Victoria Falls, Zambia

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Sindabezi Island

Classic Lodge
Adventure
Boating or Mokoro
Butler Service
Communal Pool
Honeymoon
Outdoor Shower
Photography
Romantic
Waterfront Views
Private Island
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Overview

COMFORT
Bathtub
Fans
Outdoor Shower
Pool
QUICK FACTS
5
Rooms
Private Vehicle at extra cost
Cancellation POLICY
Moderate, typically 100% from 45 days
Kids POLICY
From 14
A castaway-style private island camp on the Zambezi upstream of Victoria Falls. Just five open-fronted, thatched chalets sit among riverine trees with views into Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Days drift between boat cruises, canoeing, sandbar picnics and easy access to the Victoria Falls, with rhino tracking available in the park. The island runs off-grid on solar, keeping the experience quiet, unfussy and low-impact.

Plan

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Access Type
Fly-in or Road Access
Transfer Time from Airstrip
35
mins
Baggage limit
15
kg
Soft-bag only
Wildlife Highlights
Elephants
Birding
Great for birders

Location

Getting there

Fly to Livingstone (LVI), followed by ~35 min by road to Sindabezi jetty, then ~20 min by boat to Sindabezi Island. Cross-border access from Victoria Falls (VFA) or Kasane also works with road/boat combos.

Stay

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COMFORT
Bathtub
Fans
Outdoor Shower
Pool
Vehicle
Private Vehicle at extra cost
WI-FI
Available in all areas
Medical
Malaria Zone
Insect protection
beds with mosquito nets & repellent provided
Activities
Sunset/sunrise boat cruises, canoeing, rhino tracking in Mosi-oa-Tunya NP, Victoria Falls tour, Livingstone Island/Devil’s Pool (seasonal), catch-and-release fishing, village/market visits

Our Favorite Rooms

We have stayed here multiple times, and while all chalets have they own charm, we preferred room 1 and 4. Chalet 5 is the honeymoon chalet and comes with a freestanding bathtub and a small private beach.

Dining

Fresh, unfussy camp cuisine with al-fresco lunches and candlelit dinners; private sandbar or deck set-ups are a highlight. Expect grilled Zambezi bream, river-view breakfasts and flexible timings to fit activities.

Tips

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Packing Tips

Light layers (very warm days, cooler nights), a windbreaker for sunset cruises, polarized sunglasses, reef-safe SPF, headlamp for sandy paths, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet for island/boat hops.

Insider Tips

Time a sandbar dinner on your clearest, stillest evening, book Livingstone Island / Devil’s Pool (seasonal, water-level dependent) well ahead, and we recommend a helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls to get the view on the extent of these majestic falls. 

Impact

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Reserve type
Private Reserve
Conservation
Solar-run island camp supporting local conservation & community guides.
Conservation fee
0
No Conservation Fee
per person per day

Conservation Efforts

Operating off-grid on solar (lighting, hot water, charging) with biodegradable amenities; guest spend supports jobs and conservation experiences that fund park protection and rhino monitoring.

Per Person, Per Night from
640
per person
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