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Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Tembo Plains Camp

The only camp in Sapi Private Reserve, Tembo Plains is elegant and stylish. Tucked away in thick riverine forest on the edge of the Zambezi River, this is the only Relais & Chateaux camp in Zimbabwe and is certainly one of the most luxurious. The only camp in Sapi Private Reserve, Tembo Plains is elegant and stylish. Tucked away in thick riverine forest on the edge of the Zambezi River, this is the only Relais & Chateaux camp in Zimbabwe and is certainly one of the most luxurious.
The only camp in Sapi Private Reserve, Tembo Plains is elegant and stylish. Tucked away in thick riverine forest on the edge of the Zambezi River, this is the only Relais & Chateaux camp in Zimbabwe and is certainly one of the most luxurious. The only camp in Sapi Private Reserve, Tembo Plains is elegant and stylish. Tucked away in thick riverine forest on the edge of the Zambezi River, this is the only Relais & Chateaux camp in Zimbabwe and is certainly one of the most luxurious.
Zimabwe Tembo Plains Exterior Tent Elephants

Location

Sapi is adjacent to Mana Pools National Park, a World Heritage Site and one of Zimbabwe’s richest areas in terms of wildlife and scenery. This private reserve is 128,000 hectares of pristine conservation area. Once a hunting concession, it is now a game-rich sanctuary on the banks of the Zambezi River. Wild dog, lion and leopard are common around the camp area, whilst buffalo and elephants are regularly seen up and down the shore, and sometimes birdlife the Zambezi River itself. Hippo pods make the river their home while the birding in this area is extraordinary.
Zimabwe Tembo Plains Living Area Deck

Accommodation

Named after the elephants that frequent this stretch of the river, there are just four enormous canvas suites that also incorporate a partial stone-walled design inspired by the famous Zimbabwe Ruins, spectacular medieval stone monuments built by local African people centuries ago. Each suite has its own huge bedroom, indoor lounge, swimming pool and outside dining area. The en-suite bathroom has a free-standing handmade bathtub as well as indoor and outdoor showers, and from the entire suite are uninterrupted views over the river just a few metres away. Your suite is complete with a professional camera and lenses, as well as high-quality binoculars to use during your stay.
The central area of the camp again features the unique stone-walled design along with feature Zanzibari doors, and contains the indoor and outdoor dining areas, wine cellar, curio shop and an interactive kitchen where your sumptuous meals are prepared in front of your eyes. When it comes to relaxation, you're spoilt for choice. The spa here has a beautiful view over the river, there's a large lounge area where you can sit back and chat with other guests, plus an expansive deck that's perfect for simply soaking up the sun and embracing the wilderness.
Zimbabwe Tembo Plains Fire Pit Seating
Zimabwe Tembo Plains Bedroom
Zimbabwe Tembo Plains Outdoor Dining
Zimabwe Tembo Plains Bathroom

Experiences

  • With no other camps on the reserve, game drives here are entirely undisturbed by others - head out with your guide during the day to watch the drama of the bush unfold, or at night to spot lesser known nocturnal creatures.
  • Elephant in this area are famed for their unusual feeding methods - strong and stable they are often seen standing on their hind legs and reaching up for the succulent fruit of the sausage tree.
  • If you want to really get to know a landscape, there’s no better way than a bush walk, so lace up your walking boots and discover the inner workings of this incredible eco-system with your expert guide.
  • Hop in a canoe for a lazy river cruise along the Zambezi, stopping for a delicious lunch (with a glorious view, of course!) on a sandbank.
  • Treat yourself to a massage with a view over the water or unwind with an outdoor yoga session, the fresh air on your cheeks and the sounds of the bush in your ears.
  • Keen photographers can make the most of the top-level cameras and lenses provided by the camp.
Zimabwe Tembo Plains Outdoor Lunch
Zimabwe Tembo Plains Bush Walk
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