The Elephant Camp West

Elegant, on-point luxury near Africa's most dramatic water feature

Faultless comfort and service within easy reach of the town of Victoria Falls and all its adrenalin-filled fun, yet secluded on its own game reserve.

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About The Elephant Camp West

Tucked into a ridge between the Masuwe River and the Zambezi gorges, Elephant Camp West peers over the treeline into the staggering geography that creates Victoria Falls. Straddling the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, the falls span 1.7 kilometres; although neither the world's widest or tallest, in full flow it's the most voluminous sheet of falling water on the planet. The intimate canvas camp on the Zimbabwean side blends old-school safari-style and high-end hospitality for small groups and families, with superlative service. Four luxurious suites, all-inclusive community- and conservation-focused activities (including interactions with elephants), make this little camp a must-visit.

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From $620 person/night

Camp

4 Tents

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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Highlights

Zipping along on a canopy tour – a network of slides, rope bridges and walkways that thread between the hardwood forest in a Zambezi gorge and offer exceptional views of the falls.

Getting close to elephants at the local sanctuary. This privileged, mind-expanding experience is handled with sensitivity and kindness.

Each tent has a private deck, complete with a small plunge pool that's perfect for hot-afternoon dips.

The property

The camp's communal area – a large open-plan tent propped and draped romantically on a wooden deck – has sliding glass doors that allow you views of the falls in the distance. (Stay closer to the cascade at your peril – the noise is indescribable.) The ambience is serene, with a chorus of birdsong, dappled shade from old-growth trees, and plenty of fresh air. Inside, the cushioned lounge has several seating areas, and there's a dining area and small bar.

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The rooms

Four spacious tented suites beneath the canopy accommodate four families in comfort, with a four-poster bed for the adults, sleeper couches for the children, a richly dressed lounge, and a spacious bathroom complete with a deep bathtub perched beside the window. All have private decks and personal plunge pools (perfect for hot African afternoons), and dramatic views of the landscape and the mist cloud that hovers above the Victoria Falls rainforest.

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One more thing...

February to May sees the mist-shrouded falls at its mightiest (expect to look bedraggled!). Leaving this lovely camp is a wrench.

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Activities

Cultural

Bush Walks

Walking safari

Victoria Falls' inexhaustible list of activities includes river cruises, bungee jumping, gorge swinging, a dip in Devil's Pool (on the lip of the falls), or a helicopter flight above it all. Included in your stay are guided visits to local villages, Victoria Falls National Park (for views from the opposite gorge), the Batoka Gorge, and the reserve, which is home to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust. Do visit this research/conservation/wildlife rehabilitation centre if you care about making a difference yourself.

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About Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls

Adventure activities, spine-tingling views and beautiful lodges? It can only be Victoria Falls.

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