Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

Sitting atop a hill commanding magnificent Lake Kariba vistas, Bumi Hills Safari Lodge is the ultimate "rest and relaxation" retreat.
 
New levels of superior comfort include 20 lake-facing rooms, a stunning infinity pool, a lake-facing spa, an air-conditioned conference room for 40 and a state-of-the-art executive boardroom.
 
With its African-safari air of indulgence, Bumi Hills Safari Lodge lays on an unrivalled fine dining experience and the joy of dining al fresco.
 
The lodge stretches out towards the lake, where elephant and buffalo graze on the shoreline below with zebra, wildebeest, waterbuck and impala. In Matusadona National Park nearby, one might spot black rhino, shy leopard or lion on the prowl.
 
Guests are treated to game-viewing and sunset cruises and the chance to challenge the lake's fierce fighting tigerfish. Cultural encounters can be arranged in neighbouring villages for insight into the rich, ancient culture of the Tonga people.

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Email: bumi@saflodge.co.zw; bryony@vfsl.co.zw
Web: www.bumihills.com

Bushlife Safaris

Bushlife Safaris  includes Vundu Camp, Little Vundu Tented Camp, Ruwesi Canoe Trails and Mobile Safaris to Chitake Spring.
 
Vundu Camp is "canvas under thatch"- type accommodation, with a 3m raised teak deck under thatch for the  main dining area. There are 7 rooms, including a family room and a honeymoon suite.

Little Vundu Tented Camp is located 3km upstream of the main Vundu Camp. This camp is designed for those looking for the traditional tented safari experience. There are 5 tents, each is 5.5m x 4.5m , so they are spacious with an open air bathroom behind the tent with flush loos and bucket showers.

Activities from both Vundu and Little Vundu include game drives, walking and canoeing in Mana Pools National Park.

Ruwesi Canoe Trails is a mobile canoe safari which covers the whole length of the Mana Pools section of the Zambezi River. These trips can be 3-5 days long including a stay at Vundu /Little Vundu before going on the mobile. This is for those looking for a real adventure.

Camps to Chitake Spring in the south end of the Mana Pools National Park near the escarpment, are on request. We also guide safaris to Rhino Camp in the Matusadona National Park, where we concentrate on tracking the Black Rhino

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Email: murcat@zol.co.zw
Web: www.bushlifesafaris.com

Chengeta Houseboats and Safari Lodge

Chengeta Houseboats offer two options on Lake Kariba:

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.

Both 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.

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

Chikwenya Safari Lodge

Chikwenya Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, at its confluence with the Sapi River. The Chikwenya lease area is a private concession of 12 000 acres, situated on the east boundary of the Mana Pools National Park and World Heritage Site. Designed to complement its wild surroundings, the lodge offers luxury accommodation in en-suite chalets, with air conditioning, each with its own private verandah and an outside bath and shower area. The main lodge offers an outside bar, swimming pool with viewing deck and dining and lounge area. Activities include fishing, game drives, game cruises, walking and canoeing.

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Email: reservations@chikwenyasafaris.com
Web: www.chikwenyasafaris.com

Masau Lodge

Masau Lodge is a 16 bed lodge comprising 4 luxury tents with bathroom-en-suite and 4 chalets each sleeping two. Families can be accommodated in our family lodge with its main bedroom and an adjoining room with twin beds for children.
 
The lodge is a private concession of 54 sq.kms. and is built on the banks of the Zambezi river in a unique location that offers breathtaking views at sunset.

You can enjoy a quiet drink in our well-stocked outside bar while watching the river flow with its varied birdlife and resident hippos. We also have a swimming pool, a curio shop as well as a dining and lounge area and we offer a free laundry service. At night, you will often hear the sound of lions and hyenas while the owls fly through the camp.

Our activities include fishing in the famous Mupata Gorge, game cruises, sundowner cruises, walking and hiking. You can come on self-catering, full board or fully inclusive packages, and can bring a boat or hire one if you wish. Our experienced management team will ensure your stay with us is unforgettable, creating a long-lasting memory of pure comfort and relaxation for you and your family.

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Email: frenchie@blueranges.com
Web: www.masaulodge.com

Musango Safari Camp

Musango Safari Camp: The home away from home experience, in a wildlife rich environment. Enjoy the largest selection of activities available in the Country. Capture the essence and ambiance that wild Kariba is so famous for: breath taking scenery, unforgettable photographic opportunities, wildlife experiences second to none, involvement in wildlife research projects, unbeatable fishing opportunities, specialist birding trips with nearly 400 species recorded! Dinosaur fossil sites and early Stone Age tool quarries.
 
Experience the beauty and tranquility of the diverse wildlife from up close in boats, pontoons, canoes, driving or walks.
 
Your guide and host, Steve Edwards, has over 35 years wildlife experience and guarantees you a perfect and enjoyable wildlife adventure!

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Email: wendy.musango@microlink.zm
Web: www.musangosafaricamp.com

Rhino Safari Camp

An old fashioned bush camp. Luxury rustic, owner managed, situated on the shores of Lake Kariba.
 
Enjoy a highly personalised photographic safari experience, guided walks, game drives and evening cruises on the lake. Fishing, birding and superb relaxation, close to nature.
 
Accommodation in thatched stilted platforms with en suite facilities, freshly prepared homestyle meals, all within the unspoilt wilderness of the Matusadona National Park.
 
Close encounters with the Big Five and tracking the endangered black rhino, stargazing, dinner beneath the stars. Enjoy a memorable and magical safari with us. We look forward to welcoming you to this stunningly beautiful area.

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Email: rhino.safari.camp@mail.com; rhinosaf@mweb.co.zw
Web: www.rhinosafaricamp.com

Spurwing Island

Spurwing Island on Lake Kariba offers a variety of accommodation, which includes 11 tents with en suite bathrooms, 6 cabins and 3 chalets - stone under thatch rooms with en suite bathrooms.
 
Activities include scenic boat trips, game viewing in the Matusadona National Park by foot, boat or Landrover and fishing in the many gorgeous spots on the lake. The camp offers a relaxed family spot with no airs or graces. The thatched dining room is open to the breeze with a view of the surrounding lake.  There is a large pool to cool off in and a bar area looking out towards the Matusadona Mountains in the distance.

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Email: ben@baldon.co.zw
Web: www.spurwing.com

Tafika Zambezi

Tafika accommodates up to 14 guests in 7 luxury brick-under-thatch chalets. Each boasts comfortable twin beds, overhead fans, a stylish en-suite bathroom with shower, and a breathtaking view of the Zambezi River from where you can enjoy the sun setting over the Zambian hills.
 
A short walk from each chalet along well-lit brick pathways is the main lodge incorporating the dining room, bar and lounge area. There is a large patio with an open fire pit providing the perfect place for evening sundowners before a sumptuous evening meal. A small plunge pool provides welcome relief during the heat of the day.
 
Tafika offers fully catered facilities inclusive of refreshments, boats and equipment, and 50 litres of fuel per day. A team of professional river guides is there to help you find the best fishing or game viewing spots, prepare your fishing equipment and provide refreshments and light meals.

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Email: marketing@tafika.com
Web: www.tafika.com

Wilderness Safaris

Wilderness Safaris operates Ruckomechi Camp, in Mana Pools National Park.  The camp was rebuilt in 2008 at a new site on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River: low walkways connect the tents to the main area, the decor takes inspiration from recycled materials and hand-decorated furniture, and tent views maximise the Zambezi River floodplain.

The Mana Canoe Trail is a 3 night/4 day safari, running the full length of the Mana Pools shoreline, a perfect trip for the more adventurous! Canoeing on the river is complemented with guided walks tracking game!

Contact our offices in Victoria Falls  for more information.

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Email: MaureenV@Wilderness-Safaris.com
Web: www.wilderness-safaris.com

Gache Gache Lodge

Gache Gache Lodge, Kariba - Photographic, Game Viewing & Fishing.  Gache Gache Lodge is situated across Lake Kariba on the Gache Gache River. The open-sided main building houses the dining room, bar, and bar lounge, all with panoramic views of the Lake. Accommodation consists of 10 ethnic chalets, each with en-suite facilities, and stunning views of the Lake. Activities include: Fishing, Game Drives, GameViewing by Boat, Sundowner Cruises, Bird Watching and Game Walks. Come and immerse yourself in the pleasures of Lake Kariba, surrounded by big game, a variety of bird life and magnificent sunsets. Gache Gache Lodge offers a true wilderness experience - The Real Africa!

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Email: bernie@chapungusafaris.co.zw
Web: www.gachegache.com

Tiger Bay Resort & Chura Bush Camp - Conquest Tours Pvt Ltd

Tiger Bay Resort nestles in shady forest on the west bank of the Ume River overlooking the mountains of the magnificent Matusadona National Park, on Lake Kariba's southern shores.

The resort accommodates a total of 34 guests in 12 thatched 2 or 4 bed en suite, comfortably furnished, A-framed chalets overlooking the river.  The focal point of the complex is a spacious entertainment and dining area with an upstairs bar and lounge overlooking the swimming pool.

Rates are fully-inclusive of meals and two activities a day, including game drives, game cruises, fishing, guided walks and a bush dinner.  Fishing rods, tackle and binoculars are available at no charge for guests.

Chura Bush Camp, a few hundred metres down-river from the resort, offers a comfortable, fully serviced, self-catering option.  It comprises six double tent-under-thatch rooms, with en suite hot water showers, a comfortable dining room/lounge/bar incorporating a viewing platform, and an entertainment area with swimming pool and BBQ facility.  Power is by generator (fuel inclusive) and wood, ice and freezer-fridge facilities are available to guests.

Bookings are done through Conquest Tours

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Email: tours@conquesttours.co.zw