Somalisa Acacia
Set on a private concession in Hwange National Park, Somalisa Acacia is a family-friendly camp shaded by acacias. Two luxury family tents with interleading rooms and two luxury sail tents feature ensuite bathrooms, copper bathtubs, private decks and in-room charging. A lounge, dining room, boma, swimming pool and an elephant drinking pool anchor relaxed camp life; facilities include a bar and fire circle. Child-specialist guides, expert game drives and guided walks showcase Zimbabwe’s wildlife-rich reserve.
Quick facts
Private concession
4 tented suites
Elephant pool
All ages welcome
Walking safari 16+
Highlights & Activities.
Morning and afternoon game drives search for elephant, buffalo, big cats and plains game along savannah and woodland. Guided walking safaris (16+) focus on tracks, birds and botany. Settle beside the elephant pool for extraordinary close-up viewing; seasonal birding excels. Cultural tours can be arranged. In camp, enjoy the pool, lounge and dining room, boma evenings, private deck meals, bush breakfasts and relaxed picnic lunches. Kids join the Ngwana Club for nature walks, crafts and cooking classes, led by child-specialist guides. Solar power and in-room charging keep things easy. Stargazing follows dinner.
Region information.
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest reserve (~14,650 km²), spans Kalahari sandveld, savannah and teak woodland between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. It supports over 100 mammals and 400+ bird species and one of Africa’s largest elephant populations, with seasonal concentrations around pumped waterholes in the dry months. As a national park, activities are regulated; private concessions inside Hwange may additionally offer guided walking and spot-lit night drives. Access is typically via Victoria Falls to Manga Airstrip, then a game-drive transfer. Expect lion, leopard, wild dog and cheetah across woodlands and open pans.
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Countries Covered: Zambia, Zimbabwe
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