Kariba is a small and relatively isolated enclave on the shores of Lake Kariba. Located in the north eastern corner of Zimbabwe, in the heart of the Zambezi Valley, the town is easily accessible from Victoria Falls, Lusaka and Harare.

Elephants in the lower Zambezi Valley (courtesy Patrick Brakspear)

It's the main hub for safaris into Matusadona National Park, Mana Pools and the lower Zambezi valley. [Go to the full display map of Zimbabwe]

The best hotel options for an overnight stay in Kariba are Cutty Sark Hotel, Kariba Breezes Hotel and Caribbea Bay Casino and Resort Hotel. Private bed and breakfast options that match or beat hotel standards are available on request...

Cutty Sark is the central meeting place for the Safari Par Excellence canoe safaris on the Lower Zambezi River....

Canoeing and Walking combination safaris in the lower Zambezi

Kariba is the main hub for accessing both Matusadona and Mana Pools in the lower Zambezi. Walking and canoe safari combinations over 7 days are amongst the best combinations in the valley. Review some of our typical canoeing and walking combination safaris for this season.

Walking Safaris in the lower Zambezi Valley

Both Matusadona and Mana Pools are amongst southern Africa's best walking safari destinations. A range of walking options are available in Matusadona in particular where lodge-based and tented safaris are the usual bases from which game viewing activities are conducted. Look at a selection of safari operators in Matusadona.

The lower Zambezi is easily combined with walking safaris in Zambia which is regarded as the "home of the modern day walking safari".

Combinations with Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a relatively simple air-hop from Kariba, an option is to consider the self-drive route via Zambia or the Kariba Ferry. Victoria Falls requires little introduction, find out more about this World Heritage Site or go directly to the accommodation options in Victoria Falls. From time to time we run discounted safaris that include Victoria Falls and the lower Zambezi.

Cutty Sark Hotel

With its recent renovation and fresh approach, Cutty Sark is one of the preferred hotel options in Kariba.

The deluxe rooms offer amongst the best comfort and convenience in town,
the budget rooms on the complex are ideal for those who would prefer to save money without feeling like backpackers on a shoestring!
Whichever way you look at it, Cutty Sark offers value for money irrespective of whether you're in transit between safaris, on holiday with the family or on business.

Cutty Sark is located on 120 acres of private land on the Lake Kariba shoreline, 12km from Kariba airport and shares shore frontage with Breezes Marina for boating activities and motor launch transfers.
The atmosphere is relaxed and warm. The setting is amidst one of Africa's least spoiled wildernesses with a magical view across Lake Kariba's eastern basin. The food is great. The company is always excellent. You'll have a choice between al fresco in the dining room or terrace, or a bush dinner on the shore under the stars - with tribal dancers and a fine ethnic touch.
Cutty Sark is suited for kids and conference groups alike. Both will find time and place to play and work - whether it's

hard fishing for the elusive Tiger (pound for pound, considered the best fresh-water fighting fish on the planet),
relaxing at the pool,
exercising on the all weather and floodlit tennis court,
bashing the table in the conference room
or tackling your first "jungle gym" -
perhaps you just need a place to relax and freshen up after 4 days of tapping the Zambezi River.

Book your place at Cutty Sark Hotel.

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Cutty Sark Hotel, Kariba, Zimbabwe

Canoeing and Walking combination safaris in the lower Zambezi

Walking Safaris in the lower Zambezi Valley

Combinations with Victoria Falls

Cutty Sark Hotel