Changa was such a beautiful camp. The staff were so welcoming, polite and friendly, they would greet you at all times and ask how your day was going. The experiences/activities... read more were brilliant. The camp isn’t massive so you’re never surrounded by too many people. Your activities are usually just yourself and maybe one other couple so you really get a personalised experience. On each activity you have a picnic with yummy snacks and drinks of your choice. We saw so many elephants and baby ones too! The swimming pool was so warm and inviting. I would specially like to mention the chef Tanaka, he was outstanding. I am gluten free and every meal he made for the other guests he made an exact gluten free version- no silly alternatives! I had battered fish, pancakes, bread, cake. He couldn’t have done better if he tried! And I never felt sick once so he really knew his stuff with gluten. Before each meal he takes the time to come explain what you’ll be having and how he made it, his meals are so different and tasty! I would definitely advise going All Inclusive, this includes activities and all drinks! They serve the most amazing ice tea... and every morning you get a tray of tea or coffee brought to your tent for you to have while you wake up and get read for the day. The tents were beautiful and clean, always had hot water (not that you need hot water it was very good weather you only need cold water most of the time) Sometimes it’s not about the 5* look of the place, it’s about the experience and they way you feel when there. A feeling I’ll never forget and always want to return to!

Nikki&Ryan xx

  Changa Safari Lodge is one of those rare gems that made me want to write a review.

Location determines the best spot for any choice in land investment,... read more and Changa couldn’t be better placed to have everything necessary for a true African Safari experience that is both wild and thrilling, and yet safe and comfortable in every way.

With a determined management focus on wildlife conservation that partners with world leaders like African Parks, visitors will experience Africa at its finest. The word “adventure” springs to mind and you just don’t know what’s around the corner. Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast, fisherman, birder or simply want to sit back and relax within the Changa complex, you are not going to be disappointed. From the hospitality staff through to the rangers, you will feel taken care of every moment of every day and that’s due to a high level of management that has chosen only the best quality individuals for each position.

One has to understand the challenges of operating an exquisite and remote lodge to fully appreciate the effort made by lodge owners to make a guest’s stay truly memorable. Go see for yourself. It’s the real deal.

Mike and Shirley Donald More

  A true African fishing, safari and bush camp experience. Amazing, amazing ! Great food, service and warm hospitality.
Leopard, a lion kill, close up elephant encounter and lake sun... read more sets just on day one!

Tented luxury with spectacular views!

  From a warm welcome, to great experience. Lovely valentines break, although our stay was too short. Great food, great staff and an overall wonderful camp. Loved the braai. Will... read more definately be back. Thanks to Cher and team.

  I spent an amazing vacation at Changa and the place blew me away. Changa beautifully blends with the environment giving you a sense of being one with nature. There was... read more lots to see, elephants, eland, zebra, bushbabies at the bar, a lone leopard and lots of birds. The days on the pool drinking those G&T with just a touch of pink...the nights by the fire after a hearty dinner... the beautiful sunset during the game drive, fishing on the Kariba and Sanyati gorge. Its definitely a place for all, families the solo traveler, the romantic and the first timer in the wild. Thanks to Claire and the team for creating everlasting memories for us.

  After 8 days in Mana Pools, we flew to Changa Safari Camp in the Matusadona National Park.

The camp is very well set and the highlight is the boat... read more trip on Lake Kariba to view different sceneries and wildlife. Hippo, chrocodiles, elephants, ienas....
Excellent food and services with experienced guides showing you the park and lake.

I enjoyed 3 night there and reccomend if going to lake Kariba.

  Room 3 with a great view over the lake. The staff were excellent always helpful and couldn't do enough, Amazing food all three days we stayed. Elephant and Leopard seen... read more in camp whilst we were there but we were asleep. Having said that we saw Elephants , Impala, Common Duiker , Steenbok, Warthogs, Tortoises no end of birds and raptors, highlight seeing a Cheeetah!! We had Greg as our guide absolutely amazing, with Cher as overseer of the operation couldn't find fault . AI brilliant and with a laundry service included. Thanks

  Changa Safari Camp turned out to be an incredible experience. The camp is set in the most beautiful wildlife area with amazing views of the Matusadona Mountain range and Lake... read more Kariba. The accommodation was classy and comfortable. The food was divine with the evening meal set in different exciting locations each evening. The game drives were highly educational with the guide going out of his way to show all that was available with regard to game, trees and bird life. Thank you to Cher, Chef Tanaka and Guide Campbell for the best birthday ever! The whole experience was truly wonderful.

  Changa provides an island sanctuary within reach of locals and tourists alike. No problem too big or small, the staff are fantastic and so helpful, whether it's recreating your favourite... read more meal or lending you a fishing rod .. and a prop . Absolutely stunning accommodation and a pool to die for - you can't ask for a better Kariba break!

  Changa gave us a memorable romantic Valentine's weekend. We loved the special touches of a drawn bubble bath after our fishing trip. Chef Tanakas fantastic gourmet meals left us... read more looking forward to his next creation. The friendly staff made us feel at home in the bush. You can spend an entire day entertained with the panaramic views of the "pink" beachfront sands, with elephants and impala wandering across and the calls of fish eagles from the tree stumps in the lake.

  Changa was such a beautiful camp. The staff were so welcoming, polite and friendly, they would greet you at all times and ask how your day was going. The experiences/activities... read more were brilliant. The camp isn’t massive so you’re never surrounded by too many people. Your activities are usually just yourself and maybe one other couple so you really get a personalised experience. On each activity you have a picnic with yummy snacks and drinks of your choice. We saw so many elephants and baby ones too! The swimming pool was so warm and inviting. I would specially like to mention the chef Tanaka, he was outstanding. I am gluten free and every meal he made for the other guests he made an exact gluten free version- no silly alternatives! I had battered fish, pancakes, bread, cake. He couldn’t have done better if he tried! And I never felt sick once so he really knew his stuff with gluten. Before each meal he takes the time to come explain what you’ll be having and how he made it, his meals are so different and tasty! I would definitely advise going All Inclusive, this includes activities and all drinks! They serve the most amazing ice tea... and every morning you get a tray of tea or coffee brought to your tent for you to have while you wake up and get read for the day. The tents were beautiful and clean, always... Changa was such a beautiful camp. The staff were so welcoming, polite and friendly, they would greet you at all times and ask how your day was going. The experiences/activities were brilliant. The camp isn’t massive so you’re never surrounded by too many people. Your activities are usually just yourself and maybe one other couple so you really get a personalised experience. On each activity you have a picnic with yummy snacks and drinks of your choice. We saw so many elephants and baby ones too! The swimming pool was so warm and inviting. I would specially like to mention the chef Tanaka, he was outstanding. I am gluten free and every meal he made for the other guests he made an exact gluten free version- no silly alternatives! I had battered fish, pancakes, bread, cake. He couldn’t have done better if he tried! And I never felt sick once so he really knew his stuff with gluten. Before each meal he takes the time to come explain what you’ll be having and how he made it, his meals are so different and tasty! I would definitely advise going All Inclusive, this includes activities and all drinks! They serve the most amazing ice tea... and every morning you get a tray of tea or coffee brought to your tent for you to have while you wake up and get read for the day. The tents were beautiful and clean, always had hot water (not that you need hot water it was very good weather you only need cold water most of the time) Sometimes it’s not about the 5* look of the place, it’s about the experience and they way you feel when there. A feeling I’ll never forget and always want to return to!

Nikki&Ryan xx More

  Amazing stay at Changa Safari camp. The food, the staff, the guides, are all beyond excellent. Everything is geared towards making sure you enjoy every second of your... read more stay and they deliver. One of the best safari experiences we've ever had. Additionally, Chef Tanakas food compares to ANY gourmet restaurant we've ever been to. So, so delicious.

  What an amazing property! Our tented living space was spacious and beautiful with a lovely outdoor shower and bath. The food was amazing and the staff was top... read more notch. Our walking safari tour with Daffy was magical and our fishing/boating adventures with Kenneth were so fun! We had the pleasure of meeting the owners, Angus and Pam. What great people with a great vision!

  We had a fantastic time at Changa. We spent 3 nights during the festive season 2021. From the moment we arrived, the staff were welcoming, ready with refreshing drinks and... read more a nice lunch after the boat transfer. We started that first afternoon with a game drive/sundowner. Changa is located in a beautiful portion of Matusadona facing the water and hills, and for the game drives, you are afforded with all kinds of great views of wildlife framed by the hills and lake. Great snacks and drinks (try the mojito!) for your sundowner. The two guides we used during our time were Greg and Godrick. Both fantastic, knowledgeable guides who explained things in an easily comprehensible way. We recommend the Sanyati gorge boat trip for a scenic afternoon boat cruise, and a bush walk to observe the kinds of things you would not normally notice from a game drive vehicle. Back at camp, the chalets are fantastic. Comfortable, with overhead fans and a mosquito net to protect from mosquitoes during the summer/wet season. Outdoor bath to relax in! very spacious chalets. With his and hers sinks so we didn’t have to share Best of all, early morning filter coffee delivery to prepare for the sunrise game drive departures! The food was also great. They accommodated our vegetarian/pescatarian diet nicely. Tried the unusual but surprisingly really good thyme panna cotta. A testament to the chef (Douglas) and his abilities and creativity.... We had a fantastic time at Changa. We spent 3 nights during the festive season 2021. From the moment we arrived, the staff were welcoming, ready with refreshing drinks and a nice lunch after the boat transfer. We started that first afternoon with a game drive/sundowner. Changa is located in a beautiful portion of Matusadona facing the water and hills, and for the game drives, you are afforded with all kinds of great views of wildlife framed by the hills and lake. Great snacks and drinks (try the mojito!) for your sundowner. The two guides we used during our time were Greg and Godrick. Both fantastic, knowledgeable guides who explained things in an easily comprehensible way. We recommend the Sanyati gorge boat trip for a scenic afternoon boat cruise, and a bush walk to observe the kinds of things you would not normally notice from a game drive vehicle.



Back at camp, the chalets are fantastic. Comfortable, with overhead fans and a mosquito net to protect from mosquitoes during the summer/wet season. Outdoor bath to relax in! very spacious chalets. With his and hers sinks so we didn’t have to share Best of all, early morning filter coffee delivery to prepare for the sunrise game drive departures!



The food was also great. They accommodated our vegetarian/pescatarian diet nicely. Tried the unusual but surprisingly really good thyme panna cotta. A testament to the chef (Douglas) and his abilities and creativity. The bar too was always happy to pour and pour some more! check out bush babies living above the bar!



All in all, fantastic lodge in the under-visited and under-appreciated Matusadona national park. We highly recommend Changa. More

  We spent 3 weeks in Zimbabwe and absolutely loved every minutes of it. Our last stop was the Changa safari camp and it was wonderful. Every body went out of... read more their way to make our stay unforgettable. Donna, the camp manager, was always present when we had questions. The « tent » was very comfortable and it was lovely to sit on our porch and admire the hippos and the elephants drinking at the lake. The swimming pool was big and clean and the food excellent. Our game drives with Sean were fascinating.

  I had read very good reviews about Changa Camp on Trip Advisor. I included this camp in my itinerary because my grandson Hunter, with whom I was traveling, wanted to... read more fish on Lake Kariba.
Nothing really prepared me for exactly how excellent this camp is.
The manager is superb and is involved with every aspect of the operation.
The location is divine and the camp itself is lovely, not super luxury, but exceedingly comfortable.
The food is delicious, one of the few places during a one month safari to very upmarket lodges where we were continually disappointed with the food.
Since most of our time was spent fishing, David was our primary guide and he was superb. He is an asset to the organization; he is charming, knowledgeable, and very kind and considerate.
I did a walking safari with another excellent guide (please forgive me that I cannot remember his name) who was also first class.
Game viewing will be greatly enhanced bu the introduction of animals by African Parks which was to commence the week after we left.
With that addition, this should be oil all traveler's lists who plan a safari in Zimbabwe.
Kudos to all of you and thank you for making our stay so memorable.
Joan and Hunter Kosove More