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Lake Kariba Accommodation, Zimbabwe

Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe is blessed with breath-taking scenery, amazing bird and wildlife and some of the best fishing waters in Southern Africa. The weather, although extremely hot in some seasons is idyllic, so it’s no wonder a variety of accommodation options have sprung up.

Lake Kariba is a vast wilderness area, with the lake extending for more than 280kms. So, it’s not exactly over developed at this stage, which is part of the magic…its isolation.

What are the different Lake Kariba accommodation options?

For those unfamiliar with Kariba, it can be a bit confusing as to where to stay. We have outlined the options below and hope that this will make it clearer for you.

Houseboats on the lake itself, based out of both Kariba town and Binga.
• Hotels, lodges, self-catering and camping in and around Kariba Town on the extreme eastern end of the Lake, by the Kariba dam wall.
• A handful of beautiful Safari lodges dotted around the eastern basin, on the islands and the mainland extending just past the Ume river.
• Minimal hotel options in Binga and Mlibizi at the western end of the lake.
Matusadona National Parks chalets and camping.

Lake Kariba Accommodation - All PRICES displayed below are:-
1) Standard 2024 International prices - regional and local prices may differ.
2) Per person per night sharing (pppns)
3) Single supplements apply
4) Priced in US Dollars - All taxes and levies included

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Lake Kariba Accommodation options

Kariba Hotels

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Hornbill Lodge in Kariba town, ZimbabweLocation: Kariba town, Zimbabwe.

Details:  Kariba town hotels are used more by local Zimbabweans who have their own boats and come on holiday. International tourists generally stay at the more luxurious safari lodges detailed below, where there are more activities and they can enjoy a safari.

Caribbea Bay Resort is probably the most popular hotel, followed by Cutty Sark Hotel. Hornbill Lodge is a boutique lodge with stunning views, whilst Nzou Lodge, Cerruti and Wild Heritage offers affordable self-catering accommodation. Warthogs Bush Camp has backpacker accommodation with a great relaxed atmosphere and location, while Lomagundi Lakeside also has self-catering and camping options.

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Lake Kariba is a very noteworthy safari destination, although mistakenly often overlooked by international tourists. The safari lodges that have developed on the islands and mainland along the Matusadona shoreline offer some truly amazing safari opportunities.

The ones we recommend are Spurwing Island Lodge, Musango Island Camp, Bumi Hills, Changa Safari Camp and Rhino Safari Camp. Each one has its own uniqueness in some way, so please contact us for more information and details on each.

In this section but cheaper and on the more rustic side are Tiger Bay and Gache Gache Camp.

$120
Per person sharing per night.
Full Board.
Low Season.
Spurwing Island Lodge in Lake Kariba - ZimbabweLocation: Private island on Lake Kariba.

Size: 5 cabins, 6 chalets, 9 tents

Star Rating: *** (3)

Advantages: The lodge is located in a stunning setting, on a private island on Lake Kariba; The accommodation is comfortable and spacious;  There are a variety of activities to enjoy; It offers a variety of accommodation options to suit all budgets and needs; Easily accessible from Kariba or nearby airstrips ; Great for family vacation.

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$240
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive.
Low Season.
Hillside Kariba Safari Lodge along Lake Kariba - ZimbabweLocation: Private concession in northern shore, Lake Kariba.

Size: 9 rooms, 8 suites

Star Rating: *** (3)

Advantages: Beautiful lakeside resort; Sweeping views of the lake; Rooms with views of the lake; Close to Kariba Airport; Comfortable facilities for a memorable holiday; Close to Kariba town and dam wall; various activities included - hiking and bush walks, half day town excursion, catamaran experience, game drive; Wildlife visit the lodge regularly; Great for family vacation.

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$515
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive.
Low Season.
Spacious deluxe tents at Changa Safari Camp along Lake Kariba - ZimbabweLocation: Private concession in Matusadona National Park, Lake Kariba.

Size: 6 luxury tents, 2 family tents

Star Rating: *** (3)

Advantages: In a private concession within the Matusadona National Park; Great views of the hills and lake; Spacious luxury tents; Fully inclusive including Morning and afternoon game drives, Walking safaris, Boat cruises both scenic and game, Fishing; Bird watching, Scenic trips to Sanyati Gorge; Great packages with sister camp The Hide in Hwange National Park; Personalised service and good guiding.

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$487
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive.
Low Season.
Musango Island Safari Camp Lake Kariba - ZimbabweLocation: Private concession just outside the Matusadona National Park boundary, Lake Kariba.

Size: 8 en-suite tents

Star Rating: *** (3)

Advantages: In a private concession just outside the Matusadona National Park and some of the activities are in the national park; Private owner-run camp and personalised experiences and a top guide; Family friendly safari lodge; Extensive range of activities including Games drives and walks, speedboat and pontoon boat cruises for both scenic and game-viewing / bird-watching, Fishing, Village visits, Specialised birding trips, Dinosaur fossil site visits, Crocodile Farm visits, Black rhino tracking, Early stone-age tool sites,  Photography; Great savings with a pay stay special offered all year round.

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$590
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive.
Low Season.
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge on the Lake Kariba - ZimbabweLocation: Private concession in Bumi Hills, west of Matusadona National Park, Lake Kariba.

Size: 9 luxury rooms, 1 luxury villa

Star Rating: *** (4)

Advantages: Great location with breathtaking views and beautiful beaches; Comfortable spacious luxury rooms; Luxury facilities and good service; Fully inclusive activities including game drives on private concession, scenic boat excursions/cruises, fishing, cultural visits, birding; Close to Matusadona National Park.

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Lake Kariba accommodation options

Binga / Mlibizi

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Masumu Lodge, Binga, Lake Kariba, ZimbabweLocation: Lake Kariba shore, Zimbabwe.

Details:  This is going to be a very short paragraph as options are very limited indeed. This western end of the lake is remote, and tourism has never really taken off. It is very convenient if including Victoria Falls and Hwange in your holiday plans as it’s a nice drivable little circuit. There are a few houseboats at this end which are popular and the accommodation available is really for a night on either side of a houseboat trip.

Masumu Lodge is top of the ranking here and is actually a very nice spot. Chilila Lodges also have a few nice chalets. These both serve the Chilila harbour where several of the houseboats are moored and Zambezi Cruise Safaris depart from. Kulizwe Lodge serves the Kulizwe harbour, where the other houseboats are moored.

Mlibizi is a bit further west and it is from here that the Kariba ferry starts and ends. Accommodation is limited to the basic Mlibizi resort, right by the ferry harbour.

Info coming soon, but feel free to send us an enquiry...

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Lake Kariba accommodation options

Chalet / Campsite

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Tashinga Campsite, Matusadona National Park, ZimbabweLocation: Lake Kariba shore, Zimbabwe.

Details:  The once beautiful National Parks, Tashinga Campsite and chalets are today in a fairly dire state but are still open. Situated at the mouth of the Ume River in Matusadona National Park, access is very difficult and is either by boat or via a very arduous 4 x 4 road. Experienced 4x4 self-drivers attempt this, as the location is beautiful once you get there.

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The Lady J Houseboat on Lake KaribaLocation: Lake Kariba (Binga side), Zimbabwe.

Details:  Binga is on the western section of Lake Kariba and hosts only a few houseboats. The wildlife at this end of the lake is not nearly as prolific as the Kariba side on the east, but there are far fewer boats on this side of the lake, so it's less congested and wilder.

Binga is easily accessible from Victoria Falls and Hwange, so combining a Binga houseboat holiday with Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls is easy to arrange. The houseboats offer self-catering and catered options, and vary in size - perfect for groups and families.

A holiday on Lake Kariba needs a bit of time for you to really enjoy and we recommend at least two nights to a week to really soak in the essence of this blissful place. You can see which boats we recommend by clicking on the "More Info" link below.

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Tehillah Houseboat, Lake Kariba, ZimbabweLocation: Lake Kariba (Kariba side), Zimbabwe.

Details:  A very popular accommodation option on Lake Kariba is a houseboat and there are plenty of those to choose from. The majority of Houseboats are moored on the Kariba Side, the eastern basin. They vary in type and size, as well as quality, from luxury vessels to tubs.

The houseboats offer different rates based size and quality and whether fully-catered or self-catered. They are easily accessible from Harare, and offer a much larger selection compared to the Binga side of the lake.

Two nights on a houseboat is absolute minimum but a week would be my recommendation. Gives you time to unwind completely and really get into the ambience of this idyllic place. You can see which boats we recommend by clicking on the "More Info" link below.

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Combining Kariba/Matusadona with Mana Pools and Victoria Falls gives a fantastic experience of the different sections of the Zambezi River, from the upper Zambezi (and perhaps Chobe), to the middle Zambezi and the lake, and the final section which is the Lower Zambezi in Mana Pools. Have a look at some Zimbabwe safari ideas taking you around different destinations in Zimbabwe.

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