Intimate Botswana & Zimbabwe Encounter

Shearwater Explorers Village

Conveniently located in the heart of Victoria Falls, Shearwater Explorers Village offers a relaxed and welcoming base within easy reach of the town's restaurants, shops and attractions. The property combines comfortable accommodations with a casual safari-inspired atmosphere, surrounded by landscaped gardens and indigenous trees. Guests can unwind by the swimming pool, enjoy meals and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar, or use the lodge as a convenient starting point for exploring Victoria Falls and the many activities available in the area.

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa

Set on the banks of the Chobe River in Kasane, Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by the natural beauty of northern Botswana. Built around an impressive ancient baobab tree, the resort blends comfortably into its riverside setting, with spacious accommodations overlooking the gardens or river. Guests can relax by the swimming pool, enjoy meals and drinks with views of the Chobe River, or unwind at the spa between safari activities. Its location provides a convenient base for exploring nearby Chobe National Park and experiencing the wildlife-rich Chobe River.

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa

Set on the banks of the Chobe River in Kasane, Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by the natural beauty of northern Botswana. Built around an impressive ancient baobab tree, the resort blends comfortably into its riverside setting, with spacious accommodations overlooking the gardens or river. Guests can relax by the swimming pool, enjoy meals and drinks with views of the Chobe River, or unwind at the spa between safari activities. Its location provides a convenient base for exploring nearby Chobe National Park and experiencing the wildlife-rich Chobe River.

Hideaways Nantwich Lodge

Hideaways Nantwich Lodge is an intimate eco-lodge set within a private concession in Hwange National Park, offering close-to-nature safari experiences in one of Zimbabwe’s richest wildlife areas. Perched on a hillside overlooking a large dam frequented by hippo, crocodile and a variety of game, the lodge comprises nine eco-friendly rooms that blend rustic charm with modern comfort, some with interleading doors for families. Guests can enjoy daily guided game drives, bush walks, birding excursions, and night drives, with panoramic views of the bush from the open lounge and dining areas. Facilities include a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in the main lodge area, and the focus is on sustainable tourism and immersive wildlife encounters. Children aged 7 and older are welcome.

Hideaways Nantwich Lodge

Hideaways Nantwich Lodge is an intimate eco-lodge set within a private concession in Hwange National Park, offering close-to-nature safari experiences in one of Zimbabwe’s richest wildlife areas. Perched on a hillside overlooking a large dam frequented by hippo, crocodile and a variety of game, the lodge comprises nine eco-friendly rooms that blend rustic charm with modern comfort, some with interleading doors for families. Guests can enjoy daily guided game drives, bush walks, birding excursions, and night drives, with panoramic views of the bush from the open lounge and dining areas. Facilities include a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in the main lodge area, and the focus is on sustainable tourism and immersive wildlife encounters. Children aged 7 and older are welcome.

Zambezi Trader Houseboat

The Zambezi Trader offers a distinctive floating safari experience along the Zambezi River and Lake Kariba. Departing from Msuna Island, the multi-deck vessel features comfortable ensuite cabins and spacious communal areas designed to make the most of the surrounding river scenery. Guests can relax on deck, cool off in the swimming pools or enjoy views of the waterways between excursions. Tender boats provide access to water-based activities and wildlife viewing, creating a relaxed way to experience the landscapes and wildlife of this remote region of Zimbabwe. The vessel currently accommodates up to 66 guests in 29 ensuite cabins.

Zambezi Trader Houseboat

The Zambezi Trader offers a distinctive floating safari experience along the Zambezi River and Lake Kariba. Departing from Msuna Island, the multi-deck vessel features comfortable ensuite cabins and spacious communal areas designed to make the most of the surrounding river scenery. Guests can relax on deck, cool off in the swimming pools or enjoy views of the waterways between excursions. Tender boats provide access to water-based activities and wildlife viewing, creating a relaxed way to experience the landscapes and wildlife of this remote region of Zimbabwe. The vessel currently accommodates up to 66 guests in 29 ensuite cabins.

Shashani Lodge - Matobo Hills

Set within a private game reserve amid the dramatic landscapes of the Matobo Hills, Shashani Lodge offers an intimate retreat overlooking the Shashani Valley. The lodge's individual thatched accommodations are positioned to take advantage of views across wooded valleys and the region's distinctive granite formations. At the main lodge, open dining and lounge areas overlook the surrounding wilderness, while a swimming pool provides a peaceful place to relax. Its setting offers convenient access to the natural, cultural and historical attractions of the Matobo region, including wildlife, ancient rock art and the remarkable granite landscapes for which the area is renowned.

Shashani Lodge - Matobo Hills

Set within a private game reserve amid the dramatic landscapes of the Matobo Hills, Shashani Lodge offers an intimate retreat overlooking the Shashani Valley. The lodge's individual thatched accommodations are positioned to take advantage of views across wooded valleys and the region's distinctive granite formations. At the main lodge, open dining and lounge areas overlook the surrounding wilderness, while a swimming pool provides a peaceful place to relax. Its setting offers convenient access to the natural, cultural and historical attractions of the Matobo region, including wildlife, ancient rock art and the remarkable granite landscapes for which the area is renowned.

Nata Lodge

Set among indigenous trees and mokolwane palms near Botswana's vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Nata Lodge offers a relaxed base for exploring this distinctive region. The lodge features a choice of wooden chalets and safari-style tents set throughout leafy grounds, along with inviting communal areas and a swimming pool. Its location, approximately 10 km from Nata Bird Sanctuary, provides convenient access to the sanctuary and the landscapes of the Makgadikgadi Pans, while the restaurant, bar and lounge offer comfortable spaces to unwind after a day of exploring.

Planet Baobab

Set near Gweta on the edge of Botswana's vast Makgadikgadi Pans, Planet Baobab is a characterful lodge inspired by the culture and traditional architecture of the region. Distinctive Bakalanga-style huts are scattered among towering baobab trees, creating a relaxed base from which to experience the extraordinary desert landscapes of the Makgadikgadi. Guests can cool off in the large swimming pool, relax in the communal areas and discover the surrounding pans through a range of seasonal activities and wildlife experiences.

Thamalakane River Lodge

Thamalakane River Lodge is placed on the banks of the Thamalakane River, just 19kms from Maun, and en route to the famous Moremi Game Reserve. Character en-suite stone chalets, some with private splash pools are positioned in the shade of the riverine forest, overlooking the river. Chalets, public areas and the swimming pool take advantage of the 180 degree view of the riverbanks lined with fluttering reeds visited by an ever changing array of water fowl and birds. It is a delightful place to come home to after a day spent exploring

Mankwe Tented Retreat

After being razed to the ground by a catastrophic fire in 2016, the revamped and fully refurbished tented retreat re-opened in 2020. Ten elevated, tented suites overlook the magnificent, surrounding bush area and accommodate guests in the privacy and comfort of the choicest refined safari luxury. Hidden amongst mopane trees, the main lodge has an exclusive bar lounge and pool area that are perfect for warm afternoons in camp, soaking up the tranquil quietude of the bush. Guests who prefer to be more active, have a choice between daily safari excursions exploring the Khwai Wetlands and the network of private pans surrounding the retreat.

Mankwe Tented Retreat

After being razed to the ground by a catastrophic fire in 2016, the revamped and fully refurbished tented retreat re-opened in 2020. Ten elevated, tented suites overlook the magnificent, surrounding bush area and accommodate guests in the privacy and comfort of the choicest refined safari luxury. Hidden amongst mopane trees, the main lodge has an exclusive bar lounge and pool area that are perfect for warm afternoons in camp, soaking up the tranquil quietude of the bush. Guests who prefer to be more active, have a choice between daily safari excursions exploring the Khwai Wetlands and the network of private pans surrounding the retreat.