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Tembo Plains Camp is a Relais & Châteaux luxury lodge on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe's Mana Pools region, within the Sapi Private Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers canvas suites equipped with professional cameras and binoculars, along with guided safaris and river experiences. The camp operates as part of a wildlife conservation program and welcomes families with children from age 6.
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Tembo Plains Camp is situated in thick riverine forest along the edge of the Zambezi River within the Sapi Private Reserve in Zimbabwe's Mana Pools region, positioned 12 miles from Victoria Falls. The reserve encompasses 118,000 hectares (291,000 acres) and lies east of Mana Pools National Park. The Sapi Private Reserve is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and operates as a wildlife conservation sanctuary, having transitioned from its former use as a hunting ground.
The property offers large canvas suites, each with a private indoor lounge area, outdoor swimming pool, and outdoor dining area combining canvas and stone structures. Every suite is equipped with a Canon professional camera and lenses plus Leica binoculars for use during the stay. The camp features an unheated outdoor pool and welcomes children from age 6, with family suites and a kids club available.
Guided excursions by foot and four-wheel vehicle explore the Sapi reserve, where guests may encounter buffalo, elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, eagles, and baboons under the guidance of experienced guides. Water safaris on the Zambezi River offer opportunities to observe crocodiles and hippopotamuses, with options for dawn cruises or sunset departures. The camp also arranges bush walks, birdwatching, stargazing, fishing, and canoeing and kayaking.
An on-site restaurant serves guests. Wine experiences include wine tasting and wine cellar dinners. Wellness facilities feature massage treatments and other wellness therapies, along with the unheated outdoor pool.
The camp appeals to wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, given the provision of professional camera equipment. Families with children 6 and older will find family suites and a kids club. The safari and river experience suits those seeking direct engagement with the wildlife and landscapes of the Sapi reserve.
Editorial verification: Tembo Plains Camp is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Tembo Plains Camp is a Relais & Châteaux luxury lodge within the Sapi Private Reserve in Zimbabwe's Mana Pools region. It operates as part of a wildlife conservation program and offers safari and river-based experiences along the Zambezi River.
The camp is situated in the Mana Pools region of Zimbabwe, built into thick riverine forest along the Zambezi River within the Sapi Private Reserve, approximately 12 miles from Victoria Falls.
The camp offers large canvas suites featuring private indoor lounge areas, outdoor swimming pools, and outdoor dining areas. Each suite is equipped with a Canon professional camera and lenses, plus Leica binoculars.
Game viewing and water safaris provide opportunities to observe buffalo, elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, eagles, baboons, crocodiles, and hippopotamuses.
Activities include guided excursions by vehicle or foot, water safaris on the Zambezi River, bush walks, birdwatching, stargazing, fishing, and canoeing and kayaking.
Yes, children are welcome from 6 years old, and the camp offers family suites and a kids club.
The camp includes an on-site restaurant, wine tasting and wine cellar dining experiences, and wellness facilities with massage treatments and other therapies.
Tembo Plains Camp is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Tembo Plains Camp is in Mana Pools Region, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe. Address: Hurungwe, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe.
| Location | Mana Pools Region, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Address | Hurungwe, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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