Name: Camp Kuzuma
Address: Kazuma Forest Reserve, Botswana, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, 0, Botswana
Rating: 10

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Camp Kuzuma

Chobe National Park

Superb spacious lodges with ensuite facilities with both indoor and outdoor private showers. Excellent food and friendly attentive staff. Owners very knowledgeable and friendly. Bar, restaurant and pool overlooking waterhole is particularly special with a constant flow of elephants, impala, kudu, etc and a resident hippo.

A truly memorable experience with fabulous lodges

I had the pleasure of staying at Camp Kuzuma 3 nights early October 2023.  I am a seasoned traveller; I share about 365 posts on TripAdvisor.

CLEAN
The first impression is important, and I cannot help but scan for the cleaning standards.  OMG, they nail it here.  

This is an authentic tented suite camp connected on a boardwalk.  The suites were extremely clean and dust free.  That is a tall order for a tented suite with mesh walls.  The air circulates … also dust.  The turndown service takes care of the dust from the day.  The morning cleaning takes care of the dust from the night.

The common areas are also very clean, as is the pool and the water in the pool.

AMBIENCE
I have done a lot of safaris – wildlife travelling.  I have never stayed in a camp where the authenticity is this perfect.  Furthermore, I think the tented suites are double the size of any previous superb safari camps, I have visited, and they too have been good.

In your tent you have a lot of sqm. to enjoy.  You are not “wearing” your tent here.  The suite even has two large comfortable armchairs.  Very nice, if you want to relax a bit without being in the shared areas.

The tea tray offers all sorts of drinks including snacks and a very nice local sherry.

LAUNDRY
Done to perfection.

INTERNET
You enjoy powerful internet in the main area, where you will find a little shop, a well-stocked bar, and plenty of seating areas, which allows for both the “get together” feeling, and privacy.

The main area is quite spacious, and there are plenty of m2 between sets of furniture, if you prefer some privacy.

VIEWS
From all the main area, you will enjoy the waterhole that attracts wildlife throughout day and night.  It is amazing.  Even after your (at least) two daily tours, you get to enjoy the wildlife.  Right there – right in front of the patio.

FIRST TIME SAFARI GUEST
If you are a first-time safari guest, (I do remember), and you are a bit cautious about this “wildlife” thing, I am confident you will feel very safe here.  You can slowly “dip in” – do the tours or just enjoy as the wildlife passes by the patio.

Feel assured, there is a fence between you and the waterhole.  It is electric, and you can barely see it.  It does not hurt the wildlife; the animals sense the electricity long before touching this.

You can walk freely to and from the tented suite and the main area all day.  In the evening after dark, you are escorted for safety reasons only.

BEDLINNENS
I have stayed in many places, 5-star hotels too.  I have never experienced bedlinens of this quality, no kidding.  Completely white, crisp, and just a delight to creep into every evening.  The quality of other amenities matches, of course.

MAIN AREA
Very spacious, which allows you to socialise with other guests or to find you own sitting area.  In connection with the dining room, lounge and patio is the pool and the area with deck chairs.  All in one safe area, still each area is well defined.

FOOD
Fantastic. I am vegetarian, and I was well looked after at all meals. Healthy fresh food cooked and served as if it was an upscale restaurant in a capital city.

STAFF
It takes good management to allow staff the trust to do their jobs and serve guests without worrying about stepping outside the box.  My observations here is – all get on, there is no visible hierarchy.  There is a group of people working together to give all guests a unique experience.

WILDLIFE
There is no guarantee.  Wildlife does what wild animals do.  It was amazing.  Lions’ kill of an Eland, jackals’ kill of a duiker, giraffes, hippo, more elephants than I can count, buffaloes, many kinds of antelope like, roan, tsessebe, eland, kudu, impala, sable, hyenas, birdlife, bushes, trees, palms etc.  Before coming out, an agent claimed there would be no wildlife, he is receiving a copy of this text as well and photo documentation.

Our guide Gomes did a fantastic job.  He is knowledgeable, determined and patient.  We watched the lions attack the Eland for so long, the lions decided to move the Eland out of our sight, pulling it across a path into some bushes.  He allowed stops every time we gasped for air in admiration and surprise with all the wildlife.  His knowledge is endless, and he shares his knowledge with you with pleasure.

This visit was quite emotional to me, both due to the hospitality, the wildlife, the stunning location, the spacious tented suites and the comfort and coziness of the shared areas.  It had been a few years since my last safari, I kind of forgot how much Africa and wildlife means to me.  This was my first stop on the tour of 2 countries.

Enjoy – don’t hesitate, you will love it.


Authentic African tented suite camp connected with a boardwalk. Botswana Kuzuma.

Fabulous upmarket glamping  in the African bush. Our tent overlooked the waterhole. Plenty of elephants. The main area is elegant and welcoming. Fabulous hosts and excellent food and drinks. Loved swimming in the pool while watching the Ellie’s. First class experience. Definitely worth a visit. 

Botswana upmarket bush experience 

We stayed here for 3 nights in September. The facilities and rooms were fantastic. Adele and Arno our hosts were so attentive and their cooking and meals were fantastic. No buffet meals here. The highlight was the waterhole right across from the infinity pool were hundreds of elephants came to drink and bathe every day. Even a hippo visited along with some other animals but mainly the elephants were amazing. 

Amazing high end luxury camp in Botwswana

This is a great bush retreat.  With seven high end tented rooms, it is intimate with direct contact with the environment.  The adjacent year round waterhole hosts a variety of wildlife at all hours -- particularly elephants, but also deer, a hippo, birds, jackals, and even a leopard one evening.  The food is excellent, including fresh baked breads and a variety of truly well prepared and tasty dishes.  But most striking were our hosts, Adele and Arno.  A wonderful couple, they made us feel welcome immediately.  They were a pleasure to spend time with.  Moreover, they were caring and very helpful when a member of our party fell ill -- Arno's background as an EMT was an unexpected bonus.  All the rest of the staff was similarly friendly and welcoming.

The perfect bush lodge experience

I had such a great experience. The staff were so friendly and always there to help. The staff are always involved and make it a proper experience. The tents are very luxurious and comfortable.All I can say is a big thank you.

Just a Beautiful experience

This beautiful lodge is truly a hidden gem. The tents are spacious and perfectly positioned for privacy. The main area allows for relaxing on the deck or in the pool, while overlooking a watering hole. The waterhole offers the opportunity to see various wildlife. We had some elephants pass by and it was truly amazing to sit and watch them from the deck area. Thanks to the managers Rob and Shane who looked well after us, and created a beautiful stay we will not forget.

Hidden gem

Hideaways Camp Kuzuma has to be one of the most relaxing lodges I have ever stayed at. There is action at the waterhole throughout the day at night. I've never seen so many different species at the same time.

Armchair game viewing at its best 

Camp Kuzuma has been a once in a lifetime experience! From arrival to departure we were taken care of by an incredibly thoughtful team. 

The rooms were understatedly elegant, the food was tasty and our relaxation level was at a 10! We went out on a few game drives, and saw quite a variety of plains game and birdlife. But the wildlife was incredible at the waterhole right in front of the Lodge. Perfect for armchair game viewing!

If you are looking for a place where you can experience relaxed excitement, away from the hum-drum of big lodges and large tour groups, Camp Kuzuma is the place to visit!

Armchair Safari Experience!

We spent 4 nights at Camp Kuzuma and it was a fantastic experience. The luxury tents are huge with beautifully appointed ensuites, including a bath!  The common areas are large and overlook a waterhole which is frequently visited by elephants and numerous other wildlife. The staff are exceptional and the food delicious. Most importantly our guide, Mujo, was knowledgeable and delightful company. We had a wonderful time and would love to return some day!

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