Extraordinary Safari Experiences

“Wish I was still there!”

What a fantastic lodge! Our arrival at the lodge was spectacular, with a boat ride from where the dirt track through Zambezi NP stopped at the water’s edge, to the island in the middle of the immense Zambezi river. All the accommodation tents and common dining/lounge areas overlook the majestic river, which provides a constant soundtrack of pulsing water throughout the lodge. The lodge buildings and furnishings have been designed to blend into the island environment with great elegance. Staying here was an incredibly relaxing experience, and you could choose to do nothing other than listen to the river and enjoy your surroundings or take part in game drives/sunset cruises/walks around the island/visits to Victoria Falls. And the food! Breakfast, lunch,dinner every meal was delicious and accompanied by excellent wines. The staff were all wonderful and the guides so knowledgeable, all managed by our gracious Gary. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

“Unique experience”

We had the pleasure of spending three unforgettable days at Tsowa Safari Island, and it was simply fantastic! Even before our arrival, we were kindly contacted to discuss the details of our arrival and departure, as well as any open questions. This helped us start our Tsowa adventure in a completely relaxed manner.

The island is beautifully situated in the middle of a national park along the Zambezi River. The hotel picked us up from a main road in a 4x4 vehicle, and the approximately 30-minute drive was an experience in itself – we enjoyed the stunning landscape and even spotted some elephants! Upon reaching the Zambezi, we were ferried across by boat, where Gerry and his friendly team warmly welcomed us.

During our stay, we enjoyed numerous great conversations and exciting excursions, including safari tours, a canoe trip, and a hike across the island. The food was extremely delicious, and the staff was consistently friendly and helpful. It’s worth mentioning that all meals, drinks, and excursions (excluding Victoria Falls) were included in the price, which made our stay even more enjoyable.

The tents are elegantly furnished and offer a direct view of the water – simply breathtaking! We were absolutely thrilled with our stay and can highly recommend Tsowa Safari Island. Thank you for this wonderful experience!

“African Adventure!”

We spent 3 nights here. Just amazing! It was surreal. It was how you dreamed an African safari would be. Gary and his team are amazing. The tents are definitely luxury. Large king beds. Bathrooms with showers. My husband enjoyed the outside shower. Nice deck outside your tent to just watch the river and elephants, monkeys, and birds.
We took 2 river cruises. Saw 13 hippos, crocodiles, elephants, monkeys, and birds. We did a game drive that was incredible. We saw a herd of 4-500 water buffalos in a watering hole. Gary took us a walk around the island where he explained about trees and wildlife.
We spent a half day At Victoria Falls, which was just the perfect amount of time. Gary arranged our travel there and back.
Food was outstanding. The chef even shared a recipe. Loved the dining room. The fire pit area was just nice to sit around.
Thank you Gary, Norman, Nesbitt, Boyd, and everyone else for making this such a memorable trip. We just loved it!
Highly recommend!

“Unforgettable experience”

Our stay at Tsowa was truly memorable. The location of the lodge is unique; in the middle of the Zambezi River. On arrival we were greeted by a small group of elephants grazing on the island.

We saw a lot of wildlife on our game drives and were particularly amazed by the large number of elephants. We also had close encounters with a huge herd of buffalo coming to the riverbank to drink, zebra, giraffe, lion, hyena, kudu, baboon, hippo and many special birds. Some of us even saw a leopard!
The tents were well equipped and kept very clean. The views of the river are unbeatable and the sunsets are on another level. You really can't get any closer to nature.
We would like to say a special thank you:
- Stanley and Boyd, both very experienced rangers. You could tell they loved their job from their enthusiasm and constant smiles.
- Alfred, who always had a smile from ear to ear, for the very friendly service.
- Chef Chef, for cooking us the most delicious meals! It was spectacular. Especially considering the remote location of the lodge.
- All the other staff and the manager, Gary, for looking after us so well. Everyone was wonderful.
We will definitely recommend the lodge!

“Wonderful trip”

5 nights at Isibindi Africa Safari Lodge on the Zambezi, never to be forgotten! Such fun on the river, having coffee on the rocks or on a sandy island in the middle of nowhere, watching crocodiles and hippos, or an elephant having a mud bath on the back. A real highlight was canoeing on the river (with an instructor) and negotiating some rapids along the way. The main lodges and bedrooms were excellent, as were the food and service. Our guide, Stanley, was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and birds we saw on the game rides and was an excellent communicator, we were very blessed to have him. All in all, an excellent holiday!

“What a wonderful situation and treat when visiting Victoria Falls”

We had the most wonderful stay at this lodge which had the most professional staff looking after everyone. Friendly and accommodating and making our stay really special. The finest and most informative game ranger that we have encountered anywhere over the past 30 years of travels in Africa. The food was a total treat as well and always beautifully presented. Well done, Tsowa!!

“The time of my life. Choose TSOWA Lodge for your safari luxury glamping experience!”

TOP NOTCH high-end luxury safari experience at Tsowa Bush Lodge just outside of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. It's located on an island between Zimbabwe and Zambia and is surrounded by all of the natural wildlife you would expect in Africa. I saw elephants, giraffes, spotted dogs, and the list goes on and on. The amazingly wonderful staff, delicious gourmet food, and experience provided me with the absolute time of my life. If you must choose between bush lodges, chose Tsowa. You will not regret it!

“Magical moments on the Zambezi.”

My family and I just spent 5 days at the Tsowa Safari Camp, it is hard to describe just how incredible this place is. Located in the middle of the spectacular Zambezi River, this luxurious tented camp has absolutely everything you need. Everyday was filled with the most incredible activities; game drives, fishing, sunset cruises, and of course a trip to see the Victoria Falls! The staff are simply remarkable and make you feel at home. Last but not least, another noteworthy point is the food, we certainly did not go hungry as the chef prepared restaurant quality meals. Seriously could not recommend this place enough! Can’t wait to go back. Thank you Tsowa!!!

This was my first visit to Tsowa but definitely not my last. From the moment we stepped onto the boat to transfer to the island we were met with friendly, efficient and highly knowledgeable personnel. The accommodation, catering, staff and facilities were excellent and we enjoyed a peaceful time in the middle of the Zambezi. An absolute must for any adventurer.

“Unique, stellar set up with David Attenborough level guides!”

This 4-star resort is in a very unique location right on the Zambezi River was STELLAR! Amazing animal viewing + you are constantly fed delicious food/snacks + provided refreshments without even asking and the sundowners are Virgo perfection. My guide, Linos Nyoni, was a mini David Attenborough! This was my 5th safari, and I learned many new things! I highly recommend this off-the-beaten-path lodge.