Goliath Safari Camp

Situated in a scenic spot on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River in the lower Zambezi Valley, Stretch and his team have created a unique and welcoming safari lodge that has guests returning year after year.

Semi-permanent tented camp

The camp sleeps a maximum of 12 people in 6 twin-bedded luxury Meru-style tents with an open-air en-suite bathroom, complete with shower, basin and flush toilet. Mosquito nets are provided. Goliath camp is closed in the rainy season, usually from December to the beginning of April.

Safari activities

Stretch offers a lot of personally-guided walking and canoeing safaris. Game drives are offered in open safari vehicles. There are no set routines at Goliath and activities are arranged according to what you’d like to do. Stretch’s guiding skills are very intuitive and you will experience an unforgettable wildlife safari in one of the most unspoilt corners of southern Africa.

Wildlife

At Goliath, you have a good chance to see lion, wild dog, an abundance of elephants, buffalo, the occasional leopard, eland, kudu, crocodile and hippo.

Excellent meals

The food is great: fresh and well prepared. A typical dinner consists of a 3-course meal served with wine in the open-air dining area.

Getting there

It’s possible to self-drive to Mana Pools, but access is restricted for vehicles in the rainy season (November to April). 4x4 vehicles are essential. There are flights from Harare and Victoria Falls to Kariba with a connecting flight to the Mana Pools airstrip.

Our take on Goliath Safari Camp

Stretch and his staff are warm and welcoming and run a professional operation. We got a good feel about the camp and the happy guests that return many times over. Try and include this destination on your Zimbabwean itinerary, but be sure to enquire ahead. They’re often fully booked.