Lodge
Changa Safari Camp
About the lodge
An overview of Changa Safari Camp.
Changa Safari Camp is an exclusive, family-owned retreat nestled on Lake Kariba, in the heart of Zimbabwe’s Matusadona National Park. Set within a private concession, this hideaway offers a refined and intimate safari experience, where understated luxury seamlessly meets the untamed beauty of the African wilderness.
Highlights
- Exclusive Location: Located in a private concession of Zimbabwe’s Matusadona National Park
- Authentic Accommodation: East African flair and modern amenities.
- Gourmet Dining: Alfresco meals with breathtaking views over Lake Kariba
- Game drives, guided bush walks, tiger fishing, and scenic boat trips to Sanyati Gorge.
- Sustainable Practices
You Should Know
All ages
The Detail
Accommodation
Each tent boasts a private deck with a hammock, offering stunning views of the lake and surrounding wilderness. The en-suite bathrooms feature double basins, outdoor showers, and bathtubs for an immersive nature experience.
Dining Experience
Meals are prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with a mix of international and local flavors. The camp's chefs cater to dietary preferences and special requests, ensuring a personalized dining experience.
Activities
Guests can embark on guided game drives to spot a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and buffaloes. Fishing enthusiasts can try their hand at catching tiger fish, while boat trips offer scenic views and birdwatching opportunities.
Facilities:
The camp features a swimming pool overlooking the lake, a lounge area with a bar constructed around the hull of an old boat, and a library for relaxation between activities.
Price Include
- Accommodatio
- All meals
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Oct 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Changa Safari Camp personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Full Board - All meals, all beverages, safari activities daily
$680
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Changa Safari Camp: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- 16+
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
0–2 years free of charge; 3–12 years child rate; 12+ adult rate. In Deluxe Tents, extra child sharing with adults is 50% of adult rate (U12). In Family Tents, child rate applies to children in the children's tent; 3rd child is 50% of adult rate. Extra child's bed on request (U12).
Notable exceptions
- Standard Changa T&Cs welcome children of all ages (0–2 FOC, 3–12 child rate) and Family Tents accommodate U12 children at child rates. However, the 2026-27 Stay-Pay packages, 3-Free-Flights specials and Stay-Pay-Package specials all state "No children under 12 years" — this restriction applies only to those packages/specials, not to standard bookings. Family Tents (2 sets of interleading adult/children's tents) require a minimum of 3 pax. Walking safaris are strictly 16+. Pools are unfenced and unmanned; children remain the responsibility of parents/guardians. Private Vehicle Hire is available at ~$460/night (or $400 on some domestic rate sheets), non-commissionable, subject to availability — not stipulated as a family requirement.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at Changa Safari Camp.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Changa Safari Camp: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
Ready when you are
Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.