How do I book Bomani Tented Lodge?

Bomani Tented Lodge 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 Bomani Tented Lodge 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Bomani Tented Lodge?

Stays at Bomani Tented Lodge start from around US$440 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.

Bomani Tented Lodge, Hwange

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Bomani offers its guest an authentic bush experience with a strong community focus and unique game-viewing opportunities with some of the best guides in the industry. This simple lodge is warm and well-placed, sitting adjacent to the southeast portion of Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park and the game-rich Ngamo Plains. During the dry season, Hwange becomes a hub for elephants in the region - large herds can be seen congregating at water holes throughout the day (seeing these charismatic animals interact around water is some of the best game viewing to be had in the bush). The region is also known for its reliable predators, especially lions and wild dogs. Because it's situated on a private reserve, Bomani enjoys considerably more freedom of movement - drives are not restricted to daylight hours and off-roading is possible. And, because of its positioning near a low-traffic area of Hwange, guests can expect to see little in the way of other vehicles even when inside the national park. Other than Chamelthorn Lodge, this camp is the only other big 5 game viewing camp in Hwange.

The main camp is perfectly situated, giving you an elevated perch with full views of the busy Bomani pan. Beneath the large, open-sided thatch structure of the main area, you'll find a lounge with wicker chairs and sofas, inviting you to gather with good company and enjoy the remote wonder of the bush. The dining rooms consists of tables that can be separated to seat private meals or joined together for one long, convivial banquet. The bar serves all the standards, including especially tasty G&Ts for the perfect pairing to any evening. The whole camp is solar, exemplifying a commitment to sustainable tourism and ecological enrichment.

Bomani invites their guests to explore the bush through a host of experiences not found elsewhere. Walk with rhino. Sight animals from a rail car. Track an animal on foot or watch them from a hide. Offering an experimental approach to a traditional safari experience, the camp combines novel game-viewing opportunities without sacrificing any of the comforts of home. In addition to the well-appointed tents, you will find WiFi around the camp, local South African wine pairings, and even a pool for those wanting to take a cool dip in the bush. The 5000 acres of this private reserve is home to a host of big mammals and loads of birdlife. Just 1.5 kilometers away, the neighbouring Hwange National Park is home to an abundance of game, giving you the opportunity for many exciting sightings. For the conservationists and animal lovers, the white rhino encounter is sure to be a highlight of your trip. Learn about the efforts of the Community Rhino Conservation Initiative, a project that has heralded the return of white rhino into the region. To support this initiative, you can visit the wildlife sanctuary and admire the noble creatures that are being protected from endangerment there. Bomani is one of the few lodges in the area to give you the opportunity to see the Big 5. Guided walks are another great way to view the animals - the expert guides take great care to show you the best of the bush. While on foot, you can also duck into a large underground game-viewing hide, which gives you a safe place to get the perfect close-up pictures without disturbing the animals in their natural habitat. As you watch, you will see animals ambling to and from the water hole, just meters away. For train aficionados and animal enthusiasts alike, take a ride on the Elephant Express for a novel way to view the bush. Once the sun has set, night drives give guests the opportunity to observe nocturnal wildlife - in the quiet of night, your heightened sense will hear all the sounds of the bush - like a lion, for instance, bellowing nearby to mark its territory. Bomani also offers "pump runs", or service visits to the eighteen waterholes it's responsible for keeping topped-up with fuel (they work with diesel-powered pumps). Such runs typically involve a picnic lunch in the bush and can be combined with a tour of a local school and village. Immerse yourself in the community with a spontaneous game of soccer or accompany the local children on their daily walk to school.

The lodge's location in a private reserve means nighttime and off-road drives are guaranteed, and you won't have to contend with many (if any) other safari-goers at sightings.

Trust us, the guides know... So when they interrupt you mid-breakfast or dinner, drop your knives and forks and set off for an epic wildlife encounter.

At Bomani, you will find an authentic bush experience unlike any other. Unmatched game-viewing opportunities complement the community initiatives and other camp activities you will find here. This is a down-to-earth and once-in-a-lifetime option for travellers passionate about the bush and keen to make a positive impact in the local community.