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Bomani Tented Lodge

About Bomani Tented Lodge

Opened in 2013, Bomani Tented Lodge is one of a number of lodges just outside Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park.

From its remote location close to the quiet south-eastern corner of the park, the lodge offers exclusive game viewing within its own private concession, as well as easy access to some of the best game-viewing areas in the park itself.

Although no one from Expert Africa has stayed at Bomani yet, we have impressed on our visits. This is a simple lodge without too many frills but it's clean and comfortable and in a beautiful, unspoilt and remote area.

As well as some classic safari activities, the camp offers more individual experiences such as their photographic hides, along with the opportunity to arrive in the park by rail, or to take part in a ‘pump run’. We would expect the guiding to be of a really high standard.

Accommodation
11 rooms
Children
Best for 12+
Open
All year

Activities

4WD Safari

4WD Safari

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

Cultural excursion

Cultural excursion

Guided walking safari

Guided walking safari

Horse-riding

Horse-riding

Night drive

Night drive

Private activities

Private activities

Bomani Tented Lodge: Full Report

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Traveller reviews of Bomani Tented Lodge

8 real, un-edited reviews from Expert Africa's travellers.


95%
8 reviews since August 2007
Excellent
6
Good
2
Average
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Poor
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AndyfromQueens, NY, USA

Arrived 7 Aug 2021, 4 nights

"Bomani Tented Lodge review"

"provides everything a traveler needs …" Read Andy’s full holiday review

Overall rating: Excellent

BodfromLondon

Arrived 17 May 2019, 3 nights

"Bomani Tented Lodge review"

"Great location and facilities... Very good and accommodating guide. …" Read Bod’s full holiday review

Overall rating: Good

Ms AfromPennsylvania

Arrived 24 Apr 2019, 3 nights

"Loved Bomani"

"Bomani was a really nice lodge. Staff were all very professional and pleasant …" Read Ms A’s full holiday review

Overall rating: Excellent

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Our travellers’ wildlife sightings from Bomani Tented Lodge

Click an animal to see our traveller's success in sighting them.
How we work this out.


Buffalo

100% success

Elephant

100% success

Giraffe

100% success

Hippo

100% success

Lion

100% success

Wildebeest

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Sable antelope

60% success

Eland

40% success

Spotted Hyena

40% success

Oryx

25% success

Aardvark

20% success

Brown Hyena

20% success

Black Rhino

0% success

Cheetah

0% success

Leopard

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Roan antelope

0% success

White Rhino

0% success

Wild dog

0% success

Bomani Tented Lodge's location

Look closer at the environment and surroundings of Bomani Tented Lodge.


When to go to Hwange National Park

Our month by month guide: What it's like to visit Bomani Tented Lodge in Hwange National Park


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Zimbabwe in January

January falls in the middle of Zimbabwe’s rainy season and is the wettest month of the year. Heavy rainfall occurs most days, flooding seasonal rivers and waterholes, with the occasional sunny spell.
With the high levels of precipitation the wildlife in the national parks becomes widely dispersed, taking advantage of the abundance of food and water, and is easily hidden by the thick, green bush.

While sightings of larger animals are possible, and many species drop their young at this time, game viewing is often sparse. However, many migratory species of bird arrive in Zimbabwe making it a peak month for birding.

The rains create incredibly sticky mud in Mana Pools National Park, preventing access and causing camps to close for the season. The majority of the camps in other parks remain open, with low rates attracting a smattering of visitors.

  • Peak of the rainy season: hot & humid with heavy rain most days
  • Bush exceptionally thick and green, with poor game viewing
  • Species such as impala drop their young
  • All camps in Mana Pools closed
  • Very few visitors, and low rates at open camps

Our view

A time to avoid if possible

Weather in January

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Camp Hwange

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96% (89 reviews)
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92% (39 reviews)
The Hide

The Hide

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95% (37 reviews)
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