Western Zimbabwe
Khulu Bush Camp
Khulu is a small tented camp set in the private Dete Vlei concession within the Sikumi Forest Reserve.
Khulu Bush Camp shares the concession with sister camps, Ivory Lodge and the private villa, Khulu’s Retreat. All adjacent to Hwange National Park with easy access into the bigger wilderness area.
Each tented chalet at the bush camp is well appointed with glass doors and fuller mesh and canvas screening to keep the elements and resident monkeys and baboons at bay. The main communal dining and lounge area leads down to the camp’s pool deck, fire pit and plunge pool. All overlooking an ancient riverbed and productive waterhole.
Morning, afternoon and full day game drives are available. All on the concession and in the wider. Game species are diverse here. And included elephant, lion, giraffe, cheetah, zebra, sable, wild dog, leopard and more. Night drives for more nocturnal creatures are a good option from Khulu. Walking safaris are usually done at first light within the concession.
The Painted Dog Conservation Centre is a must from Khulu. This delivers a meaningful insight into the rehabilitation, research and conservation efforts for painted dogs in this part of Zimbabwe.
The Amalinda team who manage all properties on the Dete Vlei concession work closely with the local community. A visit and support for the Mother Africa Trust project, local school and clinic is highly recommended.
Facilities
6 well-appointed, en suite tented chalets on raised stilts. Set within a small camp with a comfortable lounge and dining area above a pool deck. All overlooking a productive waterhole.
Local Wildlife
The private concession and adjacent Hwange National Park offer good opportunities for seeing elephant, lion, giraffe, cheetah, zebra, sable, wild dog, leopard and more.
Around 400 bird species have been recorded in this part of the Park.
Optional Activities
Khulu Bush Camp offers guests a private guided experience with half or full day game drives, night drives, visits to the Painted Dog Research Centre and walking safaris.
The local community receives vital support from the Amalinda family of properties, a visit to the Mother Africa Trust project, local school and clinic is highly recommended.
Liz Ferreira
Area Specialist
Khulu Bush Camp is one of the Hwange region’s better kept small secrets.
There’s a particularly good guiding team on this private concession with productive walking trails and the added advantage of being able to run night drives for nocturnal species. Direct access into the National Park is an added bonus.
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