zambia - chete island - lake kariba

Chete Island is one of Zambia's best kept 'secrets'. Lake Kariba is ignored by almost all international tour operators even though it is right in the middle of the 'usual' safari destinations offered to the average tourist. It is easily accessed by road or air and uniquely approached with a one hour sail across the beautiful Lake Kariba. The charm of Chete lies in its beauty, tranquility and African ambience. 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.

Chete Island is 15km from the main land and traditional village of Sinazongwe. It is approximately 30 sq.km and populated with 39 mammal species including Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Kudu and of course Hippo's and Croc's. The Island also provides excellent fishing for Tiger, Bream and Vundu. The island is rich in Bird life with 378 bird species having been logged. Lake Kariba has unique scenery, spectacular sunsets and that 'something' about Africa not found anywhere else.

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Chete Island Lodge Luxury surroundings with first class service in an atmosphere of tranquility and solitude. Peace, solitude and rest await.