Hideaways Bumbusi Wilderness Camp is positioning itself as an alternative Hwange National Park experience, combining wildlife viewing, cultural heritage and exclusive-use options in a remote private concession within northern Zimbabwe.
Located within a private concession bordering Hwange National Park and within reach of Victoria Falls, the camp offers access to a lesser-known region of the park where safari activities are complemented by archaeological sites, walking trails and unique landscapes.
Beyond traditional game viewing
While Hwange is best known for its wildlife, Bumbusi offers a broader range of experiences that extend beyond conventional game drives.
Guests can explore the Bumbusi Ruins, ancient rock etchings, historical trade routes and areas of Great Zimbabwe-style stone architecture, providing a cultural dimension rarely included in safari itineraries.
Walking safaris are another key attraction, with guided excursions to the Deka River, a petrified forest and a rocky gorge, alongside traditional game viewing activities.
The camp also offers morning, afternoon and full-day game drives, as well as night drives and off-road wildlife experiences within its private concession.
Small-scale camp with exclusive-use appeal
Hideaways Bumbusi Wilderness Camp features seven stone-and-thatch chalets designed to blend into the surrounding landscape.
Facilities include open-air bathrooms, private verandas, a natural spring-fed eco pool, indoor and outdoor dining areas and a traditional boma for fireside dinners. The unfenced camp is fully solar powered and offers Wi-Fi throughout guest areas and accommodation.
The property can also be booked exclusively, accommodating up to 14 adults and two children, making it suitable for family groups and small private safaris.
Groups of seven or more receive a 20 per cent discount on standard per-person rates, providing added value for multi-generational travel and special-interest groups.
Seasonal offers target long-stay travellers
Hideaways has introduced a number of promotions for the 2026 peak season aimed at encouraging longer stays in Zimbabwe.
One package includes four nights in Hwange across Bumbusi Wilderness Camp and Nantwich Lodge, with a complimentary night in Victoria Falls. Another offer provides a complimentary one-way flight transfer from Victoria Falls to Robins Airstrip for guests staying three nights or more at Bumbusi.
The offers reflect growing demand for extended Zimbabwe itineraries that combine Victoria Falls with immersive wildlife experiences in Hwange National Park.
As travellers increasingly seek destinations beyond Africa’s better-known safari circuits, camps such as Bumbusi are helping showcase the diversity of experiences available within Zimbabwe’s largest national park.
