Guided Safaris in Gonarezhou

A guided safari in "the place of elephants"

Gonarezhou Bush Camps

The Gonarezhou Bush Camps are located on the banks of the Runde River in Gonarezhou National Park with sweeping views of the river and the iconic Chilojo Cliffs. The Bush Camps are designed to support privately guided and exclusive use safaris to Gonarezhou National Park, and specifically to offer a platform for select private guides to provide a tailored, exclusive, and custom safari experience in one of Zimbabwe’s most wild landscapes.

Experience Authentic Wilderness

 

Allows private guides to control, and completely tailor almost every aspect of their safari – from the price point, food and beverage, hosting, activities/experiences – making it your own branded safari in arguably Zimbabwe’s greatest wilderness.

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Our Camps

Our camps operate in harmony with the surrounding land and wildlife. They are sustainable and have minimal impact on the environment, and they present a unique safari of luxury, wonder, and discovery. Gonarezhou Bush Camps effortlessly bridges the gap between luxury accommodation and feeling like you’re in the great African outdoors. There are two bush camps in the Park- Chilojo Bush Camp and Mahove Bush Camp

Chilojo Bush Camp

Chilojo Bush Camp

The Chilojo Bush Camp is a unique approach to tourism in Gonarezhou. The camp is set on the banks of the Runde River, overlooking the magnificent Chilojo Cliffs, and is made up of six Meru-style safari tents designed to keep in line with the intimate and exclusive wilderness experience. The camp is fully staffed, with an in-house chef to help make sure your meals are just perfect. You can also add in the option of one of our knowledgeable Gonarezhou guides with an open game-viewer vehicle to ensure you make the most out of your trip to this magnificent wilderness.

Chilojo Bush Camp Information

Min. PAX 6*
Max. PAX 12*
Max. Cars 6
Accommodation 6 ensuite Meru-style Safari Tents
Amenities  

Equipment = cutlery, crockery, linen, and towels provided.

Fridge(s) = 410L chest freezer; 275L upright fridge.

Charging facilities = yes at the central area.

Fans = no.

Water = yes, untreated borehole/sand abstracted water.

Camp Attendant Yes
Rates** (Minimum Charge) Local – US$600 ppn

SADC – US$660 ppn

Intl. – US$720 ppn

* Additional guests on stretchers are charged per person.

** Rates indicated are based on accommodation only. Conservation Fees, Community Levies, Vehicle Fees, and Extras are charged separately.

Mahove Bush Camp

Mahove Bush Camp situated on a scenic floodplain overlooking the Runde River. Embracing the essence of its stunning surroundings, the camp’s unique location near natural water pans makes it an ideal spot for observing majestic elephants, buffalo, eland, waterbuck, and other plains game. With just six luxurious tents, each equipped with a private en-suite bathroom, you will wake up to the enchanting calls of the African wild and fall asleep under the starry sky, surrounded by the sounds of nature and feeling like you are truly in the heart of the wild.

Mahove Bush Camp Information

Min. PAX 6*
Max. PAX 12*
Max. Cars 6
Accommodation 6 ensuite Meru-style Safari Tents
Amenities  

Equipment = cutlery, crockery, linen, and towels provided.

Fridge(s) = 410L chest freezer; 275L upright fridge.

Charging facilities = yes at the central area.

Fans = no.

Water = yes, untreated borehole/sand abstracted water.

Camp Attendant Yes
Rates** (Minimum Charge)

Local – US$600 ppn

SADC – US$660 ppn

Intl. – US$720 pan

* Additional guests on stretchers are charged per person.

** Rates indicated are based on accommodation only. Conservation Fees, Community Levies, Vehicle Fees, and Extras are charged separately.

Our Guides

Learner Guides Program

Our learner guides are from local communities around the park. They have been trained inhouse, thus they have a depth of local knowledge, a passion for wildlife and nature conservation, a talent for reading the language of the bush and sharing its stories, and the intuition to read guest needs and create experiences that are worthwhile.