Zimbabwe is a beautiful country. It's so sad to see how run down it is but the people we've met at camspites are unfailingly freindly, helpful and cheeerful.
The map shows the campsites that we've used in Zimbabwe. As we have not been there since 2012 some of the camps may not exist or have changed a lot. Below the map is information about them, listed in alphabetical order. You can click on the places on the map or scroll down the page. Because of the campsite links the image will not change size on different devices.
Campsite Information
Antelope Park, Gweru
Last visited: April 2012
Location: 15km SW of Gweru. S19 30 24.0 E29 43 08.1
Contact: antelopepark.co.zw
Ablutions: Spotless. Hot water & showers.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: The site is part of a lodge and next to a dam.
Bulawayo, Southern Comfort Lodge
Last visited: July 2012
Location: On the outskirts of Bulawayo S20 11.253 E28 38.147
Contact: none known
Ablutions: Spotless. Hot showers.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: A lovely quiet small site on the SE edge of Bulawayo.
Chimanimani National Park
Last visited: May 2012
Location: The Southernmost Park in the Eastern Highlands. S19 47 21.9 E32 59 30.4
Contact: www.zimparks.org.zw
Ablutions: Clean. No hot water as the donkey boiler was broken.
Electric: No.
Sites: Several sites on terraces under shady Msasa trees. Each site has a braai and drinking water.
Chizarira National Park. Viewpoint Campsite.
Last visited: August 2010
Location: S17 38.764 E27 52.613
Contact: www.zimparks.org.zw
Ablutions: Long drop toilet
Electric: No.
Sites: Stunning location overlooking the Zambezi valley.
Gonarezhou National Park. 1 - Chilojo
Last visited: May 2012
Location: Opposite the Chilojo Cliffs in the Park. S21 26 32.1 E32 05 13.7
Contact: www.zimparks.org.zw
Ablutions: Long-drop toilet.
Electric: No.
Sites: In a beautiful location overlooking the Runde River and opposite the Chilojo Cliffs. We stayed at site 1 but thought that site 2 had a better outlook over the river.
Other: We stayed at site 1 but thought that site 2 had a better outlook over the river.
Gonarezhou National Park. 2 - Chipinda Pools
Last visited: May 2012
Location: Near to the entrance gate to the Park. S21 17 02.2 E31 54 49.3
Contact: www.zimparks.org.zw
Ablutions: Spotless. 1 block per group of 3 sites. Hot water all the time.
Electric: No.
Sites: Overlooking the Runde River. Most sites had good shade. Each site has a boma, braai, fire pit and drinking water.
Great Zimbabwe. Lakeview Lodge
Last visited: May 2012
Location: 10km East of Great Zimbabwe. S20 15 06.3 E31 00 09.4
Contact: www.normajeanslakeview.com
Ablutions: Spotless. Plenty of hot water.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: The campsite has a covered boma, power and drinking water.
Hwange National Park. 1 - Main Camp.
Last visited: June 2012
Location: S18 43.981 E26 57.139
Contact: www.zimparks.org.zw
Ablutions: Run down due to no money being spent on maintenance. Hot water for showers some of the time.
Electric: Yes, but you need a long lead and to see the local guy who will hook you up to the board at the ablutions block.
Sites: Plenty of sites, quite close together with some shade.
Other: The attendants at the site were very helpful and were obviously trying their best with the ablutions despite the lack of money. Free firewood. In addition to the main camps (which we found easy to book) there are smaller, more expensive sites at some waterholes around the Park however they do tend to get booked up.
Hwange National Park. 2 - Sinamatella Camp
Last visited: June 2012
Location: S18 35.139 E26 19.101
Contact: www.zimparks.org.zw
Ablutions: Run down due to no money being spent on maintenance. Hot water from a donkey boiler.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: Another of the large camps. The best sites overlook the river valley below.
Lake Chivero. Kuimba Shiri Bird Park
Last visited: August 2012
Location: 30km SW of Harare next to Lake Chivero. S17 52 02.9 E30 48 08.3
Contact: kuimbashiribirdpark.com
Ablutions: Clean. Hot showers.
Electric: No.
Sites: It's in a lovely location with views over the Lake and there's a covered boma.
Mana Pools National Park. Nyamepi Camp
Last visited: April 2012
Location: S15 43.170 E29 22.025
Contact: www.zimparks.org.zw
Ablutions: Clean. Hot showers.
Electric: No.
Sites: In a lovely location overlooking the Zambezi River and in the shade of huge mahogany and acacia trees.
Matopo National Park. Malale Dam
Last visited: July 2010
Location: S20 32.706 E28 30.231
Contact: www.zimparks.org.zw
Ablutions: Run down but we usually got hot water.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: There are a few sites quite close to the dam, some are overgrown.
Nyanga National Park. Mare Caravan Park
Last visited: May 2012
Location: The northernmost Park in the Eastern Highlands. .S18 17 08.3 E32 43 22.5
Contact: www.zimparks.org.zw
Ablutions: The gents was in better condition than the ladies. Clean. Lots of hot water from a donkey boiler.
Electric: No.
Sites: Lots of sites.The campsite is close to (but not overlooking) Rhodes dam.
Victoria Falls. Vic Falls Rest Camp
Last visited: Ap 2010
Location: S17 55.553 E25 50.333
Contact: www.vicfallsrestcamp.com
Ablutions: Clean. Hot showers.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: Close to the centre of town, Very convenient and safe.
Vumba Botanic Gardens National Park
Last visited: May 2012
Location: 25 km SE of Mutare in the Vumba Mountains. S19 06 49.1 E32 46 59.9
Contact: www.zimparks.org.zw
Ablutions: Clean. Hot water supplied some of the time by a rather temperamental donkey boiler.
Electric: No.
Sites: In a lovely location overlooking the Mozambique lowlands below.