The most Luxurious Houseboat on Kariba

The most Luxurious Houseboat on Kariba

A Luxurious & Private Houseboat Experience

The MV Matusadona is designed to offer you the highest in luxury while you traverse the waters of Africa’s most iconic lake

Our 3-decked vessel features as much of the comforts of home as possible, while also adding a flair of elegance. With space to rest, commune, and enjoy the surrounds of the lake, you will find nothing missing in your time on board.

A Luxurious & Private Houseboat Experience

Kariba is one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, offering an unspoiled vista of one of the continent’s last true wilderness areas. It provides an intimate window into the heart of Africa, where the wildlife saunter along the shores, and the calls of indigenous birds echo against the backdrop of expansive skies.

Kariba is one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, offering an unspoiled vista of one of the continent’s last true wilderness areas. It provides an intimate window into the heart of Africa, where the wildlife saunter along the shores, and the calls of indigenous birds echo against the backdrop of expansive skies.

The MV Matusadona is designed to offer you the highest in luxury while you traverse the waters of Africa’s most iconic lake. Our 3-decked vessel features as much of the comforts of home as possible, while also adding a flair of elegance. With space to rest, commune, and enjoy the surrounds of the lake, you will find nothing missing in your time on board.

Bottom Deck

Poised on the waterline are 3 of Lake Kariba’s most well-appointed cabins

Each of our wood-finished cabins is fitted with comfortable beds adorned in the finest linen. There is ample space and well equipped en-suite bathrooms. Fans and aircons are ready to keep you cool in the heat of the day, so that your rooms are always a place of respite.

Middle Deck

Above the rooms we find the middle deck, a space dedicated to entertainment and dining

Take to the comfortable lounge area and enjoy some quiet rest and relaxation. Savour every bite of your 3 gourmet meals a day from our outside dining table, or from the one nestled inside. For the fast-fingered photographers, find a work and charging station for laptops and cameras while on this deck.

Upper Deck

Our top deck is here to offer Al Fresco living at its best, at any time of the day

Take in the sunrise with a cup of coffee on the couches at the stern. Settle in for the stunning sunset at the fully-appointed bar in the middle of the deck. And soak in the sun using the plunge pool and deck chairs at the bow. You will never find a more relaxing space to enjoy the magnificent beauty of Kariba.

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Bookings & Enquiries

Contact details

Contact Linda Fisher:

Tel: +27 (0)33 342 7498
Whatsapp: +27 (0)82 806 4074

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Dates & Seasons

Lodge is open:

1 March – 30 November

Green Season:

1 Mar – 30 June & 1 – 30 November

High Season:

1 July – 31 October