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est man-made lake in the world, Lake Kariba. The
Southern Belle is a spectacular houseboat consist-
ing of three decks offering 22 en-suite cabins, con-
ference facilities for upwards of 30 people, a beau-
tiful lobby, convenience store, restaurant and bar,
and a top deck complete with an additional bar and
a swimming pool. The Southern Belle is ideal for
both leisure and business cruises providing guests
with spectacular views, stunning sunsets as well as
a range of activities or wonderful relaxing holidays
simply soaking up the sunshine.
SINAZONGWE
There is also good accommodation in the town of
Sinazongwe 120 km from Siavonga.
Chete Island deluxe tented Safari Lodge
Tel: +260-211-483144
Fax: +260-211-483045
info@cheteisland.com
Situated on an island in the middle of the Lake, this
lodge is the only lodge on the island. Chete Island
is a wild water wilderness, where the Zambezi val-
ley game and birds flourish, protected by the status
of Chete National Park. The Lodge is very peaceful,
and far from the crowds of houseboats, powerboats,
and game drive vehicles. Nestled amongst the
beautiful archipelago of remote islands, the lodge
is virtually unvisited by the tourist world, scattered
with flood plain shorelines, craggy cliffs, spectacular
gorges and African woodlands.
Gwembe Safaris
Tel: +260-32-20169, +260-978-03292 or 260-977-77719
Fax: +260-32-20054
info@gwembesafaris.com
Located further up the lake near Sinazongwe, this
privately owned 600 acre island on the Lake, is
stocked with a variety of antelope and abundant
birdlife, this is a perfect getaway for the bush lover,
fishing enthusiast and birdwatcher.
WHAT TO DO
The Dam Wall
Anytime spent in the Kariba or Siavonga area should
include a visit to the Dam Wall to witness the size of
this awesome structure. The wide bridge offers am-
ple room for walking on either side. The contrasting
views - the vast lake stretching to infinity on the one
side and the sheer drop to the gorge on the other
side - are both breathtaking.
Chirundu Fossil Forest
A mere 21km from Chirundu, on the road to Lusaka,
lies a fossil forest with remnants of trees that date
back over 150 million years. Sections of tree trunks
up to three meters long are exposed as a result of
erosion of the surrounding soft red sandstone, mak-
ing it a very unique.
Fishing
Sport fishing in the Siavonga area is not as good as
it used to be, however, further down the lake shore
at Sinazongwe, the annual Tiger Fishing Competi-
tion held in May attracts anglers from all over the
subcontinent.
Water sports
The lake is a superb playground for all kinds of water
sports including windsurfing, parasailing, and water-
skiing, among others. Most of those activities can be
arranged from any of the hotels and resorts through-
out the region.
THE LUANGWA VALLEY
The Luangwa Valley is one of Africa’s prime wildlife
sanctuaries, with its infamous concentrations and
varieties of game and birdlife.
The ‘Valley’ lies at the tail end of the Great Rift Val-
ley, (which runs from the Red Sea down the length
of East Africa). This accounts for the spectacular es-
carpment scenery in East Africa as well as some of
Africa’s elegant Lakes.
Down the centre of the valley flows the Luangwa Riv-
er, fed by dozens of sand rivers that emerge during
the Rainy season. The countryside is unparalleled
rugged beauty, the vegetation thick and, near the Lu-
angwa River itself and its many tributaries, a riverine
forest remains a stunning lush green all year round.
The development of a game protection began in the
Luangwa Valley in the late 19th century under the
administration of the territory by the British South Af-
rica Company (BSAC). They imposed a total ban on
the hunting of hippo and elephant due to massive ex-
ploitation of the animal population of the land by the
Chikunda tribe from Mozambique, and the Arab trad-
ers from Malawi. Today there is an over-abundance
of hippos along the Luangwa River.
The BSAC established the first game reserve in the
Luamfwa region in 1904. Subsequently an in depth
survey was completed in 1932 recommending the
proclamation of game reserves and the appointment