Tashinga Cottages
Our cottages offer a comfortable en-suite retreat on the beautiful Tashinga Peninsula.
photo credit Kelly Landrey
Welcome to Tashinga Cottages
Tashinga Cottages are three classic en-suite cottages tucked away in a quiet corner of the Tashinga peninsula. The cottages – Mopane and Mahogany A and B – are named after the trees that shade them. Each is spacious and elegantly appointed with crisp linens, comfortable beds, and roomy bathrooms. Modern amenities include electricity and fans for warmer months, while private verandas invite outdoor relaxation.
Mahogany A and B are designed to be booked together, offering a shared fully equipped kitchen whilst maintaining privacy for each unit. Mopane Cottage has its own fully equipped kitchen. All cottages sleep two guests each, with the option to add extra beds for children.
Guests can choose between self-catering, assisted self-catering with a cook, or a fully catered home-style menu. Importantly, as these cottages are designed, built, and operated by Matusadona National Park, the profits directly support the park’s conservation initiatives.
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 physically rewarding multi-day hiking expedition through Matusadona’s rugged escarpment. These guided treks offer a unique, 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
With around 400 recorded bird species, including some seldom-seen specials such as the Taita falcon, African pitta and Pel’s fishing owl, our island heronry – accessible by boat – is a must-see for nature lovers.
More about Tashinga Cottages
- Flexible sleeping arrangements: twin or double beds; additional beds for children
- Private veranda for each cottage, ideal for wildlife viewing
- Solar-powered for eco-friendly operation
- Modern bathrooms with running hot and cold water
- Flush toilets and hot showers
- Choice of self-catering or fully-catered options
- Access to a well-equipped kitchen
- Intentionally no Wi-Fi connectivity for a more immersive wilderness experience
- Tashinga boat harbour nearby for private boats
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 Cottages coordinates:
-16.813071, 28.446178
Rates
Please download the latest rates here.
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