Matusadona Luxury Safari Cruiser

The large, open-plan upper deck is where you'll find the dining room, bar, living room and – cherry on the top – the outdoor Jacuzzi. Much of the day is spent here, wildlife viewing, eating delicious home-cooked meals, sipping something cold or catching a tan. The middle deck is home to the galley, an outdoor breakfast area, the lounge and entertainment room, a small library and an indoor bar and dining room for extremely hot or cooler days.

Cabins are located on the lower deck, eye-level with the water-line. There are three two-person cabins and a single cabin, sleeping a comfortable seven in total. Rooms are reasonably spacious with queen-sized beds; they have lovely hardwood finishes and each has its own en-suite bathroom with a shower. The Egyptian linens and authentic woven furniture give you a sense of easy luxury.

Cruising the banks of Lake Kariba is an ideal way to spot wildlife coming to drink, and watch elephants bathing and playing in the shallows during the heat of the day. The game-viewing pontoon is always on call for an up-close wildlife encounter or a fishing excursion. Canoe expeditions as well as game walks in select areas are also on the activity menu. More passive but equally pleasing pursuits include a sunrise coffee or sundowners on the upper deck.