Zimbabwe Suggested Itinerary - Experience an unforgettable wildlife safari at Changa Safari Camp in the Matusadona National Park, Kariba.

Changa Safari Camp is ideally located in a remote and secluded part of the famed Matusadona National Park – Kariba. This romantic camp enjoys a private concession area within the Park and boasts nearly 4 kilometers of lakeshore frontage. The East African Styled luxury tents are private and exclusive with commanding views of the rugged and enquiring Matusadona Mountains.

 

Changa Safari Camp is an oasis of tranquility and offers a unique and authentic safari experience on the shores of Lake Kariba. The lodge has been designed to blend in with the environment and is an ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

 

 

There are 6 deluxe en-suite tented rooms with private veranda, outdoor bath, and shower as well as two sets of interconnecting family tents, which allow children to move freely between their tent and their parents' in complete safety and privacy (also with private veranda, outdoor bath, and shower).

Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park

The Matusadona National Park consists of some 338000 acres of unspoiled and unfenced splendor. Rugged mountains, springs and streams, Miomba woodlands and Mopane scrublands, pristine riverine vegetation, crystal clear lake water, and grass flanked shoreline all combine to create a unique habitat for healthy populations of African Mammals. Elephants, who have adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle, frequent the shoreline, as do numerous species of antelope, their feeding patterns governed by the ever-changing lake levels. Lion, leopard, hyena, and cheetah occur in good numbers, and a small, but very important population of the endangered black rhino, roam the Park.

 

Lake Kariba is the world’s largest man-made lake, covering almost 5,600 square kilometers and this vast expanse of freshwater is home to some fantastic fish species including the famous Tigerfish, Tilapia bream, Catfish and the mighty Vundu. For most of the year, Lake Kariba is truly one of the greatest places in Africa for fishing.

 

The birdlife is prolific with in excess of 240 species having been identified in the Park. Of particular interest are the many different species of waterfowl seen busying the shoreline or perched on one of the putrefied and partially submerged trees that have stood since the creation of the lake some 50 years ago. These airy trees, remnants of great hardwood forests, provide homes for bats and insects, vantage points, and nesting sites for fish eagles, darters, cormorants, and kingfishers. It is truly a ‘WATER WILDERNESS’.

Activities:
There is a varied range of exciting and relaxing activities to choose from including both morning and afternoon game drives, fishing for the famed fighting Tigerfish, and stunning game walks on the concession with an experienced and knowledgeable guide.

 

WALKING Arguably the best way to experience and feel in touch with the African bush. Changa's professional guides have a thorough knowledge of the area and, accompanied by them, you can experience Matusadona and ‘at its best’. Walks are conducted in the early mornings and late afternoons for your comfort. Make sure you come equipped with appropriate footwear, track shoes are not ideal and they are pervious to grass seeds and thorns.
GAME DRIVES on our concession and into the National Park in the morning before and after breakfast, and after mid-afternoon tea. Game drives may be by vehicle or boat.
FISHING For those guests who would like to have a go at catching their lunch or dinner (you catch and we prepare for you), or indeed at landing the famed fighting tiger fish, we have experienced guides available for this activity.

SANYATI GORGE -A short boat road across the lake will bring you to the scenic Sanyati Gorge, where you can meander peacefully through the steep cliffs for up to 10 km. The Sanyati Gorge is both unspoiled and undisturbed with an abundance of birdlife, the occasional sighting of antelope, and great fishing. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars for this activity as the dramatic landscape will leave you speechless.

How to get there:
Flying in over Lake Kariba is something truly incredible, leaving you with a clear idea of just how vast the lake is and conjuring up magical stories of what lies underneath the depth of blue waters. You will enjoy views of the rugged Matusadona mountain terrain, outcroppings of islands, a sea of white trees jutting out of the glass-like water, and herds of elephants grazing on the new shoots of green grass on the shorelines.

 

There are several chartered flight options from Harare, Hwange, Mana Pools, and Victoria Falls where you fly into Fothergill Island and then a 15-minute boat ride to camp or fly to Kariba and the 45-minute boat ride to camp.

From Harare to Kariba by road will take about 4 hours where you will get taken to camp by boat, a journey of 45 minutes.

 

Rates include accommodation, all meals, and snacks, all beverages including teas & coffees, laundry, Wi-Fi, all activities, and 14.5% VAT and 2% Government Tourism Levy.
Rates exclude national parks fees, conservation fees, and transfers.

 

A 12-night package at 4 exclusive safari properties :3 nights at The Hide Safari Camp in Hwange National Park, 3 nights at Changa Safari Camp on Lake Kariba in Matusadona National Park, 3 nights at John’s Camp in Mana Pools National Park, and 3 nights at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge in Gonarezhou National Park.

What’s included:
12 nights accommodation, all meals snacks, all beverages including teas coffees, laundry, WIFI (not at John’s Camp), all activities at each camp, National parks fees and Conservations fees for all properties and the following transfers a road transfer from Vic Falls to The Hide, a flight from the Hide to Changa ( a flight from Changa to John’s Camp ( a flight from John’s Camp to Harare ( and a flight from Harare to Chilo Gorge ( All internal road transfers to and from the airstrips are included as well)

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
$15 departure tax which is payable in cash at the Main Airports, visas, International flights, gift shop purchases, and gratuities.

Valid: 01 May - 31 October 2022 and minimum 2 people.

12-night package rates (per person):

Mid Season: 01 May 2022 to 30 June 2022: USD 7 567
High Season: 01 July 2022 to 31 October 2022: USD 8 770