Each of the six chalets at the Islands of Siankaba has been built with teak and custom-made canvas and the suites are raised above ground level in a canopy of trees. They have idyllic balconies extending over the river, ensuring that guests can while away hours basking in the natural surrounds and even spotting some wildlife visiting the water. Guests can choose between twin and double bed options, and an air of luxury pervades all the rooms with high-quality imported fittings complementing the rustic charm of the natural materials used in the construction of the chalets. Opulent furnishing and finishes abound, such as mosquito netting and ceiling fans in the bedrooms, while in the
lavish en-suite bathrooms, guests are treated to ball-and-claw baths and separate showers. The chalets are linked to the excellent restaurant with a footbridge. Thanks to the winding walkways at the lodge, guests do not actually walk on the surface of the Islands of Siankaba – protecting the vulnerable and unspoilt fauna and flora in this riverine setting. A range of activities is on offer here and includes sunset boat cruises and canoe trips on makoros (the local dugout canoes) to local villages nearby.
The privately owned islands provide a pristine sense of privacy and tranquillity, while adrenaline-inducing whiteriver rafting and bungee jumping trips are a hop, skip and a jump away in nearby Livingstone. For those who prefer a less frenetic holiday and want to spend quality time in pristine wilderness, guided birding and tree walks on the main island are highlights here, and visitors can look forward to spotting rare treats such as the African Finfoot, the Pygmy Kingfisher and the White Backed Night Heron.
Untouched and set on spectacular islands in the middle of this majestic river, and close to “Seventh Wonder of the Natural World” – Victoria Falls – this lodge offers exceptional natural encounters in a breathtaking setting.
Vic Falls, Cape Town and safari – a dream trip!
These clients from Quatar loved the itinerary that Lise put together for them. They saw and did so much at each destination - from an island in the Zambezi River just upstream from the Victoria Falls, to the heart of trendy Cape Town, to a thrilling luxury safari in the predator rich Lion Sands Game Reserve.
Victoria Falls & Botswana circuit
Camille put together a lovely safari circuit for this couple from Australia. They went to the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, then up to the Chobe River, then across into the heart of the Okavango Delta before ending up in the drier Makgadgadi pans region of Botswana.
Family Adventure : Cape Town, Rovos Rail, Sabi Sands, Vic Falls and Botswana
This US family with young adult kids had a ball on their trip which started in Cape Town with the amazing Charlie as their guide. Then they took Rovos Rail (possibly a bit too stuffy for the kids?) north to their safari at Nottens (one of our favourite camps in the Sabi Sands.) They then flew to Victoria Falls in Zambia and then onto another safari in Botswana’s Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta.