When you travel with Isibindi Africa Lodges you become part of the family that has as it’s purpose saving our planet for our children’s children. This purpose drives us all at Isibindi Africa Lodges whether it’s removing single-use plastics, creating micro-economies in our neighbouring communities to supply our lodges, replacing plastic water bottles with reusable ones for guests, investing in huge solar energy farms, refusing to serve seafood at our beach lodge that is not ethically harvested, recycling unused lodge food into feeding schemes for our neighbouring creches etc
Morning game drives in the Zambezi National Park, guided game walks in the Zambezi National Park,sunset cruises, guided canoeing, guided island walks, fishing( basic fishing equipment provided – we do not supply fly fishing equipment) and 1 day trip to Victoria Falls (return transfer included, entrance fee to Rain Forest, private guide, refreshments and any other activities not included).
Highlights
- S E A S O N S -WINTER = MAY-AUG • SPRING = OCT • SUMMER = NOV-MAR • AUTUMN =APR
January
Weather very hot. Average highs between 32-34°C (90-93°F) and average lows between 15-19°C(59-66°F). Mosquito’s more prevalent.
February
Weather very hot. Average highs between 32-34°C (90-93°F) and average lows between 15-19°C(59-66°F). Mosquito’s more prevalent
March
Weather very hot. Average highs between 32-34°C (90-93°F) and average lows between 15-19°C(59-66°F). Mosquito’s more prevalent. Huge volume of spray making viewing falls from the ground difficult. Great for aerial viewing.
April
Weather very hot. Average highs between 32-34°C (90-93°F) and average lows between 15-19°C(59-66°F). Mosquito’s more prevalent. Highest volume of water thundering over the falls. Great for aerial viewing.
Rafting season closes until around July.
May
Weather is mild and dry. Average high temperatures ranging from 25-27°C (77-81°F) and average lows between 7-10°C (45-50°F).
June
Weather is mild and dry. Average high temperatures ranging from 25-27°C (77-81°F) and average lows between 7-10°C (45-50°F). Best game viewing till around mid November.
July
Weather is mild and dry. Average high temperatures ranging from 25-27°C (77-81°F)
Great game viewing. Rafting re-opens.
August
Weather is mild and dry but starts getting hotter. Average high temperatures ranging from 25-30°C (77-81°F) and average lows between 7-10°C (45-50°F). Best game viewing. Best rafting up until December.
September
Weather very hot. Average highs between 32-34°C (90-93°F) and average lows between 15-19°C(59-66°F). Great for rafting. Migrant birds start arriving.
October
Weather very hot and dry. Average highs between 32-35°C (90-93°F) and average lows between 15-19°C (59-66°F). Mosquitos. Best rafting. Best game viewing and fantastic sunsets.
November
Weather very hot. Average highs between 32-35°C (90-93°F) and average lows between 15-19°C(59-66°F). Mosquitos. Great for rafting. Best game viewing. Low water level in the Zambezi exposes dramatic gorge formations.
December
Weather very hot. Average highs between 32-35°C (90-93°F) and average lows between 15-19°C(59-66°F). Mosquitos. Great for rafting. Water levels may still be low.
Tsowa Island is situated in the Zambezi National Park, a 56 000 ha game reserve which is also a renowned birding hotspot of 400 different species and home to lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, sable and numerous antelope. Zambezi National Park stretches from the Victoria Falls approximately 50 km upstream.
Tsowa Island is 1.8 km long and 400m wide and is dissected by a small river where a pair of Pel’s Fishing Owls reside. The island, which has never been inhabited, is fringed by lush forests while the mainland is riverine woodland with natural spring lines which are hidden gems used by wildlife. This scenically beautiful area is popular for both landscape and wildlife photography. It is a particularly scenic game reserve for guided walking.
Guests are transferred in a closed air-conditioned vehicle (operated by local transfer company – this section of the journey is not included in our rate) from Victoria Falls Airport OR Victoria Falls town to our private entrance to the Zambezi National Park. From there they are transferred in our open game viewer 4×4 vehicle on a sand road to the banks of the Zambezi River (this section of the journey is included in our rat e) where they meet the boat for a short transfer to the island (this section of the journey is included in our rate).
Guests are transferred in a closed air-conditioned vehicle (operated by local transfer company – this section of the journey is not included in our rate) from Victoria Falls Airport OR Victoria Falls town to our private entrance to the Zambezi National Park. From there they are transferred in our open game viewer 4×4 vehicle on a sand road to the banks of the Zambezi River (this section of the journey is included in our rat e) where they meet the boat for a short transfer to the island (this section of the journey is included in our rate).
The large airy safari tents are nestled on the edge of the island on the banks of the Zambezi River under the shade of large tree.
Each tent has a small covered veranda set on the river’s edge and looks directly across to the Zambezi National Park on the mainland. Wildlife frequents the water’s edge in the late afternoon and early morning. The en-suite bathrooms have a large indoor shower and a separate outdoor shower.
Stretch Bedouin tents with timber frames and sides on wooden decks situated under massive Jackal berry trees, overlooking the Zambezi River. The area comprises a lounge and dining area for 12 guests.
The bar tent is adjacent to this main living area. The outside deck area, which is also in the cool forest, has a dining area flowing onto a sunken fire pit which overlooks the river. The main area is linked to the pool area which overlooks the river and is situated in a sunny spot.
This modern-day explorer’s tented camp is situated under a cool canopy of magnificent trees of an island forest, a calming welcome after the hustle and bustle of busy Victoria Falls International Airport.
This intimate camp has only 12 guests on safari and is uniquely personable.
