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African Bush Camps We offer authentic safari experiences in prime wildlife areas in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Welcome to African Bush Camps, a private owner-run African-based safari company that speaks of the art of service and offers you an authentic African safari in untamed wilderness. Join us on an incredible adventure, whether it be on the mighty Zambezi River, the Okavango Delta or the roaring sand dunes of the Kalahari Desert. African Bush Camps offers you a variety of mobile and luxury safari tent

ed camps in Zambia, Zimbabwe & Botswana most exclusive safari spots. We reserve the rights to remove any comment or statement, which we deem inappropriate, made on the Safaris @ African Bush Camps page.

18/03/2025

Leopards are my favorite animal, and I’ve had some amazing encounters with them in Lower Zambezi.

There’s Dictator, the dominant male, and Mambo, the female whose territory stretches over part of the Lolebezi premises. We cross paths with them on our morning and night drives, and each sighting always leaves me feeling amazed .

They’re such shy creatures, and so I feel very privileged to see their beauty in the wild.

📍: Lolebezi, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
✉️: [email protected]

17/03/2025

My name is Esther Phiri, and I’m from Livingstone, Zambia.

For me, guiding is about more than just being in nature - it’s about understanding the ecosystem and the connections within it.

My first experience in the bush was nothing like I had imagined - it was even better! Seeing buffalos, impalas, and kudus for the first time was incredible. The stillness wasn’t empty - it was full of life, just different from the noise of the city. No cars, no crowds, just nature. A sense of peace came over me along with a deep curiosity. I needed to know more, and it was overwhelming in the best way.

I can still remember the first birdcall I heard in the bush: an emerald-spotted wood dove. I had spent years watching National Geographic, but in that moment, it was no longer just something on a screen. It was real.

📍: Lolebezi, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
✉️: [email protected]

14/03/2025

Hyenas live in a matriarchal clan where females reign supreme.

The alpha female (larger and more dominant than the males) leads with absolute authority - overseeing resources, mating rights, and the survival of the clan. Her daughters inherit her high rank from birth, outstripping even adult females of lower status. With this power, they secure the best food and protection.

It’s a fascinating hierarchy in which leadership is inherited, not earned, and passed down from mother to daughter.

📍: Khwai Community Concession & Okavango Delta, Botswana
✉️: [email protected]

11/03/2025

The Vukani Group is a community of women in Zimbabwe who make handcrafted jewelry and home decor from recycled magazines.

Vukani,' meaning 'wake up' or 'rise and shine' in Ndebele, reflects the mission of this initiative and serves as a powerful call to action, motivating these women to empower themselves, their families, and their communities. Their creations are available for sale to travelers at Trading Posts within our Experiences.

Those staying at any of our Somalisa Experiences can visit the Vukani Group. Let’s continue to empower women and promote a more inclusive society.

📍: Somalisa Experiences, Hwange National Park,
✉️: [email protected]

10/03/2025

Thandanani, meaning 'to love each other,' is a women’s sewing collective from Dete Village in Zimbabwe.

These women create exquisite placemats, bags, robes, travel wallets, and clothing using traditional fabrics. Each piece is made with immense care and love, available for purchase at our in-camp Trading Posts.

Let’s continue to create positive change within our industry and the communities surrounding our Experiences.

📍: Dete Village, Hwange National Park
✉️: [email protected]

08/03/2025

This is Bae - an inspiring safari guide who is redefining the role of women in the field.

Through our Female Guides Program, Bae stepped into a male-dominated space, proving that skill and determination know no gender. From trainee to trailblazer, she now mentors future female guides, paving the way for greater inclusivity in the safari industry.

In honor of this International Women’s Day, let’s continue to empower women as we share and conserve Africa, together.

05/03/2025

Join us on our Women Empowerment Safari - a transformative 9-night journey through Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Discover our Female Guides Program, a trailblazing initiative for equality in the safari industry, and experience it firsthand as you're accompanied by one of our Female Guides. Engage in hands-on cultural activities with the Vuche Vuche initiative and visit the women-led Maunga Clinic and Dete Community, where women drive local businesses and sustainability projects.

Gather your friends and family to book today. This Safari is the perfect chance to bond, support meaningful causes, and create lasting memories. Together, let's continue to empower, share, and conserve Africa.

✉️: [email protected]

03/03/2025

The Okavango Delta offers a peacefulness that is hard to find anywhere else.

As you drift in a mokoro through winding lagoons, gliding past lounging hippos and gazing at soaring fish eagles, you’ll find a solitude that soothes the soul.

A safari here is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the world around you.

📍: Okavango Delta, Botswana
✉️: [email protected]

01/03/2025

On-the-ground from Linyanti Reserve:

Our Linyanti lion cubs were spotted looking as happy, healthy, and mischievous as ever.

28/02/2025

Introducing Mai, Lady, and Scar.

Mai (center), an established female to the east of Lolebezi, is the mother of Lady (left) and Scar (right). In typical leopard behavior, mothers and daughters don’t remain close - usually exchanging snarls rather than companionship. Yet, Mai seems remarkably tolerant, allowing her grown cubs to interact with her long after most leopard bonds would have loosened.

These are the Leopards of Lolebezi.

📷: James Tyrrell
📍: Lolebezi, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
✉️: [email protected]

26/02/2025

Linyanti Reserve is our secluded private concession, located between the Okavango Delta to the south and west, and Chobe National Park to the east.

Among splendid scenery of untouched lands, encounter curious elephants, thundering buffalo herds, prowling predators, and elusive wild dogs.

Linyanti Reserve offers the quintessential safari experience: elevated, breathtaking, and exclusive.

📍: Linyanti Reserve, Botswana
✉️: [email protected]

24/02/2025

“Wow! Just got home from our stay with African Bush Camps and Linyanti was by far our favorite stop!

The area is absolutely gorgeous, with plentiful animals and wildlife. We saw lions, herds of elephant, hundreds of zebras, and much more. Plus, we enjoyed the fact that we were the only guests in the private concession, so there really was a feeling of remoteness!

Special shout-out to Max who was simply the BEST guide and knows the landscape so well. He was also so accommodating to the interests of my husband who is a birder.”

- Yasminebey28 via TripAdvisor

📍: Linyanti Bush Camp, Linyanti Reserve, Botswana
✉️️: [email protected]

21/02/2025

Our annual Guides Training Program is a time for our guides to step forward and tell their stories.

More than guides, they are local community members, profoundly connected to the places that surround our Experiences. Driven by a passion for nature, they bring the African bush to life through their knowledge and storytelling.

Journey with us to experience Africa through their eyes as you are guided by the best.

✉️: [email protected]

19/02/2025

In January, our team of 90 guides from all 17 Experiences participated in our annual Guides Training Program, hosted in the iconic Hwange National Park and Okavango Delta.

The Program combines hands-on practice with in-depth theory, covering everything from geology, biology, and ornithology to astronomy, animal tracking, and plant and insect identification. Guides also complete an advanced first aid refresher and a shooting course - focused exclusively on ensuring guest safety in the field.

Be guided by the best at African Bush Camps.

✉️: [email protected]

17/02/2025

A great safari isn’t just about Africa’s wildlife; it’s about the connections our guests forge with nature and local communities – made possible by our exceptional guides.

Our annual Guides Training Program brings together over 600 years of guiding expertise under one roof to learn, share, and inspire. This dedication to continuous growth and mentorship is why we can proudly say that with African Bush Camps, you are Guided by the Best.

When our guides grow, so does the depth of every safari experience we offer.

✉️: [email protected]

14/02/2025

Love comes in many forms.

Whether it’s the passion of romance, the bond of family, or the connection of friendship, the African bush is where love flourishes.

How do you say ‘I love you’ in your language?

✉️: [email protected]

12/02/2025

In the wild, nothing goes to waste.

A buffalo was brought down by two male lions, only to be swiftly claimed by a hungry pack of hyenas.

Experience authentic Africa with us.

📍: Atzaró Okavango Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
✉️: [email protected]

11/02/2025

Discover Botswana during Emerald Season on this 6-night safari.

Stay at two of our stand-out signature Experiences: Kwhai Lediba and Linyanti Bush Camp. Marvel at Botswana’s lush landscapes, baby animals, and blooming flowers. Embark on a safari where every moment shines with brilliance.

Delight in the Vibrancy of Emerald Season.

📍: Linyanti Bush Camp, Linyanti Enclave & Khwai Lediba, Khwai Community Concession ✉️: [email protected]

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Leopards are my favorite animal, and I’ve had some amazing encounters with them in Lower Zambezi. There’s Dictator, the dominant male, and Mambo, the female whose territory stretches over part of the Lolebezi premises. We cross paths with them on our morning and night drives, and each sighting always leaves me feeling amazed . They’re such shy creatures, and so I feel very privileged to see their beauty in the wild. 📍: Lolebezi, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia ✉️: [email protected] #guide #safari #travel #zambia #africa #lolebezi #wildlife #nature #leopard

The Vukani Group is a community of women in Zimbabwe who make handcrafted jewelry and home decor from recycled magazines. Vukani,' meaning 'wake up' or 'rise and shine' in Ndebele, reflects the mission of this initiative and serves as a powerful call to action, motivating these women to empower themselves, their families, and their communities. Their creations are available for sale to travelers at Trading Posts within our Experiences. Those staying at any of our Somalisa Experiences can visit the Vukani Group. Let’s continue to empower women and promote a more inclusive society. 📍: Somalisa Experiences, Hwange National Park, ✉️: [email protected] #AccelerateAction #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInSafari #AfricanBushCamps #Empowerment

Thandanani, meaning 'to love each other,' is a women’s sewing collective from Dete Village in Zimbabwe. These women create exquisite placemats, bags, robes, travel wallets, and clothing using traditional fabrics. Each piece is made with immense care and love, available for purchase at our in-camp Trading Posts. Let’s continue to create positive change within our industry and the communities surrounding our Experiences. 📍: Dete Village, Hwange National Park ✉️: [email protected] #AccelerateAction #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInSafari #AfricanBushCamps #Empowerment

This is Bae - an inspiring safari guide who is redefining the role of women in the field. Through our Female Guides Program, Bae stepped into a male-dominated space, proving that skill and determination know no gender. From trainee to trailblazer, she now mentors future female guides, paving the way for greater inclusivity in the safari industry. In honor of this International Women’s Day, let’s continue to empower women as we share and conserve Africa, together. #InternationalWomensDay #AccelerateAction #WomenInSafari #Empowerment #AfricanBushCamps

The Okavango Delta offers a peacefulness that is hard to find anywhere else. As you drift in a mokoro through winding lagoons, gliding past lounging hippos and gazing at soaring fish eagles, you’ll find a solitude that soothes the soul. A safari here is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the world around you. 📍: Okavango Delta, Botswana ✉️: [email protected] #okavango #delta #safari #travel #mokoro #wellness #health #selfcare #holistichealth

On-the-ground from Linyanti Reserve: Our Linyanti lion cubs were spotted looking as happy, healthy, and mischievous as ever.

“Wow! Just got home from our stay with African Bush Camps and Linyanti was by far our favorite stop! The area is absolutely gorgeous, with plentiful animals and wildlife. We saw lions, herds of elephant, hundreds of zebras, and much more. Plus, we enjoyed the fact that we were the only guests in the private concession, so there really was a feeling of remoteness! Special shout-out to Max who was simply the BEST guide and knows the landscape so well. He was also so accommodating to the interests of my husband who is a birder.” - Yasminebey28 via TripAdvisor 📍: Linyanti Bush Camp, Linyanti Reserve, Botswana ✉️️: [email protected] #travel #safari #bush #wildlife #elephant #linyanti

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African Bush Camps Story

African Bush Camps is a small and independently owned African-based company run by one of Africa’s top Safari guides Beks Ndlovu and his wife Sophia. The company was formed as a result of the growth of Beks Safaris, where Beks used his natural talents and outstanding guiding skills to promote the concept of privately guided safaris through remote parts of Africa.

Beks and Sophia passionately believe that your guides and hosts in Africa are the key to making your safari the most memorable African experience. Our professional guides will ensure that through their knowledge and experience, they unravel a wilderness adventure that exceeds your dreams, and that you are hosted in a cultured, informed and charming manner.

Our speciality is to create tailor-made safari itineraries which are structured according to your requests and which meet and exceed the expectations of today’s modern traveller. African Bush Camps proudly works in collaboration with third party lodges and hotels to ensure that should you wish to include alternative destinations or experiences into your safari, we are able to do so.