Family safari in “the home of the elephants”

Shaded by a grove of acacia trees, Somalisa Acacia or “the home of the elephants” sits in a private concession in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. From camp, the open plains stretch out in every direction, dotted with pans and seasonal floodplains that draw wildlife throughout the year. Only a 45-minute flight from Victoria Falls, this intimate camp perfectly blends authenticity and comfort for you and your loved ones.

Morning and afternoon game drives, walking safaris for adults and seasonal birding reveal the national park’s diverse wildlife population, including large elephant herds, one of the continent’s biggest groups of African wild dogs, rare antelope and over 400 bird species. At the heart of the camp lies an elephant drinking pool, where you can safely enjoy close-up encounters with Hwange National Park’s famous elephant herds. Families are well catered for with the Ngwana Club, where children enjoy nature walks, storytelling, arts and crafts as well as cooking lessons, accompanied by experienced child-specialist guides.

Each luxury tented suite is designed to immerse you in the sights and sounds of Hwange, with large gauze sliding doors, private viewing decks and elegant touches like copper slipper-style baths, king-sized beds and wood-burning fireplaces. The camp also features a swimming pool and communal boma for evenings under the stars. Eco-conscious at its core, Somalisa Acacia runs on solar power and uses a water purification system to recycle up to 80% of its water. You can also easily combine your Hwange safari with other nearby highlights such as Victoria Falls or Botswana’s Okavango Delta.