Antelope Park
A private wildlife park and resort on Bulawayo Road, Gweru, with a campsite alongside rooms, glamping units and tents by the river. It is rated 4.3 from over 900 Google reviews and works as an…
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Camping in Zimbabwe
57 camping across Zimbabwe, with contact details and locations.
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Big Cave Camp
A lodge with a campsite in the Matobo Hills, at the 46 km peg on the Kezi road. It is rated 4.5 from 92 Google reviews, most of them from guests in the lodge rooms and suites, so campers here share…
Bridal Veil Falls Campsite
Bridal Veil Falls Campsite sits right beside the Bridal Veil Falls in Chimanimani. It suits families after a day by the water or a night at a simple campground, and rates 4.5 from 13 Google reviews…
Bumi Hills
Bumi Hills sits on a hilltop above Lake Kariba. It is mostly a luxury lodge, with a few high-end camping spots for people travelling through. Campers can use the lodge's facilities, including a gym…
Bvumba Adv. Park
Often described as a "cloud kingdom", the park sits in misty forest with rare birds and samango monkeys. The air is fresh and there are views over the valley. The camping area is informal, with…
Camp Silwane
A safari camp in its own private conservancy close to the Hwange National Park boundary, reached via the Gwaai turn-off. It is rated 4.8 from 49 Google reviews and suits families and couples wanting…
Chamabondo
A section of Zambezi National Park away from the river, on an open vlei. The ecosystem is drier than at the riverfront camps. The sites are very quiet and suit serious photographers and wildlife…
Changa Safari Camp
A tented safari camp on the shore of Lake Kariba in Matusadona National Park, rated 4.8 from 64 Google reviews. It suits couples and small groups after a relaxed, well-looked-after stay with game…
Chilo Gorge
Chilo Gorge is near the southern tip of Gonarezhou and combines community-based tourism with high-end safari. The campsites sit close to the village. Campers can eat at the nearby lodge or self-cater…
Chinguli
A campsite in Gonarezhou set among rocks beside the river, with views of the water and the cliffs. Google lists it as Chinguli Camp 5, rated 5.0 from five reviews, and it suits campers who value a…
Chinhoyi Caves
Limestone caves near the main highway at Chinhoyi, known for the deep blue water of the Sleeping Pool. It is rated 4.2 from over 1,400 Google reviews and makes a natural break on the road to Kariba…
Chipinda Pools
Chipinda Pools is the gateway to Gonarezhou, overlooking a series of pools on the Runde River where large tuskers often drink. The area is isolated wilderness. The sites are well spaced for privacy…
Chitake Springs
A set of wild springs where game comes down to drink and predators follow. It is rated 4.7 from nine Google reviews and suits travellers who come for lions and raw wilderness rather than comfort…
Chizarira Base
Chizarira is one of Zimbabwe's most remote parks, on an escarpment overlooking the Zambezi Valley. The campsite is very basic, with almost no modern amenities. Bring your own fuel, water and food…
Darwendale Campsite
Darwendale is a haven for anglers and is known for producing some of the largest bass in the world. The camp centres on the dam, Lake Manyame, inside the ZimParks Darwendale Recreational Park. The…
Glen City
Glen City is a camping retreat with chalets, tent pitches and halls in an off-grid setting. It is used mostly by churches for camps, prayer retreats and annual gatherings, though one reviewer also…
Great Zimbabwe
You can camp within sight of the stone ruins and walk the monument at sunrise. The campsite is basic but functional, with grassy spots and communal ablutions. Local markets nearby sell firewood and…
Habitation of Hope
Habitation of Hope is a campsite and retreat centre used mainly by churches, schools and youth groups. It holds a 4.3 rating from 75 Google reviews, and visitors describe it as quiet and refreshing…
Kazuma Pan
Kazuma Pan is a remote park of teak forest and open grassland on the Botswana border. It is camping only and largely undeveloped. There are only two campsites (Insiza and Kasetsheti), each with a…
Kulizwe Lodge
A Mediterranean-style lodge on the edge of Lake Kariba with a neat caravan and camping area, and a base for visiting the Tonga culture of the Binga area. Campers can use the lodge's swimming pool and…
Lake Kyle
A grassy camp on the shores of Lake Mutirikwi (Kyle). The park is a rhino sanctuary, and wildlife often grazes at the edge of the camping area. The sites are well maintained, with clear views of the…
Mabalauta
Mabalauta is in the southern section of Gonarezhou, with giant baobabs and the wide Mwenezi River. It is more open and arid than the northern pools area. The camp has developed sites with braai…
Main Camp (Hwange)
Main Camp is the main gateway to Hwange, with thatched lodges and grassy sites. It is close to pumped waterholes that draw large herds. The campsite has power points and communal bathrooms. The…
Maleme (Matobo)
Maleme sits in the Matobo Hills, among granite kopjes. The campsites are near the shore of Maleme Dam. The ablutions are well maintained, with solar-heated showers. Secure your food against the…
Mare Dam
This is the go-to spot for serious trout fishermen. The camp is right on the water’s edge in a secluded valley, away from the main park roads. Facilities are simple and rustic. There is no…
Mazvikadei
A family weekend resort. The dam is popular for water skiing, jet skiing and get-togethers among the local farming community. The campsite has braai points and clean bathrooms. Nearby crocodile farms…
Mlibizi Resort
Mlibizi Zambezi Resort is a self-catering stop at Mlibizi, on the Binga side of Lake Kariba, used by travellers catching the Kariba ferry. Most people who review it are campers or chalet guests…
Mopani Bay Campsite
Mopani Bay Campsite sits off Power Line Road in Kariba, facing the lake and the Zambezi floodplain. It suits campers who like wildlife close by, and it is a popular weekend spot with local visitors…
Mtarazi Falls
Camping on the "edge of the world", next to Africa’s second-highest waterfall, with views down into the Honde Valley. The camp is the hub for the Skywalk and Zipline. The nights are very cold, and…
Mucheni (Mana)
Mucheni has several private campsites along the Zambezi riverbank in Mana Pools. Each site is exclusive to one group. There are no facilities apart from a "long-drop" toilet, so bring your own water…
Musangano
Musangano Lodge sits off the Champion Mine Road near Odzi, outside Mutare, with a campground alongside its chalets, villas and restaurant. It suits campers after peace and quiet within reach of the…
Mushandike
Mushandike is a wildlife sanctuary outside Masvingo built around a dam, with accommodation and a college of wildlife inside the grounds. It suits people who want game viewing and fishing at a quieter…
Mutekesenwa
A hiker's base at the foot of the Chimanimani mountains, used mostly by people trekking into the high peaks. Facilities are extremely basic: a place to pitch a tent, with a tap. There is no…
N1 Hotel & Camp
An urban campsite in the heart of the tourist town, within walking distance of the Falls, local bars and adventure booking centres. The facilities include basic but clean bathrooms and access to the…
Nantwich
Nantwich is in a secluded northern corner of Hwange, a quieter alternative to the busier southern gates. The camp has been recently upgraded with modern, clean facilities while keeping its…
Ngezi Camp
A quiet reservoir with a high density of hippos and diverse birdlife, popular with birdwatchers and quiet campers. Run by ZimParks, it has basic campsites with communal ablutions. It rarely gets…
Ngweshla Camp
Ngweshla Camp is a fenced campsite beside the Ngweshla pans in Hwange National Park. It is booked by one party at a time, so it suits self-sufficient groups who want to camp in the middle of game…
Nyamazi Greens
Nyamazi Greens is a camping farm with tents to rent, outdoor showers and mountain views. It suits church youth groups and teams looking for a camp with activities, as well as anyone after a few quiet…
Nyamepi (Mana)
Nyamepi sits on the banks of the Zambezi. The camp is unfenced, so elephants and hippos wander through the sites. Facilities are basic but functional, with communal solar-heated bathrooms. There is…
Nyangombe (Nyanga)
This camp in the Eastern Highlands has sites among pine trees and rolling hills, cooler and mistier than the humid lowlands. The main draw is the "Brighton Beach" natural swimming area. Facilities…
Nyanyana
The closest official park camp to Kariba town, and a convenient stop for people heading into Matusadona or out on the lake. The sites are grassy and well shaded, with standard ZimParks ablutions. It…
Osborne Dam
Osborne Dam is a large reservoir outside Mutare. One reviewer calls it the largest lake in Manicaland and one of Zimbabwe's major inland waters. It suits anglers and people who want a quiet weekend…
Pungwe Drift
The site is at the base of the Pungwe Gorge, close to the river’s white water. The camp is rustic and simple. It is the main launch point for rafting and fly-fishing expeditions in the area. Expect…
Rhodes Dam
Rhodes Dam sits inside Nyanga National Park, and the area around it overlooks the water. It suits anglers and anyone after a calm base in the Nyanga highlands. The Google profile for the area has a…
Robins Camp
Robins Camp is a long-running camp in the north-west of Hwange National Park. It has campsites with ablutions, en-suite rooms, a restaurant and a swimming pool. It suits visitors who want serious…
Save Valley
Savé Valley Conservancy is a large stretch of private wild country in the south-east lowveld, near Chichindwe. It suits people who want quiet bush time and serious game viewing rather than a busy…
Sebakwe Camp
A large, quiet dam, a favourite with bass fishermen and local boaters. There is plenty of space. The campsites are spread out along the shore with basic shared facilities, and it suits a budget…
Sinamatella
Sinamatella sits high on a ridge overlooking a wide plain, with sunset views over Hwange. The campsites are basic, with shared ablutions. At that elevation it is windier and cooler at night, and the…
Tashinga
Tashinga is a remote, off-grid site in Matusadona National Park on the shores of Lake Kariba, best for self-sufficient 4x4 travellers. There is no electricity and water is pumped from the lake. Bring…
The Siding
The Siding is a tented camp just outside Hwange National Park, close to Main Camp. It suits couples and small groups who want a comfortable base for game drives, with the choice of driving themselves…
Thuli Hill Christian Camp
Thuli Hill Christian Camp is a camp and guest house on a plot at Reservoir Gumtree near Bulawayo, with dormitories, chalets, a pool, playgrounds and a dam. It is built around school, church and youth…
Tuli Safari Area
A place with history: early pioneers crossed into Zimbabwe here. The landscape is dominated by the wide, sandy Shashe River and massive sandstone cliffs. The camping is very basic and rugged. You are…
Udu Camp
A lakeside camp in Nyanga National Park, surrounded by montane forest and open moorland. The sites are grassy and well shaded, with standard ZimParks ablutions. It suits families and birdwatchers…
Umzingwane
Umzingwane Dam is a popular weekend spot for Bulawayo residents, with water sports and picnics. The campsites are basic with shared facilities. It can get busy on public holidays, so it suits those…
Vumba Garden
Campsites among rare orchids and tropical plants. The garden is often shrouded in mist. Facilities are basic but clean, managed by ZimParks. Birdwatchers come for forest species like Swynnerton’s…
Warthogs Camp
Warthogs Safari Camp is a lakeside camp on Powerlines Road in Kariba, with camping, tents, a bar and a restaurant. It suits travellers who want an easy base by the water, including people getting…
Zambezi Camp
This camp is upstream from the Falls in Zambezi National Park, away from the town. The sites are basic riverbank spots with communal ablutions. Buffalo and kudu come down to drink at the river, and…
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