Enjoying prime riverfront real estate along the glimmering Zambezi, there are just eight Malachite Luxury Tented Suites. Nature's palette and clever design come together to form the perfect retreat, each opening onto a private deck with its own plunge pool, daybed and bathtub for starlit soaks. Inside the air-conditioned tent, you'll find a California king-sized bed and around 110-square-metres of space to recline in.
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A central hub of sophisticated comfort connects the eight tented suites via elevated wooden walkways. The communal lounge strikes the perfect balance between elegance and bushveld chic – think polished wood, leather sofas begging to be sunk into, and enough glass to ensure you never miss a wildlife sighting. The dining area serves up gourmet meals that would impress in any urban setting, made all the more extraordinary by the wilderness backdrop. Meanwhile, the sunset bar has perfected the art of the sundowner, with staff who instinctively know whether you'd prefer your G&T with a splash of conversation or quiet contemplation of the river's shifting moods.
Each of the eight tented suites offers a masterclass in refined luxury that doesn't forget where it is. Spacious canvas havens are adorned with earthy tones and splashes of the vibrant green malachite that gives the property its name. The open-plan sleeping and living space centres around that magnificent California king (convertible to twins if preferred) draped in impossibly soft linens and a romantic mosquito net. The bathroom continues the indoor-outdoor theme with twin vanities, indoor rainfall shower, and the much-talked-about outdoor shower and bathtub. Step through glass doors onto your private deck to find the plunge pool perfectly positioned for river-gazing, and a daybed that will undoubtedly host at least one impromptu afternoon nap during your stay. Air conditioning, ceiling fans, and thoughtful touches like international adaptors ensure civilisation's comforts are never far away, even as buffalo graze in the distance.
The delicious dilemma of whether to watch wildlife from your private plunge pool, outdoor bathtub, or California king-sized bed. Why not try all three in one day?
Request a wake-up call just before dawn and slip into your outdoor tub with a freshly brewed coffee. You'll catch the golden light spreading across the water as the first elephants come to drink.
While the tented suites are spectacularly positioned, you'll need to hop aboard a boat to reach the main lodge area and some activities. Not that anyone minds another glorious river journey!
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Malachite Luxury Tented Suites 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 Malachite Luxury Tented Suites 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 Malachite Luxury Tented Suites start from around $910, or US$910, 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.
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