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Lodge · Victoria Falls
Tsowa Safari Island
Tsowa Safari Island is a private tented camp on its own forested island in the Zambezi River, set within Zambezi National Park upstream of Victoria Falls. Nine safari tents sit beneath century-old baobabs, reached only by boat. Days run on river cruises, game drives, canoeing and island walks, with Victoria Falls a short drive away.
From $795 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Victoria Falls
Tsowa Safari Island
From $795 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowTsowa Safari Island is a private tented camp on its own forested island in the Zambezi River, set within Zambezi National Park upstream of Victoria Falls. Nine safari tents sit beneath century-old baobabs, reached only by boat. Days run on river cruises, game drives, canoeing and island walks, with Victoria Falls a short drive away.
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About the lodge
An overview of Tsowa Safari Island.
Tsowa Safari Island is a private tented camp on its own forested island in the Zambezi River, set within Zambezi National Park upstream of Victoria Falls. Nine safari tents sit beneath century-old baobabs, reached only by boat. Days run on river cruises, game drives, canoeing and island walks, with Victoria Falls a short drive away.
Highlights
- Private island camp in the middle of the Zambezi River, inside Zambezi National Park
- Nine luxury safari tents under a canopy of baobabs and riverine forest
- All-inclusive rates covering meals, drinks and two activities a day
- Game drives, canoeing, sundowner river cruises, guided island walks and fishing
- Day trips to Victoria Falls and optional excursions to Chobe
You Should Know
- Children are welcome, but check age restrictions on water-based activities directly with the lodge
- Access is by pre-booked road transfer through Zambezi National Park followed by a short boat crossing
- Victoria Falls entrance fees and some optional excursions are charged separately
The Details
Tsowa sits on a small forested island in the Zambezi River, upstream of Victoria Falls and within Zambezi National Park. The camp is fringed by riverine forest, with a soft sand path leading inland to a cluster of century-old baobabs. Guests arrive by closed vehicle to a private park entrance, transfer by open 4x4 to the river's edge, then cross by boat to the island.
The camp takes a pioneer-inspired approach, tented and low-key, with a fire-pit deck cantilevered over the river. Mornings and late afternoons bring golden light through the forest canopy, and the reflection of the sunset over Zambezi National Park draws game to the far bank to drink. Resident Pel's Fishing Owl calls at dawn, hyena and lion at night.
Accommodation
There are two tent categories: River View Safari Tents and River Deck Safari Tents. Each is furnished under canvas with king beds, indoor and outdoor showers, and private decks facing the water. Interiors take an organic, understated approach, designed to blend into the island setting.
Dining
Meals are taken in the main lounge and dining area or outside on the river-facing deck. The kitchen turns out a full breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, with wines and drinks included. Guests have consistently singled out the food and the pairing with the setting as a highlight of the stay.
Activities
Two activities a day are included in the rate. Options run to game drives in Zambezi National Park, sundowner river cruises, canoeing safaris on the Zambezi, birding, guided island walks and fishing. Day trips to Victoria Falls and excursions to Chobe are offered as optional extras.
Spa
A small spa on the island offers massages and treatments, bookable through the camp manager during your stay.
Price Includes
- Accommodation in a luxury safari tent
- All meals
- Selection of beverages
- Two activities per day
- Guided island walks and fishing
- Round-trip boat transfer to the island
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 May 2028
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, selection of beverages, 2 activities per day, round-trip boat transfer to the island, accommodation, guided island walks, fishing
$795
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
All Inclusive - All meals, selection of beverages, 2 activities per day, round-trip boat transfer to the island, accommodation, guided island walks, fishing
$660
per person · night
Low season
11 Jan 2027 – 31 May 2027
All Inclusive - All meals, selection of beverages, 2 activities per day, round-trip boat transfer to the island, accommodation, guided island walks, fishing
$710
per person · night
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2027 – 30 Sept 2027
All Inclusive - All meals, selection of beverages, 2 activities per day, round-trip boat transfer to the island, accommodation, guided island walks, fishing
$835
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Oct 2027 – 10 Jan 2028
All Inclusive - All meals, selection of beverages, 2 activities per day, round-trip boat transfer to the island, accommodation, guided island walks, fishing
$695
per person · night
Low season
11 Jan 2028 – 31 May 2028
All Inclusive - All meals, selection of beverages, 2 activities per day, round-trip boat transfer to the island, accommodation, guided island walks, fishing
$750
per person · night
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.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Stay & Pay
Stay four nights and pay for three, available at Tsowa Safari Island in May 2027 only, with three of the four nights falling within that month. The offer may be doubled to stay eight, pay six, provided the nights fall within the valid month. Rooms on the offer are limited, it cannot be combined with any other special or discount, and park fees and the Isibindi Foundation levy remain payable.
Honeymoon
Honeymooners receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine on arrival, a private dinner (weather dependent) and a romantic turndown, at no extra charge.
Long stay
Reduced rates apply to longer stays, whether spent at Tsowa Safari Island alone or across a combination of Isibindi lodges: 5 per cent off five nights, 7.5 per cent off six nights, 10 per cent off seven nights and 12.5 per cent off eight nights or more. Valid until 30 April 2028. The discount cannot be combined with any other special and excludes park fees and the Isibindi Foundation levy.
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Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Tsowa Safari Island backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
"Booked an 11-day tour starting and finishing in Johannesburg and including Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta. The service from Cearl was very professional with numerous options discussed before settling on the final version. Prices seemed to be very reasonable."
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