The communal lounge, dining room and Leopard's Lair bar are set into massive granite boulders that are incorporated into the design. The dining area, for example, features a huge rock as its centerpiece, while trees grow through the thatch roof. A small library leads to a natural rock swimming pool and sundeck with a few loungers. And there's an unconventional cave-style boma, softly lit by lanterns and the central fireplace - a great place for a drink before and after dinner.
There are seven different A-frame cottages which include a triple, four twins/doubles, a family chalet and a honeymoon suite. Set into the rocky countryside, the wood and stone combined with thatch roofs and tiled floors, keeping the rooms nice and cool. Each cottage has a lovely balcony with breathtaking views and they all have en suite bathrooms.For more budget-minded travelers there's also a beautifully maintained campsite with well-maintained communal facilities and a few traditional Ndebele huts.
There are plenty of activities available so you can stay as busy as you like. Explore on foot (short walks and full day hikes) or take a gentle game drive. There's wildlife to be seen around camp as well as in the adjacent Whovi Game Park (where you can do night drives) and Matobo National Park. Take a tour to an Ndebele community nearby, or the tomb of Cecil John Rhodes at the magnificent "View of the World." Be sure to take in some of the spectacular cave paintings that are as old as 9000 years. The camp also offers yoga classes; or just take it easy and enjoy a sundowner atop a massive granite kopje (outcrop) while the magical light dances on the surrounding plains and boulders.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Big Cave Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zimbabwe trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zimbabwe trips featuring Big Cave Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zimbabwe specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Big Cave Camp start from around $410, or US$410, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Mix up your wildlife-watching and visit bushmen paintings or track black and white rhino on foot.
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