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Highlights
- Private island paradise
- Close to Victoria Falls
- Sleeps only ten people
- 5-star dining on a sand bank
- Bird watching
- A short safaris in the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park
- Solar powered electricity
- Sister lodge to Tongabezi lodge
Information
- Lodge type; Luxury Lodge
- Location; Victoria Falls, Zambia
- Lodge size; 5 Thatched cottages
- Recommended stay; 2-5 nights
Experience The Sights And Sounds Of Sindabezi Island On The Zambezi River
Sindabezi Island Camp is a private island paradise nestled in the waters of the mighty Zambezi River upstream of Victoria Falls. Sindabezi is the only bush camp in the area, making it a haven of natural tranquillity; you will truly experience the sights and sounds of the African bush.
From Sindabezi, the floodplain of the mighty Zambezi and the views of the wildlife in the nearby National Park will capture your soul.
Your stay at Sindabezi Island Camp begins with either a short boat ride or a guided canoe trip down the Zambezi. Along the way, there are lots of opportunities for game viewing as we pass close to the shores of Zimbabwe, where many animals wander from the Zambezi National Park to the water at the river's edge.
The friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to guarantee your every comfort and wish is taken care of.
At night, the camp is transformed into a world of yesteryear, with the absence of electricity adding to the romance and charm of this magical island.
Five-star dining on the Zambezi sand, under the canopy of stars, with the river meandering past and the unmistakable sounds of hippos wallowing nearby, assure an experience never to be forgotten.
Sindabezi Island is ideal for families, a small group of friends or fellow travellers looking for complete privacy and an intimate island experience.
Rooms and Suites
Sindabezi Island sleeps only ten people in five open-fronted thatched chalets dotted around the shores of the Zambezi flood plains. Without question, one of the more unique safari camp options when to look at when visiting Victoria Falls.
The camp is very rustic in style, with all electricity generated coming from solar, wood fires and night lighting mainly with lanterns.
The design of the chalets allows you to encounter up close all the sights and sounds of the river and the creatures that live in and around it, including regular visits from Horace, the resident hippo.
Luxurious en-suite bathrooms with flushing toilet, twin hand basins, a free-standing bathtub and an outdoor shower.
At night, you will fall asleep in the glow of a hurricane lamp and be awoken by the magnificent sun rising over the Zambezi River and the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
For those on honeymoon (or simply in love), the honeymoon chalet is something to behold, the ultimate in privacy.
Cuisine and Wine
The menus are regularly updated according to the latest international trends and seasonal produce that grow in their own vegetable and herb garden.
This means that guests can enjoy delicious dishes that are both innovative and flavourful.
In addition, the Sindabezi Island chefs are passionate about pairing each dish with the perfect wine. This means that guests can enjoy a truly unique and memorable dining experience.
Romantic Zambezi Island picnics are available should one require a bit of romance whilst in Victoria falls; highly recommended for couples, romantics and honeymooners alike.
Facilities
The camp facilities at Sindabezi Island Camp are exquisite. A small and intimate thatched central guest area offers guests the sights and sounds of the Zambezi River and the surrounding wildlife and birdlife.
A lounge area, an indoor dining room, bar, stunning viewing deck, swimming pool and fire pits area are all on offer.
Sindabezi Island Camp is perfectly blended into its surroundings with thatched roofing and canvas walls, a small and very intimate safari in Zambia experience awaits all that visit.
Wifi is available in and around the central guest area.
Activities
Sindabezi Island Camp offers a variety of safari activities, including canoeing, boating trips, fishing, bird watching, and nature walks.
Each member of staff at the camp acts not only as a host but as a qualified guide, enhancing this unique African experience.
Often to be seen grazing on the nearby river banks are elephants, hippos, crocodiles and many types of plains, as well as cavorting baboons and monkeys. There are also over two-hundred species of birds for bird-watching enthusiasts.
Sindabezi Island is the perfect place to experience a truly African safari.
All of the adventure activities at in and around the Victoria Falls National Park are on offer; the staff and guides can organise and book all activities you are after. These activities include bungee jumping, white water rafting, and helicopter trips, to mention a few.
Day tours to Livingstone Island and Devil's Pool are on offer at Tongabezi Lodge (Sindabezi's sister property).
In Conclusion
Sindabezi is the perfect place to experience a truly African safari when visiting Victoria Falls. This rustic, secluded camp offers guests an intimate and unforgettable experience with nature.
With luxurious en-suite bathrooms, five-star dining, and passionate staff, Sindabezi provides all of the amenities and excitement that one could hope for on an African safari.
So, if you're looking for an intimate and unique safari experience close to Victoria Falls, look no further than Sindabezi Island Camp!
Rates from US$ 650.00 per person
Sindabezi Island Camp Rates
Per person per night sharing
Rates are in US Dollar
*Rates may vary according to season
- Accommodation
- All meals
- local drinks, house and sparkling wine
- Laundry
- Tongabezi Trust School visit
- Lunch on local Island
- Visit the Victoria Falls on the Zambian Side
- Game drive in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park
- Walk in the gorge below the Falls
- Mountain bike trail to the local village
- Champagne, premium wines and liqueurs
- Any activities not listed
- All transfers
- All lights
- All curios
- Gratuities
- Telephone calls
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
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