HOME TO A WILDLIFE GAME
The skies are vast, the vistas are monumental. And the herds of elephants are amongst the largest on the African continent. Welcome to the ‘Land of the Giants’.
You’re taking a leisurely dip in the camp swimming pool when one of the giants has the same idea – and casually strolls over to the Elephant Pool just a few yards away. Suddenly you are almost within touching distance of a wild elephant.
Make sure you specify a visit to Somalisa Camp when you take your luxury, tailor-made holiday to Zimbabwe and you’ll experience quite a few similarly exciting encounters with wildlife. The camp is set in the heart of Hwange National Park, on an acacia island beside a seasonal floodplain. So it is home to game including giraffe, lions, leopards, hyena, buffalo, kudu, sable, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok and even the endangered roan antelope. Many of which saunter down to the camp’s watering hole.
Somalisa Camp
Somalisa Camp, at a glance
- Authentic tented safari camp in the heart of Hwange National Park
- Choice of just seven spacious ‘sail tents’
- En suite bathrooms with glorious copper slipper bath tubs, plus indoor and outdoor showers
- Sliding gauze doors giving immediate access to the natural surroundings
- Enclosed wood-burner fireplaces and overhead fans
- Main lodge has a convivial lounge and dining area serving delicious, camp-cooked food
For leisure and pleasure
- Swimming pool beside the elephants watering hole
- Expansive viewing deck overlooking a natural watering spot for a whole range of game
- Walking safaris conducted by extremely knowledgeable local guides
- Game drives to see big cats, antelope, buffalo and hyenas
- Night drives in search of Uganda’s nocturnal wildlife
- Traditional boma-style campfire with seating – the perfect place for discussing the day’s adventures
Planning my first solo trip felt like a big step, but The Ultimate Travel Company made it easy from the outset. I reached out over a year in advance, and Rob Kent quickly put together a thoughtful itinerary based on exactly what I was looking for, securing great flights and always being available to talk things through. Everything ran smoothly and I felt looked after every step of the way. The accommodation in Japan, Fiji and Tahiti was excellent and the experiences unforgettable.
A hugely enjoyable nine-day trip, expertly organised from start to finish. The itinerary covered everything we wanted to see and do, with excellent guides, drivers and seamless logistics throughout. The documentation was clear and helpful, and the London office was consistently responsive, knowledgeable and efficient.
