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CHANGA SAFARI CAMP MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK, ZIMBABWE CHANGA SAFARI CAMP is located on the shores of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe and provides the unique experience of combined Game & Fishing Safaris. Situated on a private concession in the famed Matusadona National Park, and with its own 4.5 Km of lake shore, you can realize the total raw African experience from tastefully furnished, fan-cooled, spacious deluxe East African-style tented suites, each with its own private deck and stunning views of the mysterious Matusadona Mountains across the inland sea of Lake Kariba.This rich wilderness area offers exceptional game drives as well as walking and fishing safaris, all in the company of highly trained professional guides. Matusadona is best known for huge elephant populations, as well as being one of the last remaining sanctuaries of the endangered Black Rhino. Birdlife is prolific, with 350 species of birds having been identified in the area.With breathtaking scenery and nestled beneath shady trees, the camp lends itself to total relaxation. Listen carefully for the strident call of the iconic fish eagle and enjoy the unequalled beauty of a Lake Kariba sunset.Meals are relaxed and laid back, set around a large table in the dining room or under a canopy of trees on the vast wooden deck overlooking the lake. Scrumptious food is freshly prepared in camp everyday by our Chef, always with an imaginative and friendly approach. We invite you to experience this remote wilderness with us and our pledge will be kept if your last thought of the day is - "Can it get any better than this!"
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Very simply Changa is superb. My writing ability will not do this destination justice but I will do my best. We spent three nights in Changa in March 2023. Getting to the camp is a bit of an ordeal, however a new airline starts scheduled flights to Kariba from Harare and Victoria Falls this year which will make getting there a lot easier. We chose to take our own boat across the lake but the camp also offers a lake transfer service. If eco-tourism, or getting in touch with nature is your thing, but you don’t want to give up the luxury touches, then you must add Changa to the top of your bucket list. The camp is tucked away in a Mopani forest on the edge of the lake, and almost invisible from offshore. Once you get into the camp it’s extent become more apparent. Wooden walkways connect luxury accommodation under canvas with a central area of bar, dining area and swimming pool. All built in a most environmentally sensitive style. All manner of wildlife passes through the camp, from Elephant down to the adorable family of bush babies that have made Changa home. This is an all inclusive destination. The staff are amazing and you can do all manner of activities including game drives (5 o n 3 days for us), game walks, fishing trips, or just lie by the pool and unwind. Finally the Chef deserves special mention. Amazing food and more of it than you could ever eat. And served in a different place every night including one night on the beach under the stars. I could go on and on. But I will Simply say “go to Changa. You will not regret it”.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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If you are looking for a luxury safari in an eco friendly lodge then this place should not be missed. Sandy and her team were fantastic and Gadreck our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and great fun. We were spoilt with wildlife including a siting of a small pride of lions, plenty of elephants and herds of antelope, Zebra and many other small mammals. If you're into birding you will not be disappointed as there is everything to see from fisheagles to bee eaters. The tents are brilliant with an amazing outdoor bathroom as well as an indoor shower for the less adventurous. The food is great, the service impecable and the lodge and setting is indescribably beautiful. I would definitely recommend "Changa" to anyone looking to experience the wild in an environmentally friendly luxury lodge. Top notch.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Stunning accommodation, happy and helpful staff, high end cuisine, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides, cocktails to die for. This team runs so well with great management. Thankyou, we will be back.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip: A location to relax and ‘Just Enjoy’. We will be back.
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Responded Jan 30, 2023
Hi Jo Thank you for taking the time to review us - we will certainly pass your lovely comments onto our staff in camp - they will be so pleased. We look forward to having you back!!! Best wishes, The Changa Team
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Sherpa36522202456 wrote a review Oct 2022
If you want to be right in the bush but also have the lake close by, then this is THE place to go. The whole stay was so very good that i could say almost faultless. All staff were fantastic at their jobs. With such friendliness and humour and knowledge. Food was incredible and more than ample. The swimming pool was a welcomed blessing in the October heat and always remained very cool and refreshing. I would highly recommend Changa to anyone. I give it 5 stars. Although i wouldn't like to have taken small children. It's wild.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: If you want to gain weight, this is where to go. Hahaha. The food was amazing and plentiful. We...
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Response from Tori Vickery, Marketing at Changa Safari Camp
Responded Jan 30, 2023
Hi Sherpa Thank you for your lovely review of our camp and all our staff - we will definitely be sharing your comments with them. We agree that the pool offers delightful respite from the October sun, and if you do have children please bring them along next time as our camp allows children of all ages :) Thank you again for your review and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the near future! Best wishes, The Changa Team
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We arrived on our houseboat the Conquest and spent 3 nights there the place was amazing and clean ,excellent service from every member of staff they had arranged Halal meals from a source we know which was a plus so i would recommend to the muslim community also being in the Matusadona national park was a bonus on the game drive we saw a herd of elephants with there young babies a massive herd of baffalo of around 200 plus and then the epic was nearby a pride of 18 lions with the male lion sitting on a mound looking handsome staring at the Buffalo while the females with a few cubs eyeing out the next meal lots of impala ,water buck and baboons and monkeys aslo the the day before our departure around our tented 5 star room 5 massive elephants grazing on 3m away what an awesome time,the best is the peace and tranquility of no noise pollution i would like to say that i definitely will be back again thank you to all the staff from management to waiters and chef well done very affordable as well our stay and yes free laundry. Nothing like Kariba amazing place Shiraaz & Surayya kassam …
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Just to enjoy the stay
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Responded Jan 30, 2023
Hi Shiraaz and Surayya Thank you for your wonderful and detailed review which we will be passing onto all our staff in camp. It sounds like you had some truly incredible sightings - thank you for sharing them with us. We're so glad you had such an amazing trip and we look forward to hosting you again in the future! Best wishes, The Changa Team
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Amazing relaxing stay. The Staff were always smiling and so friendly as usual and made us feel at home. Luke and Jaison's cocktails were delicious, and the food was really enjoyable. Thank you for a relaxing few days
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Tori Vickery, Marketing at Changa Safari Camp
Responded Jan 30, 2023
Hi Adventurer Thank you so much for your review - we will be definitely be passing your comments onto our staff in camp. Luke and Jaison will be very pleased to hear you enjoyed their cocktails as they had recently completed their cocktail training. Thank you once again and we look forward to having you stay with us next time! Best wishes, The Changa Team
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You will never tire of this place. This was our fifth visit to Changa and I just want to keep on coming back. I cannot fault it. The staff are wonderful, the accommodation is amazing, (specially the outdoor bathroom), delicious food , spectacular pool with views and knowledgeable guides to take you on game drives and fishing or booze cruising. If you have never been to Changa you need to put it on your bucket list. See you next year and thank you for another fantastic stay.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Tori Vickery, Marketing at Changa Safari Camp
Responded Jan 30, 2023
Hi Hilary Thank you for your fantastic review - we will be sure to pass your comments onto our staff in camp, and we do have to agree with you - the outdoor bathrooms are definitely a highlight. We are so excited to welcome you back for your sixth stay at Changa! Best wishes, The Changa Team
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Changa was like another world. It is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Kariba and the camp itself was very well designed. The rooms, food and game viewing were all fantastic but I would say the highlight was the staff team. They were kind, friendly and went out of their way to make our holiday such a memorable one. Thank you!
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Responded Jan 30, 2023
Hi Lisa Thank you for your review - we're so pleased you loved all the things that make Changa so special and we will certainly pass on your kind words to our staff in camp. Thank you once again for your review and we hope to host you again in the future! Best wishes, The Changa Team
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- Elephants relaxing so close to your tent that you cannot open your side door, - Hippos laughing and grazing next to your bed, - incredible game drives with pleasant and knowledgably guides, - candle light dinner on the beach or in the bush around the camp, - with the most delicious food, - a team always smiling and helpful, - an infinity pool looking over the lake in the middle of the bush, - a camp designed to fit into nature without disturbing it, - tents set-up beautifully with so much love for details in their design, always clean, with big comfortable beds looking over the lake - what else do you need for a perfect holiday? We were lucky to visit Changa with our daughter under a year a few times due to overseas family coming to see Zimbabwe. The Changa team made our stay always special and our daughter amazingly good cared for. We would always come back to show and enjoy the camp! Nothing we ever missed.…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Responded Jan 30, 2023
Hi Tanja Thank you for your wonderful review - all the things you listed are our favourite things too :) We would be very happy to welcome you and your family back to Changa many more times. Thank you once again and see you soon! Best wishes, The Changa Team
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In July my family and I stayed at Changa. Christine and the entire camp staff were eager to make our time there memorable. They were accommodating and made all seven of us, ages 11 - 73, comfortable during our stay. The family tent accommodations were excellent - comfortable, clean and views to the lake that made you never want to sleep. The food was delicious and the chef was able to happily satisfy the vegan in our group. The team was so thoughtful to recognize my parent’s anniversary and mom’s birthday making them feel very special. The game drives and walks were unbelievable and we are still in awe of all that we saw. The boat trip to the Gorge was great fun with a sunset we will never forget. Every detail was covered - even coffee breaks out in the bush. We absolutely recommend this camp if you are heading to Zimbabwe!…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Changa Safari Camp, Owner at Changa Safari Camp
Responded Aug 17, 2022
Hi Freddy Thank you for such a wonderful review. We are so glad that we were able to be a part of giving you and your family such a memorable holiday, and that your parents were made to feel special on their anniversary and birthday :) We will certainly pass your compliments onto our staff in camp - they are always happy to hear positive feedback as they definitely try their very best to ensure our guests enjoy their stay. Thank you once again and we would love to host you again at Changa in the future! Best wishes, The Changa Team
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Frequently Asked Questions about Changa Safari Camp
What are some of the property amenities at Changa Safari Camp?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Changa Safari Camp?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Changa Safari Camp?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Changa Safari Camp have airport transportation?
Yes, Changa Safari Camp offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Changa Safari Camp have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lake view available here.