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Is Amalinda Collection a good company to book a safari with?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026
Amalinda Collection is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.
What do guests say about Amalinda Collection?
Amalinda Collection has 4.6 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Amalinda Lodge') from 107 reviews, each read on its own platform and never added together.
- 4.6 out of 5 from 107 reviews. On the Google listing 'Amalinda Lodge' (lodge), matopos, Matopos, Zimbabwe. Camps with listings of their own are not added in.
- SafariBookings
- No SafariBookings listing in Amalinda Collection's name was found.
- Trustpilot
- No Trustpilot listing in Amalinda Collection's name was found.
Where are Amalinda Collection's camps?
Zimbabwe only. Four lodges (Amalinda Lodge, Khulu Bush Camp, Sable Valley, Ivory Lodge) plus two private villas (The Homestead, Khulu's Retreat).
- Countries
- Zimbabwe only.
- Camps
- Four lodges (Amalinda Lodge, Khulu Bush Camp, Sable Valley, Ivory Lodge) plus two private villas (The Homestead, Khulu's Retreat). Described as 'family-owned and operated'; owned versus managed is not split out.
- Where they are
- Amalinda Lodge and The Homestead: Matobo Hills (Matopos), on the Amalinda Lodge private concession. Khulu Bush Camp, Sable Valley, Ivory Lodge and Khulu's Retreat: Hwange, on the private concession bordering Hwange National Park.
- Land and traversing
- Hwange: a 15,000-acre private, unfenced concession bordering Hwange National Park, called 'the largest private concession in all of Hwange'. Ivory Lodge itself is fenced.
- Camp sizes
- Amalinda Lodge: 9 rooms. Khulu Bush Camp: 9 canvas-and-thatch rooms including two honeymoon suites.
How much does Amalinda Collection cost?
Amalinda Collection publishes no rate per person per night, with its currency and year, that this page can show from its own website; ask it for a quote for your dates.
- Prices published
- Currency is shown only as '$'.
- What the rate includes
- Khulu Bush Camp lists: accommodation, all meals and beverages, 2 activities per day. A nightly Mother Africa Trust Conservation & Community Levy is 'included in your stay at any Amalinda property'. Villas include private chef, guide and dedicated vehicle; meal arrangements and any additional charges are confirmed at booking.
- Minimum stay
- The Homestead (Matopos) and Khulu's Retreat (Hwange): two-night minimum. For conservation safaris it 'recommends a minimum of 6 nights', but says shorter single-property stays are possible.
What are Amalinda Collection's booking terms?
Amalinda Collection does not publish a deposit on its own website; ask for its booking terms in writing before you pay.
- Deposit
- Not stated on its own website.
- Balance due
- Not stated on its own website.
- Cancellation charges
- Not stated on its own website.
- How guest payments are protected
- Not stated on its own website.
Who is Amalinda Collection best for?
Best for: Matobo Hills and Hwange in one trip, on Amalinda Collection's own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.
- Children
- Khulu Bush Camp: 'Children aged 12 and over are welcome'. Ivory Lodge: families welcome ('guests of all ages'), 'share children's ages so we can advise on rooms and activities'; it is fenced and called family friendly. No child rates are published.
- Teenagers and families
- Ivory Lodge is the family option ('a warm family-friendly atmosphere'), with a pool, covered hide and fenced grounds. Teenager-specific activities and private vehicle rules for children are not stated.
- Honeymoon
- Khulu Bush Camp has two honeymoon suites with a freestanding bathtub. No honeymoon offers or packages are published.
- Private guide and vehicle
- The Homestead and Khulu's Retreat both include a private guide and dedicated safari vehicle. For the lodges, private guide and vehicle availability and any surcharge are not stated.
- Exclusive use
- Both villas are exclusive use for up to 6 guests, on a house-hire basis 'charged per night' with a two-night minimum, quotation on request. They include a private chef, guide and vehicle.
- Activities
- Hwange camps (Khulu, Ivory): morning, evening and night drives on the concession, drives into Hwange National Park, guided walking safaris, hides and tree-top platforms, swimming pools, Painted Dog Conservation Centre visits, Purpose Driven Safaris. Matopos: rhino tracking on foot or by vehicle, San rock painting sites, tomb of Cecil John Rhodes, 'My Beautiful Home' bicycle ride (11km or 24km), walks, village tours, spa, infinity pool.
When is Amalinda Collection not the right choice?
Amalinda Collection is not the fit if its own published limits rule you out: they are below, in its own words.
- Children
- Khulu Bush Camp: 'Children aged 12 and over are welcome'.
- Minimum stay
- For conservation safaris it 'recommends a minimum of 6 nights', but says shorter single-property stays are possible.
What are the best alternatives to Amalinda Collection?
The Hide Safari Lodge also owns and runs its own camps in Zimbabwe only, with the fact that it is best for.
- The Hide Safari Lodge: best for: A private Hwange concession camp. 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'The Hide Safari Lodge') from 90 reviews.
Each is in the same table, read the same way. Alphabetical order; none paid to be listed.
Who owns Amalinda Collection?
Family-owned by the Stead family ('Meet The Stead Family').
- Trading name
- Trading name is 'Amalinda Safari Collection' (also written ASC).
- Owner or parent
- Family-owned by the Stead family ('Meet The Stead Family'). Sharon Stead is CEO.
- In its own words
- 'Four family-owned and operated safari lodges in Zimbabwe, from the Matobo Hills to our private concession bordering Hwange National Park.' Other claims: 'safari is our way of life'
- Conservation model
- Mother Africa Trust, a registered nonprofit founded by Sharon Stead. A nightly Conservation & Community Levy (MACCL) is included in every stay (amount not stated).
How do you book Amalinda Collection?
Sells direct: an enquiry form, a reservations email and phone.
- Where it sells
- Sells direct: an enquiry form, a reservations email and phone.
- Price against a planner
- Not stated on its own website: it says nothing about whether booking direct is cheaper.
Amalinda Collection: the questions people ask
How many camps does Amalinda Collection have?
Four lodges (Amalinda Lodge, Khulu Bush Camp, Sable Valley, Ivory Lodge) plus two private villas (The Homestead, Khulu's Retreat).
What activities does Amalinda Collection offer?
Hwange camps (Khulu, Ivory): morning, evening and night drives on the concession, drives into Hwange National Park, guided walking safaris, hides and tree-top platforms, swimming pools, Painted Dog Conservation Centre visits, Purpose Driven Safaris. Matopos: rhino tracking on foot or by vehicle, San rock painting sites, tomb of Cecil John Rhodes, 'My Beautiful Home' bicycle ride (11km or 24km), walks, village tours, spa, infinity pool.
Does Amalinda Collection have honeymoon offers?
Khulu Bush Camp has two honeymoon suites with a freestanding bathtub. No honeymoon offers or packages are published.
How does Amalinda Collection fund conservation?
Mother Africa Trust, a registered nonprofit founded by Sharon Stead. A nightly Conservation & Community Levy (MACCL) is included in every stay (amount not stated).
What is included in Amalinda Collection's rates?
Khulu Bush Camp lists: accommodation, all meals and beverages, 2 activities per day. A nightly Mother Africa Trust Conservation & Community Levy is 'included in your stay at any Amalinda property'.
Does Amalinda Collection accept children?
Khulu Bush Camp: 'Children aged 12 and over are welcome'. Ivory Lodge: families welcome ('guests of all ages'), 'share children's ages so we can advise on rooms and activities'; it is fenced and called family friendly.
Does Amalinda Collection offer a private vehicle?
The Homestead and Khulu's Retreat both include a private guide and dedicated safari vehicle. For the lodges, private guide and vehicle availability and any surcharge are not stated.
Where are Amalinda Collection's camps?
Amalinda Lodge and The Homestead: Matobo Hills (Matopos), on the Amalinda Lodge private concession. Khulu Bush Camp, Sable Valley, Ivory Lodge and Khulu's Retreat: Hwange, on the private concession bordering Hwange National Park.
Who owns Amalinda Collection?
Family-owned by the Stead family ('Meet The Stead Family').
What are Amalinda Collection's reviews?
Amalinda Collection has 4.6 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Amalinda Lodge') from 107 reviews, each read on its own platform and never added together.
Can I book Amalinda Collection through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Use Amalinda Collection's own enquiry page, www.amalindacollection.com, or a safari planner.
How current is this page?
Amalinda Collection's website and review listings were read on 20 October 2026. Rates and terms change, so confirm them with the company before you book.
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