Dana B Savanna Camp
Our thoughts
Dana B Savanna was one of our favourite stops of the whole trip. It's a beautiful off-grid campsite, and the sites feel quite private, looking out over open fields where giraffe, zebra and buck wander past. The ablutions were amazing, with hot water from a donkey boiler. There's a big communal tent with tables, chairs and couches, lots of other lovely spots to sit and chill, and statues and art all around the property. You can even book a massage at the spa! The water points are quite far from the sites and there's no pool, but that took nothing away from a truly special place.
What's Hot
Beautiful off-grid setting
Relatively private sites overlooking the fields
Giraffe, zebra and buck roaming around
Amazing ablutions with donkey-boiler hot water
Big communal tent with couches, tables and chairs
Statues and art all around
Spa with massages
Lots of places to sit and chill
What's not
Water points are far from the campsites
No electricity
No swimming pool
Bring all your own camping equipment
Dana B Savanna Gallery
Overview
Dana B Savanna Camp is on a privately owned 500-hectare game park, about 40 minutes east of Harare. You're close to the city, yet it feels like a world away. Camp on one of the shady self-camping sites, with flush toilets and hot showers from a donkey boiler, or treat yourself to one of their private tented bush camps. Plains game roams freely across the park, and you can go on self-drive game drives, bush walks, cycling and bird watching, or simply relax and enjoy the peace.
FAQ's
Private conservancy of about 500 hectares, roughly 40 minutes east of Harare
No, fully off-grid, bring your own power
Relatively private campsites overlooking the fields, excellent ablutions with donkey-boiler hot water, big communal tent with tables, chairs and couches, spa with massages, water points (a walk from the sites), canoes for hire, private tented camp
Camping conservation fee of about US$20 per adult per night, check current rates when booking
Yes, a peaceful conservancy with plenty of space to explore
Check with the camp before bringing pets, wildlife roams freely
Private conservancy and fenced
Book directly with Dana B Savanna Camp, email danabsavannacamp@gmail.com or phone +263 77 987 8773. Camping is charged as a conservation fee per person per night, and day visitors are also welcome for picnics and braais.
WhatsApp message to +263 77 987 8773 to pre-organise entry at the gate.
April to October for dry weather and cool, clear nights
No, a standard vehicle is fine in the dry season
Harare (about 40 minutes), Ewanrigg Botanical Garden, Domboshawa rock paintings, Lake Chivero
Fill your water containers when you arrive, as the taps are a walk from the campsites. Book a massage at the spa, and arrive with charged batteries or a solar setup since there is no electricity.
