Jecha Point Fishing Lodge: A Hidden Gem on the Zambezi River
Located on the banks of the majestic Zambezi River downstream of Chirundu, Zimbabwe, Jecha Point Fishing Lodge offers an exclusive and serene getaway
for travellers seeking adventure and tranquility. This charming lodge is nestled in the heart of the Middle Zambezi Valley, providing a unique blend of natural beauty, exciting activities, and comfortable accommodations.
Services and Activities
• Fishing Adventures: Jecha Point is renowned for its exhilarating fishing experiences. Guests can enjoy the thrill of catching iconic species like the Tigerfish, Vundu, Catfish. The lodge offers guided fishing excursions tailored to suit all skill levels, with a strict catch-and-release policy to ensure sustainable fishing practices.
• Pontoon Boat Rentals: Explore the Zambezi River in style with spacious pontoon boats, perfect for fishing and taking in the breathtaking scenery. These vessels provide comfort and versatility for your fishing expedition.
• Sundowner Cruises: Unwind with a relaxing 2-hour sundowner cruise, offering stunning views of the river and surrounding wildlife. This is an ideal opportunity for game viewing, birdwatching, and capturing unforgettable sunsets.
Facilities and Accommodations
• Exclusive Lodge: The lodge offers comfortable accommodations for up to 22 guests, with spacious gardens and unrivaled river views. It is an ideal venue for weddings and events, with on-site catering and amenities.
• Wedding and Event Hosting: Jecha Point is a picturesque setting for weddings and receptions.
• Birdwatching: The lodge and its surroundings are home to over 350 bird species, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts. Guests can enjoy birdwatching in the lodge gardens and nearby bush.
• Guided Game Drives: For those interested in more structured game drives, inquire directly with the lodge about arrangements.
Why Visit Jecha Point?
• Accessibility: Located near the main highway, Jecha Point is easily accessible without the need for a 4x4 vehicle.
• Affordability: Offers a comfortable and affordable stay for travellers looking to experience the beauty of the Zambezi River
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Reviews 7
Seeliger Family , Zimbabwe
6 June 2022
I was woken by these tremendous loud roars, I must admit I was "poep"-scared... it sounded like they were right behind the toilets. I woke Dean, and we were busy waking the girls to get in the car. The guards came and convinced us to calm down, we will be ok. It was an brilliant awesome experience. We have never been that close to lions in the dark without any fences!
We are thrilled you and your family experienced Jecha at its wildest and that your overseas friends also got an authentic African experience!
Reana M, Australia
5 September 2016
Our cabin faced the gorgeous Zambezi and was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. We even got some lovely elephant and hippo visitors munching on the grass outside during the night. The staff were wonderful and our sunset boat ride on the river with James was a real highlight. The only negative is that we only stayed one night! Would love to return.
Elise Haber, South Africa
20 October 2015
We were looking for a place to stay over en route to Mana Pools and were advised to go to Jecha Point. We were booked for 2 nights and had some hippo and elephants providing us with night-time entertainment. Jecha's atmosphere, infrastructure and pleasant people made that we returned for a third night after Mana. Mana was great by Jecha was better! We enjoyed nightly serenades from lion and hyena and when we eventually left, a herd of elephants and some wild dogs saw us out.
Lawrence family, South Africa
27 September 2015
We originally booked for 2 nights but stayed for 3 as we were having such a good time. We spent our day fishing and caught some nice tiger fish, which was a highlight of the kids' holiday.
The service was excellent. The accommodation nice and clean and the staff very friendly and helpful. We even had our own cook to cook our meals - ah heaven!
Keith A, Palmer lake ,Colorado, USA
3 December 2014
“Good people and great experiences”.
These guys are sportsmen as in fishermen but me not so much: I wanted to go camping and wildlife viewing in Mana Pools! They had the time so they arranged a 2 day trip into the bush complete with rain storm camping, cooking, beer, good tales, swimming and sight-seeing that included a pride of lions and many other species. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot too! These guys are also great human beings and conservationists in the truest sense of the word and believe me, they need all the conservationists they can find in Africa. They tirelessly remove illegal snares, are advocates of game management and defenders of wildlife from poaching and general mistreatment. If you want a great fishing trip you've come to the right place. If you want to support a business that supports and defends what wild remains in Africa, well, you've really come to the right place.
Room Tip: Any of the cabins are great!
Pete & Frances Morris, Zimbabwe
23 November 2014
We thoroughly recommend Jecha for that special stay on the Zambezi River. Easy access from Harare, wonderful accommodation, superb hospitality and meals (and if you take your own food, the chefs prepare and serve everything, a real treat for Moms), great fishing (with boats available if you do not have your own) and spectacular birds, camp elephants and lions, all in all a great weekend or mid week break. Also a very good way of hosting international guests for a wilderness experience in a fuss free affordable way.
The best TRAVEL family, London, United Kingdom
2 November 2014
We loved this place!
Just back from 3 nights at Jecha at the end of our trip to Zimbabwe. It is great-even if you don't fish. We went on boat trips speeding up the river to see elephants and carmine bee-eaters and lots of hippos. The cooks made delicious food - I now need to diet, though...Nick and Iona are doing a great job and I'd recommend more foreign travellers to try it out- it's easier to get to than Mana Pools, for one thing, or it might be a good stop on the way. We went as guests of some Zimbabwe friends who sorted it all out so I feel a slight fraud doing a review but I do want more people to know about this lovely place- I will remember the hippo munching the lawn outside the bathroom for ages.
Room Tip: we had a 2 room family lodge which was great. All the rooms are facing the river so they are all good.