This back-to-basics camp relies on skilled and passionate guides and warm Zimbabwean hospitality, rather than hotel luxuries and chic decor. Rhino Safari Camp offers an intimate, rustic experience on the edge of Lake Kariba, within Matusadona National Park. It is defined by unique geography - when water levels are low, the island links to the mainland via a narrow bridge of land which enables the free-flow of game to and fro; when levels are high it’s cut off by a narrow channel. This camp rewards the adventurous with a more personalized, truly authentic safari experience - something of an endangered species these days.
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You'll find seven, solar-powered reed and thatch chalets at Rhino Safari Camp, which sleep a maximum of fourteen guests. Rooms are raised up on platforms with views over the lake and are essentially wall-less and open to the outside. They possess ensuite bathrooms, which are located on the ground level and accessed by stairs. Roll-down reed blinds function as curtains and a mosquito net is carefully draped around the beds each night by the extra-attentive housekeeping staff. Bathrooms have flush toilets, open-air showers (with hot water) and a stone washbasin. Each room is well-lit and equipped with a charging station and high-speed wifi.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Rhino Safari 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 Rhino Safari 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 Rhino Safari Camp start from around $460, or US$460, 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.
Float around on Lake Kariba and watch the super-herds of elephant and buffalo that line the shores.
