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This luxury safari camp sits secluded high in the hills overlooking Lake Kariba.
Overlooking the waters of Lake Kariba and with a backdrop of the Zambezi escarpment, Bumi Hills Safari Lodge has a picture-postcard setting. It's in a prime private wildlife conservation area and close to Matusadona National Park where wildlife roams freely to the shores of the lake.
The lodge offers land and water-based activities to bring you closer to nature. Game drives, nature walks and boating safaris will go in search of buffalo, leopard, lion, antelope and elephant. Sunrise and sunset cruises are the perfect way to start and end your day of exploration. Catch and release fishing for tilapia and tiger fish on Lake Kariba can also be arranged. Between the safari activities there is time to relax and absorb the lake views from the infinity pool or to take a treatment at the spa. While the lodge certainly indulges, it's the lake that takes centre stage here. Here, the famous Kariba sunsets are something quite special; this is when the lake comes alive, unapologetically erupting into a blaze of radiant colour.
Why we love Bumi Hills Safari Lodge
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There are views of Kariba from each and every corner of the lodge, and the gorgeous infinity pool is beautifully positioned above the lake
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Superb safari experiences include boat cruises and tiger fishing
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The exclusive two-bedroom villa includes the services of a private butler and vehicle
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Younger members of the family can head to The Ngwana Club which provides activities for children of all ages
Our Expert Tips
Board the ultimate scenic flight from Bumi Hills Safari Lodge
Flying across the African bush on a light aircraft is always a fantastic experience, but flying into and out of Lake Kariba is an experience you’ll never forget. Kariba, on Zimbabwe’s northern border, is the world’s largest manmade lake, in terms of volume of water. Seeing it from the air makes you appreciate its vastness – you feel like you’re at the edge of the sea.
Safari from Bumi Hills
What makes Bumi so special is that they don’t have any other operators nearby so you only see their vehicles in the area. The scenery itself is amazing and, during game drives and walking safaris, you can often see animals, including elephants, impalas, kudus, waterbucks and baboons, on the shoreline.
Boat Trips on Lake Kariba
Bumi Hills has so much to offer with water-based activities on the lake. A lot of animals come close to the shoreline where there’s plenty of food to eat and you can see these on a boat cruise where you can approach the animals without causing much noise. Lake Kariba is also one of the greatest fishing spots in Africa amd over 240 bird species can be found.
Facilities
The open air dining area and canvas covered bar take advantage of the lake views.
What's Included
Lodge Package
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner • Selected drinks including soft drinks, house wine, local beer, local spirits • Morning and afternoon shared game drives • Nature walks • Sunset and sunrise cruises • Fishing • Return airstrip transfers • Laundry • Conservation levy • Park Fees
The lodge has a spa and gym.
With the stunning surroundings serving as your natural playground, it’s down to you to choose how to spend your days here. Head up into the hills and try a day or night game drive, or head down to the lakeshore for a spot of tiger fishing, go on a scenic boat cruise or join a walking safari with one of the superb expert guides.
Through the African Bush Camps Foundation, Bumi Hills works closely with the local community to improve facilities in education and health care.
The Baobab two-bedroomed villa is perfect for families as it comes with a chef, butler and private vehicle. The Ngwana club provides a range of fun activities for children.
The minimum age for walking safaris is 16.
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