Highlights
What We Love
- Working out in the open-air gym with lake views
- An exciting blend of water and safari activities
- Visiting Sanyati Gorge and exploring Kariba Town
When To Visit
Peak Season: May to October
Safari high season coincides with the dry winter, making game drives especially productive.
Green Season: November to April
Summer rains often consist of sudden cloud bursts, leaving the rest of the day hot and clear.
Overview
Rupert Fothergill was a conservationist known for co-ordinating Operation Noah that saved thousands of wild animals during the building and flooding of the Kariba Dam in the 1960s and moving them to safety in nearby Matusadona National Park. Today his legacy lives on at Fothergill Island, a slice of paradise on Lake Kariba.
The lodge comprises a main section and Little Fothergill, which is ideal for groups or those wanting more privacy. Mopane forest attracts grazing elephants and other game and birdlife can be spotted on game drives and nature walks. The lake is central for boating and fishing while landlubbers can hit the gym (with views of the lake from the outdoor stationary bikes!) or try their hand at archery.
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Wi-Fi
- Deck
- Bar
- Lounge
- Dining area
- Outdoor fireplace
- Laundry service
- Family unit
Lake Suite Features
- Plunge pool
- Lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Indoor shower
- Outdoor shower*
- Bathtub*
- Deck
- Fan
- Bed cooling system
- Hairdryer
- Mini-bar
- Beverage station
Baobab Villa Features
- Three suites
- Swimming pool
- Private chef
- Private vehicle
- Private guide
- Lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Indoor shower
- Outdoor shower*
- Bathtub*
- Deck
- Fan
- Bed cooling system
- Hairdryer
- Mini-bar
- Beverage station
Activities
- Boating
- Archery
- Nature walks
- Game drives
- Birding
- Catch-and-release fishing