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Matusadona Luxury Safari Cruiser, Lake Kariba | Timbuktu Travel
Lake Kariba

Matusadona Luxury Safari Cruiser

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About Matusadona Luxury Safari Cruiser

Cruise vast Lake Kariba at your leisure aboard this luxury vessel.
It's name may be a mouthful, but the Matusadona Luxury Lake Safari Cruiser is anything but cumbersome. This sleek, seven-person yacht runs like a dream, allowing you to experience Lake Kariba's gleaming waters and wildlife-rich shores from the privacy of your own vessel. Lake Kariba, actually a 5,400 square-kilometre dam, is home to plenty of wildlife, from hippo and aquatic birds that live in and beside the water, to elephant, lion and antelope on its banks. Each day the captain moors in a different location for a fresh take on the wilderness, and there's an attendant game-viewing pontoon for adventure-seekers.
Lake Kariba , Zimbabwe
From $1K per person/per night
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6 Rooms
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The property

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.

The rooms

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.

Activities

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.
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How to book Matusadona Cruiser

How do I book Matusadona Cruiser?

Matusadona Cruiser 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 Matusadona Cruiser 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 Matusadona Cruiser?

Stays at Matusadona Cruiser start from around $1K 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.

Matusadona Luxury Safari Cruiser

Zimbabwe

Lake Kariba

Float around on Lake Kariba and watch the super-herds of elephant and buffalo that line the shores.