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Wilderness Linkwasha
Hwange National Park, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe · Wilderness · High Luxury
Wilderness Linkwasha reopened in May 2015, entirely rebuilt from the ground up on the exact footprint of the original camp that had run in this corner of Hwange National Park for nearly two decades. The nine-tent camp holds exclusive rights to the 130,000-acre Linkwasha-Makalolo concession bordering the Ngamo Plains, where Hwange's elephant population, among Africa's largest at more than 45,000 animals, gathers around man-made boreholes that Wilderness helps fund during the dry season.
- 9 rooms
- Opened 2015
- Neighborhood: Access Road to Makona
About Wilderness Linkwasha
- The original Linkwasha camp operated on this same site for nearly two decades before Wilderness closed it for a complete rebuild that reopened in May 2015.
- Linkwasha is known for exceptional sightings of African wild dog, one of the highest-density populations left in Zimbabwe.
- The camp has a sunken hide at its waterhole and a Star Bed sleep-out deck, letting guests watch elephants and buffalo from ground level or under open sky.
- Wilderness has invested more than USD 4 million in Zimbabwe park fees and permits over the past two decades, part of its funding for anti-poaching air support and road maintenance.
History
Wilderness Linkwasha opened in May 2015, rebuilt on the site of a legendary original camp to offer a more contemporary and luxurious safari experience. It is situated within a private 34,000-hectare concession in the southeastern corner of Hwange National Park, ensuring exclusive access to the wildlife-rich Ngamo Plains. The property is part of the Wilderness portfolio, which has invested significantly in local conservation and community upliftment projects for over two decades.
Amenities
- Sunken wildlife viewing hide overlooking the waterhole
- Swimming pool and multi-level viewing deck
- Star Bed sleep-out deck for nights under the stars
- Winter lounge with fireplace and library
- Air conditioning and Wi-Fi in luxury tented suites
- Guided game drives and walking safaris within a private concession
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