The Lady Jacqueline – Kariba

Upon arrival at Marineland Harbour, The lovely Lady Jacqueline’s crew will welcome you aboard. Dotted upon the 5000 square kilometres of Lake Kariba, you will find 8 islands. Tonight, you will call one of these, Antelope Island, neighbour, as the Lady J moors nearby. Many a guest chooses to take advantage of the sandy shoreline and, weather permitting, we suggest the crew lights a fire for a beach barbecue. As the bream farms are located adjacent to the island, a record-breaking catch may be included on the menu, if you wish to dip your rod in the water!

Our destination for today is Palm Bay well known for lion sightings and their roar will be your lullaby this evening. Upon arrival, we recommend you take the tender boat up the Sanyati Gorge; 100m basalt high ridges plunging into the waters below and home to black eagles, klipspringers and secret waterfalls tumbling into the lake. This cruise will take a full afternoon, arriving back just before sunset, a visual treat not to be missed!

Kindly note that an additional park fee will apply.

We suggest that you linger a little while longer in this area well known for its remote beauty. Matusadona National Park is in Northern Zimbabwe and was formed in the late 1950s.

Matusadona was proclaimed a non-hunting area on the 7th November 1958 before being declared a Game Reserve in 1963 and only in 1975 did Matusadona become a National Park. Its vast area encompasses a combination of pristine and rugged wilderness, and magical mountains and is home to an abundance of wildlife.

Back in the late 1950s when Kariba Dam hydroelectric power station was being built and the dam wall constructed, the Kariba gorge was flooded and as it was home to thousands of animals along with the local Tonga people, relocation was required for the animals and people.

Should you wish, we can arrange a morning game drive on the historic Spurwing Island (additional costs will apply). We continue cruising to Gordon’s Bay. This bay is famous for its elephant sightings and tiger fishing!

We invite you to sit back and relax whilst soaking in the spectacular views, sounds and the magic of the lake on your homeward bound leg of the journey.

Optional add on night – Ume River

Alternatively extend by 1 night to take in a stunning, untouched wilderness; The Ume River.
The Ume boasts one of the best game viewing areas on the lake as it is well serviced by the Bumi Hill Anti-Poaching Unit (BHAPU). Not only is there a one-of-a-kind game viewing experience but some of the best fishing. Unequalled views and an Al Fresco Luncheon on the top deck will indelibly be imprinted in your hearts and mind for years to come.