African Bush Camps is one of Africa’s most respected safari brands, offering authentic wilderness experiences across Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. As a preferred Australian partner, Safari Guru combines access to competitive rates and current offers with the firsthand expertise to select and seamlessly connect the right camps for your journey.
More than beautiful accommodation, African Bush Camps is known for exceptional guiding, immersive wildlife encounters, meaningful local connection and a commitment to conservation and community empowerment.
From classic tented safaris in northern Botswana and family escapes in Mana Pools, to Victoria Falls on the Zambezi and wildlife-rich Hwange, African Bush Camps brings together soul, style and a genuine sense of place.
Safari Guru is a preferred African Bush Camps safaris partner in Australia, giving our clients access to preferred rates, current offers and expert safari planning at no additional cost.
The real difference is knowing how to combine the right camps, destinations and travel periods to create the strongest possible safari. Wildlife movements, seasonal conditions, flight connections, camp styles and the pace of your journey all matter.
With decades of firsthand African safari knowledge, we design seamless African Bush Camps itineraries across Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia — tailored around your wildlife interests, preferred level of luxury, family or group needs, travel dates and budget.
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African Bush Camps offers an exceptional variety of safari experiences across Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia — from Botswana’s waterways and elephant-rich wilderness to Zimbabwe’s big-game landscapes and river safaris, and Zambia’s mighty Zambezi and Victoria Falls.
Each camp has its own character, location and seasonal strengths. The art lies in knowing which experiences to combine, how long to stay and when to travel in order to create the best possible journey.
Explore the African Bush Camps safaris collection below, and speak to Safari Guru about connecting the right camps into a seamless safari tailored to your wildlife interests, preferred level of luxury, travel dates, group needs and budget.
Botswana is one of Africa’s great safari destinations: a land of pristine wilderness, shifting channels, vast floodplains and extraordinary wildlife density. African Bush Camps operates in the Okavango Delta, Khwai and the Linyanti Wilderness Reserve — three very different environments that combine beautifully in a longer Botswana safari.
Expect water-based exploration in the Delta, varied game viewing and community-concession landscapes around Khwai, and remote elephant country, predator action and exclusivity in Linyanti. The best combination depends on the season, water levels, your preferred camp style and whether you prioritise land activities, mokoro excursions, boating, photography or pure wilderness.
Atzaró Okavango Camp is an ultra-luxurious, eco-conscious retreat in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Set among the Delta’s waterways, islands and palm-fringed landscapes, it offers a highly polished safari experience while retaining a genuine connection to one of Africa’s most remarkable wetland ecosystems.
Expect beautifully designed accommodation, refined service and immersive water-and-land safari experiences shaped by seasonal conditions. The Okavango can deliver superb sightings of elephants, buffalo, antelope, hippos, crocodiles and an exceptional diversity of birdlife, with predators also present throughout the broader Delta ecosystem.
Khwai Leadwood is an intimate, elegant tented camp with five standard tents and one family unit, designed for guests who want luxury without losing the essential feeling of being in the African bush. Its setting in the Khwai region makes it particularly appealing for couples, families and small groups seeking an exclusive but relaxed safari base.
The Khwai area is known for diverse habitats and rewarding game viewing, with the potential for elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, African wild dogs and an excellent variety of plains game. Depending on the season and camp arrangements, guests may enjoy game drives and other activities that reveal the contrasting riverine, woodland and open-country landscapes of northern Botswana.
Khwai Lediba is a luxury tented safari camp set along the banks of the Khwai River in the Khwai Concession. Accommodating a maximum of 16 guests, it offers a more intimate and environmentally considered stay in an area renowned for its wildlife and changing seasonal character.
The river itself attracts animals year-round, while the wider concession supports elephant herds, buffalo, predators and plentiful antelope. Khwai Lediba is an excellent choice for travellers looking for a stylish, comfortable camp with strong wildlife potential and a wonderfully natural riverfront setting.
Linyanti Bush Camp is a classic and soulful tented safari camp in the private Linyanti Wilderness Reserve. With eclectic African artefacts, a raised main area and an easy-going atmosphere, it is ideal for guests who value character, intimacy and an authentic old-school safari feel.
Linyanti is celebrated for its remoteness, broad floodplains, dense mopane woodland and major elephant concentrations. It is also a compelling area for predators, including lion, leopard and African wild dog, while birdlife, buffalo and antelope add to the rich all-round safari experience.
Linyanti Ebony is an intimate, eco-conscious tented camp built on raised decking above the Linyanti Marsh. The elevated setting delivers far-reaching views across a landscape shaped by water, reeds, woodland and the movements of wildlife.
Guests can expect an understated yet stylish safari, with the chance to enjoy the Linyanti’s renowned elephant activity, dramatic seasonal wildlife concentrations and an exceptional feeling of space. It is particularly suited to travellers wanting the privacy and wilderness of Linyanti in a refined, contemporary camp setting.
Linyanti Expeditions is for travellers who want to feel close to the wilderness without giving up the essentials of comfort. Its signature experience is the “star suite,” where beds can be moved into a secure mesh-enclosed gazebo extension, allowing guests to sleep beneath Botswana’s vast night sky.
By day, guests explore the wild Linyanti landscape on safari; by night, they experience the sounds, stars and stillness of the African bush in a more adventurous way. This is a particularly memorable option for honeymooners, keen photographers and guests who want one part of their journey to feel genuinely immersive and different.
Linyanti Legodimo is African Bush Camps’ upcoming ultra-luxury experience in the Linyanti Wilderness Reserve, currently scheduled to open in 2027. Its name translates as “paradise” in Setswana, reflecting a vision centred on water, wildlife, indulgence and meaningful benefit for surrounding communities.
This will be a camp for travellers seeking the highest level of privacy, space and service in one of Botswana’s most remote wildlife areas. Speak to Safari Guru about future availability, opening dates and whether Legodimo should be paired with the Okavango Delta, Khwai or another exceptional southern African destination.
Zimbabwe is one of Africa’s most complete safari countries. It combines superb guiding, exceptional wildlife, legendary national parks, walking and canoeing opportunities, dramatic landscapes and the thundering spectacle of Victoria Falls.
African Bush Camps operates in several of Zimbabwe’s most distinctive areas: Hwange National Park, Mana Pools National Park, Matusadona National Park on Lake Kariba, and the ancient granite landscapes of Matobo Hills. Together, they allow Safari Guru to create journeys that move from classic big-game safaris and elephant encounters to river-based adventure, scenic relaxation, cultural heritage and rare rhino experiences.
Somalisa Camp is an intimate, elegant safari camp in Hwange National Park, overlooking the golden savannah grasslands for which this vast park is known. Natural textures, wood and organic design elements create a sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere, with wildlife always close at hand.
Hwange is famous for elephants, and Somalisa is particularly well known for memorable elephant encounters around camp. Guests can also expect classic game drives in search of lion, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hyena and the many antelope species that thrive across Hwange’s woodlands and open plains.
Somalisa Acacia is African Bush Camps’ family-friendly Hwange camp, created for parents and children who want to share a meaningful safari experience without compromising on style or comfort. Its warm atmosphere and family focus make it a superb choice for multigenerational travel and first-time safari families.
Hwange’s abundant elephants and varied wildlife deliver plenty of excitement for younger guests, while family-oriented guiding helps make each activity engaging and appropriate. Safari Guru can advise on the most suitable camp, room configuration and safari pace for your children’s ages and interests.
Somalisa Expeditions captures the essence of a traditional tented safari: close to nature, rich in atmosphere and full of the simple pleasures that make time in the bush unforgettable. Think campfire evenings, storytelling beneath the stars and the feeling that wildlife is part of every moment.
The camp offers a more adventurous way to experience Hwange, where elephant herds, lion, buffalo, plains game and prolific birdlife are all part of the daily safari rhythm. It pairs particularly well with a more luxurious camp elsewhere in the itinerary, creating a rewarding contrast in safari styles.
Nyamatusi Camp is an elegant riverside camp in Mana Pools National Park, set directly beside the mighty Zambezi River. Its uninterrupted river views and open setting place guests at the heart of a landscape where elephants, buffalo, hippos and abundant birdlife are part of everyday camp life.
Mana Pools is one of Africa’s most special wilderness areas for travellers who enjoy a more active safari. Depending on conditions and arrangements, game drives may be complemented by walking safaris, canoeing and river-based exploration, offering a beautifully intimate way to encounter wildlife in one of Zimbabwe’s most iconic UNESCO-listed landscapes.
Nyamatusi Mahogany is an intimate, family-focused luxury camp tucked beneath ancient mahogany trees on the Zambezi River in Mana Pools. With two tented suites and two family suites, it is especially well suited to families, private groups and travellers seeking a highly exclusive riverfront stay.
The combination of luxurious family accommodation and Mana Pools’ naturally immersive wildlife makes this a remarkable option for those travelling together across generations. Expect a safari shaped by the Zambezi: elephants along the riverbank, hippos in the water, birdlife overhead and the chance to explore a wilderness that remains wonderfully raw and alive.
Kanga Expeditions is a seasonal, authentic tented safari camp in a private concession of Mana Pools National Park, close to the remote Kanga Pan. This is a place for guests who want to feel far from the busy world and deeply connected to a more untouched, elemental side of Africa.
The pan attracts wildlife, particularly during drier periods, making Kanga a rewarding choice for photographers and experienced safari travellers. Expect waterhole activity, elephants, buffalo, antelope, predators and a safari atmosphere that is more adventurous and less formal than a traditional luxury lodge stay.
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge sits high on remote hills in Matusadona National Park, overlooking the shimmering expanse of Lake Kariba with the Zambezi Escarpment rising beyond. It is one of Zimbabwe’s most scenic safari lodges, offering a tranquil and highly restorative contrast to more intense, game-drive-focused destinations.
Here, the experience is as much about landscape and water as it is about wildlife. Guests can enjoy lake-based activities, extraordinary sunsets, wildlife viewing in Matusadona and the peaceful rhythm of a lodge where the scale of Lake Kariba is always present.
Khayelitshe House is a private retreat in the Matobo Hills, surrounded by the remarkable balancing rocks and granite boulders that define this historic Zimbabwean landscape. Its name, drawn from Ndebele words meaning “Home in the Rocks,” perfectly captures the property’s intimate connection with its setting.
Matobo offers something very different from a conventional safari. Guests can explore granite kopjes, ancient rock-art sites, cultural history and wildlife, including opportunities associated with rhino conservation. Khayelitshe House is a compelling addition for private groups or travellers wanting to experience Zimbabwe’s cultural and scenic depth alongside its big-game areas.
Zambia remains one of Africa’s most rewarding destinations for travellers seeking wilderness, guiding excellence and a more active relationship with the natural world. Its great rivers, remarkable walking-safari heritage and lower visitor density make it ideal for guests who want an authentic and deeply personal safari.
African Bush Camps’ Zambian properties connect two iconic landscapes: Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River at Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, and the wild Lower Zambezi National Park. Together, they create a superb itinerary that combines one of the world’s great natural wonders with game viewing, river activities, walking and exceptional riverside luxury.
Thorntree River Lodge is a sophisticated riverside retreat on the Zambezi River in Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, positioned approximately 20 minutes upstream from Victoria Falls. Its location makes it a seamless base for guests arriving via Livingstone or Victoria Falls airports and for those wanting to experience the Falls in comfort and style.
Expect spacious luxury suites and family suites with plunge pools, river views and a calm, elegant atmosphere after a long-haul journey or a busy safari. Beyond Victoria Falls, guests can enjoy Zambezi River activities, local experiences and wildlife viewing in Mosi-oa-Tunya, making Thorntree a meaningful destination rather than simply an overnight stop.
Lolebezi is African Bush Camps’ flagship Lower Zambezi experience, set in the spectacular wilderness of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park. It is a luxurious riverside safari lodge where the rhythms of the Zambezi — elephants at the water’s edge, hippos in the channels and birds moving through the riverine forest — shape every day.
The Lower Zambezi offers a beautifully varied safari. Alongside game drives, guests may enjoy river cruises, canoeing, fishing and walking, creating a more active and multidimensional experience than a purely vehicle-based safari. Lolebezi is an exceptional choice for travellers seeking polished luxury, outstanding wildlife and genuine immersion in one of Africa’s great river landscapes.
Every African Bush Camps property has its own personality, location and seasonal strengths. The key to an outstanding safari is not simply selecting the most beautiful camp; it is choosing the camps that best work together for your travel dates, wildlife priorities, preferred style of safari and desired pace.
Safari Guru can advise on the right African Bush Camps combination, whether you are planning a classic Botswana journey, Zimbabwe’s most iconic wilderness areas, a Zambia and Victoria Falls escape, or a multi-country safari across southern Africa.
African Bush Camps was founded in 2006 by Zimbabwean safari guide Beks Ndlovu, African Bush Camps was created around a clear and meaningful purpose: to share and conserve Africa. What began in Hwange National Park has grown into a collection of 17 distinctive safari experiences across Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia, located in private concessions, celebrated national parks and UNESCO World Heritage landscapes.
Through the African Bush Camps Foundation, the company supports community-led projects in the areas surrounding its camps, including initiatives in education, conservation, food security and local empowerment. A portion of each safari booking contributes to this work, making a stay with African Bush Camps an opportunity to travel with genuine purpose.
Linyanti Legodimo, Atzaró Okavango Camp & The Dorp Hotel
Experience Botswana’s remote, elephant-rich Linyanti Wilderness Reserve at Linyanti Legodimo, before continuing to the waterways and refined luxury of Atzaró Okavango Camp. Finish in Cape Town at The Dorp Hotel, a character-filled boutique retreat with easy access to the city’s art, food, wine and coastal experiences.
Ideal for: Couples and honeymooners seeking exclusive Botswana wilderness, elevated safari luxury and a stylish Cape Town finale.
Kanga Expeditions, Palm River Hotel & Atzaró Okavango Camp
Begin with an authentic tented safari at Kanga Expeditions in Mana Pools, where elephants, buffalo and predators gather around the remote Kanga Pan. Pause beside the Zambezi at Palm River Hotel in Victoria Falls, then finish in the Okavango Delta at Atzaró Okavango Camp — a luxurious conclusion among its waterways and wildlife.
Ideal for: Travellers wanting a journey that moves from raw wilderness and tented-camp adventure to exceptional Delta comfort.
Nyamatusi Camp, Thorntree River Lodge & Atzaró Okavango Camp
Enjoy an indulgent three-country safari combining Mana Pools, Victoria Falls and Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Nyamatusi Camp offers a beautiful Zambezi River safari; Thorntree River Lodge adds private plunge pools and access to Victoria Falls; and Atzaró Okavango Camp provides a luxurious Delta finale.
Ideal for: Honeymooners and celebratory travellers seeking refined camps, varied safari activities and spectacular river-and-wetland landscapes.
Nyamatusi Mahogany, Thorntree River Lodge & Linyanti Expeditions
Designed for families and private groups, this journey begins at Nyamatusi Mahogany in Mana Pools, where family suites sit beneath ancient mahogany trees beside the Zambezi. Continue to Thorntree River Lodge near Victoria Falls, then finish at Linyanti Expeditions in Botswana, including its memorable sleep-under-the-stars experience.
Ideal for: Families, multigenerational groups and adventurous couples wanting wildlife, river experiences, Victoria Falls and a true bush finale.
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