Lodges

Botswana and Zimbabwe Lodges; Epitome of Comfort and Style

Discover the epitome of comfort and style with our luxurious lodges in the heart of Botswana and Zimbabwe’s wilderness. Our travel company ensures that your African adventure is not only thrilling but also relaxing. Our lodges are designed to blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings while providing modern amenities. Experience the beauty of Africa while staying in accommodations that prioritize sustainability and community engagement.

Stylish and Comfortable Accommodations

Our lodges in Botswana and Zimbabwe are the perfect blend of style and comfort. Each lodge is meticulously designed to provide a luxurious stay while maintaining harmony with the surrounding environment. Enjoy spacious rooms with stunning views, elegant decor, and all the modern amenities you need for a comfortable stay. Our lodges offer a serene retreat after a day of exploring the African wilderness, ensuring you rest in style.

Fragile Relationships Between Communities and Wildlife

Maintaining a balance between community needs and wildlife conservation is crucial. It has taken decades of dedicated work by tourism operators and NGOs to align local values with nature conservation. Our lodges are at the forefront of this effort, fostering long-term relationships with local communities. Through employment, outreach, and development programs, we help locals understand the benefits of wildlife tourism and conservation, ensuring sustainable and positive engagement with nature.

Imvelo Safari Lodges
Lead the Way

Imvelo Safari Lodges are a prime example of successful community integration and wildlife conservation. By employing local people as lodge staff, safari guides, and community wildlife protection scouts, we ensure that the benefits of tourism are shared. This direct engagement helps local communities appreciate and support wildlife conservation. Stay at Imvelo Safari Lodges and be part of a responsible tourism model that benefits both people and nature, creating a lasting impact on the region.

Imvelo Safari Lodges:

Bomani Tented Lodge

In southeast Hwange National Park, teak woodlands open into the grasslands of the Ngamo Plains – frequented by herds of grazing herbivores and the predators which hunt them. Bomani Tented Lodge, on a private concession bordering the Park, was sited to maximize this iconic safari experience. Our Saddlebill tents on raised decks are combined with our Spurwing tents on ground level, complemented by the exclusive Sable Suite and the convenient Thatched Bungalow. The main lodge includes dining, lounge and bar areas with a pool deck overlooking the waterhole. Guests join their guide at the fireside at dawn for coffee before an early activity, and then again for drinks before dinner, where tales of Africa will hold them spellbound. Activities include game drives, night drives, walks, waterhole watches in our sunken hide, visiting the community for a glimpse of village life today, and of course, meeting the stars of our award-winning rhino sanctuary program.

Imvelo Safari Lodges:

Nehimba Lodge

Nehimba is located in a large private concession in the game-rich northern region of the Hwange National Park. The nine spacious cabins on raised teak decks are thatched for coolness in the hotter months. All rooms overlook the lodge waterhole which is used by wildlife throughout the day in the dry season. The camp is fully solar powered and all rooms have an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower option. The open-fronted main lodge overlooks the best pool in Hwange as the elephants that drink at it will demonstrate – dining with elephants is our signature Nehimba experience! Activities include game drives, full-day excursions, night drives, and walks to better experience the signs, sounds and scents of the wilderness with your experienced guide.

Imvelo Safari Lodges:

Camelthorn Lodge

Named for the ancient camelthorn tree it features, this lodge nestles in pristine woodland bordering Hwange National Park. Both Camelthorn Lodge and the new Imvelo Ngamo Rhino Sanctuary surrounding it occupy communal land and the local people are our partners in both developments. Eight secluded forest villas are well-appointed with sliding glass doors, fireplaces for the cooler winter months, and downstairs verandas. An upstairs balcony accessed by an outside spiral staircase can be used as a romantic sleep-out, and 4 of the rooms feature an upstairs splash pool annex. The main lodge has expansive dining, bar and lounge areas with al fresco dining options under the camelthorn tree. Activities include game drives and walks led by passionate and knowledgeable guides, watching wildlife from our sunken hide, meeting the people of Ngamo village, and tracking our first two reintroduced white rhinos, with the dedicated Cobras scouts who protect them.

Imvelo Safari Lodges:

Jozibanini Camp

Jozibanini Camp is situated in the remote southwest of Hwange National Park in a wilderness unused for nearly 20 years, where the San people once roamed. This is a small, truly exclusive camp in a truly wild place, a four-hour drive from the nearest camp, providing an untamed wilderness experience. Small and intimate, there are just 5 tents on raised decks with ensuite bathrooms with hand basins, bucket showers and flush toilets. The beds can be rolled out to the front deck for sleeping under the stars. In keeping with the rustic nature, all dining is al fresco around the campfire. The ecosystem here is semi-desert akin to the Kalahari in neighboring Botswana. Ancient windblown fossil dunes separated by shallow valleys where elephant paths have compacted the terrain, provide the opportunity for game viewing by mountain bike. Other activities include walks, picnic breakfasts in the bush, up-close game viewing from the Jozi “Look-up” hide, and visits to the St Josephs school and community outside the Park by prior arrangement (1.5hr drive).

Seolo Africa:

Chundu Island

Our 8 spacious, ‘Seychelles meets Zambezi’ inspired suites are sheltered by majestic trees bordering the island banks along the Zambezi River. Chundu Island is the ideal place to relax as you share in the sounds of nature along one of Africa’s biggest rivers. Your stay at Chundu is enhanced by the beautiful accommodation offering a variety of in-room amenities.

Chundu Island has 6 River View Suites each accommodating two persons. The River View Suites are configured with either a super king or twin beds. The open-plan suite has an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and private outdoor shower. Each suite has its own private deck with a day bed and seating area overlooking the Zambezi River allowing for a tranquil space for you to relax and enjoy a cocktail or a cup of coffee and immerse yourself in your surroundings.

Around 21 kilometres upstream from the mighty Victoria Falls, situated in the middle of the roaring Zambezi River, lies an island like few others. At 1.4 kilometres in length, Chundu Island offers that ‘total privacy’ feeling you get when stepping onto a secluded, private island. The surrounding wilderness forms part of the Zambezi National Park, with Chundu Island lying smack-bang on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Our island lodge offers the perfect blend of island-style vacationing and African safari experiences, with activities to suit all family members.

Great Plains Conservation:

Mpala Jenna

Mpala Jena offers the perfect Victoria Falls luxury accommodation. Mpala Jena is an intimate safari camp positioned along the beautiful tree-laden banks of the Zambezi River.

Located within the 56,000-hectare Zambezi National Park, the camp is home to an ever-increasing number of wildlife that can be enjoyed on safari drives, boat cruises, walking trails or even while sipping cocktails from the camp’s swing chairs. Higher concentrations of buffalo and elephants are typical from June to October. There are more lions per km² here than in any other park in Zimbabwe. Birding is spectacular all year round, with the highest species diversity seen from November through April. Catch and release fishing is a popular activity and peaks during the Tiger fishing season between June and December.

The camp is conveniently located 16 kilometres inside the Zambezi National Park, allowing easy access to Victoria Falls town by a 40-minute boat or road transfer.

Isibindi Africa Lodge:

Tsowa Safari Island

This is a surreal place, gently set apart from the busy world. The island is fringed by a beautiful forest, while a soft sand path leads inward to a cluster of century old baobabs. This is our safari island Tsowa. A pioneer inspired camp placed on the river, steeped in luxury and considered space.

Wake to the calls of the resident Pel’s Fishing Owl and the soundtrack of the crickets. Fall asleep to the calls of hyena and lions. We placed the luxury tented camp on a site chosen for its magnificent forest canopy and enormous termite mound resting gently alongside the lounge. The golden green light pours through the trees and forest vines in the early morning and late afternoon. The ﬁre pit deck is suspended over the Zambezi river and afternoons can be spent watching the reflection of the sunset over the Zambezi National Park as animals come down to drink.

Batonka Guest Lodge:

Situated 2.1km (1.3miles) from the majestic mighty Victoria Falls.

Batonka Guest lodge is set in lush gardens, a tranquil haven away from the bustle of town but within walking distance of the main attractions. The main lodge offers indoor and outdoor dining, a cozy lounge and beautiful veranda opening out onto the surrounding gardens.

The facilities include a swimming pool, activities desk and curio shop.

The lodge offers a one-way shuttle to town or the Falls twice daily at 10am and 3pm. A local taxi company will safely take guests to their destinations outside of these times.

Bayete Collection:

Bayete Lodge

Bayete Guest Lodge is a family run lodge which offers 30 rooms set in a lush tropical garden. Central to the lodge is the large teardrop swimming pool, which is hugged by the Dining Boma and Bar. The Tavern is steeped in history and character and is central to the communal area where guests are welcomed to gather, have refreshments and socialize.

Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is a vast inland river delta in northern Botswana. It’s known for its sprawling grassy plains, which flood seasonally, becoming a lush animal habitat. The Moremi Game Reserve occupies the east and central areas of the region. The Okavango Delta is an important wildlife area protected by both the Moremi Game Reserve on its eastern edge and the numerous wildlife concessions within Ngamiland. Here, dugout canoes are used to navigate past hippos,elephants and crocodiles. On dry land, wildlife includes lions, leopards, giraffes and rhinos.

Setari Camp:

Kala Camp:

This Botswana area offers a watery paradise between the months of May and October where guests can enjoy boating and Mekoro rides from in front of camp and long walks on the nearby islands.

Between October and May, the flood water recedes and the floodplains dry up attracting large herds of buffalo and elephant. With the buffalo, lion are often found in the vicinity hoping for a feast! As well as the larger game, the birding in the area is also varied and plentiful.

Kwando Safari:

Pom Pom Camp

Known for its ‘soul’ and appeal to safari traditionalists, Pom Pom Camp is an eco-friendly camp located on Pom Pom Island in a private concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta and on the head waters of the Xudum river system. The area lies on the western boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve and not only offers superb Okavango scenery but also consistent game viewing all year round. Pom Pom is the real deal for those who live & breath Africa.