Solar Powered Hideaway on Private Island of Sindabezi, Victoria Falls, Zambia

Floating Home in Simonga, Southern Province

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 0 bathrooms

3.8

• 10 reviews

There are several different eco chalets to choose from:
Chalet I - sits on the south side of the island. It affords great views across the bubbling channels of the Zambezi River and the Victoria Falls National Park. On the banks of the river, guest are likely to spot elephants, impalas and wildebeest. The chalet is equipped with a large, private bubble bath. Hot water comes from solar heaters.

Chalets II & III - lie on the northern banks of the island. They have solar heated showers and private wooden walkways.

Chalet IV - affords views upstream and you are likely to spot hippos bathing in the river. At night time, hurricane lamps will light your way back to your home. This chalet comes with a luxurious canopy bed and solar heated water.

Honeymoon Chalet - lies nestled on a secluded sandy shore at the end of the island. It comes with a vintage claw foot bath, solar paneling, hot water and cozy bedside lighting. It's adorned with traditional hurricane lamps and candles.

Dinning - The dishes are prepared with fresh, seasonal food, and have a sophisticated presentation and impeccable taste. The lodge has 4 chefs, 2 pastry chefs and 2 full kitchen teams. The menus are updated on a regular basis according to the latest international trends and the seasonal produce that is grown in the escape's vegetable and herb gardens and fruit orchard. Guests are welcome to take a tour of the state-of-the-art, well-equipped kitchen, the large cold storage, stock rooms and kitchen garden. The garden is fertilized with organic compost that is made by the personal gardeners. The gardens provide organic local greens, herbs and citrus picked on a daily basis. Guests are invited to take a private table on 1 of 3 open air dining decks or book an entire floor at the Lookout for a stunning lunch or dinner. Meals can also be served in a Sampan anchored offshore in the Zambezi River and attended by waiters and sometimes a singing choir who deliver each course by canoe.

The Lookout - is a chill lounge with dining and cocktail decks overlooking the Zambezi river.

Spa - Exclusive massage and body treatments include Shiatsu, Reflexology, Swedish massage, sports massage, Indian head massage, Tonga Traditional and Aromatherapy.

Weddings - Whether it's tying the knot, renewing your vows or celebrating your romantic honeymoon, the hosts are experts in creating a lavish, unforgettable and expertly-tailored experiences to commemorate the most important day in your life on the very edge of the majestic Victoria Falls. Your wedding day starts off with a formal registry ceremony at Livingstone City offices, followed by a traditional blessing from a local pastor. No matter how big the groups is, the hosts will cater for all of your guests and can arrange suitable accommodation in the surrounding area. The professional staff will take care of everything from legalities required by the registry office (a Zambian wedding is internationally recognized), the blessing, the order of service, flowers, menus, cakes, and guest gifts, to the choir, professional photography and local entertainment (DJ, local dancers), and more.

Honeymoons - The romantic escape is a natural fit for your honeymoon. Each of the six houses is set in a private, intimate area affording picture-perfect views of the Zambezi river and private decks for cozy candlelight dinners under a canopy of stars. The following activities are recommended for honeymooners: candlelit dinner floating on a Sampan in the Zambezi while having the courses delivered to you by canoe, a sunset boat trip along the Zambezi under white cotton sail on an original bleached wood Malawi Dhow, a meal for 2 in The Lookout, and more.

Community Support - The hosts are part of the Tujanane Trust School, which provides education for uneducated children, and take part in HIV awareness programs such as the Aids Council of Zambia and Share, an American funded public private partnership in the global fight against HIV and AIDS.

Sustainable Practices - The lodge's objective is to keep the carbon footprint as low as possible. To achieve this goal, the lodge:

Recycles uniforms, books and educational supplies. Tujatane community school is very actively engaged in teaching environmentally friendly practices to the kids. The school has a gardening club and children visit the escape's gardens to learn more about gardening.
Orders wood supplies from sustainable forests in the Copper belt near Ndola. On-site, there is also a Vivreau still and sparkling bottling system that saves 20,000 plastic water bottles a year and around 2,000 tin cans.
Has an organic garden where fresh produce is picked on a daily basis for your dining delight.
Brings in world specialists to pass on skills and expertise to the local staff.
Has bought 3 aluminum boats that are similar to the old banana boats, but more spacious and more stable .
Has installed a purification plant. The recycled water is used for irrigation and to feed the lodge's wildlife dam.
Uses solar power as an energy supply. The waste water system pump is also solar powered. Cooking is done with gas. All the soap shampoo and cleaning products for the rooms and kitchen are biodegradable. Book your dream holiday glamping rental near Simonga today!

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The eco-chalets lie tucked away on the private island of Sindabezi, only a short boat ride away from the main lodge with its stylish dining area, bar overlooking the mighty Zambezi river (Africa's 4th largest river), plunge pool, spa treatments, and more. The island is just upstream from the grand Victoria Falls, the world's largest waterfalls. The over-the-top luxury yet sustainable retreat spoil its guests with high-class accommodation that perfectly blends with the stunning natural beauty. Guests will able to see big game such as elephants splashing right on the river banks.

For adventurous travelers, the escape offers activities that will make your heart skip a beat: microlight flights and helicopter flights over Victoria Falls, bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, game drives, gorge swings, and more. For more relaxing days, guests can participate in village visits, candlelight dinners on a Sampan, kayaking, Livingstone Island and Chobe National Excursions, and more.

The chalets are suitable for families, couples and honeymooners alike! The perfect lush Zambia safari wedding can be expertly tailored with everything that the heart desires!

Simonga, Southern Province

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Activities near Simonga

Horseback riding
Biking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Whitewater rafting
Fishing
Boating/Sailing
ATV/Quads/4x4
Wildlife watching
Safari/Game drive
Golfing

The following activities are included in the rates:

Canoeing on the Zambezi, island Lunch, Sampan floating candlelight dinner, visit to Mukuni Park, sunrise and sunset boating, Simonga village visit Victoria Falls visits, guided bush walks, museum Tour, fishing, game drives, Maramba Market visit.

Other activities include: Livingstone Island visit, elephant trails, white water rafting, helicopter rides over Victoria Falls, microlight flights over Victoria Falls, luna rainbow (witness a lunar rainbow over Victoria Falls during full moon. Best moon bow viewings are just after the rains from April-September.), gorge swing, bungee jumping, jet boating, tandem kayaking, horseback riding, fly fishing, quad biking, golf, a day at Chobe National Park ,and more.

Family-friendly activities include: trekking in and around property grounds while learning the sights and sounds of the surrounding nature, visit to Tujatane, where children can play games with the local children and learn some interesting facts about their daily lives, Tiger fishing lessons, African story telling around the campfire, tailored tours of the Victoria Falls, town center and games drives, African treasure hunt, drumming sessions around the campfire, board games in case of bad weather. Also check out the Mosi-Oa-Tunya game park and visit the baby rhino, beetles, worms, and lion ants, and learn some survival skills.

Horseback riding
Biking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Whitewater rafting
Fishing
Boating/Sailing
ATV/Quads/4x4
Wildlife watching
Safari/Game drive
Golfing

The following activities are included in the rates: Canoeing on the Zambezi, island Lunch, Sampan floating candlelight dinner, visit to Mukuni Park, sunrise and sunset boating, Simonga village visit Victoria Falls visits, guided bush walks, museum Tour, fishing, game drives, Maramba Market visit. Other activities include: Livingstone Island visit, elephant trails, white water rafting, helicopter rides over Victoria Falls, microlight flights over Victoria Falls, luna rainbow (witness a lunar rainbow over Victoria Falls during full moon. Best moon bow viewings are just after the rains from April-September.), gorge swing, bungee jumping, jet boating, tandem kayaking, horseback riding, fly fishing, quad biking, golf, a day at Chobe National Park ,and more. Family-friendly activities include: trekking in and around property grounds while learning the sights and sounds of the surrounding nature, visit to Tujatane, where children can play games with the local children and learn some interesting facts about their daily lives, Tiger fishing lessons, African story telling around the campfire, tailored tours of the Victoria Falls, town center and games drives, African treasure hunt, drumming sessions around the campfire, board games in case of bad weather. Also check out the Mosi-Oa-Tunya game park and visit the baby rhino, beetles, worms, and lion ants, and learn some survival skills.

Property reviews

3.8 overall rating

Overall experience

3.8

Cleanliness

3.8

Activities

3.8

Nature surroundings

3.8

Uniqueness

3.8

Comfort

3.8

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Solar Powered Hideaway on Private Island of Sindabezi, Victoria Falls, Zambia

Floating Home in Simonga, Southern Province

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 0 bathrooms

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Private Outdoor pool

Fishing

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Fireplace

Fridge

Wildlife watching

Spa

Parking

Fire pit

Kayaking/Canoeing

ATV/Quads/4x4

Horseback riding

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Where you will stay

Get in touch to book your luxury camping rental

Simonga, Southern Province

Scenic views

Activities near Simonga

Horseback riding

Biking

Kayaking/Canoeing

Whitewater rafting

Fishing

Boating/Sailing

ATV/Quads/4x4

Wildlife watching

Safari/Game drive

Golfing

Property reviews

3.8 overall rating

Things to know

Arrival and departure

Check-in: Flexible

Check-out: Flexible

House rules

Cancellation policy

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