Clients are encouraged to travel through Botswana to Pandamatenga where they can refuel their vehicles and enter Zimbabwe through the quiet border post at that point. From the border post to Bumbusi Camp is but 125 kilometres with Robbins and Sinamatella Camps on route. While some of the roads are good, the roads to and from Bumbusi could test the driver and a 4x4 vehicle is recommended.

The direct return distance from
Pandamatenga to Bumbusi is only
250 kilometres which would leave a
comfortable fuel reserve for game drives around Robbins and Sinamatella,
should they extend their stay and overnight in one or both of these camps.

Sinamantella via Vic Falls and Hwange is an approximate 2½hr/150 kilometres road trip.

Those visitors who would like to fly in can land at Vic Falls to clear customs and be couriered to
Sinamantella where a service vehicle would transport them to Bumbusi. Alternatively, use can be made of the landing strips at either Sinamantella or Robins Camp.

Bumbusi Wilderness Camp is an exclusive concession and promotes one party of associated persons at a time.There is no passing traffic or other tourists in the area thus keeping with the atmosphere of African solitude. The camp is not fenced, retaining the feeling of being close to nature. It is surrounded by 4 natural springs which attract game all year round.The living quarters shelter under large Mahogany trees which attract the birds and provide shade for the buildings and guests.

The buildings are connected by stone paved walkways and the walls are built of the local stone and blend in with the surroundings. There is minimal use of vehicles required, no game drives as such, mainly walking or observing from hides and lookouts.

At Bumbusi Wilderness Camp we promote guided walking trails with qualified Parks Dept scouts who have a good knowledge of the local area. Walks to the Deka or Bumbusi gorge are an easy days outing as is the Petrified Forest.

The Bumbusi ruins are only a few minutes walk from the camp. There is a camp keeper whose duties include the provision of hot water and general cleanliness of the camp.
If required, scouts are available (subject to prior booking) from the Sinamantella office and can be accommodated at the camp.

Access to the camp is via Sinamatella (27 kilometres, 1½ hours, rough mountain pass) or Robins Camp (30 kilometres, 2 hours, 4x4 and only in dry season). The distance from Pandamatenga to Robins Camp is 57 kilometres (2½ hours on poor roads) and Robins to Sinamatella is 75 kilometres (2½ hours on good road). From Victoria Falls to Hwange is 120 kilometres on tar and then 40 kilometres gravel to Sinamatella, a total time of 2½ hours. Times are approximate and subject to the condition of the roads.

The accommodation at Bumbusi
Wilderness Camp consists of:
4x two bed A-frame chalets
1x thatched bedroom with one double and one single bed
2x A-frame ablution blocks each with bath, basin and toilet on one side and separate shower, basin, and toilet on the other.
1x kitchen with separate pantry and toilet
1x lounge with dinning room table and lounge suit
1x laundry building
2x staff quarters with ablutions

All the units are fully equipped and serviced and only personal items and food are necessary. The camp has its own water supply via a borehole with a diesel pump and the kitchen has a gas stove and fridge.

There is no electricity and lighting is provided by lamps and candles. It is advisable to always be self sufficient as regards your food and fuel requirements as supply is not always guaranteed

Entry fees (as at 10/2005) to Hwange National Park for South Africans are as follows:

Adults at US$ 8 each
Children < 12 years at ½ price
Vehicle at US$ 5
Trailer at US$ 2

This is a once off entry fee and not dependant on duration of stay

Nantwich Lodge
5 beds self catering at
US$ 48 per night

Robins /Sinamatella Camp
Single chalet at US$ 10 per night
Double chalet at US$ 20 per night
Camping at US$ 5 per adult

Masuma/Mandavu Dam
Camping at US$ 5 per adult per day