Chishakwe is located in Savé Conservancy in the South Eastern part of Zimbabwe. The Conservancy was set up to establish a sanctuary for the intensive protection of black and white rhino and has become one of Africa’s most successful black rhino breeding programme as well as home to a diverse range of animal, bird and plant life. It is also one of the rare locations in Zimbabwe where you have a chance of seeing all of the “big five” in one place.
Chishakwe has a variety of accommodation options on offer, from the fully catered River Camp, to various self-catering houses, a cottage and the “stable block accommodation.”
1. River Camp (10 pax)
This comprises of:
| Main entertainment area | Private bar |
| Dining room | Swimming Pool |
| 5 x en-suite rooms | Fire-pit & braai area |
The 5 en-suite bedrooms (double or twin) each have:
- 2 x twin beds with side tables & lamps (which can be turned in to a double);
- En-suite bathroom with a shower, basin & toilet;
- Complimentary toiletries;
- Tea and Coffee Facilities delivered early morning upon request;
- Wardrobe style hanging space with dressing table & mirror;
- Indoor directors chairs and table;
- Private verandah with 2 chairs & small table;
- Room safe;
- Serviced daily.
2. Stone Cottage (2 pax)
A lovely little stone cottage, ideal for either 1 or 2 guests. The cottage consists of an open plan lounge, kitchenette and small dining area. The bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. There is a small verandah at the front of the cottage overlooking the braai and fire-pit area.
3. The Stables (24 pax)
The old stable block has been cleverly converted into accommodation suitable for backpackers, scholars, or those on a budget. There are 6 rooms, which have 2 bunk beds in each, and are therefore able to accommodate a maximum of 4 guests in each room. The rooms all have a toilet and basin and there are outdoor showers at the one end of the block. Located at the front of the block is a communal fire-pit and braai area with seating.
4. The Ranch House (10 pax)
The Ranch House is as the name suggests – an old Ranch House which has been converted into a lovely self-catering house, beautifully styled in a country theme. There are 5 bedrooms, which all have twin beds than can be converted into double beds. There is one bedroom which is en-suite, with the other rooms sharing 2 other bathrooms, one with a bath, the other with a shower. Ranch House has a magnificent enclosed verandah running the length of the front of the house (2 of the bedrooms are accessed off this verandah) which has 2 seating areas. The lounge and dinning rooms are roomy and very comfortably furnished, with a working fireplace in the lounge for chilly nights. The large, fully equipped family styled kitchen is a popular feature, with scullery and wash area adjacent to it.
5. Hunter’s House (11 pax)
Hunter’s House is a little more up-market than Ranch House, and is situated not far from the other houses/cottages. Although not enclosed, there is a lovely long verandah also running the entire length of the front of the house, with 2 seating areas to choose from, with an additional, smaller enclosed verandah with seating at the back of the house. There are 5 bedrooms, 2 of which have double beds, 2 have twin 3/4 beds, and 1 has 3 single beds. Two of the 5 bedrooms are en-suite, with a 3rd bathroom to service the other rooms and guests. The lounge is large and tastefully furnished, with a working fireplace. Adjacent to this is a smaller dining room, which leads to the old fashioned styled kitchen. There is a popular fire-pit area with camp chairs, which can be access from the kitchen, as well as the front verandah.
Whether you are wanting to self-cater at one of the houses, cottage, “stable block” or rather have a bit of a spoil and stay at the fully catered River Camp, Chishakwe Safaris is one of the most beautiful places to be based on your next trip to the Savé Valley Conservancy.
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