Hotels in Lake Kariba Zimbabwe

Gache Gache Lodge offers a true wilderness experience. Situated across Lake Kariba, the Gache Gache Lodge is the perfect place to immerse oneself in the pleasures of Kariba. Surrounded by big game, a variety of bird life and magnificent sunsets, your visit to Gache Gache Lodge will be a wonderful experience. If it is a total break you need, just relax around the swimming pool and soak up the splendor of the Zimbabwe sunshine. Otherwise, let our professional guide take you by boat along the shores of the lake, where you can experience close encounters with hippo, crocodile and elephant. You can also choose a game drive in our open vehicle and to add to your excitement, you may be able to follow on foot if you find lion or elephant spoor. For the keen fishermen, the ultimate catch is the tiger fish, Africa’s finest fighting fish. Also abundant in Lake Kariba is a variety of other species, including the great tasting Tilapia/bream. Eat what you catch. The open-sided main building houses the dining room, bar and bar lounge, all with panoramic views of the lake. Three wholesome meals a day, plus morning and afternoon teas are included in the price. Experience our famous ‘dinner under the stars’ one evening, in the bush. Accommodation consists of 10 ethnic chalets, each with en-suite facilities and private verandas and again, each with a view of the lake. We also have 2 tented family rooms with a double bed and bunk beds in each.

Set on four hectares of some of Africa's most beautiful countryside, the resort is nestled in a secluded wooded area on the shores of the lake. It has beach frontage and magnificent views across the lake to the Matusodona mountains. Our 11 chalets are comfortable, fully mosquito proof and air-conditioned. We boast a restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a swimming pool with shady patio. We also have a thatched bar on the beach where you can relax with a beer or two, supervise the kids and enjoy spectacular views across the lake. We also offer a campsite situated among the trees, complete with hot and cold showers and toilets. For activities we offer sunset cruises and day cruises on the lake, fishing, boating, and one-day canoe safaris, visits to the dam wall, and much more.

Located in Kariba, 21.1 miles from Charara Safari Area and 31.1 miles from Hurungwe Safari Area, Mzimkhulu Lodge provides a restaurant, lake views and free WiFi. Providing a balcony, particular units are air conditioned and feature a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV. A à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The lodge offers a year-round outdoor pool. Mzimkhulu Lodge offers a barbecue.

The Zambezi Trader is a luxury passenger ship situated on one of Africa?s most beautiful lakes, Lake Kariba on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It can carry up to 200 guests on a day trip, or sleep 50 guests in its 24 cabins.The vessel comprises 16 twin en-suite cabins with large windows above each bed; two bunk cabins sleeping four guests each; a large double en-suite cabin; two deluxe cabins with large private decks and entertainment areas with minibars; and three double cabins with private side decks.A spacious pool deck with comfortable lounging has plenty of space for various activities and sunbathing. The infinity pool is situated in the front centre of B deck. There is a small conference and games room equipped with a data projector and a sound system. The lounge and bar are equipped with a decent sound system for the dance floor, spacious bar counters and lots of comfortable seating. The dining room is spacious allowing for at least 60 people with a wraparound veranda that can seat a further 16 people.The ship is ideal for wedding celebrations and conferences, or just a gathering of friends and family for a fabulous holiday cruise. Lake Kariba provides enthusiasts with phenomenal fishing, with its southern shore offering stunning savannah wilderness thriving with magnificent game, from frisky impala to the indomitable elephant. Most of our activities occur in the Matusadona National Park which is teeming with wildlife including elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, an abundance of various antelope and an exceptional variety of bird life.

This luxury pontoon house boat has undergone a full refurbishment in November 2009 and can accommodate up to 12 people.The house boat offers four luxurious en-suite cabins accommodating eight people, and a top deck with a teak bar and plunge pool, accommodating an additional four people with an extra shower and toilet.Accommodation can be provided on an all-inclusive or self-catering basis, and the boat is fully staffed. Two tender boats are also provided - perfect for Tiger fishing or a sundowner cruise.

The Meremaid is a large, fully air-conditioned pontoon houseboat moored at Binga on the Victoria Falls side of Lake Kariba.There are six double air-conditioned bedrooms and three full bathrooms with modern showers, baths, toilets and basins. There is a fully equipped galley with three fridges, one huge deep freezer, a microwave, a gas stove, and a bread-making machine. There is also a laundry room.On the top deck is a Jacuzzi, loungers and a fully equipped air-conditioned bar and lounge area. There is a CD player and satellite TV. Guests need to bring their own DStv smart card. We have an under-cover dining area and some gym equipment and an internal telephone system.On the bottom deck of the boat are the deck crew quarters and the storage rooms. The crew comrises a captain, a cook and two deckhands.The fishing is very good on this side of Lake Kariba. The best tiger fishing is at Sengwe River which is a good days cruise from Binga. Relax and enjoy the vastness of the Sengwa Basin and the contrasting narrowness of the Chete Gorge.

Hornbill Lodge is an intimate lodge located in Mica Point near Lake Kariba. The lodge offers comfortable accommodation in A-frame chalets. The accommodation is ideal for holidaymakers and business travellers.The small size of the lodge offers the owners an opportunity to provide a personal touch. We give special attention to guests’ individual needs. Each chalet is equipped with ceiling fans, mosquito nets and bedding. The central communal thatched lapa has a bar, a lounge and a dining area. The lounge area has a communal TV with a DStv connection.Guests can bask in the Zimbabwe sun beside the plunge pool. Enjoy a sundowner while soaking up the panoramic view of Lake Kariba or relax in the shade of indigenous trees in the beautiful landscaped garden.

The Zambezi Trader is a luxury passenger ship situated on one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes, Lake Kariba on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It can carry up to 200 guests on a day trip, or sleep 50 guests in its 24 cabins.The vessel comprises 16 twin en-suite cabins with large windows above each bed; two bunk cabins sleeping four guests each; a large double en-suite cabin; two deluxe cabins with large private decks and entertainment areas with minibars; and three double cabins with private side decks.A spacious pool deck with comfortable lounging has plenty of space for various activities and sunbathing. The infinity pool is situated in the front centre of B deck. There is a small conference and games room equipped with a data projector and a sound system. The lounge and bar are equipped with a decent sound system for the dance floor, spacious bar counters and lots of comfortable seating. The dining room is spacious allowing for at least 60 people with a wraparound veranda that can seat a further 16 people.The ship is ideal for wedding celebrations and conferences, or just a gathering of friends and family for a fabulous holiday cruise. Lake Kariba provides enthusiasts with phenomenal fishing, with its southern shore offering stunning savannah wilderness thriving with magnificent game, from frisky impala to the indomitable elephant. Most of our activities occur in the Matusadona National Park which is teeming with wildlife including elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, an abundance of various antelope and an exceptional variety of bird life.