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Luxury infinity pool and wooden deck with loungers overlooking Hwange savanna at sunset at Somalisa Acacia Camp
Somalisa Acacia
From $1,000 /person
A family-friendly haven in the heart of Hwange, where elephants wander to your doorstep and memories unfold beneath the acacia trees.
Somalisa Acacia is an intimate, family-friendly safari camp nestled beneath shady acacia trees in the heart of Hwange National Park. The camp combines the charm of an authentic bush experience with modern comfort and warm Zimbabwean hospitality. Each elegant tent features an en-suite bathroom, a private deck, and views of the open plains where elephants often gather to drink at the nearby waterhole. Guests can enjoy guided game drives, walking safaris, and birding excursions led by experienced guides who bring Hwange’s wildlife and landscapes to life. Between activities, the plunge pool and central lounge offer a peaceful place to relax and connect with nature. Somalisa Acacia captures the essence of a classic African safari — intimate, inspiring, and perfectly suited for families or small groups.
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Rooms
Luxury Sail Tents
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2Each luxury tent includes gauze sliding doors, a glass wood-burner fireplace for the cold winter nights, and in-room fans for the hot summer days, as well as en suite bathroom facilities including flush toilets, an indoor and outdoor shower, as well as a copper slipper-style bathtub.
From $1,000
Luxury Family Unit
3•2Somalisa Acacia has recently under gone a complete rebuild and now comprises of 2 Luxury Family Units with inter-leading walkways between the parents and children’s rooms which are both en-suite. Each tent includes gauze sliding doors, a glass wood-burner fireplace for the cold winter nights, and in-room fans for the hot summer days, as well as en suite bathroom facilities including flush toilets, an indoor and outdoor shower, as well as a copper slipper-style bathtub. All the simple but luxurious tents are on slightly raised decks, under the dappled canopy of a grove of Acacias on the western side of Somalisa.
From $1,000
Luxury Sail Tents
1•2Each luxury tent includes gauze sliding doors, a glass wood-burner fireplace for the cold winter nights, and in-room fans for the hot summer days, as well as en suite bathroom facilities including flush toilets, an indoor and outdoor shower, as well as a copper slipper-style bathtub.
From $1,000
Luxury Family Unit
3•2Somalisa Acacia has recently under gone a complete rebuild and now comprises of 2 Luxury Family Units with inter-leading walkways between the parents and children’s rooms which are both en-suite. Each tent includes gauze sliding doors, a glass wood-burner fireplace for the cold winter nights, and in-room fans for the hot summer days, as well as en suite bathroom facilities including flush toilets, an indoor and outdoor shower, as well as a copper slipper-style bathtub. All the simple but luxurious tents are on slightly raised decks, under the dappled canopy of a grove of Acacias on the western side of Somalisa.
From $1,000
Facilities
The below facilities are available at this stay:
- Kiddies Club
- Children's play area
- Secured parking
- Outdoor Pool
- BBQ / Picnic area
- Eco Friendly
Best time to go to Somalisa Acacia
Hwange National Park is a year-round destination, but the best time to visit depends on your interests. From May to October, the dry winter months offer prime wildlife viewing as animals gather around the remaining waterholes. Days are sunny and clear, while nights can be cool — perfect for game drives and photographic safaris. From November to April, the summer rains transform Hwange into a lush green landscape alive with newborn animals and migratory birds. This “green season” offers excellent birding, dramatic skies, and fewer visitors, though wildlife can be more dispersed.
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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January
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February
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March
From $630
April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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