Welcome to African Bush Camps
African Bush Camps
- Located In:
- Size:
- 100-250 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- APTA, SOAZ, ASA, ATTA US & ATTA UK
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $420 to $905 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Catherine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the most perfect travel adventures ever!
There were so many great things to say about ABC. Most important, the staff was knowledgeable, kind and fun. The accommodations were incredibly comfortable with all of the amenities one would need.
Two pieces of advice: If you want, explore other options besides driving safaris. We felt exhilarated by the walking safaris, but didn't know they were options except when they were offered. We grew a little weary being in the truck twice a day, and our bodies were thankful of the alternative.
Also, bring cash for tipping; if you are from somewhere other than Southern Africa, you will want to plan ahead to get sufficient cash. You will want to tip generously because all of the staff are amazing and deserve it!!
Email Peter Aston | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Khwai Bush Camp
Fab camp, really friendly, great food, good level of luxury and equally important amazing wildlife. Thoroughly recommend it.
CA
Email Michael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing people, scenery, wildlife viewing and accommodation. They made us feel like family.
The whole experience was perfect from start to finish. The people made us feel like family. The landscape and wildlife was an honour to witness so close and personal.
Our guides were funny and informative. Best school ever
Email Wendy Muller | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magical get-a-way in the Okavango Delta with fantastic staff who made our stay memorable.
The location is stunning, we had delicious food.Staff were friendly and accommodating, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and a fabulous person. Was so relaxing and so very peaceful, it was heaven. We had five star treatment from when we arrived until we left, we were sorry to say good buy.....until next time.
NL
Email Bert&Irene | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
hard to beat
African Bush Camps provided a complete safari experience on the one hand and very relaxing yet professional atsmosphere on the other. From start to finish, everyone made us feel welcome. Everything felt very genuine, not fabricated at all and everyone we've been talking to appeared to be very passionate about their job, the country, the camps and the parks. Guides and staff alike. Care for the environment and protection of fauna and flora seem to be at the core of the organisation. The level of guiding and knowledge is very high and surprisingly (for us) broad. This made for very good game drives/walks and very good conversations afterwards. The standard of comfort is equally high in both camps, especially considering the fact that they are expedition camps. Locations are nothing short of fantastic.
It's very hard to find things that need improvement and we sincerely hope that both Zambezi and Somalisa expeditions stay the way they are, so we can hopefully enjoy them in the near future.
Email Alistair | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An Authentic African Experience, filled with amazing locals, wildlife, dinners and adventures
Amazing, African Bush Camps exceeded my expectations on every level.
They're a locally run company, and you can really feel it too.
My favourite part of our entire trip (and there were many) was at the end of a great day, sitting at a long dinner table and meeting other guests and guides, swapping stories and making friends.
A unique and holistic experience that immerses you deeply, into some of the worlds most wild spaces.
The communications and service of African Bush Camps was truly top class. Beyond the comfortability of the spaces we were in, we really felt incredibly well looked after when we were both i and outside of camp. The passion exudes from the guides, providing a rich and diverse experience in the natural world. In short the beauty and happiness that I find in nature, is mirrored by the wonderful family that make up the African Bush Camps
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Email Kitty | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
From the minute we stepped into the ABC vehicle at the entrance to Hwange National Park we were impressed by the knowledge and care of the entire staff. A beautiful evening drive to Somalisa, including a stop at a pan for a beer and wildlife sightings, ended with a warm welcome, delicious dinner and drinks by the fire. We were delighted with the comfortable queen size bed in our tent and slept like the weary travelers we were! Our days at Somalisa and then Mana Pools were magical. Walking safaris with Calvet and then Fisher were filled with wonder. Even quiet times in the middle of the day were full of animal watching as elephants came right up to where we were sitting by the plunge pool at Somalisa, or played in the mud outside our tent at Mana Pools. Every meal was delicious, every staff member was welcoming and knowledgeable, every need anticipated and met, unexpected delights each day. This trip was a 50th birthday/25th anniversary gift to ourselves that exceeded all our expectations. Highly recommended for all ages!
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Email Melinda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This!
I traveled (solo) to Zimbabwe and Botswana this past spring - my first safari and defnitely not my last. While I used another outfitter to set up my trip, I stayed at a series of African Bush Camps (Somalisa Acacia, Thorntree River Lodge and Linyanti Main Camp). Each and every camp exceeded my expectations on all levels. From the time that Ian met me at the airstrip at Somalisa and drove me to camp to my final goodbyes at the airstrip at Linyanti I was blown away by the genuine warmth and hospitality of each member of the staff. My "tents" were far more luxurious with far more ambience than photos suggest. Watching elephants walk by (Somalisa) as I unpacked was magical. Sitting around the water hole at Somalisa with elephants and baboons drinking within mere feet was magical. The food was outstanding and the portions far beyond what I could eat! Breakfast around the campfire was my favorite meal of the day however! There's nothing like a cup of hot coffee and "campfire toast" to start the day. The hosts at each camp made sure that I was never left out or alone because I traveled solo. I loved getting to know the staff and learning more about their country and their lives. Yes, I know they are in the "hospitality business" and it's their job to make sure I have a wonderful time. However, I never felt that they were just doing their job. I believe they truly want to ensure we all fall in love with their little part of Africa and its wildlife. I also learned (at Thorntree River Lodge where I ate with female members of the management team every night) that "girls are girls the world over"- we care about how we dress and look as well as "boys" the world over! The guides taught me to "look up" and I learned to appreciate birds more than I ever thought I would. I'm an elephant lover and they made sure that I had every opportunity to experience these amazing creatures in the wild as well as learn as much about them as possible. I also wanted to learn more about Zimbabwe and Botswana and loved hearing the bush stories as much as stories about their own personal lives. I am also fascinated by bones and skeletons and Lionel (Somalisa) always stopped so I could take a look and explain to me what I was looking at. Des (Linyanti) had me laughing the entire day! Philip (Thorntree) shared his love of the Zambezi and wildlife at every turn! The guides I met also couldn't say enough about their experience with African Bush Camps too. They all had worked elsewhere but felt that African Bush Camps provides them with the best resources and opportunities to share their own experiences and learnings among themselves in order to better provide the guest the best experience. For employees to be proud of the company they work for and rave about their experiences says a lot to me as well. There was a small glitch in my itinerary that arose several months before my departure. African Bush Camps and Explore (my outfitter) took care of everything for me and ensured that I not be inconvenienced in the slightest. There are many bush camp companies to choose from but if you are traveling to Zimbabwe, Zambia or Botswana do yourself a favor and choose African Bush Camps!!! I can tell you that I will be returning to Southern African and I will choose African Bush Camps when and where I can! I can't wait to see my "friends" again!
FR
Email Roland | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An exquisite feeling to be home in the middle of an exotic and untouched Africa.
I did a fly-in safari through Zimbabwe with African Bush Camps in October. I stayed at Somalisa Camp, in Hwange National Park, Bumi Hills Safari Lodge, on the banks of the Lake Kariba and finished with Zambezi Expeditions and Kanga Camp in Mana Pools. Each camp was so different and geographically diverse that this itinerary gave me a complete overview of the country's most remarkable landscapes. I learned a lot about the animals and listening to guides telling little stories about the bush was fascinating. Is was also a pleasure to go back to camps after the activities because the staff members were so welcoming and so considerate that I really felt like a special guest or maybe... it was simply a feeling of going back home... in Africa.
