Bumi Hills

Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

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Stay at Bumi Hills

Bumi Hills Safari Lodge boasts one of Africa’s finest wilderness locations with an elevated position on a range of remote hills overlooking the vastness of Lake Kariba. Bumi is situated near the North Eastern border of the Matusadona National Park and is easily accessible by light aircraft and boat, allowing you to be swiftly transported into paradise without the stress of a long journey.

The safari lodge has a total of 10 rooms, all with views over Lake Kariba. All rooms have balconies and uninhibited views over Lake Kariba. There are garden rooms available too, reserved for guides and tour leaders, with slated terraces, set a little way back. Taking centre stage is the beautiful infinity pool that seems to blend endlessly into the lake horizon. The

pool is surrounded by intimate wine and dining terraces on different levels. The lodge interiors have been beautifully finished in a fusion of contemporary western and African styles.

Bumi Hills Safari Lodge is situated on an extensive wildlife conservation area. Bumi Hills is home to lion, leopard, big herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as a multitude of different plains game. Guests can indulge in superb fishing in the lake waters surrounding the safari lodge with bream and the fighting tiger fish in abundance. Birding and cultural experiences (with the rich local Tonga culture) also abound.

Why we love it

Great views over the wonderful Lake Kariba
The most luxurious hotel in the area on on the Lake itself
Some of the best tiger fishing in Africa can be found here

Facilities

A/C

Large Pool

Gym

Spa

Room Service

Bar

Experiences

Game Drives

Bumi Hills is home to leopard, lion, herds of elephant and buffalo as well as extensive game which you can view either by a drive or cruising on Lake Kariba.

Birdwatching

Situated in the remote hills overlooking the vast Lake Kariba, bird enthusiasts will be spoilt by the birdlife - especially the wading birds and eagles.

Kariba Fishing

Set out on the vast freshwater Kariba lake and see if your bait will be able to lure the powerful and razor-toothed tigerfish amongst other species.

Chalala Village

Visit the Tonga People in the remote Chalala village, a short ride away from the Bumi Hills, to learn about their subsistence lifestyle and traditions.

Starvation Island

After a morning game drive, boat out to Starvation Island in Lake Kariba for a freshly prepared picnic feast on the sandy shores.

Scenic Dining

Watch the sun set on Lake Kariba from your elevated dining deck where you can enjoy some delicious food waiting for the stars to come out.

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Jen & George

We were bundled into a vehicle and dashed off to see a leopard within the first 30 minutes of arriving; it was an AWESOME start. Our guide completely made the entire experience. He was an exceptional birder and his best party trick was to point out the bird and then tell us the exact page we could find it in our book. We combined Zimbabwe with Mozambique, and our beach hotel felt like a complete hidden gem. The sand is like ‘moon dust’ and the hospitality and food were fantastic.