Explore the Magic of Mana Pools

Discover the heart of Zimbabwe’s wilderness with Bushlife Safaris, a renowned safari company that has carved its niche as one of the finest in the country.

Discover the unparalleled expertise of Bushlife Safaris, renowned for its exceptional guiding, world-class walking safaris, and incredible canoeing safaris. Owned and run by Nick and Desirée Murray, both qualified professional guides boasting nearly 60 years of combined experience in the bush, Bushlife Safaris offers guests an unforgettable and authentic African safari experience. 

Sense-sational Safaris

Welcome to a safari that’s anything but typical, filled with unforgettable moments in Zimbabwe’s wildlife haven.

Our approach is simple: when the game vehicle engine goes silent, the real adventure kicks in! Imagine tracking lions on foot, walking among wild dogs, counting elephant eyelashes, and cruising by hippos on the Zambezi River. This is not your average safari; it’s a fully immersive, sensory-overloaded experience.

 

Conservation & Community

“It’s surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth.” Sir David Attenborough

Founded by Nick and Desirée, Bushlife Safaris stands as a beacon of conservation in the Mana Pools National Park community. Their dedication to preserving the rich biodiversity of Zimbabwe is evident in every facet of their operation. For Nick and Desirée, conservation is not merely a professional obligation; it is a deeply personal mission. 

 

Their involvement in the Mana Pools National Park community extends far beyond the boundaries of their safari business. They actively engage with local initiatives, collaborate with conservation organizations and empower local communities to become stewards of their natural heritage. 

Reviews

  • Little Vundu Camp is outstanding as it has the magic touch…

    This time we stayed at 'Little Vundu' which is fantastic and how a bush safari should be, very few tents which makes it a very intimate stay. Everything about this camp we loved. The level of guiding is superb at Bushlife Safaris (on both our trips here), and we must say the best we have encountered on all our safaris, this was one of the many reasons for returning. The views are excellent with the Zambezi river running by the camp. The food delicious and presented superbly. The staff were outstanding with personal attention to what we wanted to see and do. The whole management team are excellent. Siraaj, was excellent guide and certainly knows how to make a superb G&T!

    TripAdvisor 2023

  • Vundu Camp is the best!

    It was my second time to Vundu Camp with Bushlife Safaris and it was spectacular again! There’s always something new to see on safari, and the staff are wonderful and very knowledgeable. The food was delicious and the tents are great! We didn’t want to leave when it was time to go. I highly recommend going on Safari with Bushlife Safaris. They are the best!

    TripAdvisor 2023

  • The best service we’ve experienced by far!

    It’s the little things in life that count, and the managers of this Safari camp go the extra mile…..from asking you whether you’d prefer to go on game drives, walks or boat trip and even making us fresh coffee and a pack up lunch on the day of our departure. The knowledge of the rangers is world class and we came away feeling enriched from our trip. The attention to detail in everything that they do made this trip a wow factor on our two month trip through Southern Africa. Thank you team Vundu!

    TripAdvisor 2023