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Linkwasha Camp Review 2026 | Hwange's Ngamo Plains

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Key Takeaways
  • Wilderness's contemporary flagship in southern Hwange, on the wildlife-rich Ngamo Plains.
  • Eight stylish tented suites overlooking a busy waterhole in a private concession.
  • Some of Hwange's best predator viewing — lion, cheetah, wild dog — plus vast plains-game herds.
  • A polished, design-led camp with a log-pile hide and star-bed sleep-outs.

Why Linkwasha Camp

Linkwasha sits in the far south-east of Hwange, on the edge of the open Ngamo Plains — some of the most productive game country in the park. It is Wilderness's contemporary flagship here: light, design-led and utterly comfortable, overlooking a waterhole that pulls in elephant, buffalo and predators throughout the dry season. The plains setting means big skies, long sightlines and superb light — a photographer's dream.

For travellers who want cutting-edge camp style paired with elite game viewing, Linkwasha is a top choice. It ranks among the best Zimbabwe safari lodges and makes a brilliant, contrasting pairing with a classic camp on a full Hwange National Park safari.

The Suites & Setting

Eight airy tented suites blend canvas with clean, contemporary design — floor-to-ceiling views, billowing mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms and private decks facing the waterhole. The main area is stylish and social, with a lounge, dining room, pool and shaded deck all looking onto the plain. A log-pile hide sits at the water's edge, and a raised star bed offers a night beneath the Milky Way. It feels current and refined without ever losing the wildness of the plains around it.

Hwange National Park — Zimbabwe's great elephant country.

Wildlife & Experiences

The Ngamo Plains are famous for predators — lion prides, cheetah on the open grassland and Hwange's celebrated wild dog packs — set against huge herds of elephant, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, eland and sable. Game drives make the most of the open country and long sightlines, guided walks read the finer detail, and the log-pile hide offers close, eye-level photography. Night drives on the concession add nocturnal species, and the waterhole in front of camp keeps the action coming all day.

Best Time to Visit

May to October is prime, when water concentrates wildlife around the waterhole and the plains teem with game — September and October are the peak for predators and big herds. The green season (November to April) brings dramatic skies, migrant birds and newborn game, with photography at its most beautiful even as wildlife spreads out.

Rates & How to Book

LocationNgamo Plains, southern Hwange NP, Zimbabwe
Rooms8 contemporary tented suites
OpenYear-round
StyleContemporary luxury tented camp
Best forPredator lovers, photographers, couples

Linkwasha is offered fully inclusive of meals, drinks, game activities and park fees. We tailor the length of your Hwange stay and pair it with Victoria Falls, Mana Pools or Kariba. Read more in our luxury Zimbabwe safari guide, then contact us for live rates.

Ready to plan your own Hwange safari? Talk to a Beyond Africa Safaris specialist, browse our tailor-made safari packages, or message us on WhatsApp for private, custom pricing.

Hwange National Park — Zimbabwe

Big Skies on the Ngamo Plains

Contemporary luxury tents in Hwange's finest predator country

Frequently Asked Questions

On the Ngamo Plains in the far south-east of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, in a private Wilderness concession.

Eight contemporary tented suites, each with floor-to-ceiling views and a private deck facing the waterhole.

The open Ngamo Plains offer long sightlines and rich prey, making it one of Hwange's best areas for lion, cheetah and wild dog.

Game drives, guided walks, a log-pile photographic hide, star-bed sleep-outs and night drives on the private concession.

May to October is prime for predators and big herds; September and October are the peak. The green season is beautiful for birds and photography.

Meals, drinks, game activities and park fees are included. Contact us for current rates and tailor-made itineraries.

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