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The Hide Safari Camp At the moment, it is still cold in the early mornings at The Hide… a jersey or jacket is needed for
Changa’s unique and secluded setting opens many of Zimbabwe’s wild wonders. Eight luxury tents are set under sprawling Mopane woodland along Kariba’s shoreline and around a central pool, private beach and bar/dining area. With all this and endless views across the lake under the biggest, bluest skies, why be anywhere else?
In colours and textures that allude to its raw African surrounds, your home at Changa is light, organic, comfortable, and spacious. A private veranda and outdoor bath and shower complete the perfect picture.
Now kick off your shoes and relax.
How wonderful life is when you can experience it in full colour with surround sound… Changa’s expert guides can’t wait to take you on a game drive or walking along an ancient elephant trail. Fishing in the secret good spots, lounging by the pool, sundowners on the floodplain or a sunset cruise, anyone? It’s all yours.
The Hide Safari Camp At the moment, it is still cold in the early mornings at The Hide… a jersey or jacket is needed for
Matusadona National Park takes its evocative name from the undulating Matusadona hills. However, it is Zambezi-fed Lake Kariba that actually dominates this iconic African safari
Getting up early is not everyone’s cup of tea but it certainly has its rewards once you see the beautifully vivid colours of an African
In July my family and I stayed at Changa. Christine and the entire camp staff were eager to make our time there memorable. They were accommodating and made all seven... read more of us, ages 11 - 73, comfortable during our stay. The family tent accommodations were excellent - comfortable, clean and views to the lake that made you never want to sleep. The food was delicious and the chef was able to happily satisfy the vegan in our group. The team was so thoughtful to recognize my parent’s anniversary and mom’s birthday making them feel very special. The game drives and walks were unbelievable and we are still in awe of all that we saw. The boat trip to the Gorge was great fun with a sunset we will never forget. Every detail was covered - even coffee breaks out in the bush. We absolutely recommend this camp if you are heading to Zimbabwe! More
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.
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.
We spent a weekend in June 2021 and it was a much needed rest and recuperation break.
The outside sitting area outside our suite allowed me to watch hippos,... read more sunrise and sunset. The boat transfer was quite relaxing after the long drive from Harare. The Gorge cruise is a must and so is the regular sunset cruise.
The meals were fresh and you always looked forward to the next sitting - barbeque night was priceless.
The pool area was my other favourite spot, the day bed will lull to a much needed power nap.
My two sons, ages 21 & 28, visited Changa for 4 days and what an incredible experience. I'll start with everyone that works at Change, they are... read more the friendliest most helpful people in the world and went above and beyond to ensure we had the time of our lives. All smiles, all day!
The rooms are amazing, you would never know you are in a tent. The food is incredible and you eat so many times a day its impossible to go hungry. The drinks at the bar or siting ny the pool, top notch! The safaris, on foot, by jeep or on the boat are mid boggling. The amount of wildlife in this area is just so vast and diverse!
Visiting Changa was the last stop on our first ever trip to Arica, something I have dreamt about since I was a little boy and everyone/everything at Changa exceeded expectations
Thank you so much! More
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!
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.
Amazing relaxing stay. The Staff were always smiling and so friendly as usual and made us feel at home. Luke and Jaison's cocktails were delicious, and the food was really... read more enjoyable. Thank you for a relaxing few days
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.
Changa was like another world. It is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Kariba and the camp itself was very well designed. The rooms, food and game... read more viewing were all fantastic but I would say the highlight was the staff team. They were kind, friendly and went out of their way to make our holiday such a memorable one. Thank you!
You will never tire of this place. This was our fifth visit to Changa and I just want to keep on coming back. I cannot fault it. ... read more The staff are wonderful, the accommodation is amazing, (specially the outdoor bathroom), delicious food , spectacular pool with views and knowledgeable guides to take you on game drives and fishing or booze cruising. If you have never been to Changa you need to put it on your bucket list.
See you next year and thank you for another fantastic stay.
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 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
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.
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