Lake Kariba Cruise

Weaving between hippopotamuses

Country

Zimbabwe

Duration

Selon vos souhaits

Âge minimum

Pas d'âge minimum

Recommended physical condition

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À vivre

Lake Kariba is one of Zimbabwe's highlights. Staying aboard a houseboat is both an original and highly exclusive way to discover it. Cruising through petrified mopane forests, weaving between hippopotamuses, and listening to the call of the African fish eagle are always memorable safari moments. Spending the night on board, tucked into a cove with elephants, hippopotamuses or crocodiles as your only neighbours, makes for a deeply immersive experience.

Depending on the category of boat chosen, onboard services will vary in level of luxury. With Etendues Sauvages, they will always be very comfortable, as we only book top-category boats. These houseboats generally accommodate between 6 and 10 passengers, but for even greater exclusivity, full privatisation is also possible.

Activities are carried out aboard small tender boats, and walking safaris are also possible if a licensed guide is on board. Otherwise, we always recommend combining this houseboat experience with a lodge stay, for walking and 4x4 safaris in Matusadona National Park, which borders Lake Kariba.

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Lake Kariba Cruise

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