guest nights
- Wildlife monitoring and research partnerships
- Habitat restoration in Hwange and Mana Pools
Community:
- The African Bush Camps Foundation runs education, healthcare, and sustainable development programs in communities neighbouring every camp
- Over 90% of staff are from local communities
- Community cultural experiences are built into the safari itinerary
Guiding:
- Beks Ndlovu personally trained many of the guides — the standard is exceptional
- Walking safaris, night drives, and photographic hides complement traditional game drives
Who Chooses African Bush Camps
Travellers who want their safari to matter. Every night you stay directly funds wildlife protection and community wellbeing. You leave knowing your trip made a tangible difference.
"African Bush Camps proved that luxury and conservation aren't just compatible — they're inseparable. Our guide, the wildlife, the community visit — everything was extraordinary." — Safari guest