Fodor's Expert Review The Elephant Camp
Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe Fodor's Choice
From the deck of your luxurious tented suite within Victoria Falls National Park, you gaze out across the bush and down to the Batoka Gorge and the "smoke" rising up from the Falls, just 10 km (6 miles) away. Each suite has an indoor and outdoor shower, a big bath, and an intimate lounge with a minibar so you can enjoy a drink while you admire the view. Dinner is served in the main lodge's dining room with the other guests; it's a fairly relaxed affair with delicious food. Don't be surprised if you're asked to be the guinea pigs for a mouthwatering new dish the chef is trying out. Breakfast and lunch are taken out on the elevated main deck, which overlooks a section of the park popular with buck and elephants. The beauty of Elephant Camp is its simplicity, the wonderful attention to detail, and the staff who work there.
PROS
- every suite has a plunge pool that's most welcoming in the summer months
- peaceful location
- spectacular views
CONS
- even though it's in the middle of a national game park, you'll be disappointed if you're there to see a variety of game
- the kind of elephant encounters on offer here remain controversial
- expensive for this side of the Falls
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Rate Includes: All-Inclusive
