An Insider's Guide to a Safari with African Bush Camps
Go beyond the Big Five checklist. An African Bush Camps safari is shaped by expert guides, getting you on foot and into the wild. Here's what to expect in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia.

Explore Victoria Falls, Chobe, and Hwange — the crown jewels of African wilderness.

Our top picks from Victoria Falls to Botswana — fully hosted and worry-free.

12 days · Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe; Chobe National Park, Botswana; Okavango Delta, Botswana

12 days · Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe; Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe; Okavango Delta, Botswana

10 days · Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe; Chobe National Park, Botswana; Okavango Delta, Botswana

5 days · Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Chobe National Park, Botswana

Helicopter flights, river cruises, game drives, and more — curated by locals who know every trail.

~5 hours (mid-afternoon to ~21:00) · Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve (2,500 ha), ~12 km from town, Zimbabwe

~3 hours; seating from ~19:30 · Adjacent to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Full day (early start, return early–mid afternoon) · Batoka Gorge, below Victoria Falls (operators on both Zimbabwe and Zambia sides)

Full Day (approx. 10-11 hours) · Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Lodges, hotels, and safari camps we trust — from Victoria Falls to Chobe and beyond.

hotel · On the banks of the Zambezi River, 4km upstream from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

river_lodge · Livingstone, Zambia

Luxury · Matetsi Private Game Reserve, a 55,000-hectare concession approx. 45 km upstream from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

safari_lodge · ~4.6 km from the Falls, on the edge of Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe

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Go beyond the Big Five checklist. An African Bush Camps safari is shaped by expert guides, getting you on foot and into the wild. Here's what to expect in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia.


You've planned the perfect safari, but how do you pay for it safely? Our guide walks you through secure payment options, red flags to watch for, and how to ensure your booking is with a legitimate operator so you can pay with confidence.


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