Your local information source for whats happening in and around Kariba.
Houseboat
Max Pax:
12
OB Joyful is a well maintained, spacious and popular double decked pontoon style houseboat with a fantastic crew.
Business
Fuel, Shop
Fuel station offers both diesel and petrol. Vehicle repairs can be done in their garage and spare parts can be found or ordered.
Business
Fuel, Shop
Fuel station has petrol, diesel and diesel 50. Offers vehicle repairs and air. There is also an onsite restaurant and small shop offering basic groceries.
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Booking Agency
Management & bookings of Houseboats & self catering accommodation
Accommodation
Lodge
Striking lodge set on a hill offering spectacular 180° vistas of Lake Kariba
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Booking Agency
Malachite Travel and Tours is a Destination Management Company under the Private Business Corporation Act, Chapter 24:11 of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and is a member of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) Registration No. ITO 0727.
Houseboat
Max Pax:
16
Lovely open plan boat, with drop down sides and a fire pit on the top deck- the best to watch sunsets and roast marshmallows.
Accommodation
Cutty Sark offers a variety of self-catering apartments on the lakeshore of Lake Kariba.
Houseboat
Max Pax:
16
Drifter is a large, pontoon type houseboat. She has 4 cabins, all en-suite. One cabin has a double bed, the other 3 cabins have 2 single beds in each. There is ample space upstairs for another 8 pax to sleep on matresses with mozzi nets.
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Tour Operator
Safari operator offering premium game drive experiences.
Houseboat
Max Pax:
12
The Lady May Houseboat is a top of the range Monohull Cruiser, possibly the most luxurious in her catergory. Decorated with interior pine panelling,she is the Lady of the Lake.
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Fuel
Only offers fuel, no other services.
Two outlets, Andora Harbour & Nyamhunga Township
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Government
The Zimbabwe Toursim Authority (ZTA) have a branch in Kariba to assist tourists and businesses alike. They are available should you need any information or recommendations regarding facilities in the area.
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Booking Agency
Mystic Tours and Safaris, “your one-stop safari shop”
Business
Government
The Ministry of Transport has a base in Kariba town known as Lake Navigation where the Lake Capitan is based. Their office handles all the licensing of boats as well as issuing of boat drivers licenses.
Accommodation
Safari Camp
Owner operated, closer to nature, understated luxury, environmentally aware lake shore bush camp.
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Boat Servicing & Repairs, Tour Operator
Lake passenger transfers, marine propulsion & generator sales & service
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Catering
Perfecting the catering requirements for houseboat travel and lodges in Kariba.
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Tour Operator
Natureways Safaris are specialist in canoeing and walking safaris on the lower Zambezi River and Mana Pools National Park.
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Boat Servicing & Repairs
Repairs, refurbishments and modifications of fibre glass boats
Accommodation
Hotel
Located in the resort town of Kariba, home to Africa’s third largest man-made lake; this 83 bedroomed resort is the ideal base from which to explore a unique part of Zimbabwe, or just enjoy a sun-filled holiday in relaxed comfort.
Houseboat
Max Pax:
14
Navistar is a very comfortable and practical vessel and has a splash pool at the rear deck. Navistar can take a maximum of 14 people, with 3 bedrooms and a top deck sleeping area.
Houseboat
Max Pax:
14
Tehilla is designed for open, natural airflow with its lower deck ‘walls’ that can be opened out extending the lower deck by 1.8m. The vessel runs of quite solar with evaporative coolers keeping you cool throughout the whole night.
Houseboat
Max Pax:
16
The Ultimate Houseboat offering air conditioned cabins, spacious public areas and memories to last a lifetime.
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Catering
Experience the real westside flavour, Kariba's original taste comes to you with good vibes.
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Grocery Store, Shop
Small Kariba supermarket providing good quality fresh produce and a small range of useful household items etc.
