Zambezi Drift - Cruising on Lake Kariba

Kariba Town, Lake Kariba, Matusadona

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ZAMBEZI DRIFT offer the following two houseboat options on Lake Kariba (both sleep max 16), and day boat hire (with skipper) -  based out of Kariba town. 

PEREGRINE HOUSEBOAT
For hire on a self-catering basis with crew. (Full catering can be arranged on request.)   
Sleeps up to 16 people max
6 double / twin cabins
8 bunks top deck
4 bathrooms
Ice maker & bar cooler
Splash pool
2 x Tenderboats

MALACHITE HOUSEBOAT
For hire on a self-catering basis, with crew. (Full catering can be arranged on request.)
Sleeps up to 16 people max
6 double en-suite cabins with air-conditioning and tinted casement windows
4 bunks on large covered top deck
Extra shower / toilet
Fully equipped kitchen with gas stove/freezers/fridge
Ice maker & bar cooler
Splash pool
Gas braai on sun deck
2 x tenderboats (pontoon & motorboat)
Solar-powered with back-up generator

DAY-BOAT HIRE:  We also have two smaller boats for hire for Fishing / Sundowner Cruises (note these are to be driven by our crew only).  Boats MUST BE BACK IN ANDORA HARBOUR BY 5:30pm.

HOUSEBOAT & SAFARI COMBO OPTIONS
Zambezi Drift also offer 6-night fully-catered options with Natureways Safaris.  These combine 3 nights on a Zambezi Drift houseboat on Lake Kariba with a 3 night tented safari in Mana Pools or a 3 night canoe safari along the Zambezi River. 

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Rob Adams 20 August 2025
I want to say thank you to you and all at Lake Safaris, and especially the wonderful captain and crew on Peregrine, for such a fantastic Kariba cruise last week. Peregrine (and her crew) was the best boat I've been on, extremely comfortable and well appointed, and we were so well looked after by Tawanda, Arnold and George. Thanks too, to you, for being flexible and adaptable about our requirements. As you know, we extended by a further 24 hours, as it was such a pleasure being on board! Your connection to Shaneen at Elli Deli worked out perfectly for us as well - she provides a fabulous service, great product selection and good value. So, all in all, a tremendous experience, and I look forward to the next one!
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Price Mid-range
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Specials

SPECIAL RATES SEP-NOV 2025
Special rates for Zambezi Drift houseboats on Lake Kariba for Sept-Nov 2025. PEREGRINE: US$500 per night dry boat & self-catering. 3 nights full board US$995 per person (min 6 pax) including Park fees, refuelling, bait, tackle & ice (Zim residents only). MALACHITE: US$760 per night dry boat & self catering. 3 nights full board US$1132 per person (min 6 pax) including Park fees, refuelling, bait, tackle & ice (Zim residents only). Ts & Cs apply. Expires: 30 November 2025

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