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Kariba Bush Club

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PLOT 6569/M Siansowa, Siansowa
Siansowa Backpacker in Siansowa
 
 

Description

Kariba Bush Club is a unique guesthouse and camping destination along the idyllic shores of Lake Kariba. Put your fishing skills to the test by catching an infamous Tiger fish; lounge in a pool side hammock whilst fish eagles swoop in the sky above; spot Zambia’s amazing wildlife on a canoe safari, or get scared out of your wits on a tour of one of Africa's largest Nile crocodile farms.

Kariba Bush Club was established in 2003 originally as a backpacker's lodge and guesthouse able to accommodate 32 guests. As word of our secret location spread, we have grown extensively with the addition of another guesthouse, four en-suite lake view chalets and two houseboats, now being able to accommodate a maximum of 76 guests excluding the campsite. Our mainland campsite is situated under a large grassy canopy and our new island campsite provides an opportunity for a real bush experience - hippos, elephants and crocodiles included.

Guests can enjoy a fully stocked bar and swimming pool with stunning views, self-catering kitchen and braai facilities as well as delicious homemade meals prepared by our cooks.

Wildlife around the lodge includes Zebra, Ostrich, Impala, Puku, Bushbuck, Warthog, Duiker, Hippo and our resident goat, Pongo

We at Kariba Bush Club welcome you all and guarantee that your stay will be nothing short of a pleasant and relaxing one.

Check-In  11:00 AM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
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Check-in
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Baobab GuesthouseX 1
Includes: Self-catering
A double-story thatched cottage sleeping 6 people in 3 rooms - 1 double and 2 twin. Baobab Guesthouse is fully self-contained; the kitchen has all you would need - a fridge/freezer, stove, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery, pots and pans - perfect for self-catering clients. Built on top of a hill alongside a massive Baobab tree, this house is spacious, comfortable and offers absolutely STUNNING views of Lake Kariba - watch the infamous sunsets over the water before they disappear behind the rolling hills, without having to move further than the verandah.
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Baobab Guesthouse
Sleeps 6 Price: per unit
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CampingX 1
Includes: Self-catering
Large campsite set on lush green lawns, shaded by tall indigenous trees and always cool with the continuous breeze off Lake Kariba. Braais / BBQ and firewood or charcoal available, as well as ablution blocks and a self catering kitchen.
Request a Quote
 
Camping
Sleeps 40 Price: per unit
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DormX 1
Includes: Self-catering
A round, thatched rondavel with 4 bunk beds - mosquito nets, linen and towels provided for your comfort.
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Dorm
Sleeps 8 Price: per unit
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Double ChaletX 1
Includes: Self-catering
A thatched chalet (not en-suite); mosquito net, linen and towels provided for your comfort.
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Double Chalet
Sleeps 2 Price: per unit
  • R279
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Family ChaletX 1
Includes: Self-catering
Round thatched chalet (not en-suite) with 1 double bed and 2 single beds - mosquito nets, linen and towels provided for your comfort.
Request a Quote
 
Family Chalet
Sleeps 4 Price: per unit
  • R279
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Island Bush CampX 6
Includes: Self-catering
Travellers to Lake Kariba who are in search of spectacular wildlife and fishing opportunities may look no further than Kariba Bush Club’s Maaze Island Bush Camp. Situated on a private and secluded island and stocked with prime game including impala, bushbuck and the occasional elephant, we offer game walks, canoeing trips and fishing excursions. The camp itself blends perfectly into its surroundings and comprises six tents, each with its own shower and toilet. A boma with a bar, lounge and dining area provides a space for relaxation whilst soaking up the jaw-dropping views over the bay. There is a kitchen set up for self-catering, but full board can be organized on request for those who wish to take it a little bit easier. For the romantic at heart, full moon cruises combined with dinner on one of the sandy beaches will be available during the dry season from April to October. This is a weather dependent activity.
Request a Quote
 
Island Bush Camp
Sleeps 2 Price: per unit
  • R319
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Lake View ChaletsX 4
Includes: Self-catering
Perched on a ridge facing Lake Kariba, these Lake View Chalets are set on wooden decks under thatched roofs, offering breathtaking views of Lake Kariba. Each chalet is furnished with Zambian-made furniture, and each offers a toilet and hot water shower off the side. Sit on the deck's verandah enjoying the view, and keep your eyes open for the wildlife (mainly bushbuck, puku and duiker) that feed off the vegetation below.
Request a Quote
 
Lake View Chalets
Sleeps 2 Price: per unit
  • R679
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Marula GuesthouseX 1
Includes: Self-catering
A farm-style house sleeping 10 people in 5 rooms - 3 rooms (1 double, 2 twin) in the main house and 2 rooms (1 double, 1 twin) in the side cottage. Marula Guesthouse is set amongst shady Marula trees and is fully self-contained - the kitchen has all you would need - a fridge/freezer, stove, kettle, toaster, crockery and cutlery - perfect for self-catering clients. The house is set amongst 2 and a half acres of gardens and a lawn that gently rolls down to the Lake shore. With a private swimming pool and verendah both offering stunning views of Lake Kariba, what more could you ask for?
Request a Quote
 
Marula Guesthouse
Sleeps 10 Price: per unit
  • R2795
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Private HouseboatX 1
Includes: Self-catering
Named Eva but pronounced 'Aifa', our houseboat sleeps up to 6 people, is fully furnished and fully self-contained. Eva consists of 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin), a kitchen that has all you would need (gas stove, cutlery, crockery, pots, pans etc), a comfortable lounge/living area (these couches become 2 beds when time to sleep!), an upper deck for an open-air dining area, as well as a toilet and hot water shower off the back. We offer both self-catering and full board rates, as well as single or multi day trips on Lake Kariba. Trips involve pottering around the surrounding islands giving you a fantastic opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery, birdlife and wildlife around you. Wildlife to be seen include sable, hartebeest, eland, kudu, Defasa waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, hippo, crocodile, elephant and much more.
Request a Quote
 
Private Houseboat
Sleeps 4 Price: per unit
  • R1588
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Twin ChaletX 1
Includes: Self-catering
A thatched chalet (not en-suite); mosquito nets, linen and towels provided for your comfort.
Request a Quote
 
Twin Chalet
Sleeps 2 Price: per unit
  • R279
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Baobab Guesthouse x 1

Includes: Self-catering

A double-story thatched cottage sleeping 6 people in 3 rooms - 1 double and 2 twin. Baobab Guesthouse is fully self-contained; the kitchen has all you would need - a fridge/freezer, stove, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery, pots and pans - perfect for self-catering clients. Built on top of a hill alongside a massive Baobab tree, this house is spacious, comfortable and offers absolutely STUNNING views of Lake Kariba - watch the infamous sunsets over the water before they disappear behind the rolling hills, without having to move further than the verandah.

Features available

Camping x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Large campsite set on lush green lawns, shaded by tall indigenous trees and always cool with the continuous breeze off Lake Kariba. Braais / BBQ and firewood or charcoal available, as well as ablution blocks and a self catering kitchen.

Features available

Dorm x 1

Includes: Self-catering

A round, thatched rondavel with 4 bunk beds - mosquito nets, linen and towels provided for your comfort.

Features available

Double Chalet x 1

Includes: Self-catering

A thatched chalet (not en-suite); mosquito net, linen and towels provided for your comfort.

Features available

Family Chalet x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Round thatched chalet (not en-suite) with 1 double bed and 2 single beds - mosquito nets, linen and towels provided for your comfort.

Features available

Island Bush Camp x 6

Includes: Self-catering

Travellers to Lake Kariba who are in search of spectacular wildlife and fishing opportunities may look no further than Kariba Bush Club’s Maaze Island Bush Camp. Situated on a private and secluded island and stocked with prime game including impala, bushbuck and the occasional elephant, we offer game walks, canoeing trips and fishing excursions. The camp itself blends perfectly into its surroundings and comprises six tents, each with its own shower and toilet. A boma with a bar, lounge and dining area provides a space for relaxation whilst soaking up the jaw-dropping views over the bay. There is a kitchen set up for self-catering, but full board can be organized on request for those who wish to take it a little bit easier. For the romantic at heart, full moon cruises combined with dinner on one of the sandy beaches will be available during the dry season from April to October. This is a weather dependent activity.

Features available

Lake View Chalets x 4

Includes: Self-catering

Perched on a ridge facing Lake Kariba, these Lake View Chalets are set on wooden decks under thatched roofs, offering breathtaking views of Lake Kariba. Each chalet is furnished with Zambian-made furniture, and each offers a toilet and hot water shower off the side. Sit on the deck's verandah enjoying the view, and keep your eyes open for the wildlife (mainly bushbuck, puku and duiker) that feed off the vegetation below.

Features available

Marula Guesthouse x 1

Includes: Self-catering

A farm-style house sleeping 10 people in 5 rooms - 3 rooms (1 double, 2 twin) in the main house and 2 rooms (1 double, 1 twin) in the side cottage. Marula Guesthouse is set amongst shady Marula trees and is fully self-contained - the kitchen has all you would need - a fridge/freezer, stove, kettle, toaster, crockery and cutlery - perfect for self-catering clients. The house is set amongst 2 and a half acres of gardens and a lawn that gently rolls down to the Lake shore. With a private swimming pool and verendah both offering stunning views of Lake Kariba, what more could you ask for?

Features available

Private Houseboat x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Named Eva but pronounced 'Aifa', our houseboat sleeps up to 6 people, is fully furnished and fully self-contained. Eva consists of 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin), a kitchen that has all you would need (gas stove, cutlery, crockery, pots, pans etc), a comfortable lounge/living area (these couches become 2 beds when time to sleep!), an upper deck for an open-air dining area, as well as a toilet and hot water shower off the back. We offer both self-catering and full board rates, as well as single or multi day trips on Lake Kariba. Trips involve pottering around the surrounding islands giving you a fantastic opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery, birdlife and wildlife around you. Wildlife to be seen include sable, hartebeest, eland, kudu, Defasa waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, hippo, crocodile, elephant and much more.

Features available

Twin Chalet x 1

Includes: Self-catering

A thatched chalet (not en-suite); mosquito nets, linen and towels provided for your comfort.

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Photocopy Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Wheelchair Enabled
  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fireplace on the Premises
  • Communal Television
  • Communal Satellite TV
  • Internet
  • Alarm/Security
  • Childrens Playground & Jungle Gym
  • No Credit Card Facility
  • Curio Shop
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Hospitality Bar
 

Dining

  • Restaurant on the Premises
  • A la carte Menu Offered
  • Breakfast Served
  • Lunch Served
  • Dinner Served
  • Set Menu Offered
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • Fan in Rooms
  • Mosquito Net
 

Environment

  • Countryside
  • Suburbs
  • Game Reserve
  • Nature Reserve
  • Forest
  • Island
  • Great Outdoors
  • Dam
  • Malaria Zone
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Walking
  • Camping
  • Hiking / Backpacking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
 

Conference

  • Television Available
  • DVD Player Available
 

Kariba Bush Club Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

Nearby Locations
Nearest Airport
Featured Destinations
 

Customer Reviews

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Lovely.
Anonymous, South Africa
08 January 2008
The campsite is right on the dam and has lovely green lawn. The staff was also exceptionally helpful. The visit to the crocodile farm and the boat ride on the lake is not to be missed.
From R71
 
 
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Special Offer

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Stay Two Nights Get the Third Free

Stay for two nights and get the third night free on every two nights spent at our beautiful lodge at Lake Kariba.
This offer will be available on all accommodation types except our two houseboats.Terms and conditions apply.

  • Wed, 11 Apr, 2012
  • Wed, 30 May, 2012
 

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“Lovely.…”  Read More

Anonymous, South Africa - 08 January 2008
Baobab House
Kariba Bush Club Main Lodge
Sunset View Over Kariba From The Bar
Kariba Bush Club Swimming Pool And Bar
Baobab House Front View
Marula House
Marula House
The Famous &Quot;Kariba Stumps&Quot;
Common Island Residents
Islands' Visitors
A Splendid Breakfast View!
 

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