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Tsika Island Camp, Lower Zambezi | Timbuktu Travel
Lower Zambezi

Tsika Island Camp

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About Tsika Island Camp

Canoes & communities
* This Lodge is currently closed * Mix a good dose of canoeing with a little bit of walking and a visit to the local school and community and you have a safari from Tsika Island Bush Camp. Located on the pleasantly remote Tsika Island, 35km from sister camp Chongwe, this simple and rustic camp is a pioneering community partnership project which gives $50 back to the local villagers for every guest who stays. Hop in your canoe at Chongwe, paddle upstream through a network of quiet watercourses and get back to basics and in touch with Mother Nature at Tsika.
Lower Zambezi , Zambia
From $1.3K per person/per night
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3 Rooms
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The property

In a grove of Albida thorns, the thatched main area is compact but fits the bill perfectly and is a cool and shady spot to rest weary arms and legs after a long day paddling. A highlight of the day is breakfast at the firepit on the riverbank where freshly baked bread is toasted the original way as the sun throws its first rays over the glassy surface of the water.

The rooms

The 3 quirky Flintstone-style bush rooms are simple and authentic and have the essentials covered with big beds draped in mozzie nets, built in seating areas and big open ‘windows’ along the front for fabulous views over the lawns and down to the river. Water for the safari bucket showers is heated by a very effective wood-burning stove and there are even fluffy towels in bathroom too.

Activities

The main idea of a stay at Tsika is to allow full day explorations of the quiet channels by canoe. Up here, there aren’t many hippos in the water so canoeing in the watery world is serene and peaceful. Visits to nearby Mugurumeno school and the village on the mainland are inspiring and a good way to learn about the community partnership program. Walking and boating can also be incorporated into itineraries.
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How to book Tsika Island Camp

How do I book Tsika Island Camp?

Tsika Island Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zambia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zambia trips featuring Tsika Island Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zambia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Tsika Island Camp?

Stays at Tsika Island Camp start from around $1.3K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Tsika Island Camp

Zambia

Lower Zambezi National Park

Glide down the Zambezi by boat, spotting elephants and tiger fishing to your heart’s content.