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Lake Kariba  ·  Zimbabwe  ·  Matusadona

Leisure
Bay

A newly built sanctuary where Africa's great inland sea meets refined, purposeful luxury.

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Guest RoomsNewly Built · 2025
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Wildlife EncountersMatusadona National Park
5,580
km² Lake KaribaAfrica's Largest Reservoir
365
Days of AdventureYear-Round Destination
✦Lake Kariba Shoreline
✦Sunset Cruises
✦Tiger Fishing
✦Matusadona Game Drives
✦Birding Safaris
✦Bush Dinners
✦Zimbabwe Wildlife
✦Community & Conservation
✦Lake Kariba Shoreline
✦Sunset Cruises
✦Tiger Fishing
✦Matusadona Game Drives
✦Birding Safaris
✦Bush Dinners
✦Zimbabwe Wildlife
✦Community & Conservation
Leisure Bay Lodge

Our Story

A Haven Born
on Kariba's
Wild Shore

Leisure Bay Safari Lodge sits at the edge of one of Africa's most breathtaking inland seas — Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. Newly built and thoughtfully designed, our 20-room boutique lodge blends modern African comfort with the raw, untamed character of the Kariba shoreline.

Here, the bush comes to you. Wake to hornbills in the fig trees. Watch elephants drift silently toward the water at dusk. Step onto your verandah as the sky turns gold over Matusadona. Every detail at Leisure Bay is crafted to keep you closer to Africa, not farther from it.

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Guest Rooms
3
Room Categories
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Memories Made

Accommodation

Rooms Crafted
for Rest & Wonder

Each room at Leisure Bay features African-inspired botanical linens, rich timber furnishings, and handcrafted details that celebrate the natural world outside your window. Three room categories — each designed to give you a different intimacy with the landscape.

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Family Suite

Sleeps up to 4 · Family

Family Suite

Generous twin-bed family room with botanical print linens, flowing sheer curtains, and artisan towel sculptures. The perfect base camp for families discovering Kariba together.

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Twin Safari Room

Sleeps 2 · Twin

Twin Safari Room

Two singles with tropical-leaf bedding and matching timber bedheads. Perfect for friends or colleagues on a shared safari adventure.

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Classic Double

Sleeps 2 · Double

Classic Double

A refined double with palm-leaf print linen, warm natural light, and a peaceful outlook over the garden. Your retreat after a day in the wild.

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Experiences

Live the African Wild

From the roar of dawn over Matusadona to a sundowner as Kariba turns copper — every day here is a new story. We curate experiences that place you in the heart of the action.

Game Drive

Most Popular

Matusadona
Game Drive

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Sunset Cruise

Evening Experience

Sunset Lake Cruise

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Tiger Fishing

Half or Full Day

Tiger Fishing

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Gardens

Dawn Experience

Birding & Garden Walks

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On Request

Bush Dinner Under the Stars

An exclusive private dinner set deep in the garden — lantern-lit tables, fire-grilled food, and the sounds of the African night.

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Kariba Dam

Half Day · Guided

Kariba Dam Visit

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"Kariba is not simply a lake. It is Africa in its full, ungovernable expression — vast, wild, humbling, and utterly unforgettable. Leisure Bay places you at the very heart of it."

— Leisure Bay Safari Lodge · Kariba, Zimbabwe

Dining

The Flavours
of Africa's Table

From hearty safari breakfasts to candlelit dinners, every meal at Leisure Bay is a celebration of Zimbabwe's rich culinary heritage — freshly prepared, warmly served.

Restaurant

All Day

Safari Restaurant & Bar

Zimbabwean and international dishes served in our open-air dining room, with garden views and warm hospitality from arrival to nightfall.

Braai

Evenings

Braai Evenings

Traditional Zimbabwean barbecue under the open sky — wood fire, local cuts, cold drinks, and the sounds of the African evening.

Bush dinner

On Request · Exclusive

Private Bush Dinner

The most intimate dining experience at Leisure Bay — a table set in the heart of the garden, lantern-lit, fire-cooked, and designed to make the night unforgettable.

Conservation & Community

Safaris With
Purpose & Passion

Inspired by lodges like Imvelo, we believe that genuine luxury is inseparable from responsibility. Every stay at Leisure Bay directly supports the people, wildlife, and wild spaces that make Kariba extraordinary.

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Wildlife Stewardship

We actively support anti-poaching efforts and wildlife corridor protection across the Matusadona ecosystem.

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Community Employment

Our entire team is drawn from local Kariba families. We create meaningful livelihoods that sustain the community long-term.

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Eco-Conscious Lodge

Solar-assisted power, rainwater harvesting, a thriving organic garden, and low-impact construction throughout the property.

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Lake Kariba Care

Sustainable fishing practices, responsible lake use, and partnership with local environmental bodies protect Kariba's ecology.

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Every reservation funds conservation and community programmes.

Getting Here

Your Journey
to Kariba Begins Here

Leisure Bay is situated in Kariba, Zimbabwe — easily accessible by charter flight from Harare or a scenic road journey through the Zambezi Valley. We assist with all transfers.

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Fly to Harare

Arrive at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. Direct connections from Johannesburg, Nairobi, Dubai, London, and more. International guests can connect easily via South African Airways or Kenya Airways.

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Charter Flight or Drive to Kariba

A 45-minute charter flight brings you directly to Kariba Airport. Alternatively, enjoy a scenic 4-hour self-drive through the Zambezi Valley escarpment — one of Zimbabwe's most dramatic routes.

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Lodge Transfer — Welcome Home

Our team meets you at Kariba Airport or town centre for a short transfer to the lodge. Cold towels, a welcome drink, and your Leisure Bay adventure await.

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Begin Your
Kariba Story

Complete the form below and our team will respond within 24 hours with availability, rates, and a bespoke itinerary tailored to you.

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