Lake Kariba is a large, man-made lake and reservoir located on the Zambezi river, about halfway between the river's source and mouth, about 1300 kilometers upstream from the Indian Ocean. The lake lies along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The lake is home to several islands, including Chete Island, Sekula, Sampa Karuma, Fothergill, Spurwing, Snake Island, Antilope Island, Bed Island and Chikanka.

Game fish, particularly Tiger fish, which was among the indigenous species of the Zambezi river system, now thrive on the kapenta. Fish eagles, cormorants and other water birds patrol the shorelines, as do occasional herds of elephants.

Along the lake you can witness the "drowned forests", up to several kilometres wide, containing dead trees standing more than 29 years after the filling of the lake. Many of the animals rescued during "'Operation Noah" when the lake was filling were released into Matusadona, which now holds strong populations of most mammals occurring in the Zambezi Valley.

SUMMARY

On arrival in Kariba, transfer to Lake Kariba where you board the House Boats.

The Zambezi Trader house boat is 160ft long and can accommodate 50 passengers in cabins with en-suite bathrooms situated on the top deck. The core concept behind the design of the boat was to allow as much fresh air and natural light in as possible. As a result guests can relax and enjoy the comfort of the spacious public areas whilst experiencing the lake to its full potential.

It boasts a functioning bar and lounge area that flow on to a large deck and wrap around veranda with an infinity pool gracing the front of the boat.  Guests can relax around the pool or enjoy the lounge overlooking the lake and as the evening develops guests can party late into the night floating high above the waters of Lake Kariba.

The unique set up of our dining room offers guests the chance to dine inside or out on the deck. Guests can enjoy a culinary feast of locally prepared food made by Kariba’s finest chefs.

Overnight Kariba House Boat...

Most of the activities occur on the Matusadona national park, which is teaming with wildlife including elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, an abundance of various antelope and an exceptional variety of bird life. The healthy populations of the endangered Black Rhino are situated in the Rhino point area.

From the Boat
Viewing game from the water is an unforgettable experience. Unwind in comfortable surroundings while watching animals coming to drink from the lake or grazing by the shore line.

Buffalo are especially prominent and herds of up to 400 strong often congregate along the shoreline in the dry season, in the Bumi area.

Tiger and bream fishing
Lake Kariba is territory to the renowned tiger fish that can reach up to 15kg in weight. It is such a popular sport that there is an international tiger-fishing tournament annually at Charara.

Bird watching
Over 250 species have been recorded. The fish eagle is common along the lakeshore where it makes use of the dead trees as nesting sites. Most parts of the lakeshore have conspicuous populations of grey herons, goliath herons, great white herons and saddle billed storks. Plovers, waders and geese are generally abundant and there are notable populations of osprey, woolly-necked storks, open-billed storks, white-winged plovers and red-winged pratincoles. Sun downer cocktails on C-deck.

Give spectacular elevated panoramic views of golden fast changing sun sets, to start the evening. C-deck also provides other recreational options ie. Darts, board games, deck courts, swing ball.

Dance on B-deck’s bar/lounge dance floor
Our top quality disco system with a wide variety of music to suite your taste will ensure the best party ever in an awesome atmosphere.

Sun deck with pool
The sun deck right at the front of the ship with it’s infinity pool is the perfect spot with a panoramic view and ever changing scenery is the perfect place to catch a tan and sip a cocktail while cruising.

Star Gazing
There is practically no light pollution on Lake Kariba, consequently a moon less night on the roof of the Trader provides the ideal place to lose you in the magic of our universe.

Overnight Kariba House Boat...

Relax on board the House Boat...

Overnight Kariba House Boat...

Transfer to Kariba Airport for flight to Maun. On arrival in Maun transfer by charter flight to Camp Okavango.

Botswana’s magnificent Okavango Delta is a maze of lagoons, lakes and hidden channels covering an area of over 16,000 km² in flood and shrinking to less than 9,000 km² in the dry season. Trapped in the parched Kalahari sands the fresh water oasis attracts wildlife that depends on the permanent waters of this unique wilderness. Camp Okavango is situated on the remote Nxaragha Island in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assuring a year-round water wilderness experience.

Overnight Fully Inclusive at Camp Okavango...

Enjoy the activities at the lodge...

Overnight Fully Inclusive at Camp Okavango...

Enjoy the activites at the lodge...

Overnight Fully Inclusive at Camp Okavango...

Transfer by charter flights to Maun Airport for the flight back to Johannesburg.