Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping & Eating
The lodges are spread out along a series of coves and headlands, some several kilometres
from one another and the 'town centre.' There's not much reason to stay at one of the
guesthouses in the town proper since there's no direct lake access.
Eagles Rest $$
( 0211-511168;
www.eaglesrestresort.com
; camp site per person ZMW50, s/d incl
breakfast ZMW400/ 550; )
A great change of pace from all those crack-of-dawn sa-
fari wake-up calls is a lazy weekend at this laid-back beachfront resort. With its own little
sandy area (swimming not recommended, of course), pool and the only campsite around
town, Eagles Rest is easily the best set-up for independent travellers. Large, spacious
chalets have stone floors and great decking outside with patio furniture overlooking the
lake. The camping ground is nice and grassy and well landscaped, and the ablutions are
reasonably looked after; tents (ZMW50) and matresses (ZMW25) are available for rent.
The owners are knowlegeable about the local area and experienced in organising lake-
based activities, everything from wake boarding, tubing, fishing and canoeing; their
houseboat
Bateuleur
(which sleeps 12) is available for rental March to November.
CAMPGROUND, CHALET
Lake Kariba Inns $$
( 0211-253768;
www.karibainns.com
; s/d from ZMW305/420; )
Lush gar-
dens, great lake views and relatively luxurious rooms, that is, at least an attempt to bring
the decor into the modern era, make this a good choice for those who don't mind sharing
space with conference attendees (the upside is a good gym, and for those who have spent
too much time in the bush, a hair salon). The restaurant is a grandiose affair, ablaze with
African carvings and decoration, overlooking the pool area, which is itself perched high
above the lake, as are the verandahs in many of the rooms. Lunch and dinner buffets are
ZMW75 each and full-board deals are available.
HOTEL
Lake Safari Lodge $$
( 0211-511148;
www.lake-safari.com
; s/d incl breakfast from ZMW400/500;
)
Slightly upmarket and nicely situated with an elevated position on the shore, it's the
longest-standing lodge in town though definitely geared towards groups and conferences.
The large rooms, though certainly lacking in charm, come with cable TV and bland styl-
ings catering to the tastes of urban-weary Zambians. There are lovely landscaped outdoor
areas under palm trees, including a nice pool area, giving the whole set-up a tropical vibe.
LODGE
