Changa Safari Camp

Such a beautiful Easter weekend spent at Changa safari camp in Kariba. This is a hidden gem in Kariba. The tented rooms are luxurious yet not over the top with extremely comfortable beds and an opportunity to enjoy an outdoor bath under the stars. The rooms have everything you could need in the middle of the bush. We loved our morning wake ups with the arrival of tea and coffee and delicious rusks. A game drive and boat cruise/fishing is a must. But a firm favourite is a gin and tonic lying and relaxing by the pool. Food was delicious during our stay and we felt all the staff went above and beyond to cater to our every need. We will be back, Thank you.

We had the most delightful few days at Changa safari camp. A little piece of quiet luxury with the most extraordinary views of Kariba. The candlelit three course dinners were such a lovely end to each day. Your table is moved to a different location every night to make each dinner a different experience. A highlight was the pookies in the lounge area and the bar that would show themselves randomly day and night. Our kids are aged 9 to 14 and they loved it, the infinity pool being a huge hit and of course having some access to WiFi helped the teenagers too!

We were thoroughly disappointed with our second visit to Changa Camp, despite some exceptional experiences. Room number 2 still lacks a functional overhead fan at full speed can hardly be felt, a problem that has persisted for over a year despite a complaint being raised on our last visit. The sweltering Kariba heat and humidity made the room almost unbearable. The family room we were booked into, priced at $405 per night (the same as adult rooms), was inadequate. It lacked fans, an outside bathtub, and sufficient mosquito nets. We had to request a pedestal fan just to keep our three small children cool. Another guest was even forced to clean their own room's dustbin due to lack of room service, which was unacceptable given the rates charged. The food was subpar, with portions that left everyone hungry and unsatisfied. The breakfast experience was particularly disappointing. Instead of being served a hot meal, guests were expected to queue for a buffet-style breakfast, only to find that popular items like bacon and sausages were often depleted by the time they reached the front of the line. The chaos was compounded by the chef needing to restock, leaving guests to fend for themselves - one guest even had to cook their own eggs at the buffet. This was not only inconvenient but also frustrating, given the already limited options. The lack of foresight in provisioning was evident in the insufficient quantities of food, such as 20 pancakes provided for a group of 24 guests, requiring us to request more. Packed breakfasts for a fishing trip were inadequate, with each person receiving a fried egg sandwiched between two slices of bread and a half-slice of bacon. Lunch was no better, consisting of a piece of chicken accompanied by a handful of chips. It was as if we'd been unwittingly prescribed a strict diet, rather than being provided with a satisfying meal to fuel our outdoor activities Despite our success in catching fish, our repeated requests for the kitchen to prepare bream snacks fell on deaf ears. Over a two-day period, despite multiple requests, we didn't receive a single fish snack. Instead, our snack requests were met with crisps and an inedible chilli sauce that seemed more like a punishment than a condiment. When we expressed our disappointment to the chef, their response was dismissive, essentially telling us that they like spice - a justification that hardly addressed our concerns. This unfortunate incident left a bitter taste in everyone mouth as it is unacceptable as the kitchen essentially just kept our fish for themselves blatantly disregarding our requests, perhaps they used our fish for our “fish and chips” lunch as they didn’t have enough fish so some guests were told to have chicken. Despite the challenges, there were some standout experiences that warrant mention. Richard and Pranay, the management duo, tried their hardest to make the stay was enjoyable. They were attentive, helpful, and worked tirelessly to make the weddin

Excellent safari, great accommodation and went out of their way to meet dietary needs especially after a problem /resulting illness in the previous camp. Animal viewing was amazing and guide friendly and knowledgeable. Only issue was the noisy group from Harare but this was quickly resolved.