A new seasonal tented camp on Zimbabwe’s private Jafuta Reserve is set to offer travellers a quieter, more immersive alternative to the traditional Victoria Falls experience.
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Located just 15 minutes from Victoria Falls International Airport, the newly launched Victoria Falls Tented Camp by Chiefs Tented Camps has been developed with private group travel in mind. Operating during the March to September 2026 season, the exclusive-use camp caters primarily to the international incentive and luxury group travel market.
Developed in partnership with Shearwater, the camp responds to growing demand for dedicated group accommodation near Victoria Falls, particularly during peak travel periods when many of the region’s boutique lodges are booked out well in advance.
Set within the privately managed Jafuta Reserve, the camp occupies an active wildlife corridor frequently used by the area’s elephant population as they move between surrounding protected wilderness areas. Guests can expect regular wildlife sightings in a setting that feels far removed from the bustle often associated with one of Southern Africa’s busiest tourism hubs.
Accommodation comes in the form of luxury en-suite canvas tents designed with a low-impact footprint and an emphasis on blending into the surrounding landscape. The camp initially features 40 tents accommodating up to 80 guests sharing, although the setup can be expanded for larger bespoke groups exceeding 100 guests.
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While the camp positions itself within the luxury safari market, its focus extends beyond high-end accommodation. Conservation, education and community engagement form a central part of the experience, with elephant-focused activities and educational encounters linked to ongoing conservation work in the region.
Guests can also expect guided bush experiences, wildlife photography opportunities, river-edge sundowners and cultural programming featuring local artists and storytellers. Evenings are designed around open-air dining, campfires and uninterrupted time in nature.
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According to Allan Johnston of Chiefs Tented Camps, the concept was born from a gap in the Victoria Falls market for dedicated group inventory.
“Victoria Falls has long been a leading incentive destination, but over time the availability of dedicated group inventory has diminished as the market shifted toward smaller boutique properties,” says Johnston.
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“What we’ve created at Jafuta is a private canvas camp where groups can come together in one place, in the bush, without compromise, close to the Falls, but completely immersed in nature.”
Through special arrangements with Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, guests can also access quieter routes into nearby protected areas, including Chamabondo National Park and Zambezi National Park, avoiding some of the region’s busier tourist entry points.
The off-grid camp has also incorporated several sustainability measures, including plans to gradually introduce solar energy and partnerships with certified recycling and waste-management providers in Victoria Falls.
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Bookings for the 2026 season are now open to incentive planners, corporate groups, travel trade operators and DMC partners.
For more information, visit Victoria Falls Tented Camp.
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