Victoria Falls

Tsowa Safari Island

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Tsowa Safari Island?

Stays at Tsowa Safari Island start from around US$520 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.

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Tsowa Safari Island

About Tsowa Safari Island

Where else can you wake to Pel's fishing owls and fall asleep to distant lions' calls?

When "new beginnings" is both the meaning of your name and your daily reality, you're onto something special. Tucked on a pristine island in the mighty Zambezi, this intimate eight-tent camp offers that rarest of safari experiences: complete isolation but still with a good dose of luxury. Reached only by boat after a game drive through Zambezi National Park, the lodge is sheltered by centuries-old baobabs where elephants occasionally pop by for breakfast. Between sundowner cruises, guided canoeing adventures, and game drives teeming with elephant herds, you'll discover why it can boast about having David Attenborough-level guides...

Victoria Falls , Zimbabwe

From $520 per person/per night

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The property

Wooden decks stretch beneath towering jackalberry trees, creating dining and lounging spaces that accommodate just 16 guests at most. The adjacent bar tent flows onto that Instagram-worthy sunken fire pit suspended over the Zambezi, where sundowners are a nightly ritual, and an open-air dining area serves superb meals, prepared as you watch. Two pools beckon during the heat of the day, while forest pathways lead through the baobabs - and perhaps to a resident pair of Pel's fishing owls.

The rooms

The eight safari tents are perched on elevated decks beneath the trees, each positioned for maximum privacy and Zambezi views. The largest – a honeymoon tent on its secluded spur – offers views downstream where wildlife roams freely. All rooms have both indoor bathrooms and outdoor showers (because who doesn't want to rinse off while watching the river flow?), king-size beds, and private verandahs perfect for morning coffee and evening game viewing. Natural materials and raw textures create an effortless explorer-chic vibe, whilst crisp white linens are very welcome at the end of a long day exploring.

Activities

Game drives through Zambezi National Park reveal elephant herds, buffalo, giraffe, and (hopefully) the other residents of the Big Five, while guided bush walks offer intimate wildlife encounters (but you must be 16 and older). Water adventures include guided canoeing trips through gentle rapids (complete with riverside picnic lunches), sundowner cruises, and island walks amongst those magnificent baobabs. Birders will be thrilled with over 400 species, including the resident Pel's fishing owls and African fish eagles. For longer stays, full-day Victoria Falls excursions are available.

Why we love it

The theatrical arrival alone is worth the trip – a game drive to the river's edge, then a boat ride across to your own Robinson Crusoe island, complete with the resident wildlife soundtrack.

Insiders Tip

Ask about the open-kitchen dining experiences where chef-guest collaborations results in some of the most creative cuisine you'll find in the African bush.

Something to think about

Kids have to be 12 or older to stay, and activities like canoeing and bush walks require guests to be 16+.

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How do I book Tsowa Safari Island?

Tsowa Safari Island can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zimbabwe trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zimbabwe trips featuring Tsowa Safari Island or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zimbabwe 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 Tsowa Safari Island?

Stays at Tsowa Safari Island start from around $520 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.

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