Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

Bumi Hills Safari Lodge is strategically situated on a range of remote hills in one of Zimbabwe’s finest wilderness locations. With the Zambezi escarpment as its backdrop, this haven of pure serenity overlooks the glistening waters of Lake Kariba. Not only is the Kariba shoreline teeming with wildlife, but the lodge's proximity to Matusadona allows for other species of wildlife to move freely between the national park and Bumi Hills private concession. Therefore, providing endless game-viewing opportunities, led by a passionate team of qualified guides.

Bumi Hills Safari Lodge boasts ten spacious suites which are tastefully appointed to provide you with the best views and a truly exclusive experience. Each suite offers air-conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, hairdryers, battery charging points, a well-stocked minibar and a private viewing deck boasting the most magnificent views of Lake Kariba. The Baobab Villa, is a 2-bedroomed private villa, complete with its own living room bar and indoor and outdoor dining decks is ideal for families. Offering a personalised experience, the villa comes with the services of a private butler, safari guide and a dedicated safari vehicle.

Melt away the stress of everyday life at the Bumi Hills treatment rooms perfect for couples, where the glittering infinity pool offers a cool escape from the sheer heat of the day. For active guests, you can take full advantage of the gym equipment available on site. The allure of this exclusive Lake Kariba lodge offers the lake as your playground. Spend your days cruising on the water or meandering the surroundings on a walking safari; discover the ancient secrets within the fossilised dinosaur footprints unique to this area. Activities include guided walking safaris, stargazing, boating, birding, catch-and-release fishing, day and night game drives searching for lions in particular, as well as engaging cultural visits to the nearby local community.

About Lake Kariba & Matusadona National Park

Situated on the sparkling shores of Lake Kariba, the beautiful Matusadona National Park in Zimbabwe was proclaimed a non-hunting area in 1958 and as such is wonderfully rich in wildlife and vegetation.

With a ready supply of regenerative grasses as a source of food and an abundance of water from the lake, buffalo, waterbuck, zebra, and impala have thrived. With this so have the predators, so you can expect incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. The lake itself is teeming with huge Nile crocodiles and the lake shored offers fantastic herds of elephants and the Big Five. Meanwhile, birdlife thrives here, so keep an eye out for the population of fish-eagles, amongst many others.

With 2,000 km of shoreline, Lake Kariba is the 4th largest man-made lake in the world and the 2nd largest in Africa – so it’s a truly impressive place to explore, especially by boat.