Children aged 06 years and older are accommodated
Linkwasha
Linkwasha is situated in a private concession in the best location in Hwange. It is found near the famed Ngamo Plains, where wildlife gathers in numbers during summer – to add to the year-round excellent viewing from the camp itself; Linkwasha overlooks a pan that is a magnet for game seeking to quench its thirst.
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Reviews4/6
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Vacation Style Adult Group
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Camp Size 18 guests and 2 children
All about Linkwasha
As the concessionaire of the private Linkwasha and Makalolo areas in south-eastern Hwange National Park, we have struck up solid partnerships with Zimbabwe’s Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZPWMA) and other conservation entities, as well as the local community in order to protect the wildlife and support the people in surrounding villages
Linkwasha is situated in a private concession in the best location in Hwange. It is found near the famed Ngamo Plains, where wildlife gathers in numbers during summer – to add to the year-round excellent viewing from the camp itself; Linkwasha overlooks a pan that is a magnet for game seeking to quench its thirst.
Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest and most popular national park where our Makalolo and Linkwasha concessions offer some of the best game viewing in Africa. The Zambezi River’s exceptional variety of spectacular scenery is home to one of the world’s Natural Wonders, the Victoria Falls, while downriver, our concession lies in Mana Pools National Park, renowned for its superb wildlife viewing and vistas.
Hwange National Park covers some 1.4 million hectares and supports a mix of habitats. This diverse area is shared between desert-adapted and woodland species, ensuring large numbers of animals all year round – elephant, buffalo, sable, roan, giraffe, wildebeest, impala and even gemsbok.
About the camp
Activities
- Game drives in 05 x 7-seater open 4x4 Toyota Hilux
- A pair of Olympus binoculars is available in each of the game drive vehicles for guests to share amongst themselves whilst game viewing and may be requested from our guides.
- Private activities available on request (subject to availability and at an additional cost).
- Guided nature walks.
- Birding.
- Full day outing with picnic at Ngamo.
- “Outdoor” Ecologist presentations on the surrounding area.
- Night drives with red filtered spotlight for nocturnal animals.
- Star Bed at Scott’s Pan (approximately 15 minute drive from camp).
- Sunken hide within walking distance of the camp.
- Visit to a local African village and school – approximately 1 hour driving time each way.
- Visit and interact with the Scorpion Anti-Poaching Unit team, and learn more about their daily activities (subject to availability with the duration approximately 45 minutes to 1.0 hour for the experience).
- Wilderness Safaris and Olympus Photo Hub experience.
Camp Facilities
- Lightweight and light footprint design. Camp structures are built with minimal use of concrete. Composite decking material used to substitute timber for the decks, floors and walkways.
- Dining, bar and lounge under canvas and on a raised wooden deck, multi-level decks with dining opportunities overlooking the plains.
- Pool in main area.
- Fire pit.
- Pizza oven (approx. 2 minute drive from camp).
- Sunken hide at the waterhole in front of camp.
- Guest toilets in main area.
- Winter lounge with Library and Jet Master fire place.
- Early morning wake-up call.
- Light breakfast before departing on the morning activity.
- Return to camp for a meal and rest period.
- Meet for afternoon tea before departing on the activity.
- Return to camp - freshen up or meet for drinks, followed by dinner
- Enjoy a nightcap or discussion around the fire before retiring.
Accomodation
The camp is an eclectic mix of contemporary interiors and Ndebele culture, its nine luxurious tents (eight twin and one family) overlooking the scenic plain. The main area includes various multi-level decks, amongst them, a cosy library complete with fireplace and shaded salas surrounding an inviting pool. Our nearby romantic Star Bed looks onto a productive waterhole
Number of tents
- 09 x units in total comprising:
- 08 x twin-bedded canvas tents each with two three quarter beds
- 01 x family unit consisting of two bedrooms (a main bedroom and a living room that can be converted into a second bedroom) each with two three quarter beds, in each bedroom and each with their own en-suite facilities. Main bathroom with an indoor shower with an inward opening door giving the illusion of an outdoor shower experience (no outdoor shower), indoor bath, double basin vanity and separate toilet. Second bathroom with an indoor shower with an inward opening door giving the illusion of an outdoor shower experience (not outdoor shower), single basin vanity and toilet. Shared indoor fireplace and shared entrance, outdoor deck and outdoor seating area.
- Mattress converters are available that transforms twin beds into king-size beds. To be arranged prior to arrival. Plus guide/pilot/tour leader accommodation comprising:
- 01 x double-bedded tent with shared en-suite facilities (not of the same standard as a guest room).
Tent Descriptions
- Canvas tented accommodation on a raised deck, with a combination of sandy pathways on the ground and raised wooden walkways.
- Each tent comprises en-suite facilities, indoor shower with an inward opening door giving the illusion of an outdoor shower experience, double vanity basin and separate toilet, canvas roll down blinds for all weather conditions and shade awnings, writing desk and chair, luggage rack, mosquito net, during winter months an electric blanket is provided, electronic safe, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, Olympus equipment (includes a pair of binoculars), mini-bar, indoor lounge area and private viewing deck with outdoor seating area.
- A climate control unit as well as additional ceiling and pedestal mist fans are provided in each of the rooms.
- Complimentary in-Tent Wi-Fi.
- Amenities include bathrobes, liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, insect repellent, shower caps, vanity kit with two cotton tipped swabs and cotton balls, tissue dispenser, washing powder (for smalls), umbrella, room spray and a mosquito coil are supplied in each tent
Electricity & Water
Child Policy
For families travelling with children between 06 and 12 years of age, require private activities to be booked and paid for
Children between 06 and 16 years of age, must share with an adult/s in the same room.
The minimum age for walking activities is 13 years.
Laundry Facilities
Laundry services are provided on a daily basis (weather permitting) and included on the FI rate basis. A mesh laundry bag is supplied for ‘smalls’ so that guests may place their underwear in this bag which will be machine washed and returned in the mesh bag. Environmentally friendly detergent available in the tent or can be provided on request. Note that laundry services may be limited as a result of water shortages.
Gratuities Guidelines
We would like to reiterate that tipping is not compulsory. Guests should not feel obliged to do so. Tipping should be undertaken only by choice, subject to the service received. In addition, guests may wish to add a nominal amount for incidentals, ranging between USD 15.00 to USD 30.00 per day (subject to personal budget choice) - i.e. if additional activities are booked once on their journey, if travel arrangements change for any reason, in acknowledgement of good service received in another area, etc.
Guide and Specialist Guide - We recommend about USD 10.00 per guest per day and may be tipped directly.
The General Safari Camp Staff - We recommend about USD 10.00 per guest per day for safari camps. This should be placed in the communal tipping box to be distributed equally amongst all the staff.
With regards to being hosted by Camp Management and/or Assistant Camp Management, tipping separately for said staff is purely optional and per guests’ discretion.
| Departure Dates Confirmed Dates | Trip Status Trip Status | Price (PP) Including Flights | Price (PP) Excluding Flights | |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,779 |
$3,170 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$2,679 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$1,779 |
$3,470 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available |
$2,779 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$3,779 |
$4,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,879 |
$3,970 |
|
Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,679 |
$1,970 |
|
Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$4,779 |
$3,970 |
|
Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$5,779 |
$3,270 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,779 |
$3,970 |
Power is supplied from the National grid with a diesel generator available for back-up
Water for showers is produced from a borehole and filtered by an energy efficient system.
Water for guest units are heated by solar geysers
220V multi-plug and USB adaptor charging facilities for mobile devices. Additional charging facilities (available on request) for the use of sleep apnoea machines (guests to provide own device, spare batteries, charging unit and adaptors)