A luxurious & private houseboat experience Enjoy the ultimate in barefoot luxury on a family holiday aboard your private safari cruiser on Zimbabwe’s iconic Lake Kariba. Cruising the shores of one of Africa’s last remaining true wilderness areas, MV Matusadona is perfectly combined with a visit to the Victoria Falls and offers the ideal extension to a land based African safari.
The MV Matusadona experience is about luxury and style at a level not
experienced on other inland live-aboard vessels.
We are giving our customers even more choice when it comes to experiencing the
MV Matusadona. If you are not already familiar with our all inclusive rates, please do contact us here for rates and more information BUT in the interim we have launched
a new offering allowing you to tailor make your cruise.
Our new Lux Charter will give you ultimate luxury and infinite choice…
1. You can choose the dates and the duration
We offer a choice of 3, 4 or 5 night charters.
3. You get to choose who you travel with.
MV Matusadona is chartered on an exclusive use basis, so you decide whether
your cruise will be with a special someone or as a group of friends and family up
to a max. of 6 passengers.
AND NOW – in addition to the above – 4. You get to choose your own menu and bar!
You can either self cater (still using our great team of staff) for your cruise OR we will put you in touch with an excellent catering team who will draw up a menu with you and have your preferred meals and drinks stocked as you arrive to board.
A luxury cruise experience on Lake Kariba all on your own terms!
The way it should be.
Please contact us here for more information on our new
Lux Charter, BOAT & FUEL ONLY charter option.
On your Lake Kariba cruise from Matusadona, guests can enjoy the following activitie
Game Viewing
Game Viewing by boat or on land (game drive at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge at additional charge)
Angling
Angling (bream and tigerfish)
Cruises
Daytime Cruises and R&R
Suggested Itinerary
12 day Itinerary | The Golden Age Safari
This itinerary combins luxury and iconic accommodation in Southern Africa with extraordinary experiences in the bush, on water and by train, including a visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This is our specialist, arrange with us this fantastic life time tour..
Part I
Baines’ River Camp | Lower Zambezi Valley, Zambia
Day 1 Arrive at Lusaka International Airport in Zambia for on ward air transfer to Baines’ River Camp, located on the Zambezi River.
Day 2-3Safari Experience at Baines’ River Camp. Choose from a variety of safari activities: game viewing and birding by boat, open vehicle and canoe or sport angling. Baines’ River Camp further offers sunset cruises and spa treatments.
Day 4 Depart Baines’ River Camp on a river transfer to the Kafue River for onward road transfer to Matusadona in Zimbabwe (06h30/10h00). Board Matusadona at Marineland and set off for a Lake Kariba cruise before lunch. Moor in the Sanyati Gorge for your first night.
Day 5-7 Cruise Lake Kariba during the heat of the day, mooring for the night at Elephant point, Tashinga and Partridge Island respectively.
Part III
The Victoria Falls Hotel | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Day 8 Cruise to Bumi Hills in the morning and board the 09h30 flight on a light aircraft to Victoria Falls (scheduled flights throughout the season: Sun, Mon, Fri. High season also on Wed). Visit the Victoria Falls, guided by Russel Gammon and enjoy an oldâ€fashioned high tea at your hotel.
Day 9 Participate in one of the adrenaline activities on offer at the Victoria Falls or visit the renowned Victoria Falls market. End your stay at the Falls with a champagne tram ride down onto the famous bridge at sunset. Explorehttps://www.smilestravelandtour.com/activity_detail.php?locid=4&pkg=23
Part IV
Rovos Rails | Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa
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Day 10-12 Board the Rovos Rail’s train for a 3 day experience on their luxury train through Zimbabwe and Botswana on to Pretoria, South Africa.
The Most Luxurious Train in the World
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. In a series of bespoke train journeys lasting from 48 hours to 15 nights, Rovos Rail links some of the continent’s greatest destinations with a variety of off-train excursions. Step aboard the vintage wood-panelled coaches and sit back as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. With discreet and friendly service, top cuisine and a selection of South Africa’s finest wines, Rovos Rail harks back to a simpler, more elegant era encompassing the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration.
The beautifully rebuilt trains, which may be hauled by diesel or electric locomotives, carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites and are also available for charter, while the Events Train caters for up to 250 guests and is suitable for daytime journeys
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