Binga Accommodation

Recommended accommodation options for visitors to Binga: 

Masumu Lodge: Lakeside lodge and camping with beautiful lakeside setting.  Simple catering or self-catering options available. Boats and houseboat for hire.  Access road requires sturdy 4x4 for the last 4 kms

Private House: self-catering lakeside lodge - sleeps 8.

Also available are Kulizwe and Chilila self-catering chalet resorts and Binga Rest Camp and campsite near the Binga hotsprings. 

Various houseboats are also available for hire in Binga e.g. Catalina, Mermaid, Ponty and Abangane.

Fuel is generally available in Binga.  Fresh supplies can be pre-ordered by people staying in self-catering accommodation or on houseboats.  These can be put in place for them on arrival. 

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Email: afspec@yoafrica.com
Web: www.africaspectacular.com

Dunhu Ramambo, The Chief's Collection

Dunhu Ramambo - The Chief's Collection is the name given to a group of Zimbabwe's most prestigious safari options - Umbozha Houseboats on Lake Kariba and Chegeta, Pamuzinda and Shumba Safari Lodges.

The Karabezi is one of the largest pontoons on Kariba.  Facilities include 5 rooms en suite, sleeping up to twenty people comfortably, two family / executive suites, a large bar area and TV lounge and a Jacuzzi.  There are two tender boats and four crew members.

The Liberty Bell is a smart steel Catamaran that is beautifully furnished and practically fitted out.  This vessel can sleep eight guests in two front cabins with double beds and two rear cabins with single beds.  There is a sun deck, Jacuzzi and air conditioned main area.

Take it Away is a large, pontoon-style boat, sleeping eight guests in four double cabins, with space to sleep four more people on the expansive upper deck.  She will shortly be undergoing refurbishment to match the same standards as the other boats in the fleet.

Umbohza  is currently under rebuild and will be ready for the Easter holiday March 2013.  This large (up to 36 pax) boat is being fitted to the highest standards and will be the flagship of this fleet.

Two more pontoon houseboats Peregrine (max 16 pax)and Shikra (up to 40 pax) have been newly acquired and will be operational from January 2013.

These housboats are owned by Chengeta Safari Lodge an exclusive 16- roomed safari hideaway situated on a 7800-acre wildlife sanctuary near the town of Selous some 80 kms south-west of Harare.  Situated at the foot of a granite kopje, admist indigenous trees and a tropical landscaped garden, this makes an excellent stop-over for self-drive visitors from South Africa who do not wish to stop in Harare.   

Similarly, Pamuzinda Safari Lodge, run by the same company, boasts 12 individual lodges that look out onto lush riverine woodland overlooking the Serui River some 8 kms from Selous on the Ngezi Mine Road.

For more information about Shumba Guest Lodge, follow our website link.

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Email: reservations@chengeta.com
Web: www.dunhuramambo.com

Marineland

Marineland is the largest single marina and harbour facility in Kariba town.

It has a portfolio of more than 30 houseboats available for chartering and provides a full range of facilities including:

• mooring and storage of all types of houseboats and speedboats,
• chartering of speed boats,
• boat launching, 
• hire of fishing rods,
• bottle store and basic supplies shop,
• fuel jetty,
• secure overnight vehicle parking and
• across the lake transfers to the various hotels and resorts.

Marineland also offers an efficient road transfer service from Lusaka or Harare to Kariba on comfortable air conditioned buses, with refreshments on board.

With this comprehensive selection of services on offer to Kariba visitors, Marineland describes itself as "Your Gateway to Kariba".

In addition to the booking contact details below, please note the following e-mail addresses:-

General Manager: gm@marineland.co.zw
Accounts: accounts@marineland.co,.zw
Harbourmaster: harbourmaster@marineland.co.zw   ( all info regarding mooring )

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Email: bookings@marineland.co.zw; bookings2@marineland.co.zw
Web: www.marineland.co.zw

Mlibizi/Msuna/Sidinda Accommodation

The little village of Mlibizi is the terminus for the passenger and vehicle ferry that plies Lake Kariba.  Link to Kariba from here on a 22-hour overnight journey on Kariba Ferries. 

The ferry departs at 9.00a.m. and passengers need to embark an hour before this.  It is usually convenient to stay overnight in Mlibizi before catching the ferry to Kariba. 

Mlibizi Resort is conveniently situated right next to the ferry terminus with a variety of basic, self-catering chalets, a campsite and pontoon boats for hire.

Various other privately-owned lodges, self-catering options and houseboats are available.  Recommended is Manzini Lodge.

Upstream from Mlibizi, within the Zambezi River itself, is Msuna Island, where a number of attractive fishing lodges are available on a self-catering basis, including Umfula, Jacana and Ndabiri Lodges.  

Even further upstream from Msuna Island on the downstream end of the Batoka Gorge some 80 kms below Victoria Falls, is Sidinda - a remote fishing location with an attractive lodge overlooking the Zambezi River.

Contact the following agent for more information and bookings:-

Africa Spectacular

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Off the Track Expeditions/What a Pleasure Houseboat

WHAT A PLEASURE Houseboat - Lake Kariba

No. OF PASSENGERS: Max 12, 10 for comfort
FUEL:  Dry boat (fuel excluded) - estimated fuel +/- 70 litres per day
CABINS & BATHROOMS: 3 doubles & 2 bathrooms
CREW:  3 – captain, chef & deckhand

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A large and comfortable 65- foot pontoon houseboat.  The covered top deck has a lovely spacious lounge/dining room area with a good bar and bench seats perfect for lounging  in.  There is also a jacuzzi pool and 4 sunbeds which are at the front of the boat and are not undercover.  The lower deck has a small chill- out area which is undercover at the front of the boat.  The adjacent lounge/breakfast area has 2 fold-down double beds.  There are two spacious bathrooms on board, each with a shower, toilet and basin.  There are separate facilities for the crew. 

EXTRA FACILITIES: Linen, mosquito nets and cutlery are provided (please bring your own swimming towels for hygiene purposes).  6 KVA generator and a CD player music system.  

TENDER BOAT: 2 x 14 foot boats one with a 90 and one with a 40 Mariner Engine (for fishing in the bay and only the staff are allowed to drive the boats.  If you wish to take your own boat this can be arranged, no problem).

COLD SPACE: There are two deep freezes in the kitchen and 2 cool boxes on the top deck.

ADDITIONAL INFO: Catering, drinks, ice, fishing rod hire and purchase of tackle and bait can be arranged at an extra cost.  National Park fees are at the clients' expense. Secure parking is avaible at Marineland at a small extra charge.

MOORING: The vessel is moored at Marineland.  General time for embarking is 12 noon and disembarking by 10am unless otherwsie specified by prior arrangement. 

ENGINES: 1 x 4 cylinder Deutz Buffalo engine.

CRUISING SPEED: 5 Knots per hour.

POWER SUPPLY: Generator charges 24 volt batteries, which run the lights and charging units.  Square English plug points on board.

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Email: info@offthetrackexpeditions.com
Web: www.offthetrackexpeditions.com

Rhino Rendezvous

Established in 1992 Rhino Rendezvous is the leading Boat Chartering Agency in Zimbabwe.
 
We offer self catering or all inclusive boat charters on Lake Kariba from top luxury to family boats and can cater for corporate trips.
 
All our boats come with fully trained crew and tender boats for fishing and game viewing. Lake Kariba is known for its abundance of wildlife and famous for its Tiger Fishing.
 
From the luxury of your own boat watch the elephants, antelope, hippos and even experience a lion kill. Enjoy the spectacular sunrises and sunsets where the sublime peace and tranquility is broken only by the plaintive calls of the wild.
 
The memories will linger with you....

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Email: rhinoren@zimbomail.com
Web: www.houseboatsonkariba.com

Tailormade Safaris

Tailormade Safaris specialise in putting together individually tailor made, private guided and independent travel safaris for individuals, families or small groups into the wild and remote areas of Southern Africa.

Run by Humphrey Gumpo, an experienced professional safari guide and camp manager, and his partner Constance Lahey, a tourism graduate and travel consultant of many years, the company also caters for special interests including birding, photography, filming, walking and canoeing, and has French, German and Portuguese speaking tour leaders.

Tailormade Safaris try to incorporate as many different ways as possible of viewing, experiencing and enjoying interactions with the wildlife encountered.  Accommodation choices range from rustic, explorer experiences in a dome tent to the more luxurious safari camps. Journeys are focused on concentrations of wildlife that are not bombarded by the same concentrations of vehicles or boats.

In choosing their destinations, Tailormade Safaris try as much as possible to venture into remote areas and to stay in camps designed for small groups, thus offering an exclusive and intimate African experience. Sound environmental and nature conservation policies, community involvement and fair trade are also very important factors when they choose camps for their guests.  “We believe by delivering wildlife experiences on the African continent, like no other in the world, we are creating a brighter future for Africa, her people and her wildlife”, says Humphrey.

Transfer Options
When guests come on safari, the time they can spend away from home is often limited.  For this reason, Tailormade offer various, flexible transfer options.  Flying in a light aircraft is the fastest and most convenient way to travel between places.  Some remote areas do not have airstrip facilities and a helicopter flight is an option for a unique experience, rather than a long drive through some relatively unproductive tracts of land. However in some cases, a road transfer enhances the journey, and the company offers a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle (4x4 if necessary).  This allows visitors to absorb the scenery, landscape and the wildlife seen along the way and at the same time receive an in-depth briefing about the ecology, culture and history of an area.

Safari Options
Tailormade offers a number of sample safari options in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe all designed to create journeys of discovery to the best destinations at the best time of the year.  The focus, within Zimbabwe, is on the wild areas of Mana Pools National Park (walking and canoeing in this magnificent World Heritage Site), Matusadona National Park  and the shores and water wildernesses of Lake Kariba, the rugged escarpment mountains of Chizarira National Park and its neighbouring Tonga communities, the teeming wildlife of Hwange National Park and the spectacular adventure thrill of Victoria Falls.

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Email: info@tailormade-safaris.com
Web: www.tailormade-safaris.com

Zambezi Trader

The Zambezi Trader is a luxury passenger ship based on Lake Kariba.  The ship can carry up to 150 people on a day trip or sleep 50 guests in its 23 cabins which all have air con or fans.   

The Trader is ideal for wedding celebrations and conferences or just the gathering of friends and family for a fabulous holiday cruise. We have joint venture arrangements with lodges along the lake in the Bumi and Matusadona areas, to accommodate large numbers.  Guests can also take advantage of the many activities that the lake has to offer: fishing, game viewing, sailing, house-boating, walking and photographic safaris.   The ship has 4 top class tender boats which will accommodate 50 passengers. We offer flexible packages including transfers, day cruises, and corporate excursions.

The ship will run the full length of the Lake between Kariba and Msuna, should visitors wish to come from or go to Hwange or the Victoria Falls.

The Zambezi Trader's excellent facilities will ensure that passengers have a wonderful cruise while enjoying some of Africa's most spectacular destinations. Our staff are friendly and helpful and make sure that your every need is taken care of. Come and relax while enjoying an exhilarating holiday on board the Zambezi Trader!

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Email: info@zambezitrader.co.zw
Web: www.zambezitrader.co.zw

Blue Water Charters

Blue Water Charters is situated in Andora Harbour, Kariba, and offers houseboat charters, ice, beers, minerals, fishing bait and kapenta on a delivery and sale or return basis.  We also offer boat storage, slip and launching, boat maintenance and repairs.

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Email: bluewaters@iwayafrica.com

Chawara Harbour Houseboats

Chawara Harbour offers three large pontoon type houseboats for hire - Drifter, Makulu and Sheer Magic.

These can be hired out on a self-catering or catered basis. Each of them carries up to 16 passengers and 4 crew (Captain, Cook and 2 deckhands).

DRIFTER  has 4 en-suite cabins, three with twin beds and one with a double bed. There is also a separate shower and toilet for those sleeping upstairs (up to 8 people). The galley is fully equipped and there is a lounge area for those wanting to relax downstairs. There is a splash pool and a large top deck area, super for those who enjoy sleeping in the open air. All beds have mosquito nets.  A pontoon type tender boat is available. Ideal for fishing and game viewing.

MAKULU has 4 cabins en-suite, with a separate shower and toilet for those sleeping upstairs. There is a fully equipped galley, a splash pool on the lower back deck and a Jacuzzi on the front top deck. There is also a small second top deck area, ideal for those who enjoy sleeping in the open air. There is an enclosed lounge area on the top deck. All beds have mosquito nets. A small pontoon tender boat is available, ideal for fishing and game viewing.

SHEER MAGIC has 4 cabins, 2 are en-suite. All 4 cabins have 2 single beds. There are two separate showers and toilets for those sleeping upstairs. There is sleeping space for another 4 people upstairs as well as extra mattresses. The galley is fully equipped and there is a bar area and  splash pool on the top deck. There is a lounge/storage area downstairs. All beds have mosquito nets. Two pontoon tender boats are available, ideal for fishing and game viewing.

Chawara Harbour can supply drinks, ice, biltong, outboard oil, engine oil, fishing bait (select kapenta), diesel & petrol.

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Email: sonya@zol.co.zw

Anchorage Marina

Houseboat charters. Fuel at Andora Harbour.

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Email: anchorage@iwayafrica.com