Luxury Lodges · Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Zimbabwe
Tsowa Safari Island
Overview
Tsowa Safari Island is located 40km upstream from the Victoria Falls, in the Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe. It is a 16 bed luxury modern day Explorer style tented camp.
Guests are transferred in open 4x4 vehicles from a private entrance to the Zambezi National Park to the edge of the Zambezi river and then transferred by boat to the island. Total transfer time from Victoria Falls is approximately 1 hour.
Activities include game drives and guided game walks on the mainland through the Zambezi National Park, guided walks around the island home to magnificent Baobab trees and wonderful bird life, guided rafting down the Zambezi river with a picnic lunch and sun downer cruises on the river. Regrettably no children under 12 years.
Suites & Rates
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River Deck Safari Tent
The large airy safari tents are nestled on the edge of the island on the banks of the Zambezi River under the shade of deep forest. Each tent has a private deck over the...
River View Safari Tent
The large airy safari tents are nestled on the edge of the island on the banks of the Zambezi River under the shade of deep forest. Each tent has a small covered verandah set...
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Accommodation & amenities
Balcony / Deck, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Verandah
Languages spoken
English
Ideal for
Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
On-site activities
Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Nearby activities
Adrenaline Activities, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Canoeing, Cultural Tours, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Kayaking / Paddling, Natural History Tours, River Cruises, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Self Guided)
Property facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian
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Tsowa Safari Island
Tsowa Safari Island
Tsowa Safari Island
Tsowa Safari Island
Activities
What you can do
Game Drives
Children 12 years + older Game drives are offered through this scenically beautiful national older park in the early mornings. The game drives are approximately 3 to 4 hours and include a refreshment stop. The Zambezi National Park is home to large herds of elephant, buffalo, lion, hyena, giraffe and numerous antelope species. A light breakfast is offered before embarking at first light on the game drive. The departure time is determined by sunrise.
Guided Canoeing
Available year-round, *Children 16 years + older Canoeing is done in two man inflatables and is offered from mid-morning to early afternoon, guests will be accompanied by guides also in inflatables. This fun activity is a great way to spend an adventurous afternoon. Guest leave from the island in their boats and have lunch and drinks en-route on the banks of the river. The take out point is approximately 1.5 hrs downstream. Guest are be transported back to the island in an open 4x4 game viewing vehicle
Guided Game Walks
*Children 16 years + older Game walks are offered on the mainland which is considered a primewalking safari area. A light breakfast is offered before embarking at first light on the walk. Departure time is determined by sunrise.
Guided Island Walks
Guided 1 hour walks (or longer if required) are offered daily to the older magnificent centre of the island, home to century old Baobab trees . Rare gr=round lilies flower early in the year while a tranquil river runs through the island where a pair of breeding Pel’s Fishing owl”s reside in a Mangosteen tree. The bird life along the waters edge includes African Finfoot and Schalow’s Turaco.
River Cruise
The river cruise is offered in the late afternoon to enjoy the older spectacular sunsets along the Zambezi River. Guest can enjoy drinks and snacks with our guides on our comfortable river cruiser while keeping an eye out for game coming down to drink.
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