Lodge number 22 at NZOU Lodges is a charming, 5 bedroomed single storey thatched, self-catering house, located in the Charara area near Wild Heritage. All 5 bedrooms have individual fans, aircon and comfortable 2 x 3/4 twin beds. The first 2 rooms are located on the right hand side of the house and share a bathroom which has a toilet, basin, bath and shower. The rest of the bedrooms are on the left hand side, with 2 sharing another bathroom that also has a basin, toilet, bath and a shower. There is an additional toilet and basin to service the guests needs. The fifth bedroom is accessed via a door adjacent to the pool. This is the main bedroom and is the only en-suite bedroom which has a basin, toilet and a shower.
Number 22 is situated on the sunset side of the peninsular, offering stunning views of Lake Kariba (when the lake levels are high) and the sunsets as mentioned. There is an open plan lounge and dining area in the centre of the house that has ceiling fans. There is also a small indoor lounge area for if the weather is bad. There is an outdoor seating area where meals can also be served, with the fenced off pool neighbouring this. But the most popular feature is most definitely the viewing platform, accessed via a set of stairs next to the outdoor entertainment area. For those wanting to cook outdoors, there is a braai area located at the front of the property. As the house is thatched, please just be aware of this and don’t let any embers drift towards the house.
There are no fences around NZOU, so it is common to be eating a meal, while watching the resident elephants walking past. Classified as self-catering, Number 22 Lodge is fully equipped with everything you will need. There is 1 lock-up safe in one of the bedrooms for any valuables you wish to secure. The caretaker is always very willing to help in any way he can. As well as the private pool, there is a community pool a short walk from the house – but please be very aware of wild animals when walking to or from this area.
NOTES FROM THE OWNERS:
The house is strictly self catering and accommodates a maximum of 10 adults. Please refrain from bringing more than 10 adults in your party as the caretaker will not allow additional guests. Check in time is 14:00 to 18:00. PLEASE ADVISE IF ARRIVAL IS AFTER 6PM. Check out time is 10:00.
Please note that the caretaker is there to assist you and to make your stay more comfortable, however he should not be working for extended hours of 12 to 17 hours per day. Please work out convenient times with the him on arrival. Generally his work hours are from 07:30 to 11:30 and 15:30 to 19:30.
Please be aware that the elephants will break into your boat/vehicle to try and get food. Please do not store food, fish pellets or game blocks in any of these places. If you have a storage problem, please advise the staff and they will try and make an alternative storage arrangement. Furthermore, please be aware of any elephant that may be in the vicinity when you arrive and make sure you offload quickly and that you do not leave any foodstuffs whatsoever in your vehicle or boat at any time. The lodges are in a National Park area and we will not be liable for any damage caused by any of the wildlife. Please respect the wildlife at all times.
ITEMS TO BRING WITH YOU:
- All personal toiletries; toilet paper; insect sprays & repellents; dish washing liquid, Handy Andy, toilet spray, serviettes, condiments & spices. Plastic packets for your fish fillets. Black bin liners. Matches. Sun block, binoculars, first aid kit, coffee/tea flasks
- All your own food, drinks, ice, fishing tackle.
- Drinking water – all water in the lodge is pumped directly from the lake and is NOT treated. Please bring your drinking water with you.
- If you intend having washing done, please bring your own washing powder and sta-soft and organise directly with the caretaker at an additional charge.
- In case of a power cut please bring torches, re-chargeable lanterns. PLEASE NOTE – NO CANDLES including INSECT REPELLENT CANDLES are permitted in any of the lodges due to the high fire risk.
- Swimming towels – the lodges are supplied with all linen, bath and swimming towels.
- Cooler boxes are NOT supplied in the lodge – please bring your own.
- Plug adaptors, extension leads, chargers.
- The lodge has a DSTV facility, please bring your own smart card & decoder – there is also a DVD unit – bring your own DVD’s
- Please bring your own plastic ware for use on the boats – we do not have this in the lodge and we do not allow glass ware to be taken out of the lodge and used on the boats or at the pool area. NO ITEMS OF CROCKERY/CUTLERY/LINEN/TOWELS/CHAIRS/MATTRESSES etc PERMITTED TO BE REMOVED FROM ANY LODGE AND TAKEN TO ANOTHER LODGE OR THE COMMUNAL POOL OR OUT ON THE BOAT. BOATS
Please note:
- If you are using your own boats or if you are hiring a boat it is a law that all passengers MUST be wearing life jackets when leaving or entering the harbour.
- If you are bringing your own boat and do not want to take the boat out of the water every evening – you are able to make arrangements with your caretaker to arrange for someone to sleep in your boat at an extra charge. Please note that it is not advisable to leave your boat in the water without someone to guard it overnight.
- Fishing Worms – it is advisable that you bring your own fishing worms as these are very difficult to obtain in Charara.
- Fish Pellets & game blocks are usually available to buy from NAUZ.
- Please be careful with your valuables, the owners and agents are not responsible any loss or damage.
- Music – the volume in and out of harbours or near houseboats or any hotel/lodge or tourism facility must be either turned off or at a low volume.
- Litter – every effort is made to keep Kariba and its shorelines clean, please use bin bags
- You are expected to pay for any damages or breakages.
- A braai area is available, but please bring your own charcoal as there is no wood or charcoal available at the lodge.
- DO NOT feed the animals. By feeding the animals you will become part of the cause of these animals having to be put down if they begin to become a problem. They become a problem when being used to being fed by humans, so please help us protect our wildlife and do not feed them.
- The animals are all wild, they are not tame so please do not attempt to approach them at any time.
- Please drive slowly on the roads all the way from Kariba – there are wild animals all the way along the road.
- Crocodiles – the lake is teaming with crocodiles. Please do not go too near to the lake’s edge & do not put your hands into the water when on a boat.
HEALTH ADVISORY: Please consult with your Doctor or pharmacist on malaria precautions as Kariba IS classified as a Malaria Area.
GENERAL SUPPLIES
For fruit, vegetables, meat, bread and fresh produce contact either Ellie Deli or Crispy Fresh. Deliveries are only received once a week. It is best to bring your own as the supply is erratic and goods are not always available. But you can use Elli Deli or Crispy Fresh in case of emergencies or items forgotten.
Contact details: Ellie Deli – Shaneen: +263 77 392 1687
Crispy Fresh – Imelda: +263 77 230 5878
TM Supermarket in Nyamhunga – has very basic grocery requirements again in case of emergencies or if you run short of an item.
NAUZ – Charara – there is a small general shop nearby stockists of minimum drinks & groceries.
STRICTLY NO PETS ALLOWED. STRICTLY NO SMOKING IN THE LODGE. NO NAKED FLAME OF ANY KIND ALLOWED AT THE LODGES
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