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From the shores of Lake Kariba to the wider Zambezi region and beyond.
Lake Kariba
Kariba is home, and the lake is the best way to see it.
Our home on the water
Spend a night or a week on the water with the shoreline's wildlife drifting past. From our base in Kariba we plan houseboat stays, boat cruises and fishing outings around your group.
- Houseboat chartersFrom one to seven nights, planned around your group.
- Tender-boat wildlife viewingExplore the shoreline closer than the houseboat can go.
- Tiger fishingFishing experiences with a guide, where you choose to add them.
- Boat cruises and sundownersTime on the water in the evening light.
- Leisure, family and corporatePrivate trips, family reunions and executive retreats.
Around the lake
Mana Pools, Matusadona and the Lower Zambezi
A wilderness journey from the river to the lake.
Time in the bush
Canoeing and walking safaris along the river, wilderness game drives and close wildlife observation, with time on the water in between.
- Mana PoolsCanoeing on the Zambezi and guided walking safaris.
- MatusadonaWilderness game drives and further game viewing.
- The Lower Zambezi Expedition7 nights / 8 days: Mana Pools, Lake Kariba and Matusadona, with a houseboat stay.
- Photographic safaris, on requestGame drives timed for good light, in parks such as Hwange, Mana Pools and Gonarezhou.
Wildlife
Victoria Falls
A guided visit to the Falls, with day excursions into two neighbouring countries.
One base, three countries
The Trans-Trio Borders route connects Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba with single-day excursions into Chobe National Park in Botswana and Livingstone in Zambia.
- Victoria FallsA guided visit to the Falls.
- Chobe, BotswanaA day excursion into Chobe National Park.
- Livingstone, ZambiaA day trip across the border.
- Onward to Lake KaribaTransfer toward the lake and onward travel.
Heritage of Zimbabwe
Museums, rock art and ruins that tell the long story of Zimbabwe.
Stone, rock art and living culture
A heritage journey linking Bulawayo's Natural History Museum, the Khami Ruins, San rock art in the Matobo Hills and the stone structures of Great Zimbabwe.
- BulawayoThe Natural History Museum and an introduction to the region.
- Khami RuinsExplored with a specialist guide.
- Matobo HillsSan rock art and granite landscapes.
- Great ZimbabweThe ruins explored in depth, over a full day and a final morning.
Stone, rock and tradition
Beyond Zimbabwe
Kruger and the Blyde River Canyon, with Uganda and Zanzibar on request.
Southern and East Africa
Malachite also arranges journeys beyond Zimbabwe. The South African route is a standard package; Uganda and Zanzibar are planned on request.
- Kruger and MpumalangaA four-night base package: Kruger game drives, God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes, with optional rafting or zip-lining. Exact inclusions are to be confirmed.
- UgandaGorilla and chimpanzee tracking in the rainforests, planned around your dates.
- ZanzibarCoastal stays and spice-farm itineraries.
- Customised travelCombine countries, parks and coasts into a single journey.
MalachiteTravel & Tours
Your Zambezi journey starts with a conversation.
Tell us where you want to go and who is travelling. We will help shape the rest.
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