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Valid for travel: 6th January - 19th December 2026
Partner pays 50% - Save up to $750 per person/per night!
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Valid for travel: 6th January - 19th December 2026
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Somalisa Expeditions Main Guest Area Aerial View.
Somalisa Expeditions Main Pool Area Aerial View.
Somalisa Expeditions Main Pool Area.
Somalisa Expeditions Elephant Herd at Elephant Pool.
Somalisa Expeditions Main Bar Area.
Somalisa Expeditions Main Dining Area.
Somalisa Expeditions Outdoor Dining Experience.
Somalisa Expeditions Luxury Tent.
Somalisa Expeditions Luxury Tents.
Somalisa Expeditions Luxury Tents with Private Viewing Deck.
Somalisa Expeditions Luxury Tent Interior.
Somalisa Expeditions Luxury Tent Bedroom.
Somalisa Expeditions Standard Luxury Tent Bedroom.
Somalisa Expeditions Luxury Tent Bathroom.
Somalisa Expeditions Luxury Tent Toilet and Basin.
Somalisa Expeditions Walking Safari Activity.
Somalisa Expeditions Game Drive Safari Activity.
Somalisa Expeditions Cheetah.
Somalisa Expeditions Dazzle of Zebras.
Somalisa Expeditions is our off-the-beaten-track Experience situated within Hwange National Park – Zimbabwe’s largest and most renowned wildlife reserve. From the arid fringes of the Kalahari Desert to the dense mopane and teak woodlands, this expansive Park boasts a diverse range of landscapes, ecosystems, and wildlife, offering an authentic Zimbabwe safari. Every wildlife encounter at Somalisa Expeditions is close up; mesmerizing and captivating.
At Somalisa Expeditions, embark on incredible morning and afternoon game drives and witness the beauty of Zimbabwe on immersive walking safaris. Experience the remarkable in-camp Elephant Pool, a natural extension of the property (where the elephants come and drink in the heat of the day). Capture unforgettable moments from our dedicated photography hide, designed to enhance your safari with close up shots of magnificent wildlife. Additionally, experience a dreamy night under the starry night sky at Somalisa Sleep-Out – a romantic treehouse retreat overlooking a watering hole just fifteen minutes from camp.
This Experience is seamlessly enveloped within its surroundings, featuring earthy hues of ochre and green. Its Zimbabwean influenced decor and organic textures showcase local art and craftsmanship. The cozy lounge invites relaxation – perfect for reading, drawing and journaling – while the spacious dining table offers an ideal setting for shared meals among friends and family. A refreshing plunge pool in the main area provides a cool escape, and a fully equipped bar ensures your favorite drinks are always within reach. In the evenings, share stories of your day’s adventures around the fire, enjoying the warmth and connection under the starlit sky.
With five luxury tents and one luxury family tent, Somalisa Expeditions offers an intimate safari experience by combining luxury and comfort with the beauty of the African bush. Each luxury tent is set atop a wooden deck, raised above the ground to provide breathtaking views of the surroundings. Their interior is equipped with a king size bed draped in mosquito netting (the smaller room of the luxury family tent has two single beds with mosquito netting), an indoor shower, in-room charging facilities, and a wooden writing desk.
At Somalisa Expeditions, relax in luxury, embrace adventure, and discover Africa; real and remote.
Allow us to curate your dream Southern Africa Safari.
Plan your safariSomalisa Expeditions is a special place that offers a genuine and immersive safari experience. The camp strikes a perfect balance between comfort and authenticity, with a beautiful setting that lets you truly feel connected to the bush. The team was outstanding, warm, knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife and the land. Game drives were rich with sightings, and relaxing back at camp with elephants visiting the nearby waterhole was unforgettable. If you are looking for a safari that feels personal, grounded and deeply rewarding, this is the place.
We had a great 3 night stay at Somalisa. The warm, sweet welcome, enthusiasm and friendliness, breakfast by the fire, the cozy joint dinners and the super game drives with Moreni… it will stay with us all. The daily visits of the elephants in the camp were an unforgettable experience. In short, we really enjoyed our stay at Somalisa! Thank you
This was a father/daughter Safari for us and what a great camp. From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and customer focused. While a bit disappointed with the number of animals in Hwange, we did experience a fabulous leopard sighting and a gorgeous male lion our last day. Kudos to our guide Clement who made our experience all the better with his knowledge, friendliness, and humor. What a great camp!

At Somalisa Sleep-Out, drift off under Zimbabwe’s dazzling night sky and witness Africa like never before. Relax and unwind as you immerse amid the stars and wildlife of Hwange National Park. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the savanna as the sun dips below the horizon and watch as dusk gradually dims to night.
This exclusive romantic retreat accommodates two guests in a sumptuous king-size bed elevated in a wooden treehouse. The bed, crafted from repurposed rough-hewn Acacia wood, is draped in billowing mosquito netting. Deck chairs are provided so that you can enjoy drinks at sunset and a coffee and tea station at dawn. Built within an Acacia tree and overlooking the watering hole, the treehouse is accessed via a wooden staircase.
The Mambanje community garden is empowering and enabling the community to grow and produce crops that they can harvest to feed their families and sell to generate economic activity. The garden has 50 beds 3x3m that can support 50 families.
Thandanani, which means “love each other,” is a local sewing group run by women in the community of Dete, in Hwange. They make beautiful African print placemats, bags, robes, travel wallets, and clothes. Everything they make is unique and made with love. Items are available for sale at the ABC trading post in our camps.
ABCF is supporting the Mambanje community in Hwange. We renovated the classrooms and teachers accommodation, installed solar power, boreholes, and launched a nutrition program at the school.
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This was truly a 5+ star bucket list experience. We were treated with the utmost respect, generosity and kindness by every staff member. We appreciated the understated luxury, attention to detail, magnificent lodge decor, the on-the-Zambezi River setting, the phenomenal food, guides, trip to the epic Vic Falls and optional activities...
Julia K, March 2024Managing 23 travelers from California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Montana was difficult. Finding a camp in the Okavango was also difficult. Fortunately, I made contact with Vanessa Stanley, and she was able to assist in finding two camps that were proximal to each other, thus allowing a group of 23 to have meals and free time together and still be at a bush camp. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Gary, July 2024