Highlights
- Sunsets from Somalisa Expeditions Camp
- An authentic bush camp experience
- A small and intimate camp
- Wildlife sighting from the bush camp
- Huge elephant herds
- Friendly and professional staff
- Firepit area under stars
Information
- Lodge type; Safari Camp
- Location; Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
- Lodge size; 6 Tented Suites
- Recommended stay; 3-5 nights
Somalisa Expeditions In Heart Of Hwange National Park Offers An Exciting And Authentic Safari camp experience
Somalisa Expeditions Camp is set in the Hwange National Park offers guests a more authentic safari experience with only six tented suites located at the edge of a season floodplain in a grove of acacia trees.
Wildlife and birdlife sightings around the camp and in this region of Hwange National Park are nothing short of fantastic. A waterhole buts up against the main view deck, offering guests an incredible up-close encounter with African elephants.
The perfect destination for those that are purely interested in nothing else other than the surrounding wildlife and birdlife, photography and that authentic traditional safari experience.
Part of our selection of the best Hwange Lodges portfolio by the amazing African Bush Camps portfolio.
Rooms and Suites
Six Meru-styled tents all offer up viewing decks, comfortable bedrooms with en-suite bathroom facilities with bath, shower, hot and cold water, flushing toilet and hand basins.
At Somalisa Expeditions Camp, guests can enjoy a range of suite amenities, including a standing fan, mosquito nets and repellent, a tea and coffee station, a fan for cooling, and a charging station.
These ensure that guests can enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay while at the camp.
Cuisine and Wine
As with all Somalisa lodges in the Hwange portfolio, all meals are prepared from only the freshest and best ingredients sourced locally. The highly skilled team in the kitchen will wow you with what can be prepared in the middle of the Hwange bushveld.
Facilities
The tented central guest area offers guests a large teak view deck, both indoor and outdoor dining areas, an open bar, lounge and small library with fireplace, as well as a fire pit for those after-dinner drinks out under the African stars.
The entire camp is run off solar power with charging stations in both suites and the central guest area.
Activities
An authentic safari experience awaits within the Hwange National Park; early morning and afternoon game drives, night drives, guided walking safaris, bird watching and photography, and cultural village tours are available.
Wildlife sightings in the area include; elephant, kudu, sable antelope, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok, roan antelope, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, and hyena, to mention only but a few.
Child Friendly
Somalisa Expeditions is not suitable for children under the age of 16 years.
In Conclusion
Expeditions Camp offers guests an authentic safari experience in the Hwange National Park.
With only six meru-style tents, this camp is perfect for those that are purely interested in nothing else other than the surrounding wildlife and birdlife.
Facilities include a large teak view deck, both indoor and outdoor dining areas, an open bar, lounge and small library with fireplace, as well as a fire pit for those after-dinner drinks out under the African stars.
Activities at Somalisa Expeditions Camp available include early morning and afternoon game drives, night drives, guided walking safaris, bird watching and photography.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to get up close and personal with Africa's wildlife!
Rates from US$ 585.00 per person
Somalisa Expeditions Camp Rates
Per person per night sharing
Rates are in US Dollar
*Rates may vary according to season
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Walking safaris
- Hwange Main Camp village visits
- Premium imported spirits and champagne
- Visa Fees
- International and regional Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Staff Gratuities
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