Elephants near water in Matusadona National Park

Day Visitors

Spend the day enjoying the magnificent landscape and seeking out the diverse wildlife of the park.

Experience Matusadona National Park

Holidaying on the lake? Matusadona National Park offers unforgettable day trips, featuring game viewing by boat or vehicle. Visitors can explore on foot with qualified guides, discovering the park’s diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Day visitor entry point is at Tashinga harbour, or with prior arrangement with our bookings team, the Changa harbour.

Truck with Tent Parked under a tree overlooking the water in Matusadona National Park

Self-Drive through the Park

From sunrise to sunset, visitors are free to explore the park’s exceptional landscape from their own vehicle.

Guided Game Drive in the plains of Matusadona National Park

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.

Guide with tourists are a walking tour of Matusadona National Park

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.

Tourists on rocks looking down on water while on a hiking expedition in Matusadona National Park

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. 

Guided Boat Trip with a guide and two tourists

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.

Two people fishing in Ume River in Matusadona National Park

Fishing

 Experience the thrill of fishing on Lake Kariba, Ume River or the dramatic Sanyati Gorge, where the waters teem with diverse fish species.

Three birds on a tree branch in the Matusadona National Park

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.