African Bush Blog
Safari news in category ‘Camps & Safaris Updates’
What is new in our camps and the areas we work in? We permanently look at improving our reception facilities.
Mana Pools Extravaganza
“Kanga under the stars” experience & post-Easter discount
As a post Easter special, African Bush Camps offers a 10% discount per person per night for a minimum of 2 nights, and a "Kanga under the stars" experience for the lucky ones who intend to spend 3 nights at Kanga Camp in Mana Pools. Read More » 
March 27, 2012 | 
Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates, Hot, Safari Specials Now | 
Tags: Kanga Camp, Mana Pools and the Zambezi, Special, Zimbabwe Safari Camps
A fresh breeze blows through African Bush Camps
Fresh faces & new expertise join the adventure
African Bush Camps is delighted to introduce a variety of new and fresh faces and expertise that have joined the African Bush Camps Team in 2012. Read More »
March 27, 2012 | Post Category: Agents' Updates, Camps & Safaris Updates, New, What's New with Us | Tags: Botswana Safari Camps, Zimbabwe Safari Camps
Somalisa Camp: Exceptional Green Season Sightings
Cheetah, Lion, Wild Dog, Elephant, Buffalo, Jackal, Hyena, Zebra, Kudu, Impala…
Usually re-knowned for being a less likely time of year to experience wildlife up close and personal, the magic about Africa is that not everything is as it seems, and the last three months at Somalisa are testimony that the Green season can be just as good for wildlife. Read More » March 22, 2012 | Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates, Hot, Stories from the Bush | Tags: Cheetah, Hwange National Park, Lion, Somalisa Camp
Linyanti Concession introduces ‘Junior Field Guide’ courses
Teaching the younger generations about wildlife & conservation
To encourage family safari travel and provide an educational platform for our younger guests to learn about wildlife and conservation, Linyanti camps have introduced a new children’s activity in the form of a ‘Junior Field Guide’ course. Read More »
March 22, 2012 | Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates, Hot, What's New with Us | Tags: Chobe and Linyanti, Family Safaris, Linyanti Bush Camp, Linyanti Ebony
Green Season at Somalisa brings excellent sightings
A pride of 22 lions join for regular visits
The Green Season brings an increased amount of plains game and predators at Somalisa Camp in Hwange National Park, including a pride of 22 lions. The dominant lion Jericho is the sole surviving son of 'Mpofu', that had dominated the entire area for more than 10 years. Read More » January 19, 2012 | Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates, Latest News, New, Safari Tales & Stories | Tags: Hwange National Park, Lion, Ngweshla, Somalisa Camp, Zimbabwe Safaris
Manga Airstrip Opens at Hwange National Park
Serving Somalisa Camp & Somalisa Acacia
Manga Airstrip, in the heart of Hwange National Park, is a mere 30 minute drive from Somalisa Private Concession where Somalisa Camp and Somalisa Acacia are located. Read More »
September 29, 2011 | Post Category: Agents' Updates, Camps & Safaris Updates, New | Tags: Hwange National Park, Somalisa Acacia, Somalisa Camp
The Action never stops at African Bush Camps
Wild Dogs, Lions & Rhinos be Our Guests
As the Weather Heats up, so too does the activity in our Zimbabwe Camps where wild dogs, Lions and Rhinos are our guest. Read More »
September 29, 2011 | Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates, New, Stories from the Bush | Tags: Hwange National Park, Kanga Camp, Lion, Rhino, somalisa, Somalisa Camp, Wild Dog
Refurbished & New Camps 2011
Refurbished Camps, New Family Camps, and a Luxury Mobile Camp on the Zambezi
Linyanti Ebony, Somalisa Acacia and the addition of a Family tent at Kanga are some of our new developments during first quarter of 2011. Read More »
April 14, 2011 | Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates, New | Tags: Canoeing Safaris (Mokoro), Hwange National Park, Kanga Camp, Linyanti Ebony, Mana Pools and the Zambezi, Somalisa Acacia, Zimbabwe Safari Camps
Mark’s report on Kanga
Celebrating First Season of Operations at Kanga Bush Camp, Mana Pools
As the year draws to an end, we celebrate Kanga Bush Camps first season in operation. This year has had many highlights for us, with excellent game viewing, exciting walking and of course our amazing guests. Ending off with a pack of Wild dogs taking up residence at Kanga pan… Read more from our resident guide Mark. Read More »
November 18, 2010 | Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates, New, Stories from the Bush | Tags: African Safaris, Ian Batchelor, Kanga Camp, Mana Pools and the Zambezi, Mark Van Zuydam, Zimbabwe Safari Camps, Zimbabwe Safaris
Ian’s Report on Kanga
Kanga Bush Camp just opened in Mana Pools
Ian Batchelor, operations manager of African Bush Camps Zimbabwe, has spent a lot of time on the ground preparing and building the camp, as well as playing host and introducing this amazing new project "Kanga Bush Camp", to various colleagues from the travel industry. Herewith a recent reports from Ian at Kanga Bush Camp, as the new Kanga Bush Calmp officially opened 1st June Read More »
May 18, 2010 | Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates, Stories from the Bush | Tags: African Safaris, Ian Batchelor, Kanga Camp, Mana Pools and the Zambezi, Zimbabwe Safari Camps, Zimbabwe Safaris
Your Private Africa At Kanga Bush Camp
Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
Seeking parts of remote Africa has been my desire for a very long time, and to find a place that is truly wild and private is an even bigger bonus. It has always been our passion to share these last true wilderness area’s with truly passionate Africa lovers… Kanga Bush Camp provides you with your [...] Read More »
March 23, 2010 | Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates | Tags: African Safaris, Beks Ndlovu, Kanga Camp, Zimbabwe Safari Camps, Zimbabwe Safaris
New Camp in Mana Pools: Kanga Bush Camp
The Old Africa in a New Era
Set in the most remote part of the world Heritage site in Mana pools is Kanga Pan, not too far Chitake Springs. This area has never been developed and gives you the experience of a pure and un-spoilt Africa. The area is very diverse and has not have multiple of open vlei lines, river systems [...] Read More »
November 3, 2009 | Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates | Tags: African Safaris, Kanga Camp, Mana Pools and the Zambezi, Zimbabwe Safari Camps, Zimbabwe Safaris
The New Zebra Migration Camp
Nxai Pan, Botswana
Nxai Pan and the Madgadigadi Pans is a relatively undiscovered part of Botswana that offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Botswana during the green season (November through to April). This part of Africa displays an incredible spectacle of the Zebra Migration that return to the desert at the onset of the rains. Thousands [...] Read More »
November 3, 2009 | Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates, Stories from the Bush | Tags: African Safaris, Botswana Safari Camps, Botswana Safaris, Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan, Migration Camp Nxai Pan, Safari Seasons
Somalisa Camp Specials 2009
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Hwange National Park constitutes an untouched African Destination, where years of history are etched into the very soul of the land of the giants. The giants of the land the elephants populate a great part of Hwange National Park. This national park is still largely preserved in its natural state and bamboozles you with three [...] Read More »
April 20, 2009 | Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates | Tags: African Safaris, Hwange National Park, Somalisa Camp, Zimbabwe Safaris
Somalisa Takes On A New Look
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
The brand new sand coloured tents are stunning and blend in with the natural colours of the seasonal flood plains. Our saligna wooden floors and alegent furniture had taken their fair share of the African sun, hence we have re-stored their rich colours by sanding them down to their original colour. Our splash pool has [...] Read More »
April 20, 2009 | Post Category: Camps & Safaris Updates | Tags: African Safaris, Somalisa Camp, Zimbabwe Safari Camps, Zimbabwe Safaris
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