Changa Safari Camp

The main area is spread out amongst the mopane woodland, set back slightly from the lake's edge with some shade-giving thatch. The lounge furnishings are mostly pretty simple with comfortable leather chairs and couches on a polished concrete floor, splashed with a few colorful tiles. The dining room is basic too, but does have beautiful wooden tables - typically, only brunch is served here. Tea and dinner usually take place on the lower deck or the beach near the fire-pit, both of which ooze charm and exceptional views across the lake. The open-sided bar is purely functional, so sip your drink instead by the circular plunge pool that more than makes up for it.

The eight tented chalets are spacious and very elegantly put together. Two of them can accommodate families with kiddies' rooms joined to the master bedrooms. The walls are floor-to-ceiling mesh windows with accompanying linen curtains, giving the place a sophisticated feel. The ensuite bathroom is designed so every part of it has a view out over the lake. Outside, there is a second bathroom, complete with shower and tub, playfully adorned with bright tiles. Each room also has its own private deck with a few camp chairs and a hammock strung beneath the trees.

Boat trips on Lake Kariba (which is really a massive dam on the Zambezi River) are really Changa's biggest draw. You'll find great game viewing (hippos, crocs, elephants) and birdwatching (fish eagles, herons, shorebirds) on-board. Combined with tiger fishing (you might catch some bream and catfish too) and a trip to Sanyati Gorge for spectacular scenery and you have an exceptional water-oriented experience. Obviously you can go for a game drive and an informative bush walk with an expert guide, or even combine the two, as the guides are happy to get you off the vehicle to follow tracks when the situation allows.