Matusadona & Lake Kariba Wilderness (5 Days)

Remote. Boat-based. Black rhino. The side of Zimbabwe most visitors never find.

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Matusadona National Park sits on the southern shore of Lake Kariba — a remote, wild, water-edged wilderness that offers a safari experience unlike anything in southern Zimbabwe. Game viewing is done from boats, on foot along the shoreline, and by vehicle through the woodland. Black rhino survive here. Elephants wade into the lake at dusk. The fishing is world-class. This is for travellers who have done the main circuit and want Zimbabwe’s harder-to-reach masterpiece.

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Fly into Matusadona

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Charter flight from Kariba or Harare into the Matusadona airstrip. Transfer by boat to your lodge on the shoreline. Settle in and take your first boat safari in the late afternoon — the water-level vantage point transforms your perspective on African wildlife. Sundowner on the lake.
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Tiger Fishing & Game Drive

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Black Rhino Tracking

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Fly into Matusadona

Charter flight from Kariba or Harare into the Matusadona airstrip. Transfer by boat to your lodge on the shoreline. Settle in and take your first boat safari in the late afternoon — the water-level vantage point transforms your perspective on African wildlife. Sundowner on the lake.
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Early morning walking safari along the shoreline with an armed guide — the combination of boat-accessible game and on-foot tracking makes Matusadona one of the most varied safari experiences in Zimbabwe. Afternoon boat safari to the hippo pools.
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Tiger Fishing & Game Drive

Morning tiger fishing on the lake — the species is famous as one of the hardest-fighting freshwater fish in the world. Afternoon game drive into the mopane woodland behind the camp, where the lion and buffalo range.
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Black Rhino Tracking

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All meals and local drinks included

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Charter flight into Matusadona; boat and vehicle on ground

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Why We Love This Tour

  • Black rhino tracking in Matusadona
  • Boat safaris — game viewing from the water
  • Elephants wading into Lake Kariba at dusk
  • Tiger fishing in one of Africa's great freshwater fisheries
  • Remote — few visitors, private game-rich shoreline
  • Spectacular Matusadona mountain backdrop

Matusadona & Lake Kariba Wilderness (5 Days)

Remote. Boat-based. Black rhino. The side of Zimbabwe most visitors never find.

Priced From $

3200

Start:

Kariba (fly-in from Harare or Victoria Falls)

Meals:

All meals and local drinks included

Duration:

End:

Kariba

Transport:

Charter flight into Matusadona; boat and vehicle on ground

Group Size:

Private (2–6 guests)

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Matusadona & Lake Kariba Wilderness (5 Days)

Remote. Boat-based. Black rhino. The side of Zimbabwe most visitors never find.

From
$3,200
per person
Duration
Start / End
Kariba (fly-in from Harare or Victoria Falls) → Kariba
Group Size
Private (2–6 guests)
Accommodation
Meals
All meals and local drinks included
Transport
Charter flight into Matusadona; boat and vehicle on ground

Overview

About This Experience

Matusadona National Park sits on the southern shore of Lake Kariba — a remote, wild, water-edged wilderness that offers a safari experience unlike anything in southern Zimbabwe. Game viewing is done from boats, on foot along the shoreline, and by vehicle through the woodland. Black rhino survive here. Elephants wade into the lake at dusk. The fishing is world-class. This is for travellers who have done the main circuit and want Zimbabwe's harder-to-reach masterpiece.

Black rhino tracking in Matusadona
Boat safaris — game viewing from the water
Elephants wading into Lake Kariba at dusk
Tiger fishing in one of Africa's great freshwater fisheries
Remote — few visitors, private game-rich shoreline
Spectacular Matusadona mountain backdrop

Day-by-Day Itinerary

The Journey

1
Day 1
Fly into Matusadona
Charter flight from Kariba or Harare into the Matusadona airstrip. Transfer by boat to your lodge on the shoreline. Settle in and take your first boat safari in the late afternoon — the water-level vantage point transforms your perspective on African wildlife. Sundowner on the lake.
2
Day 2
Walking Safari & Boat Game Drive
Early morning walking safari along the shoreline with an armed guide — the combination of boat-accessible game and on-foot tracking makes Matusadona one of the most varied safari experiences in Zimbabwe. Afternoon boat safari to the hippo pools.
3
Day 3
Tiger Fishing & Game Drive
Morning tiger fishing on the lake — the species is famous as one of the hardest-fighting freshwater fish in the world. Afternoon game drive into the mopane woodland behind the camp, where the lion and buffalo range.
4
Day 4
Black Rhino Tracking
Full day focused on Matusadona's black rhino population with a specialist tracker. On foot. The wilderness here is genuine — not the managed rhino encounters found elsewhere. Evening back at the lodge in time for sunset on Kariba.
5
Day 5
Final Morning & Departure
Last sunrise boat excursion. Breakfast on the deck. Charter flight out to Kariba or Harare for onward connections.

What's Included

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included
  • Charter flight Kariba/Harare to Matusadona
  • 4 nights full-board lodge accommodation
  • All game activities (boat safaris, game drives, walks)
  • All park fees
Not Included
  • Flights to/from Kariba or Harare
  • Alcohol
  • Gratuities
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Duration5 Days
Best TimeMay to October
DifficultyEasy to moderate
StartKariba (fly-in from Harare or Victoria Falls)
EndKariba
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