Deliberately fashioned with a Mediterranean coast ambience, Caribbea Bay Resort is an ideal base from which to explore this unique part of Zimbabwe or just enjoy a sun-filled holiday in relaxed comfort. Sundowners on the pool deck, followed by an informal dinner in the Terrace Restaurant, then playing the tables at the intimate casino into the small hours, is only one of the leisure and lifestyle experiences awaiting guests.
They also get to know about the surroundings from highly-trained and friendly staff. The mysteries of the Nyaminyami, the Zambezi River god, and his ‘influence’ over the locals are some of the tales enjoyed by guests over a late-night drink.
This well-appointed resort with its 83 rooms, seven of which are suites, has so much to offer. Tours to the nearby Kariba Village are a big attraction with guests who wish to get to know the history and traditions of the local Tonga people.
Another is the crocodile farm where these dangerous creatures can be viewed up close and personal! The massive dam wall itself, with its observation platform, gives visitors a vivid idea of the pressure exerted by Kariba’s vast expanse of captive water on an equally breathtaking man-made structure.
Water sports, from canoeing to the fast and invigorating water skiing, are firm favourites, while within the resort itself regular water polo matches are played, with guests welcome additions to local teams.
For those interested in game viewing, Caribbea Bay staff will arrange professionally guided tours into the Mutusadona Game Reserve. Experienced rangers know where to find a large variety of game including zebra, elephant and the not–so–cute hyena. This is when the camera buffs come into their own getting spectacular shots of Africa’s wildlife.
Whatever the choice of activity, what better than a sunset cruise on Lake Kariba to round off the day. While cruising and enjoying long, cold drinks, join in the banter of the other guests as they describe their days. Sunsets on Lake Kariba are legendary, with the famous, but very brief, green flash before the sun finally disappears, a sight always to be remembered.
Caribbea Bay Resort Amenities
Accommodation at Caribbea Bay consists of 83 rooms and offers an exciting range of different room types. Rooms range from large spacious suites ideal for a family group, to executive rooms perfect for conferencing guests who wish to unwind at the end of a long day of meetings. Casita rooms are neat little family units that have bunk beds for children and either twin or double beds for the adults.
A dividing curtain is conveniently placed to separating the bunk beds from the main bedroom area. All rooms are tastefully decorated in a warm Caribbean feel and the light pink painted walls truly create the sense of being immersed in the Mediterranean.
Nearly all the rooms in the hotel have balconies and all rooms are fully air conditioned with overhead fan, comfortable bed mattresses, en-suite bathrooms and digital satellite television.Rooms are easily accessible for disabled guests with ramps linking them to all public areas.
Directions To Caribbea Bay Resort
Caribbea Bay, 425 Impala Drive, Kariba, Zimbabwe
Area Attractions
Kariba Village Tour
Sunset cruises
Game drives
Fishing
Observation point
Crocodile Farm
Tennis
