south ZAMBIA OPERATORS - chete island lodge
A chain of islands lies hidden
away in the western reaches of lake Kariba in
Zambia - these are the Westlake islands. When
the Zambezi filled Kariba, as it became the largest
man made lake in the world, they have remained
remote and untouched since 1959. They offer a
unique setting for the newly built Chete Island
deluxe tented Safari Lodge. This is an untouched
wilderness sanctuary which invites quiet exploration
and discovery.
This 27 square kilometre island,
the largest on lake Kariba, lies offshore from
Sinazongwe, a delightful traditional village on
the Zambian mainland. This is a wild water wilderness,
where the Zambezi valley game and birds flourish,
unmolested and protected by the status of Chete
National Park. The charm of Chete lies in its
beauty, peace and tranquillity, far from the "madding
crowds" of power boats and game drive vehicles.
It nestles in amongst a beautiful archipelago
of remote islands hitherto virtually unvisited
by the tourist world, scattered with flood plain
shorelines, craggy cliffs, spectacular gorges
and African Lowveld woodlands. The western facing
Lodge enjoys spectacular sunsets across the lake
and is the only Lodge in the Chete National Park.
Chete Island is uninhabited and
abounds in wildlife including Elephant, Lion,
Leopard, Hyena, Hippopotamus, Crocodile and a
wide variety of buck. More than 170 species of
birds have been identified so far, including the
African Fish Eagle. However Chete is more about
African ambience, wilderness and scenic beauty,
than a big five wildlife experience. Visit nearby
Sekulu Island with its Buffalo population isolated
from the mainland since lake Kariba was formed
in 1959.
Chete Island Lodge
itself offers luxury surroundings with first class
service in an atmosphere of tranquility and solitude.
If peace, quiet and rest is what you want then
there can be few places on earth to beat this
! The western facing lodge enjoys amazing sunsets
across the lake and is the only lodge on the island.
In spite of her remoteness, the lodge provides
the highest standards with eight comfortable Meru
style tents set in a secluded bay.
Activities include:
Game walks with armed professional
guide, Canoe game viewing, Sailing Cruises, Motorised
boat game viewing cruises, Day and Night game
drives, Fishing by boat or canoe, Bush barbeques
and Champagne breakfasts, Bird watching in a National
Bird Sanctuary, Night Sky Observation of the Milky
Way Galaxy with a high
quality Astronomical Telescope
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