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Daka Plains Bush Camp

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Should you wish to plan an extended safari after your stay at Daka, or other areas of Zimbabwe, Botswana or East Africa. Our Consultants and team can recommend a few excellent and preferred agents to work with.

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Daka Expeditions Fact Sheet

Daka Expeditions is styled on the traditional ‘Out of Africa’ safari experience, a journey back in time to a more simple and original Colonial splendour, with sweeping views out towards Botswana this is your exclusive piece of Africa!

Situated on the famous old ‘Hunter’s Road, the route of renowned Explorers and adventurers, Daka Expeditions has its own safari game drive vehicle and Professional Guide. This camp offers guests a genuine taste of yesteryear, with incredible attention to detail and an authentic under canvas experience. The design and planning of this camp reflects the owners’ passion for adventure and the feel of early

Exploration, which is such an integral part of the history of this region. 

Daka Expeditions is situated in the far northwest of Hwange National Park on the Daka Plains Concession which is a 45-minute/1 hour game drive from robin’s airstrip.

The Camp is sited close to the Deka seeps, the head waters of the Deka river which flows east to the Zambezi.  With sweeping views over our private concession towards Botswana, each tent is specifically placed to ensure your view is nothing short of spectacular!

  • Library
  • Dining area
  • Bar, Library and lounge area
  • Access to Daka Expeditions is by land and Air. One can self-drive to Robins Camp or alternatively, you can book a road transfer or flight from Vic Falls to Robins Airstrip where Camp will collect you.
  • Daka Expeditions is a 20-minute charter flight from Vic Falls.
  • Daka Expeditions is a 3-hour road transfer from Vic Falls.
  • There is a 45-minute/1 hour drive from the airstrip to Camp.
  • We can also book inter-Camp flight transfers.


GPS Co-Ordinates:
-18.668207, 25.806740

  • 3 Classic-style canvas tents sleeping a max of 6 guests.
  • The expeditions camp can be booked exclusively for a minimum of 2 pax, for a private wild experience.
  • Children are welcome, as this camp is booked on exclusive basis.
  • Daka Expeditions is seasonal – May through to October.
  • Walking Safaris with your Professional Guide.
  • Morning and evening game drives.
  • Game viewing from the comfort of your own tent.
  • Catch up on some reading, with our large collection of reading material.
  • After Dinner Night Drive.
  • Private Game drive vehicle.
  • Private Professional Guide.

(Kindly note timings and  meals may vary slightly and winter timings are different)

05h30                                 Wakeup call at your tent.

06h00                                 Light breakfast in the dining tent.

06h30                                 Depart for your morning activity, game drive/nature walk.

10h30                                 Return from morning activity.

11h00                                 Brunch.                                

Afternoon at Leisure.

15h30                                 Afternoon Tea.

16h00                                 Depart on afternoon game drive.

19h30                                 Return from game drive.

20h00                                 Dinner.

After dinner optional night drive.

  • Because Zimbabwe is a malaria area, precautions are recommended. All travellers coming from or going through countries which have been declared yellow fever infected areas must provide an international health certificate of vaccination for yellow fever upon arrival into Zimbabwe.
  • The water in Camp is safe to drink.
  • Daka Expeditions has solar lighting throughout the camp.
  • There is no Wi-Fi available in the Expeditions camp.
  • No children under 12 are allowed to participate in Game Walk activities.
  • A maximum of 20kg of luggage per person is allowed for light aircraft flights, including hand luggage and camera equipment. Please ensure that all luggage is soft sided.  Only bags without wheels are permitted.  Luggage dimensions should not exceed 25cm (10 inches) wide, 30 cm (12 inches) high and 62 cm (24 inches) long.
  • Passengers weighing between 100 – 120 kg (242 – 264 lbs) please need to advise us when making a booking, so that we can in turn advise the air charter company for scheduling purposes. Passengers weighing over 120 kg (264 lbs) will be expected to purchase an additional seat.

Clothing on safari should be comfortable and colours should blend in with nature as much as possible.  Beige, greens, browns, tan, and khaki coloured clothing is advisable.  Evening dress is ‘smart casual’, no formal wear required.

Year round

  • Layers – the best way to dress on safari, due to fluctuating temperatures. We recommend cotton.  Long sleeves and trousers will protect from both sun and insects.
  • Fleece/warm sweater or warm jacket for morning and evening game drives.
  • Hat – broad brimmed for protection against the sun.
  • Sunglasses – dark ones to cut the glare.
  • Light cotton shirts and T-shirts, Blouses, or shirts.
  • Shorts, trousers, and chinos.
  • Shoes – good, comfortable sturdy closed shoes/boots and socks for walking.
  • Flip flops/thongs.
  • Sunblock, insect repellent and lip salve.
  • Binoculars – each person should have their own so as not ot o miss out on any sightings.
  • Camera with spare batteries, memory sticks, film, and the correct charging apparatus.

Summer

  • A kikoi or light sarong has a multitude of uses.
  • Light, compact jacket (windcheater) for the rainy season.

Winter

  • It gets very cold in the evenings and early mornings, and quite hot during the day – so layers are essential.
  • Warm leggings and thick socks – good to wear during cold weather.
  • Hat – woolen beanie for warmth.
  • Gloves and Scarf.