Tembo Plains

Mana Pools - Zimbabwe

Where elephants roam

Tembo Plains Camp is tucked away into a thick riverine forest on the edge of the Zambezi River, in the private 128,000‐hectare Sapi Private Reserve, East of Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park.

It sits comfortably among the best accommodation offerings available, and is a proud member of Relais & Châteaux – the only Zimbabwean safari camp currently with this honour. Each of the guest suites has its own private indoor lounge area, outdoor swimming pool, exercise bikes on an expansive veranda, and private outdoor dining area. Stunning, handmade bathtubs plus indoor and outside showers invite you to unwind in the wilderness and sink into a sense of ‘home’. The beautiful 2‐bedroomed Zanji Suite comprises two suites flanking a shared lounge, dining area and pool, making it ideal for two couples or families travelling together. The camp’s central area features a wine cellar and interactive 5‐star kitchen feature in stunning stone design, and the spa sits discreetly behind beautifully weathered Zanzibar doors.

The private Sapi Reserve borders the Mana Pools National Park and forms part of a vast tract of pure conservation land making it incredibly rich in wildlife. However, it consciously hosts just a handful of visitors at any one time, and as a result it offers a highly exclusive and incredibly rewarding safari experience in the heart of the Zambezi Valley.

You will love

  • Land dedicated to conservation
  • Rich, diverse wildlife
  • Private & highly exclusive
  • Relais & Châteaux member
  • A sense of ‘home’ to sink into

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