Wildlife photography at Kavinga Safari Camp: A guest photographer’s story
Barbara Seiberl-Stark’s stay at Kavinga included many great sightings, including leopards and a sunrise with seven playful lions she’ll never forget. However, it was the warmth, knowledge and understanding of the Kavinga team that had the biggest impact. Here’s her story from camp, and a selection of her favourite photographs. Barbara recently joined us at […]
Is winter a good time to go on safari in Zimbabwe?
We think it’s a great time for a safari. Winter at Kavinga brings crisp mornings, clear skies, and game viewing that gets better by the day as the dry season takes hold. There’s a particular kind of magic to the Zambezi Valley in winter that’s easy to overlook when you’re planning a safari. Most people […]
5 reasons why you should go on safari in Zimbabwe
If you’re searching for a safari that feels raw, authentic, and removed from the crowds, we think you should put Zimbabwe at the very top of your list. Here are five reasons why. We may be a little biased here at Kavinga Safari Camp, but we believe a Zimbabwe safari isn’t about racing from one […]
A green season start like no other at Kavinga Safari Camp
The 2026 safari season has officially started at Kavinga, and what a start it has been. So… about all that rain There’s no doubt about it this year – we’re firmly in the green season. After an incredible amount of rain over the past few months (nearly 60 inches, compared to our usual annual average […]
Our team’s top highlights from 2025: lions, leopards and wild dogs at Kavinga Safari Camp
As we count down the final weeks before re-opening camp in April, we relive just a few of the unforgettable experiences that shaped our 2025 season. What a time it has been since we closed camp in December: the Rukomechi river has run full, the escarpment has turned green, and Mana Pools National Park has […]
Shared by you – 2025 highlights from our guests
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate all of you – our incredible guests – who helped make this year’s safari season truly unforgettable. This post is dedicated to you: the photographers, explorers, storytellers, and wildlife enthusiasts who have perfectly captured the essence of Kavinga. Here’s just a small selection […]
Behind the lens at Kavinga Safari Camp
As we wrap up what has been an incredible season, we thought it’s a good time to take a step back to remind ourselves that not all days on safari are jam-packed with sightings… but the ‘quieter in-betweens’ are just as special. In this day and age, it’s easy to believe that a safari will […]
Cooking in the wild: Owen’s journey to head chef
Although the animals often take centre-stage at Kavinga, it’s not just the wildlife that makes this place special, it’s also the people. As a small, personal camp, our team is very much a part of the experience. Everyone here plays a role in creating a memorable stay for our guests – but many of them […]
Watch: Highlights from the 2023 season
Enjoy some of the top moments from last year at Kavinga Safari Camp, captured on video and camera.
All hands on deck
Gearing up for the new season Our team has been back at camp since early March, working hard to get the concession ready for the imminent arrival of our first guests over the Easter weekend. For example, we’ve fixed the roads after the rainy season (not that we had as much this year compared to normal), […]