Local Recommendations from our My Guide Zimbabwe team

Crispy Fresh Catering is able to supply and deliver food and basic cleaning requirements to your houseboat or self-catering lodge in Kariba. They provide a very efficient and cost-effective service taking all the stress away from you transporting all your supplies to Kariba and will ensure everything is waiting for you on arrival.

Shikra is a neat pontoon houseboat that can accommodate up to 20 people. It has ten luxurious cabins; all of them are ensuite and air-conditioned. Six cabins are doubles and four cabins have twin beds that can be converted to queen size. 

Karabezi is an upper market pontoon style boat which is very luxurious ensuring that your trip on Lake Kariba will be an extremely memorable one.............

Malachite is a 60-foot double-decked pontoon-style houseboat that was renovated recently. This luxury houseboat has been modeled to comprise six cabins and can accommodate up to 16 passengers. All cabins are air-conditioned and ensuite and some are double bed accommodations while some offer twin beds. Cabins are equipped with all soft furnishings.

African and Zimbabwean Dream are premium cruise ships that offer 5-star facilities and a luxurious experience. These elegant vessels run by International Cruise Company Croisi Europe are one of kind.  The triple deck vessels can each accommodate 16 guests.  They consist of 8 well-appointed cabins which are found on the main deck while the upper deck is home to a restaurant, lounge, Bar, reception desk and jacuzzi. Then there is a sun deck where guests can relax and have sweeping views of the lake and they can look out for birds and animals on the nearby shores. 

The Umbozha is an extremely spacious and luxurious houseboat ideal for large groups who would like to celebrate special occasions.  It is fully air-conditioned throughout and has stunning views out onto Lake Kariba. There is a pool for you to cool off in with a sun deck and shade plus tender boats for fishing and game viewing.

Peregrine is a comfortable pontoon houseboat that sleeps 16. It is a child-friendly boat that has 6 spacious cheerfully adorned cabins. All cabins have overhead fans.

Big Daddy, recently fully refurbished and under new management is an upmarket, spacious 85-foot pontoon powered by two 210hp Cummins engines, and can take a maximum of twenty people. It is ideal for big family reunions and special occasions.

OB Joyful is a spacious houseboat that can accommodate 12 passengers. It comes with four air-conditioned cabins, all with twin beds. Two of the cabins are ensuite while the other two share a bathroom, there is extra sleeping space for guests on the top deck.

Take a trip out to the farm for a picnic or decadent lunch in our gardens, an easy way to escape and enjoy a day out with family and friends.

Our venue is also a great place to host an event, our lodge can host your overnight for a sleepover as well! We also provide catering and decor services if you need, to make hosting as simple as possible.

With the assistance of Halsted Aviation, Crispy Fresh has resuscitated flights into Kariba and the various airstrips within the Eastern Basin. Very simply, Crispy Fresh is chartering Halsted Aviation planes each week, which will fly every Friday from Harare to the Kariba area and back to Harare on a Monday.

The Bushtracks Express is an exclusive rail trip which runs from the Victoria Falls station to the bridge and back. It is designed as a sunset trip and this service runs ...

Pure Africa’s reimagined River Cruises bring a new level of sophistication to Victoria Falls, with our Sunset Cruise onboard our flagship vessel the Zambezi Explorer, the most popular offering. A recent saw newly crafted furniture, hand-woven Ndebele-patterned chairs, and mood-enhancing light fittings all adding to the contemporary design elements

Pure Africa is an owner-run tourism operator with a responsible ethos. Based in Victoria Falls, we specialise in premium experiences, river cruises, weddings, and events. Pure Africa strives to redesign the destination experience for travellers in Victoria Falls.

A rush of blood to the head, some wind in the lungs and a whole surge of energy, these are the mixed feelings one can expect when engaging in the high wire activities off...

Meet the People Clients are taken to an authentic rural village approximately 20km from Victoria Falls town where they are given the opportunity to watch local villagers ...

The Victoria Falls is one of the 7 Natural wonders of the world and to view this great sight is an awesome opportunity and grand privilege.  No words can do justice ...

Bush tracks Africa in partnership with Art of Africa presents an interactive and cultural experience to remember. A cultural art tour which blends an eye opening visit to...

Centuries past, we're told, an inimitable Royal Drum disenchanted with its owner was lost forever when it 'jumped' into the Zambezi River. In honour of this legend, the a...

Crispy Fresh in Harare now offers a delivery service of meal boxes,  ​there is a choice between Bender Box, Batchelor Box, or Family Box or there is the option of creating your own menu as long as the total value of the box must be a minimum of USD75.  They also organize your catering if you are planning a holiday for example to Gonarezhou, Nyanga, or Hwange please visit Jackie at their office for more information 

The Boma Dinner and Drum Show is more than a mere eatery, it is a Victoria Falls highlight.
The Boma specializes in a superb selection of Zimbabwean dishes served on cast iron plates. A four-course meal combines a choice of starters with a barbecue buffet. All tastes are catered for, and while the adventurous are enticed with local delicacies, such as Mopani worms and potjies(hunter's game stew), those wishing to enjoy beef, pork, fish, and chicken or a variety of vegetarian meals are welcome to do so.

Organikks welcomes you to customized fine dining at a fine establishment where hospitality and cuisine are elevated to art forms. With three years in the Industry, our exquisite food is specially crafted to ensure that the customer experience is harmonious from start to finish. 

If you know a little bit about Harare’s yesteryear eat-out scene you will remember Wombles restaurant. Now they are back, with a fresh new signature, Khaya Nyama Wombles. They have rebranded to operate as a steakhouse. They opened their doors a few weeks ago and have taken over the spot that was formerly occupied by Amanzi Restaurant. The spot has a fresh new look; it is ornately decorated and has a cozy inviting atmosphere plus well-kempt grounds to match.
 

A visit to the Victoria Falls is incomplete without a stop at the Lookout Café. This café is conveniently located close to the entrance to the Falls, making it the perfect place to rest and cool down with a cold beverage after a tour of the Rainforest. The Lookout café is highly rated for it offers great food and warm hospitality but the awesome view is the cherry on top!

Garfunkel's Grill is located at Sam Levy's Village in Borrowdale and is open 7 days a week.  They offer both inside and outside seating areas and have a wide variety of choices of food such as wood-fired pizzas, pork, chicken, delicious steaks and decadent desserts.

The Eatery Dining Experiences
Perched on the banks of the Zambezi River with ilala palm trees and cascading manicured lawns, The Eatery Dining Experiences at the Pure Africa Waterfront offers three comprehensive options: The Eatery Lunch Experience, The Eatery Dinner Experience, and The Eatery Pot Experience which includes a selection of potjie pots cooked patiently for hours over an open fire.

The Taj Restaurant is a Harare restaurant that specialises in Indian cuisine. They serve authentic Indian dishes designed to bring you a taste of India. Located in the Gunhill area, this spacious and private location is the perfect spot for lunch or an intimate dinner.