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The main area sits under elegant stretched canvas on an elevated deck. Fold-up sides allow the breeze to flow freely, and wildlife viewing is ever-possible. In the lounge, cushioned sofas and chaises have been arranged in a few intimate settings, begging you to sprawl. The dining room, with its long table, is where guests gather to chat and share meals. (Romantic tables for two can also be arranged.) Pull up a stool at the hardwood bar – designed for lingering.
Chikwenya is a newly renovated camp, still in the process of becoming. Currently, there are six tents (one of which is a family unit), but a seventh, also a family tent, will be completed in April 2019. Raised boardwalks connect the tents, linking them to the main area. All come with either a king-sized or double twin-bed configuration, an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin and toilet. Lovely shaded verandas are ideal for midday sitting and siestas.
This area is filled to the brim with game, huge in both number and variety – from buffalo and elephant to lion, leopard, cheetah, hippo and crocodile, and exceptionally interesting birdlife. The region is also home to exceptionally diverse landscapes, and they encourage you to explore by vehicle, in a boat or on foot for some up-close encounters. Try all three options – drives obviously cover more ground at a quicker pace, whereas boat rides can be exciting or tranquil.
Chikwenya Safari Lodge is owned by Wilderness safaris which aims to double its conservation impact by 2030, protecting 6 million acres of land. Their framework focuses on Educate, Empower, and Protect pillars, building a conservation economy, nurturing future leaders, and preserving unfenced wilderness. Through immersive hospitality experiences and partnerships with nonprofits like Children in the Wilderness and the Wilderness Trust, they engage guests in conservation efforts and address diverse threats to wilderness, wildlife, and communities.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Chikwenya Safari 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 Chikwenya Safari 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.
Stays at Chikwenya Safari Lodge start from around $1.3K, or US$1.3K, 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.
A glossy Garden of Eden, famous for canoe trips and boating as well as drives and walking safaris.
