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Adventure and Relaxation at Big Cave Campsite, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe

Explore the outdoors at Big Cave Campsite, a peaceful camping spot in Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe.

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Big Cave Campsite

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Big Cave Campsite

About Big Cave Campsite Camping

Situated in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe, within easy reach of Bulawayo, Big Cave Campsite is a caravan park and campsite. The property offers opportunities for swimming, fishing, and birdwatching. Nearby attractions include Bambata Cave, Nswatugi Bushman Paintings.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass & Gravel
  • Lights: Yes
  • People per Site: 10
  • Power points: Standard power point
  • Shade: All have shade
  • Sites Available: 8
  • Tents Allowed: Yes
  • Hotel: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Yes
  • Credit Cards welcome: Yes, only at reservations office & only VISA and Mastercard. No credit cards accepted at the campsite.
  • Dogs Allowed: No
  • Fridge: Yes
  • Washing up: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: No

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road, accessibility depending on rainfall
  • Closest Town: Bulawayo
  • Directions to campsite: Take Robert Mugabe Avenue out of the town of Bulawayo (this road is also known as the Matopo Road). At the 46km you will see the Big Cave sign and gate on the left.
  • Distance to Town: 46 km
  • GPS - Office: S 20.491430 E 28.432340
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Fishing: Dam
  • Hiking: Day hikes
  • Mountain Biking: Gravel roads
  • Nature Drives: Yes
  • Other Activities: Game drives & guided tours to historical sites. Guided hikes/walks. Special interest tours eg. birdwatching, cultural, trees & grasses
  • Rock Art: Yes
  • Rock Climbing: Yes
  • Swimming: River

Security

  • Security: Full time security guard

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: The campsite is situated metres away from the Matobo Hills National Park border, on a 2000 acre private game farm. There are no fences separating the campsite from the rest of the farm. Wild animals include zebra, wildebeest, kudu, eland, impala and leopard.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite on a farm
  • Special rules: No loud music or radios allowed
  • Other: Safari Lodge sleeps 21 in total in 6 twins and 3 family lodges, all with en-suite bathrooms.

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Bambata Cave

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (3 reviews)
    2,2 km from camp
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  • Nswatugi Bushman Paintings

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (8 reviews)
    6,6 km from camp
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  • Efifi Picnic Site

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    7,2 km from camp
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  • Mkondo Picnic Site

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    7,3 km from camp
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  • Picnic Site

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    7,3 km from camp
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  • Lower Outspan Picnic Site

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    7,5 km from camp
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  • Matobo Hills, Cecil Rhodes grave

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (7 reviews)
    8,5 km from camp
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  • White Rhino Cave Paintings

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4 (1 reviews)
    9,7 km from camp
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  • Picnic Site

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    9,8 km from camp
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  • Picnic Spot

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    10,3 km from camp
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  • Sikwa Picnic Spot

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    10,3 km from camp
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  • Matobo National Park.

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (695 reviews)
    11,1 km from camp
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  • Amagugu International Heritage Centre

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,1 (20 reviews)
    13,1 km from camp
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  • Mbanya Mountain Chain

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    15,5 km from camp
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  • Gali Hills

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    16,2 km from camp
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  • Inanke Cave Hiking Area

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    18,9 km from camp
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  • Ngome Forest

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    24,3 km from camp
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  • Ntunjambili Cave

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4 (1 reviews)
    26,6 km from camp
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  • Isichathulo Shoe Rock

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4 (2 reviews)
    28,5 km from camp
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  • Isotshe Mountain

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    29,7 km from camp
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