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Explore the magic of mana pools, discover the heart of zimbabwe’s wilderness with bushlife safaris, a renowned safari company that has carved its niche as one of the finest in the country..

Discover the unparalleled expertise of Bushlife Safaris, renowned for its exceptional guiding, world-class walking safaris, and incredible canoeing safaris. Owned and run by Nick and Desirée Murray, both qualified professional guides boasting nearly 60 years of combined experience in the bush, Bushlife Safaris offers guests an unforgettable and authentic African safari experience. 

Sense-sational Safaris

Welcome to a safari that’s anything but typical, filled with unforgettable moments in zimbabwe’s wildlife haven..

Our approach is simple: when the game vehicle engine goes silent, the real adventure kicks in! Imagine tracking lions on foot, walking among wild dogs, counting elephant eyelashes, and cruising by hippos on the Zambezi River. This is not your average safari; it’s a fully immersive, sensory-overloaded experience.

Conservation & Community

“it’s surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on earth.” sir david attenborough.

Founded by Nick and Desirée, Bushlife Safaris stands as a beacon of conservation in the Mana Pools National Park community. Their dedication to preserving the rich biodiversity of Zimbabwe is evident in every facet of their operation. For Nick and Desirée, conservation is not merely a professional obligation; it is a deeply personal mission. 

Their involvement in the Mana Pools National Park community extends far beyond the boundaries of their safari business. They actively engage with local initiatives, collaborate with conservation organizations and empower local communities to become stewards of their natural heritage. 

Little Vundu Camp is outstanding as it has the magic touch…

This time we stayed at 'Little Vundu' which is fantastic and how a bush safari should be, very few tents which makes it a very intimate stay. Everything about this camp we loved. The level of guiding is superb at Bushlife Safaris (on both our trips here), and we must say the best we have encountered on all our safaris, this was one of the many reasons for returning. The views are excellent with the Zambezi river running by the camp. The food delicious and presented superbly. The staff were outstanding with personal attention to what we wanted to see and do. The whole management team are excellent. Siraaj, was excellent guide and certainly knows how to make a superb G&T!

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Vundu Camp is the best!

It was my second time to Vundu Camp with Bushlife Safaris and it was spectacular again! There’s always something new to see on safari, and the staff are wonderful and very knowledgeable. The food was delicious and the tents are great! We didn’t want to leave when it was time to go. I highly recommend going on Safari with Bushlife Safaris. They are the best!

The best service we’ve experienced by far!

It’s the little things in life that count, and the managers of this Safari camp go the extra mile…..from asking you whether you’d prefer to go on game drives, walks or boat trip and even making us fresh coffee and a pack up lunch on the day of our departure. The knowledge of the rangers is world class and we came away feeling enriched from our trip. The attention to detail in everything that they do made this trip a wow factor on our two month trip through Southern Africa. Thank you team Vundu!

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Machaba Safaris takes care of your entire experience, ensuring that you get the most out of your trip. Browse our many different packages and let our experts customise a safari experience just for you.

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Experience the best of Botswana & Zimbabwe. Explore the exquisite tapestry of natural wonders across the Okavango Delta. Traverse the mesmerizing landscapes of Hwange National Park and embrace the thundering cascade while marveling at the scenic grandeur of Victoria Falls. 

Peak 1 Jun 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

$ 16961 pps

Shoulder 1 Nov 2024 - 10 Jan 2025

$ 13199 pps

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$ 13734 pps

Experience the essence of the Okavango Delta where untamed nature and captivating wildlife thrive. Then, venture into Hwange National Park, renowned for its abundant elephant herds, majestic big cats, and a myriad of plains game.

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Discover the epitome of wilderness exploration starting in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest reserve, followed by the untamed allure of Ngoma lodge offering endless views over the seasonal Chobe flood plain. Thereafter visit the classic safari lands of the Okavango delta.

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Embark on the multifaceted odyssey traversing some of Africa's top safari destinations. Start in the magical landscapes of Mana Pools and Hwange National Park. Discover the grandeur of Victoria Falls and the wildlife-rich allure of Ngoma Safari Lodge in Chobe National Park. Conclude amidst nature's tranquility at Kiri Camp in the Okavango Delta to end off an unforgettable expedition.

$ 18940 pps

Shoulder 1 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024

$ 14805 pps

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Watch elephants swim through the reeds in the Okavango Delta, or a leopard track its prey in the predator capital of the world at Gomoti. It’s the chance to see nature in un-edited detail.

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Starting at the world-famous Chobe Game Reserve and moving to the world-renowned Okavango Delta, this safari includes the Gomoti Game Reserve – known as the predator capital of the world. Thereafter visit the classic safari lands of the delta.

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The private Ngoma Safari Lodge, is located on the edge of a plateau, offering endless views over the seasonal Chobe flood plain. Thereafter visit Little Machaba, an intimate oasis nestled in the riverine trees.

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Take a safari in the largest National Park in Zimbabwe. Hwange is a blend of semi-desert, forest and open savannah and is home to great herds of elephant, big cats and a myriad of plains game.

Shoulder 1 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025

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Mana Pools National Park is surprisingly textured. Its varied landscape gives rise to different plants, bird and animal life which can be seen from a game vehicle, by foot or the comfort of your eco-luxury accommodation.

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Savé valley conservancy.

• The guiding purpose of setting up Savé Valley Conservancy was to establish a sanctuary for the intensive protection of rhino as black rhinos are listed as critically endangered and the white rhino is near threatened. A century ago around 400,000 wild black rhinos roamed over sub-Saharan Africa; now it is estimated there are less than 2,500 due to trophy hunting, habitat loss and poaching for horn. The Savé Conservancy are Africa’s most successful black rhino breeding programme.
• Savé Valley Conservancy is home to an impressive number of animals, including the “big five” with black and white rhino and is classified as an important bird area with many of Zimbabwe’s 670 recorded bird species including abundant Raptors.
• The painted dog, like the black rhino, is also red-listed as critically endangered with as few as 5,700 remaining in the wild.  They are highly social and live a rich cooperative pack existence and amazing opportunities exist in Savé Valley Conservancy to watch these dogs on special den-viewing safaris when for the first twelve weeks the puppies are nursed in and around the den.  

The Savé Valley Conservancy is in the south-east Lowveld of Zimbabwe, approximately 150 kilometres south of Mutare.  The Masvingo Mutare road (A9) forms the northern boundary and the Savé River runs the entire length of the eastern boundary.  Communal lands form the western boundary of the Conservancy, and the Mkwasine River roughly defines the southern boundary which touches the A10 road to Chiredzi.

Website: www.savevalleyconservancy.org

The Savé (pronounced Sah-vey) Valley Conservancy is located in the south-east lowveld, about 70 Kilometres by road from Chiredzi. In the 1920’s the Savé Valley was stocked with cattle farms which forced out the wildlife; the entire ecological balance and wildlife balance was out of sync and over time the environment became overused and infertile. The Conservancy was formed in 1991 by many land owners joining together with a common purpose: to improve and promote wildlife management and conservation and it has become the largest conservancy in the world.

The owners believed that by decreasing the number of cattle and introducing the original wildlife back to the area it would help to restore the natural balance. The area is ideally suited for wildlife to thrive, and with international backing has also provided an excellent area for the distribution and protection of endangered species such as the Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, the roan antelope, and protecting the black and white rhino from extinction, private game safaris, limited hunting concessions and multi species research. Unfortunately the original perimeter fence was destroyed by illegal settlers; but a 330 kilometre electric fence now surrounds the entire Savé Valley Conservancy of 3,200 Kilometres² formed by combining 24 adjoining farms.

The thousands of hectares of this harsh lowveld include rocky kopjes and riverine plains, mopane woodland, huge baobabs and acacia thickets in which herds of buffalo, elephant, impala, and rhino wander amongst the remains of ancient culture in the form of granite Iron Age walls and San rock art paintings.

Savé Valley Conservancy (SVC) is home to the ‘big five’; lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant and black and white rhino as well as  giraffe, eland, bushbuck, jackal, kudu, wildebeest, impala, warthog, bush pig, crocodile, nyala, duiker, honey badger, hippo, spotted hyena, vervet monkey, Sharpe’s grysbok, red and Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, waterbuck, klipspringer, zebra and baboon. There are also several vulnerable mammal species such as cheetah, serval, brown hyena, sable antelope and painted dogs. 

Clive Stockil, one of Zimbabwe’s leading lights in the field of conservation and founder of the CAMPFIRE project (Communal Area Management Programme For Indigenous Resources) was awarded the Tusk Trust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 for his life-long work in the area, with the award being presented by Prince William. The Save Conservancy has drawn support from the World Wildlife Fund and investors from Europe and United States who are protected under bilateral investment agreements with the countries involved. Its breeding and conservation successes put it in a position to help restock other nature preserves across the nation suffering from poaching. Earnings from its operations are channelled into five neighbouring rural districts, supporting thousands of villagers by allowing them to sell their arts and crafts to visitors and employing at least 800 workers in the Conservancy.

However, all these positive outcomes were compromised in 2012 when Zanu PF loyalists, particularly from Masvingo province, invaded and parcelled out the Conservancy amongst themselves before embarking on an orgy of wildlife hunting, amongst them a former deputy minister who grabbed Savuli ranch within the conservancy and poached many animals including rhinos, sparking local and international outrage. Conservancy members had their own commercial hunting licenses cancelled, whilst the twenty-five connected political individuals who had no past relationship with wildlife, were allocated land and hunting licenses. At the time Willy Pabst, deputy head of the conservancy said "Let's end the madness of a few. We cannot host the United Nations World Tourism Organization August 2013 Summit and on the other hand destroy one of Zimbabwe's tourism jewels because a few want to lay their hands on the treasure."

In September 2014 those same political bigwigs and senior military officials were being kicked out after all their 25-year leases that were issued under the wildlife-based land reform programme were withdrawn on the grounds these same beneficiaries also owned A2 farms elsewhere. The Minister at the time said he hoped withdrawal of the leases would benefit communities around Savé Conservancy; however the land grab threat still remains.

Ongoing research to protect and preserve the restored environment within SVC includes the following projects:

Lowveld Wild Dog Project sponsored by The African Wildlife Conservation Fund’s started by Dr Alistair Pole in 1996 to record painted dog numbers and distribution and to improve their overall conservation.

Sango Leopard Research Project was launched as a project in 2008 in association with the University of Pretoria, South Africa.  The aim is to review the economic and ecological issues related to leopard hunting in Africa and to assess the impacts and sustainability of trophy hunting.

Black and White Rhino Projects monitor both species on a permanent ongoing basis.  Rhino protection is demanding on both financial and human resources as they need to be safeguarded with anti-poaching and de-horning programmes.

The South East Lowveld Bird Atlassing Project monitors the numbers of birds of prey and works with the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Ground Hornbill Working Group to monitor their local population.

The Turgwe Hippo Trust rescued hippos in the 1990’s on the Turgwe River and continues to study their population which is under threat from shrinking habitat and poaching.

Other projects through which the Trust endeavours to improve the lives of all within the SVC include:

• A craft market project as part of a community outreach program.
• A local conservation education program teaching groups of children in situ through school camps
• A successful malaria eradication programme.
• Providing books and teaching materials to the local community schools.

As a Non-Profit Organisation the Savé Valley Conservancy relies on donations and revenues generated for all their projects and research to protect endangered wildlife. 

Local Safari and Hunting operators within the Savé Valley Conservancy include:

Senuko Safari Lodge (savevalleyconservancy.org) meaning “The place where animals drink” has eight twin-bedded chalets with open fronts and roll-down screens, allowing visitors to look out over the countryside. Each room contains two four-poster beds and has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower.  The lodge is built with local hardwoods and blended into a granite hill giving it a unique character. The communal area consists of a small swimming pool with a sundeck and a patio where visitors relax in the evening with a drink before dinner; the central dining room and bar have panoramic views over the local area.

Sango Lodge (www.sango-wildlife.com ) comprises four private eco-suites constructed of stone, wood and glass and integrated into their surroundings of baobabs and boulders. They each have a luxurious bedroom and en-suite bathroom, lounge and outdoor shower with private patio. The communal facilities include a library and bar area with an open fire place and swimming pool. For the more adventurous, there’s a luxury tent camp with each of the three tents permanently situated and furnished with an ensuite bathroom and a private deck.

Mkwasine Safari Camp ( www.savevalleyconservancy.org ) is sited on the banks of the Mkwasine River within an exclusive 30,000 acre private concession in the Save Valley Conservancy. The four large East Africa style tents, each have two 3/4 beds and an ensuite bathroom with shower, basin and flush toilet. The main lodge is thatched with a lounge and dining area and a fire for those cold winter nights. It overlooks a permanent pool in the Mkwasine River and is a great place to sit in the evenings under the stars and recount the adventures of the day.

Mokore Camp (www.mokoresafaris.com ) is both a hunting and safari camp situated on the banks of the Turgwe River in the heart of the Savé Valley Conservancy and consists of six luxury stone under thatch chalets with en-suite bathrooms.  The dining area with its wooden deck has a picturesque view of the river and is shaded by a canopy of large Nyala Berry trees. Their Sengwa Camp consists of three East African safari style tents which are en-suite and a central dining area is sited on a big bluff overlooking the Sengwa River. 

Samanyanga Lodge (www.mazungasafaris.com ) is situated in the Bubye Valley Conservancy (previously Lemco Safari area) which is over 340,000 hectares in extent in the south-western Zimbabwe. Mazunga Safaris operate seven camps, mostly tented camps. Samanyanga lodge is concealed by a canopy of riverine forest consists of six tented chalets accommodating 12 guests on raised wooden platforms, bathrooms are ensuite, with hot and cold running water and flush toilets. The central lodge overlooking the Bubi River is intimate and personal with its proximity to nature being the main feature of this wilderness retreat and is an ideal for relaxing holiday’s and small conferences. We currently operate 7 camps with guest accommodation comprising thatched rondavels/chalets. The rooms are lit by either 12 volt or electrical generator and a wide range of wholesome meals are prepared by talented chefs at each camp.

Singita Pamushana Lodge ( www.singita.com/pamushana-lodge ) is within the 130,000 hectare Malilangwe “call of the Leopard” Wildlife Reserve in south-eastern Zimbabwe. Nestling beneath trees, the Lodge comprises six luxury air-conditioned luxury suites and one villa, all bedrooms have en suite bathroom and shower, as well as an outdoor shower, private plunge pool, a private lounge and game viewing deck. The main lodge area offers an indoor dining room, open dining room with teak-deck dining areas, bar, library, open-air lounge and two swimming pools overlooking the Malilangwe dam and sandstone hills. Additional accommodation is available at Singita Sabora tented camp and Singita Lebombo Lodge.

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Eden Wildlife Adventures

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Eden Wildlife Adventures is situated on a private game reserve called Mazunga Farm which offers an exciting experience.With its herd of buffalo, plains game, sable and roan antelope, along with the inquisitive leopard, we offer a 450-hectare wilderness paradise.Eden Wildlife Adventures offers over 40 mammal species, 350 different types of birds and two of the Big Five animals. Game drives offer fascinating encounters with wildlife comprising of a large variety of mixed Bushveld, like Mopani, red bushwillow, acacia and leadwood, just to mention a few.Early mo

Eden Wildlife Adventures is situated on a private game reserve called Mazunga Farm which offers an exciting experience. With its herd of buffalo, plains game, sable and roan antelope, along with the inquisitive leopard, we offer a 450-hectare wilderness paradise. Eden Wildlife Adventures offers over 40 mammal species, 350 different types of birds and two of the Big Five animals. Game drives offer fascinating encounters with wildlife comprising of a large variety of mixed Bushveld, like Mopani, red bushwillow, acacia and leadwood, just to mention a few. Early morning walks are on offer. Open-vehicle safaris are conducted daily while marvelling at the sunset. The photographic opportunities are fantastic! The first four tents include four comfortable single beds and rustic ablutions. What a way to freshen up in our ablution area, which has three showers, three toilets and three basins. The other two tents comprise of two comfy single beds with en-suite bathrooms (toilet, shower and basin). Each tent has an extended concrete verandah, which is a prime vantage point for game viewing and ideal for students wanting the additional comfort overlooking the surrounding bush, Selati River bed and bird viewing. There are two pedestal fans in the four-sleeper tents and one pedestal fan in each of the two-sleeper tents, creating a welcome breeze in the summer. At night, lanterns illuminate the walkways to create subtle light and ambiance.

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Private Journey Guide Alex Mazunga enjoyed a productive week of guiding at several of our Botswana Camps…

Vumbura North

I met my guests, a group of American agents, at Maun airport and we popped across the road to the Wilderness Safaris offices to wait as our flight to Vumbura Plains  was only taking off at 14h45. North America Sales Manager Cayley Christos was to join us, and as she was already on safari we flew via Mombo to pick her up en route to Vumbura Plains.

On our way from the airstrip to camp we were met with a surprise bush tea. After tea I offered to take our guests straight out on a drive, which they were all happy to do.

The highlight of this drive was seeing a leopard and her young cub with an impala kill.

The next day was hectic but full of fun. We started with a site inspection of Vumbura South after breakfast, followed by a game drive, and ended up at Little Vumbura for a site inspection.

At lunch the ladies split into two groups: “The Swahili Sisters” and “The Motswana/Batswana Mosadis”, as Cayley and I had a competition planned for them.

That afternoon we left early, and had our tea at the mokoro station. While having tea – boom – a wonderful surprise for the ladies materialised as a helicopter came in to land, and they all enjoyed a 20-minute scenic flight.

After that we went out on a mokoro activity; halfway through I found a nice open waterway and the ladies had a one-on-one poling competition, which they all loved, and which the Motswana/Batswana Mosadis won. We closed the day with a Delta presentation which some of Vumbura’s other guests joined us for.

On our last morning we had a short, but very productive drive, as we had found the coalition of four male lions after tracking them for more than an hour; we left them and headed to the airstrip for our onward adventure at Kwetsani Camp.

Kwetsani Camp

Lunch was served on arrival and then everyone had a mini-siesta. As we were on a very tight schedule, we had an early tea and headed to Hunda Island for a site inspection of Tubu Tree and Little Tubu Camps, enjoyed a short drive and had some great sightings, including a lot of general game and a male lion with a buffalo kill.

That evening Cayley did a presentation on the “Why” of Wilderness, which was amazing, and just before dinner I held a quiz with ten questions, which the Swahili Sisters won.

Our flight to Seba was fairly late the next afternoon so we managed to fit in a site inspection of Jacana and Pelo, have brunch and a site inspection of Jao before leaving for Seba at 15h00.

After tea our game drive took us past Abu Camp for a site inspection, where the guests were thrilled to meet the Abu elephants and their two new herd members, three-month-old Motlotlo and an as-yet unnamed seven-day-old calf. The next morning we did a game drive before flying to Qorokwe; a very productive morning it was too, watching two wild dogs hunting (unsuccessfully) as well as spending time with the hyaena clan at their den.

Qorokwe Camp

Here I gave a brief overview of the history of Botswana at tea before we headed out on a wonderful game drive. We saw a lot of general game and rounded off the early evening with a surprise Champagne drop.

After dinner we went out on an amazing night drive where we saw three different wild cats, as well as civet, serval and a spring hare.

On our last morning we did a short drive and saw a lot of elephant, giraffe and zebra, as well as a female leopard hunting. On our way to the airstrip we also saw a lioness at a waterhole.

After a very productive Botswana safari we headed to Maun Airport where I helped the guests to check in before seeing them off to Cape Town and Johannesburg.

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Magnetic Moments in the Wild

Kanga Expeditions is a wild untouched paradise within a private concession in Mana Pools National Park . In this remote southwestern stretch, vlei lines, mopane woodland and riverine forests give way to intriguing discoveries beyond the banks of the Zambezi River. As the sole source of water in the dry season, Kanga Pan creates a haven for wildlife, drawing animals from near and far to the heart of Kanga Expeditions. Here, you’re bound to experience untamed magnetic encounters as you embark on an enriching African safari.

Promising luxury in the wild, Kanga Expeditions comprises six Meru-style tents with floor-to-ceiling mesh windows inviting fresh air and natural light to filter in. Powered by solar, each tent has an ensuite with hot running water, an outdoor shower and a secluded veranda elevated above ground to take in the views of the pan outside. Designed for reconnecting in nature, our Family Tent features a wraparound terrace with private seating and dining areas overlooking the pan. The luxurious honeymoon tent features a rolltop bath on an adjoining secluded deck, setting the scene for a romantic starlit bath in nature.

Under the shade of a mahogany tree, our inviting upper deck entices you to slip away for a moment of calm or to birdwatch over the pan. For gathering between activities, Kanga Expeditions boasts a full bar and plunge pool for reprieve in the warmth of the day.

Activities at Kanga Expeditions include guided walking safaris through the concession and thrilling day and night game drives led by our qualified and passionate local guides. Keeping with African Bush Camps’ family-friendly nature, children over seven are welcome at Kanga Expeditions.

Open from April to the end of November, Kanga Expeditions pairs well with Zambezi Expeditions , where you can enjoy the excitement of canoeing and catch-and-release tiger fishing on the mighty Zambezi River.

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Game drives, walking safaris, bird watching, hear from our guests, beautiful kanga camp, perfect setting..

We loved Kanga Camp and its unique setting. From the warm welcome by the team, to Jaison’s attention to our comfort; the excellent meals and of course our superb guide, Godwin. Everyone involved in the camp made us feel welcome. To sit on our deck at siesta and watch the many animals come to that waterhole and drink, was a real privilege, a constantly revolving door of wildlife, right in front of you.

So close to the animals.

I stayed for 3 nights in room 6. Biggest room at the end of the water hole. The animals like to walk past the room. It’s very large and has great views. You don’t need to leave the lodge to see animals. You can just sit on the deck of the main area and watch them at the water hole. They are so close you could almost touch them.  The staff are wonderful here and go above and beyond. The food is really good here and there’s always a choice for dinner.

Kanga Camp is the best!!

We arrive in the late afternoon and were just in time to be taken on a game drive with a very knowledgeable ranger. On our return we were treated to a delicious dinner under the stars with really good wine. The tents are extremely well equipped and comfortable. Joyce, the hostess, is fantastic, went out of her way to ensure we had everything we needed. She was also very informative about Zimbabwean culture, history and politics, a real gem. Sitting around the water hole at night we spotted a pennant winged nightjar, a highlight for us. Game viewing the next day was spectacular. Wish we could have stayed for a few more days.

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Explore the magic of Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park on this 6-day authentic African safari adventure. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mana Pools is one of the few places to experience a rich array of close-up wildlife via land, water, and walking safaris. Spend 3 nights at Zambezi Expeditions and 3 nights at Kanga Expeditions.

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Our Authentic Zimbabwe safari has been especially curated for the traveller in search of exceptional wildlife experiences, breathtaking landscapes and experiencing the rich cultural heritage of the people in this majestic country.

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Experience a luxurious Zimbabwe safari like no other. Tailored to a variety of different wildlife experiences from the wildly luxurious to the wildly adventurous.

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Looking for some advise on Hunting Zimbabwe

• Thread starter Thread starter Iloutdoorsman
• Start date Start date Aug 31, 2018

Iloutdoorsman

• Aug 31, 2018

I was planning a trip to Zimbabwe and have had alot of mixed conversations between PH's, granted they can be bias, and rightfully so. I'd like to ask the guys here that have hunted Zim to give me some advise on best areas to hunt and if you have an outfit to recommend that is fine too. My primary target is Cape Buffalo and I'd like to hunt some plains game as well. Kudu & Waterbuck top my list. It would be nice for the area to be more than just thick brush, some open area would be good. Was considerting June - July timeframe. I was looking at hunting in one of the Matetsi units. Reasons being I've heard of solid animal numbers, no fences, no needed charter and it's close to Victoria Falls which my wife would like to see. Also looking at Save Valley Conservancy. Reasons being, someone I know personally hunted there and gave a great recommendation, it's a solid conservation success story, good animal numbers and affordable. Any Advise? Thanks  

I hunted in the Save Valley Conservancy in 2010 and had an absolute blast. Great place, big area, no internal fences, big 5 all present. There are several good outfits that operate in the Save.  

I’ve hunted the Matetsi units three times, although the last time was some years ago now, and a lot can happen in a few years with poaching. Game numbers were high when I was there, quality was excellent (I took a 31” waterbuck and a 44 5/8” sable there, as well as a 55lb elephant, among other things) and a good variety was available. Wildebeest and tsessebe were non existent though, and bushbuck were scarce. Camps were not luxury, but were very comfortable and in reasonable shape. As you said, no fences, not even along the border with Botswana. I have also hunted the southern parts of Zim, close to South Africa, and while the areas were good for hippos and croc, plains game seemed a bit scarcer. Good quantity and quality of giraffe, but hunting plains game was hard. I have heard that the Bubye Valley Conservancy is excellent - and will be able to report firsthand in a month. While I’m not hunting Matetsi - or Kazuma which is in the same area - I am flying into Victoria Falls so my wife can get acclimated a bit more slowly. . . . The Victoria Falls hotel is a wonderful relic of colonial times, if over-priced for the country. Much depends on your outfitter, and how the area has been managed. Do your homework and you should be fine. Zimbabwe is one of the last “old style” safari areas available at a (relatively) reasonable price in Africa.  

375 Ruger Fan

I hunted Zim in 2015, with PH John Sharp and hunted the Bubye Valley Conservancy (BVC). A lot of game, with the exception of kudu and oryx. There's something like 880,000 acres and no cross fencing. Flying into Bulawayo is quick and easy too. About a 4 hour drive south to the BVC on good road. I hunted late May and the brush was dense. Hunting later, Aug or Sept is probably better. It will be hotter, but better chance to get a buff.  

Iloutdoorsman said: I was planning a trip to Zimbabwe and have had alot of mixed conversations between PH's, granted they can be bias, and rightfully so. I'd like to ask the guys here that have hunted Zim to give me some advise on best areas to hunt and if you have an outfit to recommend that is fine too. My primary target is Cape Buffalo and I'd like to hunt some plains game as well. Kudu & Waterbuck top my list. It would be nice for the area to be more than just thick brush, some open area would be good. Was considerting June - July timeframe. I was looking at hunting in one of the Matetsi units. Reasons being I've heard of solid animal numbers, no fences, no needed charter and it's close to Victoria Falls which my wife would like to see. Also looking at Save Valley Conservancy. Reasons being, someone I know personally hunted there and gave a great recommendation, it's a solid conservation success story, good animal numbers and affordable. Any Advise? Thanks Click to expand...

We hunted the Save last year and had quite an adventure. There’s a hunt report about it on here somewhere. I would go back in a heartbeat. However I’d love to hunt Bubye and Matetsi as well. So many hunts, so little time!  

I shopped by looking at PH's that hunted the way I wanted to conduct a hunt....on foot, less driving-more tracking, dugga boys only- no herds, area managed well, make my own shots. Ended up with PH Len Taylor in the Zambezi Valley(Dande) and Charlton McCallum Safaris, and it was everything and more. It was a toss up between Len and Alan Shearing who had a hunter on dates I wanted and shared camp with him, good guy too. Happened to like they do banking in US and have real office staff for easy emails, quick answers. I think a number of the suggestions made here are very good also.  

• Sep 1, 2018

Thanks for the replies, can't beat 1st hand experience. I'll keep checking back and if anyone has a PH to recommend feel free to send me a PM. I was under the impression that June and July were "winter months" but if I understand correctly there may be less vegetation in August and September?  

375 Ruger Fan said: I hunted Zim in 2015, with PH John Sharp and hunted the Bubye Valley Conservancy (BVC). A lot of game, with the exception of kudu and oryx. There's something like 880,000 acres and no cross fencing. Flying into Bulawayo is quick and easy too. About a 4 hour drive south to the BVC on good road. I hunted late May and the brush was dense. Hunting later, Aug or Sept is probably better. It will be hotter, but better chance to get a buff. Click to expand...

Iloutdoorsman said: Thanks for the replies, can't beat 1st hand experience. I'll keep checking back and if anyone has a PH to recommend feel free to send me a PM. I was under the impression that June and July were "winter months" but if I understand correctly there may be less vegetation in August and September? Click to expand...

Iloutdoorsman said: I was under the impression that June and July were "winter months" but if I understand correctly there may be less vegetation in August and September? Click to expand...

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