The Camp

Location: Livingstone, Zambia
Number of Rooms: 5

You won’t find another location like Sindabezi Island Lodge in Africa. Just five romantic chalets are tucked within lush greenery on this private island, with the Zambezi River flowing past. Soak up the sights and sounds of the African bush in this rare, remote setting – yet you’re just minutes from all the activities of Victoria Falls. Each secluded chalet enjoys views of the river and Victoria Falls National Park from polished teak verandas, and wildlife such as elephant, hippo and wildebeest frequently come to quench their thirst along the riverbanks. Distinctive “loos with a view” have solar-heated outdoor bucket showers, and guests staying in the Honeymoon Chalet can enjoy a first round of sundowners while soaking in an al fresco bubble bath in their porcelain clawfoot tub. Dinners are a communal affair served beneath the stars. Wooden walkways connect the sheltered chalets and main area, with a trail of hurricane lamps lighting the way at night. Luxurious canopied beds ensure a restful night’s sleep.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with shower, and a tub in the Honeymoon Chalet
• In-room safe
• Laundry included
• Local drinks included
• No air conditioning, hair dryer, telephone, or Internet

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

A stay at Sindabezi Island provides the perfect location for balancing a plethora of activities during the day with a return in the evening to a tranquil haven that feels a century removed from all the tourist bustle. Select from among the following activities included with your stay: a guided visit to Victoria Falls on the Zambia side, gorge tours, Livingstone Island "breezer" visit, wildlife-viewing safari drives in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, picnic private island lunch, Sampan floating candlelit dinner, visit to Mukuni, Maramba or Dambwa Markets, sunrise and sunset boat cruises (to view wallowing hippo, crocodile and an array of birdlife), a cultural encounter at Simonga Village on foot or by mountain bike, school visits on weekdays, local museum tour, and fishing (equipment provided). Additional activities that may be booked at an extra price include longer visits to Livingstone Island, whitewater rafting, helicopter and microlight flights over the falls, gorge swing, bungee jumping, jet boating, tandem kayaking, horseback rides, fly-fishing, quad biking, golf, spa treatments, and a day trip to Chobe National Park.

Wildlife can be viewed in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Livingstone, Zambia, and can sometimes be found surrounding the camps dotted along the Zambezi River. The below chart helps to illustrate major wildlife sightings often experienced here. Other typical sightings may include bushbuck, vervet monkeys, baboons, banded mongoose and a number of other mammals, birds and reptiles. Exact sightings will depend on seasonality and wildlife movements.

Climate

Conservation

Sindabezi Island Lodge reduces its environmental footprint by heating 100% of its water with solar energy. As a sister camp to nearby Tongabezi Lodge, the camp reflects its owner’s commitment to many aspects of environmental stewardship, from recycling water for irrigation to burning only sustainably produced wood. Proceeds from the lodges contribute in many ways to the wellbeing of their community, especially with schooling for children and AIDS education for adults. The Tongabezi Trust School provides education for local rural Zambian children. The school is actively engaged in promoting environmentally friendly practices, and uses recycled uniforms, books and supplies. Students plant and cultivate their own vegetable garden, and one teacher is earning an environmental science degree. Ten percent of all revenue collected from Livingstone Island, which is managed and maintained by Tongabezi, goes to the local Mukuni community to build teacher housing and student classrooms.

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