For those who want to visit Africa, a lot of people probably will recommend going to Zimbabwe, beautiful country in South Africa. They have some tourist attractions, most of them focus on nature, like for example eight amazing National Parks. The country lies in the middle of the land and it has some mountainous areas on the Eastern side of the country. They also have a lot Airbnb accommodations, but we want to give you a list of our favorite, unique accommodations in this list of 10 unique Airbnb Accommodations in Zimbabwe.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.
1. Unique thatch home (from USD 85)
Also in Bulawayo, we can find amazing thatch house, with pretty African garden, sundeck, and a beautiful, wooden interior. Perfect for family or a group of friends, because of two bedrooms and place for 6 people to sleep on 3 beds. There are also two bathrooms. The house gives a lot of privacy and you can access it through shared, secured gate so you can feel safe there. If you’re coming for a longer period of time and will feel like going and sweating a little bit, hosts offer free access to a proACTIVE fitness club.
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
3.85 km (2.4 mi) from Hillside DamsSuperhost
Accommodates: 6
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the cottage is very roomy; comfortable and has all of the amenities necessary for a family to operatethe wifi was excellent for netflix and xfinity streamingwe had wifi satellite tv a fireplace comfortable beds and sofasamenities were top class with everything we needed for a very comfortable and enjoyable stayeven though temperature was in 90's f the cottage was entirely cool and comfortableCleanliness:
everything was exceptionally clean and neatthe house was absolutely spotless with the most amazing decorbeautiful setting relaxing spotless and well equippedwe had a wonderful time space is very therapeutic clean and comfortableclean really well equipped lovely decor and wonderful hostsHost:
the hosts are fantasticgracious host wonderful welcome useful advicewhat a great host dez wasjanelle and desmond were indeed the perfect hostsjanelle and des were very helpful and gracious hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is easy to get todesmomd and janelle's place is a real gem in a beautiful area of bulawayo "city of kings"we have cherished memories for life - the place is a hidden jewelthis accomodation was just a bit out of city making it easy to access and quietin safe and quiet neighbourhood
2. Pevensey studio (from USD 250)
In the heart of Zimbabwe’s capital- Harare lies very colorful and trendy studio, ready for you and your family of friends. The studio was inspired by African Art and the interior was designed by Zimbabwean Interior Designers. The studio offers a place to stay for six people and has access to the courtyard, barbecue area, and plunge pool.
The area gives easy access to many stores and restaurants. There is breakfast included in the price and you will have access to WiFi. The studio has a kitchen and two bathrooms.
Harare, Zimbabwe
373.74 km (232.3 mi) from Hillside DamsAccommodates: 6
Top guest reviews
Host:
highly recommend property and ownerwe received excellent customer service throughout our stay and were greeted with a friendly smile from our hostthe staff prepared a lovely breakfast each day and kept the drinks well stockedour gracious host julia welcomed us and took us through every thing we needed to knowRead more reviewsLocation:
the place was better than we expected and would absolutely come back again and recommend to friendspevensey studio was an absolutely fantastic place to stay
3. Elegant riverfront chalets
Zimbabwe River is amazing, beautiful place that offers both relaxation and active time, thanks to all the opportunities for fishing, wildlife watching, or boating. And you can have all of that right on your doorstep if you’ll decide to stay in one os those interesting-looking chalets, that are located two hours from Victoria Falls. One chalet has a kitchen, toilet, outdoor shower and bedrooms for 2 to 4 people. There is a pool in the area and option for renting a fishing raft.
Msuna, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe
306.32 km (190.4 mi) from Hillside DamsAccommodates: 16
Top guest reviews
Host:
the workers were very helpful throughout our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful place quite literally in the middle of nowhere i suspect that's the pointif you want a quiet secluded holiday in the wild then msuna is the place
4. A self catering small houseboat (from 150 USD)
If you’re going to Zimbabwe for some new experience just grab a couple of your friends and rent out that little houseboat, located on the Lake Kariba, close to the border with Zambia. The boat has 4 beds, cooking and washing area. There’s also a captain who will take care of you if you’ll decide to go for some fishing trip to the middle of the lake, or further. The fuel though is not included in the price.
Houseboat
Price: from 150 USD
Number of Guests: 4
5. Nature cottage in the city (from USD 80)
If you don’t feel like going to much into the wilderness, but still want to feel like being with nature, try that little cottage in Bulawayo. Different-looking home with a huge beautiful garden, nice gazebo, and a swimming pool will be a perfect place for a family getaway. It’s just a few minutes from downtown on a quiet and safe street. It has big, fully equipped kitchen, living area, bathroom and two bedrooms, with one double bed, one single bed and a sleeper couch.
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
4.13 km (2.6 mi) from Hillside DamsAccommodates: 3
Top guest reviews
Read more reviewsCleanliness:
beautiful place the garden is amazing and the place is extremely clean
6. Jacana Garden Guest Lodge (from 95 USD)
The cute, little house is located within the Golden Triangle of Harare. It’s a quiet and secure neighborhood, just 10 minutes drive from the city center. The hosts offer 6 unique decorated bedrooms or a Garden Cottage, all of them with bathrooms and patio doors. Each room has TV, wifi, minibar, and coffeemaker. There is a shared lounge room with two fireplaces. The lodge serves breakfast and dinner.
Jacana Garden Guest Lodge
Price: from 95 USD
Number of Guests: up to 14 (in the entire lodge)
7. Matobo Hills Lodge (from USD 162)
Matobo Hills Lodge is located in Bulawayo, the second largest city of Zimbabwe. It lies right on the border with Matobo National Park and was built at the end of XX century, using only local materials, thanks to that you have a chance to experience great African architecture and strength of their materials. It is also a UNESCO heritage site. It’s a perfect place for a couple to experience some of famous, African wildlife and nature- deep caves all around, black eagles flying in the sky, lizards just lying on the sun and 40 kilometer (25 mile) long Hadrian’s Wall. Hosts offer also interesting African Safari activities, like for example Rhino tracking, and breakfast.
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
36.02 km (22.4 mi) from Hillside DamsAccommodates: 2
8. Self-catering chalets near Harare
If you ever heard about and wanted to check out African miombo, the Chalets near Harare are a good place to do so. The hosts offer few 2 or 3-bedroom chalets, 33 kilometers (21 miles) from the city center. All lodges have kitchen, electricity and hot water, guests also have access to BBQ stand (called “braai”) and swimming pools. But to get there you need your own transport.
389.77 km (242.2 mi) from Hillside Dams
9. Tamarind chalet
If you’re ready for real wilderness, African adventure, there is no better place than Tamarind Chalet for you. In the middle of Umfurudzi, 170 kilometers (105 miles) northeast of Zimbabwe’s capital Harare) lies a place from every adventurer’s dream- thatched chalet, surrounded by free wildlife. The chalet is part of Hippo Pools Wilderness Camp, that offers also cabins, safari tents and a lot of amazing outdoor activities like horseback riding, rafting, fishing and also sightseeing and historic tours.
The chalet itself is pretty big and can host up to 8 people on 7 beds, so it’s a good opportunity to take a bigger group of friends for an unforgettable adventure. It has also fully equipped kitchen, shower room, and toilet. If you don’t feel like worrying about food shopping during your vacation, you can in advance request meals.
Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
488.5 km (303.6 mi) from Hillside Dams
10. Shumba Shaba Lodge
This time I want to present you a place south from Bulawayo, right by Matobo National Park. It’s an eco-lodge with stunning views of Matopos Hills and perched on the edge of Mchabezi gorge. The area is full nature hikes and also gives an opportunity to see some cave paintings. The lodge has a kitchen, chimney and four bedrooms with nine beds. Breakfast is included in the price.
Matopos, Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe
33.26 km (20.7 mi) from Hillside DamsAccommodates: 10
African adventure
For many of us, Africa is a whole new experience and thanks to the Airbnb listings, everybody can find something that suits their needs, either the wilderness adventure, close to nature; or quiet, safe place with a pool, in the middle of the city.
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