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Karabezi, Lake Kariba

Karabezi Houseboat is one of our favourite choices for groups who want to spend some time relaxing on Lake Kariba. You’ll be on board for three nights, exploring the lake’s smaller creeks, admiring the resident wildlife, fishing for tiger fish, and watching some of the most beautiful sunsets Africa has to offer. Karabezi Houseboat is one of our favourite choices for groups who want to spend some time relaxing on Lake Kariba. You’ll be on board for three nights, exploring the lake’s smaller creeks, admiring the resident wildlife, fishing for tiger fish, and watching some of the most beautiful sunsets Africa has to offer.
Karabezi Houseboat is one of our favourite choices for groups who want to spend some time relaxing on Lake Kariba. You’ll be on board for three nights, exploring the lake’s smaller creeks, admiring the resident wildlife, fishing for tiger fish, and watching some of the most beautiful sunsets Africa has to offer. Karabezi Houseboat is one of our favourite choices for groups who want to spend some time relaxing on Lake Kariba. You’ll be on board for three nights, exploring the lake’s smaller creeks, admiring the resident wildlife, fishing for tiger fish, and watching some of the most beautiful sunsets Africa has to offer.
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Location

You’ll be cruising Zimbabwe’s enchanting Lake Kariba in the north of the country. It’s a huge 139 miles long and 25 miles wide and, in terms of volume, is the world’s largest man-made lake.

Today, the lake provides power to local communities and is a life-source for the creatures of Matusadona National Park that lies on its shores. You’ll be in an excellent location for game viewing as animals often head toward the water to eat and drink. Bird life is prolific here too, with the African fish eagle (the country’s national bird) being one of the most popular sightings.
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Accommodation

The Karabezi is taken on an exclusive basis and can sleep up to 14 people in five cabins. Each cabin sleeps two people, but some can be connected for families. Though the cabins vary in size and set up, each is incredibly comfortable with their own bathroom facilities and full air-conditioning to keep you cool. You’ll have large windows that offer beautiful views over the glistening water as soon you wake.

You’re never short of places to relax on The Karabezi. Inside there’s the lounge and cocktail bar where you can gather in the evening, chatting and reminiscing about what you’ve seen that day.
Out in the fresh air, you can lay back on the sun loungers with your favourite cocktail and soak up the peace and tranquility of the water, or hop into the jacuzzi for a soothing soak as you watch the world go by. Climb a staircase to the very top deck for an excellent game-viewing platform and the best views of the landscape - you can also sleep out under the stars here too if you wish!

When you’re not enjoying meals al fresco on the shore, you’ll eat in the boat’s spacious dining room, admiring the panoramic views over the lake as you dine.
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Experiences
  • Spend an afternoon fishing on the lake (one of the continent’s best spots!), seeking out the famed, striped tiger fish that live in the waters here.
  • Hop into a smaller boat for game-viewing outings, spotting the elephant and buffalo that roam the plains here, perhaps even accompanied by a lion or two.
  • Sunset and sunrise are the most atmospheric times to be on the lake, enjoy them from a small boat with a hot drink or cocktail close by.
  • Indulge in a delicious barbecue on the lake’s sandy shores, the perfect leisurely lunch.
  • Stop off at a local fishing village to learn more about the traditions of the area and what daily life looks like here.
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