Tashinga Campsite
A rustic retreat for nature lovers, Tashinga is in the perfect spot to witness both legendary sunrises and sunsets over Kariba.
Welcome to Tashinga Campsite
Set on a peninsula in the northwest, the park’s main campsite, Tashinga, is located close to reception and the shop. Campers enjoy the singular experience of witnessing Kariba’s famous sunrises and sunsets from the same spot while surrounded by free-roaming wildlife. There are herds of elephant, impala and bushbuck that also call the campsite home, alongside squirrels, numerous bird species and a resident leopard too. Fishing ‘kapenta’ rigs are glimpsed by their lamps bobbing in the distance at night, with the lake’s waters given over to the night’s darkness five days either side of full moon when the vessels return to their harbours.
Experiences
Self-Drive through the Park
From sunrise to sunset, visitors are free to explore the park’s exceptional landscape from their own vehicle.
photo credit Melanie van Zyl
Guided Game Drives
Get a unique perspective of the park through the eyes of local guides when you hop on one of our morning or afternoon guided game drives.
photo credit Melanie Van Zyl
Guided Walking Safaris
Set out on a two- to three-hour or half-day walk with one of our knowledgeable guides who will reveal the park’s hidden wonders.
Matusadona Trails
Embark on a multi-day hike through Matusadona’s rugged escarpment. These guided treks offer a raw wilderness experience, accessible only on foot – for fit, healthy adults. Advance bookings essential.
image credit Melanie Van Zyl
Boating
Enjoy Kariba’s fabled waters in your own boat or book a guided boating trip with us. Explore submerged forests, encounter diverse aquatic life, and witness spectacular wildlife gatherings.
Fishing
Experience the thrill of fishing on Lake Kariba, Ume River or the dramatic Sanyati Gorge, where the waters teem with diverse fish species.
Birdwatching
Birders can view around 400 species, including seldom-seen specials such as Taita falcon, African pitta, and Pel’s fishing-owl. The island heronry (accessible by boat) is a must.
More about Tashinga Campsite
- Entirely unfenced site
- Equipped with flush toilets and hot showers
- Firewood available for purchase at nearby reception
- Guided activities can be booked on-site
- Tuck shop in Tashinga Staff Village offers basic groceries and items
- Fresh green vegetables available from Tashinga gardens when in season
- Fishing worms available on request through Tashinga reception
- All purchases support development of Tashinga Staff Village and Primary School grounds
How to Get There
An hour’s speed-boat crossing from Kariba (weather depending), or a ten-hour drive from Harare.
Located three hours’ drive from the Chifudzi entrance gate, or a 15-minute drive from the Ume ferry drop-off point.
Tashinga campsite coordinates:
-16.813071, 28.446178
Rates
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