Hotels in Zimbabwe

At Wild Geese Lodge, we offer you the best of both worlds - a tranquil escape from today's fast paced world, set within a private wildlife sanctuary offering thirty acres of indigenous garden and savannah overlooking the spectacular Mazowe Hills, yet conveniently located within fifteen minutes from Harare city centre. Guests can take the opportunity to walk in the savannah surrounded by a diverse population of antelope, majestic Sable, Zebra, Eland and Kudu - perfect for Wildlife photography or bird enthusiasts. The ideal backdrop for all your Weddings, Business, Corporate, and Private functions. Lodge accommodation incorporates ten spacious and elegantly appointed rooms including two executive suites - each luxuriously finished in its own individual urban-safari style.

Built on a ridge overlooking Great Zimbabwe, the Lodge At The Ancient City re-ignites the legends of this ancient empire. The architecture and décor of the lodge echo the themes and images of Great Zimbabwe itself and recreate an African royal palace. Go back in history and sleep in luxury stone lodges to wake up to a lovely view of Great Zimbabwe. All rooms are decorated with a warm and inviting ambiance. Plunge into the swimming pool and enjoy your dinner in the open-air dining terrace across a valley of Msasa trees. Expert history guides are at hand to take guests on guided walks through the stone city of Great Zimbabwe. Excursions into the adjacent tribal areas and wildlife viewing cruises on the nearby lake are also available.

Tucked away into an ancient bushman's shelter, Camp Amalinda's charm will leave an indelible impression on every visitor. Some of the most majestic granite scenery in the world is found in the Matobo Hills. It is here that the hopes, trials and tribulations of the San Bushmen are recorded in the ancient rock art. Mammal and bird species are prolific and include the highest concentration of Leopard and Black Eagle in the world. Rated one of Africa's top ten boutique lodges by Conde Naste Traveller in 1998. Camp Amalinda consists of 9 individually thatched rooms including two romantic Honeymoon suites. You'll notice when entering your 'cave' like suite, the stark contrast between rough granite and uncompromisingly high levels of comfort, style and class - all in the keeping with its surrounds. Each suite has been individually designed around great boulders and each differs in ambience in order to create a romantic feel without losing the vital soul of Africa herself. The honeymoon suites pay tribute to two great men - CJ Rhodes and King Lobengula - both suites are decorated by a mix of traditional, historic and nostalgic memorabilia. The lounge and entertainment area is tucked away into a bushman shelter with a panoramic view of the Matobo Hills. Delicious meals are served on a massive teak table in the open air dining room. A cosy library contains some of the old 'African Classics', whilst a secluded chess room, located amongst the tree tops guarantees peace and tranquillity. For the wine connoisseur, we recommend a visit to our natural cave wine cellar. At the base of the camp is Amalinda's famous 'rock' swimming pool - naturally shaped and carved over centuries by rain and wind erosion from a massive granite dome. It is here where African memories are made. Safari Spa - amongst this most miraculous granite backdrop is an irresistible treasure worth experiencing......drift away on crisp linen, whilst the scents of Ancient African aromas swirl under the canopy of thatch and rock. Drops of aromatherapy oils are added to generous amounts of carrot and nut oils for that exclusive and private massage. Sauna also available. Camp Amalinda is a spiritual sanctuary which incorporates the sensitive beauty of the magnificent Matobo Hills and Africa's wide-open spaces.

Big Cave Camp reposes atop an enormous granite whaleback commanding inspirational views across the famous Matobo National Park. Sophisticated African architecture incorporates colossal boulders into a luxuriously appointed thatch lodge positioned amidst ancient Khoisan rock art. Retire at day's end to the natural rock-pool and sundeck, the Leopard's Lair Lounge and Bar, a cave-style boma for pre-dinner drinks or the popular lodge library. Big Cave Camp resides on a 2000 acre private wilderness area that borders Matobo National Park and is included in a World Heritage Area. Accommodation: The seven thatched A-frame cottages, each with en-suite bathroom and private balcony, resonate African creative flair. Find solitude within an intimate retreat as secluded as the original Kalanga grain bins that nestle amongst the rocks. Included is a honeymoon suite as well as family rooms for those with small children. Activities: History, culture, flora and fauna abound in the Matobo Hills. Guests choose from a wide variety of activities, accompanied by a qualified guide. Game viewing: Game viewing is done both on the private property as well into the Whovi Game Park. Guests can choose to walk or view the game from open 4 wheeled drive vehicles to view, in particular, black and white rhino, amongst a wide variety of plains game. Night drives on the Big Cave wilderness area can be enjoyed (depending on the time of the year) to view the nocturnal creatures of the Matobo Hills. Bird watching: Matobo Hills boasts one of the highest concentrations of birds of prey anywhere in the world. Big Cave has several nesting sites on and adjacent to the property. The Black Eagle is one of the more majestic birds to grace the area, and other sort after species is the elusive Cape (Mackinder's) Eagle owl. Big Cave offers excellent opportunities for the bird watcher. Cultural activities The Matobo Hills boasts one of the highest concentrations of rock art anywhere in the world. This ancient khoisan art can be viewed in the both the National Park and even within the immediate vicinity of Big Cave Camp. These famous rock art galleries can be visited on foot or by 4x4. One of the more famous sites is Nswatugi cave, which is normally combined with a trip to Rhodes Grave, World's View, which is a beautiful drive through the Recreational Park. Tours to the nearby Ndebele village and Whitewaters Secondary school provides an insight into the lives of the local people. The school in particular has been supported by guests of Big Cave Camp for many years. To date a library has been constructed, and school fees, science equipment, desks, chairs, sporting goods and building materials have been donated. In times of real hardship a guaranteed meal has also been provided for all the school children. In addition a number of children have had their education sponsored by guests of Big Cave Camp.

The Frog and Fern Cottages are set in a scenic village at the foot of the Chimanimani Mountains. The cottages are located 3 km from Bridal Veil Falls and share a common boundary with the Eland Sanctuary. This location makes it perfect for walking locally or for a serious hike into the Chimanimani Mountains.Frog and Fern Cottages offers self-catering accommodation in three beautiful stone, thatch and wood cottages. Each cottage has a fully-equipped kitchen and a warm ambiance. Even the wall space is designed to encourage you to steady yourself and contemplate the wonder of this place called Chimanimani. Hanging in every cottage is original artwork by well-known and loved local artists, including Martin van der Spuy and Craig Bone, which tempts you to browse slowly, wind down and enjoy your stay.Miombo Cottage sleeps six guests with one double en-suite bedroom downstairs and four single beds upstairs. This cottage has two bathrooms, a sunken lounge and two fireplaces. Msasa Cottage sleeps three guests in an open-plan room with one double bed and one single bed, and is suitable for honeymoon couples or couples with a young child. Msasa Cottage has a bath only and no fireplace. There is a large patio area overlooking the garden. Mzanje Cottage is a new addition to Frog and Fern Cottages. It sleeps three guests in one double bed and one single bed, sharing a bathroom with a shower. There is a lounge with a fireplace.The Frog and Fern Cottages are owned and run by Jane and Dee, who designed them and started the project in 1990. Born in Zimbabwe, Jane and Dee have travelled extensively and are therefore sensitive to visitor's needs. As conditions change rapidly in Zimbabwe, you will find them happy to give you current information to assist you with your journey and to make your stay as comfortable as possible.Whether you are heading to Chimanimani from Mozambique, Harare, Beit Bridge or Bulawayo, be assured of arriving to beautiful surroundings, the challenge of these mystical mountains and a genuinely warm welcome. Please Note: We cannot accommodate caravans unfortunately.

Ivory Lodge - a small intimate lodge featuring 6 luxurious suites set on elevated platforms amongst the indigenous flora of Hwange Game Park Deep in the mystical teak forests of Hwange is this unobtrusive camp, bathed in the tales of pioneering hunters and explorers. Lumbering giants drift around your stilted platforms, their tusks glinting in salute to the sanctuary of shade offered up by these massive trees. This is Ivory Lodge - place of elephants. It is here that great herds of elephants are found - sometimes over 100 strong. It is also here that the famous presidential herd drinks. Hwange is famous for its huge tuskers - big old bulls with magnificent tusks. The elephants move in seasonal migration from Botswana's dense feeding areas, to Hwange Game Park where they find refuge from the scorching heat at Ivory's water hole. Silently, elegantly, the lodge stands over the waterhole.... watch by flood light under a star spangled African night sky - the elephants in their play-fighting....their display of instinctive rituals, their caressing and murmurings...all which speak of years gone by. 'Driving you Wild' (our in-house safari connection)as a means of transport to and from VIC FALLS and BYO and CAMP AMALINDA.

This is one of the houses in the lovely Msuna Resort on the banks of the Zambezi River. The house can accommodate up to 14 people and it is the ideal place to just relax and do a bit of fishing. Mvuvu Lodge has two downstairs bedrooms and two upstairs bedrooms with its own swimming pool, bar, lounge and dining area. The two downstairs bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and twin beds. One of the upstairs rooms has four single beds while the other room has two single beds. There is a separate bathroom located downstairs for the other rooms. The lounge can sleep an extra five guests and the kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering. It has a fire pit and looks out onto the Msuna Channel near the boat launch sites. Boat hire is available as well as a chef.

Set amongst the tea estates of the Eastern Highlands Plantations in the Honde Valley and tropical Riparian Forest, this unique lodge has got to be Zimbabwe's best kept travel secret. The lodge provides luxurious accommodation for guests and is the ideal venue for family reunions, small conferences or as a quiet getaway. Affordable meals are served all day from the restaurant whilst the well-stocked bar will keep even the thirstiest guest well hydrated and cool in the heat of the Honde Valley. The lodge boasts a 9-hole golf course, swimming pool, squash court, table tennis, dartboard, pub, snooker room and a lounge with DStv. Apart from the wonderful services and facilities at the lodge, there are guides on hand to take guests horse riding on the many trails surrounding the lodge; birding; canoeing and fishing on the Wamba Dam, and arboreal walks through the tropical Riparian Forests. Guided tours of the Wamba Tea Factory and the hydroelectricity plant can be organised. Guests can purchase choice tea as well as visit the Carving Factory. Special mention must be made of the birding. Aberfoyle is unique in its variety of avifauna and at an altitude of only 500 m, it complements the nearby high altitude birding destinations of the Montane Forests and the grasslands of Far and Wide's wild Nyanga resorts. In addition, Far and Wide Zimbabwe offers incredible white water rafting and kayaking on the Pungwe River and will soon be introducing tree canopy tours and rope courses, as well as orienteering and extended overnight hikes into the remote mountain wilderness areas that surround the lodge.

The Farm House is located 49 km from Bulawayo in the Matopos area. We offer quaint Dutch cottages situated beneath a large granite outcrop. Catered or self-catering facilities are available with a bar and restaurant on the property. There are lawns around the farmhouse, tables under umbrellas and a swimming pool with a waterfall. Horse riding, walks, hikes and abseiling are available on the property with trips to the Matopos National Park, Rhodes Grave and cave paintings in the area.

Ganda Lodge is located within the beautiful teak woodlands of the Sikumi Forest bordering the Hwange National Park - Zimbabwe's premier wildlife area. Ganda Lodge overlooks the Ganda Pan - a natural waterhole which attracts a wide variety of bird and animal species including elephant, buffalo, lion and a large variety of waterfowl. Visitors are welcomed to the lodge by the game which don't seem to be bothered by the presence of humans. Instinctively, visitors are able to take pictures of game even before they leave their cars to check in to the lodge. Built in 1992, the lodge has matured in the hospitality and catering sectors to cater for a wide range of international, regional and local guests. Meals are served in the dining room where a selection of mouth-watering game meat has been prepared on the barbecue. After dinner, guests may retire to the traditional open bonfire where they can enjoy the African night highlighted by the floodlit pan. The swimming pool offers clients an opportunity to cool off after an eventful day of game viewing. For those who want to conference in the wild, the lodge offers conferencing facilities for up to 40 people. Bar facilities are also offered with a variety of drinks available to guests.