Where is Somalisa Acacia and how do I get there?

The camp sits on a private concession inside Hwange National Park. Guests typically fly via Victoria Falls to Manga Airstrip, then continue by game drive transfer to camp.

What is the accommodation like?

Two luxury family tents with interleading rooms and two luxury sail tents. Expect copper bathtubs, private decks and in room charging. A lounge, dining room, boma and swimming pool set a relaxed tone.

What safari activities are offered?

Morning and afternoon game drives, guided walking safaris with qualified guides for ages 16 and over, and cultural tours on request. Seasonal birding excels across pans and woodlands.

What wildlife can I see?

Hwange holds one of Africa’s largest elephant populations and healthy numbers of buffalo, lion, leopard and cheetah, plus African wild dog. Birding exceeds 400 species across the seasons.

Are there wellness or family experiences?

Families benefit from Ngwana Club activities led by child specialist guides. Expect private deck meals, bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and stargazing evenings beside the elephant pool.

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.

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Boma fire and lantern-lit bush dinner setup at Somalisa Acacia, Hwange Zimbabwe

Quick facts
Private concession
4 tented suites
Elephant pool
All ages welcome
Walking safari 16+

Luxury family tented suite interior with draped canopy and copper bath, Somalisa Acacia

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.

Cheetah in the grasslands near Somalisa Acacia, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe safari

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.