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Sindabezi

About Sindabezi

On a private island in the middle of the Zambezi, Sindabezi offers barefoot luxury just a stone’s throw from ...

... the Zimbabwean bank. With a strong focus on sustainability and the environment, it’s a rustic and remote property that still allows you to visit the Victoria Falls.

Sindabezi manages to combine the high quality and exceptional service of Tongabezi with its unique location in the middle of the Zambezi. It has a more rustic, low key feeling than Tongabezi, with a style much closer to that of a safari lodge. Its location makes it a bit trickier to visit the Falls and take part in activities on the mainland, but if you are looking to relax in natural settings at the end of your safari, then it would be tough to find a better spot.

Accommodation
5 chalets
Children
Best for 16+
Open
All year

Activities

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

Boat trip

Boat trip

Canoeing

Canoeing

Cultural excursion

Cultural excursion

Elephant encounter

Elephant encounter

Fishing

Fishing

Helicopter

Helicopter

Kayaking

Kayaking

Microlight

Microlight

White-water rafting

White-water rafting

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Traveller reviews of Sindabezi

16 real, un-edited reviews from Expert Africa's travellers.


98%
16 reviews since August 2007
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Good
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Mr & Mrs SfromOxford

Arrived 9 Oct 2016, 2 nights

"Sindabezi review"

"We ended our trip with 2 nights at Sindabezi (on an island in the Zambezi close …" Read Mr & Mrs S’s full holiday review

Overall rating: Good

Mr & Mrs AfromEdinburgh

Arrived 29 May 2014, 2 nights

"great stay on Sindabezi Island"

"Overall, our experience at Sindabezi was great, and a very pleasant way to …" Read Mr & Mrs A’s full holiday review

Overall rating: Excellent

Mr M & Mrs DfromUK

Arrived 24 Jul 2013, 2 nights

"A luxurious end to our honeymoon"

"A short drive (30 mins) from the airport to Tongabezi Lodge. We had a long …" Read Mr M & Mrs D’s full holiday review

Overall rating: Excellent

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Sindabezi's location

Look closer at the environment and surroundings of Sindabezi.


When to go to Livingstone & Victoria Falls

Our month by month guide: What it's like to visit Sindabezi in Livingstone & Victoria Falls


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Livingstone & Victoria Falls in January

At the peak of Livingstone's green season, expect heavy rainfall for a few hours most days with sunny spells in between. Temperatures remain high, reaching over 30°C/86°F with high humidity.

The landscape around Victoria Falls is lush and green, offering spectacular views of the falls at their fullest. However, the abundance of water disperses wildlife in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, making game viewing challenging.

The high water levels in the Zambezi River limit some activities like whitewater rafting and visits to Devil's Pool. On the bright side, this is an excellent time for birdwatching in the park, with many migratory species present.

The Livingstone Museum provides a great indoor activity option during rainy periods.

  • Hot and humid with frequent rainfall
  • Victoria Falls at high water level, misty views
  • Lush green landscape, great for photography
  • Wildlife dispersed, game viewing challenging
  • Low tourist numbers, cheaper accommodation

Our view

This is not a great time to visit

Weather in January

Zambia fact file

Useful information and advice to help you prepare for a trip including Sindabezi


Excursions from Sindabezi

Optional extra day-trips and excursions possible whilst you're staying at Sindabezi. Talk to us: these are usually best arranged before you go.


Chobe Day Trip

Chobe Day Trip

Full day - typically around 11 hours

For a top safari experience while visiting the Victoria Falls, don’t miss a day trip to Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Easily reachable from Livingstone, Zambia or Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Chobe boasts some of the best wildlife densities in southern Africa, with exceptional numbers of elephant drawn by the permanent waters of the Chobe River.

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100% (1 reviews)
Fishing on the Zambezi River

Fishing on the Zambezi River

Three hours or Seven hours

Many people head to Livingstone not just to see the Victoria Falls, but also to relax after an international flight or a busy safari, and a perfect way to do this is with a fishing trip on the calmer sections of the Zambezi River above the falls, drifting with the current, casting your line, and keeping an eye out for wildlife on the banks.

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80% (1 reviews)
Guided tour of Victoria Falls

Guided tour of Victoria Falls

Two hours - AM & PM departures

One of the seven Natural Wonders of the World, the mighty Victoria Falls has to be seen to be believed. Why not take an expertly guided trip to learn about the history, geology, flora and fauna of one of Africa's most spectacular sites?

More about Tour of the Falls
100% (5 reviews)

Other lodges in Livingstone & Victoria Falls

Alternative places to stay in this same area.


Avani Victoria Falls

Avani Victoria Falls

Just a few minutes' walk from the Victoria Falls, with access for guests included, the Avani features good facilities in peaceful grounds at a modest price.


85% (234 reviews)
Royal Livingstone Hotel

Royal Livingstone Hotel

Conveniently located just a short walk from the Zambia. side of the Victoria Falls, the colonial-style Royal Livingstone has beautiful grounds and small but quite luxurious rooms.


94% (89 reviews)
Tongabezi

Tongabezi

Secluded on the banks of the Zambezi, less than 20km from the Victoria Falls, Tongabezi is one of the most exclusive lodges in Zambia.


94% (65 reviews)
Waterberry Zambezi Lodge

Waterberry Lodge

Offering great value for money and within easy reach of the Victoria Falls, Waterberry is a small, family-friendly lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River.


98% (61 reviews)

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