Lake Kariba is where you come to slow down. Bumi Hills sits high above the water, so every room looks out on the lake and the sunset.
Days are spent on boat trips along the Matusadona shoreline, fishing and on game drives into the hills.
Sunsets over drowned trees, tigerfishing and elephants along the shore of a vast lake.
Lake Kariba is where you come to slow down. Bumi Hills sits high above the water, so every room looks out on the lake and the sunset.
Days are spent on boat trips along the Matusadona shoreline, fishing and on game drives into the hills.
Zimbabwe
Mid-range safari
Comfortable, characterful lodges with good food and friendly hosts.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Pace and fitness
Balanced, fitness: moderate.
Fly to the Bumi airstrip. Sunset on the lake from the lodge boat.
Overnight
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge↗ (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A hilltop lodge with huge views over Lake Kariba.
Boat trips along the shoreline, fishing, a village visit and game drives in the hills.
Overnight
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge↗ (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A hilltop lodge with huge views over Lake Kariba.
A final breakfast over the water before your flight.
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge↗ (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A hilltop lodge with huge views over Lake Kariba.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season | US$2,750 | US$2,400 | US$2,256 | US$2,256 | US$2,256 | US$2,256 | Get quote |
| Low season | US$2,250 | US$1,900 | US$1,786 | US$1,786 | US$1,786 | US$1,786 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge, flight and park prices change each year.
Best time for this trip Jun to Nov
Pack light, neutral clothes in layers, a warm top for early mornings, a sun hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Where light aircraft are used, bring a soft bag of no more than 15 kg per person including hand luggage.

Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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