The Camp – Molori

Open-Air Luxury, Playful Interiors and Front-Row Wildlife Viewing

Built on raised decks, the central shared areas of Molori Mashuma offer an inviting blend of comfort and open-air design. The 507m² outdoor deck provides ample space for relaxation, with numerous seating areas perfectly positioned to capture sweeping views over Mashuma Pan. Guests can enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining areas, unwind at the elegant bar, or cool off in the plunge pool while watching wildlife gather at the water’s edge.

Contemporary & Playful

Design & Interiors

The team from Hesse Kleinloog Studios took the lead in conceptualising the design of Molori Mashuma. The result is a contemporary interior with a curious collection of layers, colours and textures – playful and feel-good interiors inspired by the joy of nature. While the architecture is one of a traditional camp, the open-plan design of the lodge shifts the focus to framing the remarkable views of Mashuma Pan and interweaves the natural environment at every opportunity.

Armchair Safari

Mashuma Pan

Mashuma Pan provides a front-row seat to a wildlife theatre. This natural haven is the epitome of an ‘armchair safari’ experience where guests, seated on the main deck, can encounter wildlife that includes hippo, elephants, and buffalo among others. Here you’ll lounge in a private environment, gazing over the serene expanse of water all while being surrounded by a rich tapestry of bird species.

African Flavours

Dining

Our culinary team offers a dining experience that celebrates the flavours of Africa. Guests can enjoy meals prepared over open-fire grills, where authentic and global influences come together to showcase Africa’s rich culinary heritage – all enjoyed beneath the stars with the sounds of the bush as a natural backdrop. The camp boasts private dining areas including a boma and a ‘braai pod’. Our chefs pair wines selected from our cellar, which holds a fine collection of local and international wines.

Unwind on Safari

Pure Relaxation

There is no better way to relax after an exhilarating game drive than to watch elephants pass by while having a massage on your private deck. Stretch out on a yoga mat or meditate in a tranquil environment, submerged in the natural sounds and scents of the African bush. Or simply sit quietly and soak up the natural rhythms of nature.

Collaboration

Celebrating Local Art

Molori Mashuma features a collection of art in collaboration with globally renowned, Zimbabwean-born, South African-trained, London-based contemporary ceramic sculptor, Xanthe Somers. “A Love Letter to Women’s Work” features in the main area of the lodge. The collection extends to playful, ceramic bathroom mirrors, created with Zimbabwean ceramic artists under the guidance of Somers, which form part of the fun art-focused interiors.

The remote location of the lodge resulted in an interior vision that evolved over time, and more increasingly involved crafters and artists from local communities. Innovative weaving and stitching methods born of a philosophy of ‘repairing vs replacing’ created ‘an organic design language’ unique to Molori Mashuma.

Molori Mashuma