Gache Gache Lodge

The Gache Gache Estuary is in the Eastern Basin of Lake Kariba. The Lodge lies approximately 3 km upstream of the lake.

Accommodation consists of 10 ethnic chalets, each with en-suite facilities, private verandah and a view of the lake.There is an abundance of amazing bird-life, so bring your binoculars!  Game walks are available at certain times of the year when the grass is not too tall.

Facts & Facilities

Boats:
Maxim, & Piranha. Also a Skimmer pontoon boat for game viewing

Supplies:
The supplies are obtained from Harare as well as Karoi and sometime Kariba.

Water:
The water is pumped from the lake for showers etc. and bottled water is available on request. All drinking water is sand filtered and chlorinated.

Power:
The Lodge runs off a generator as well as off solar (battery) power. 220-volt power is available most of the day. There will soon be electrical plug fittings in the rooms, already available in the Main Lodge.

Security:
The Lodge has its own “in house” security team and the lodge is patrolled day and night. Each room has burglar bars.

Medical:
The Lodge has a comprehensive medical kit onsite. All pro-guides have passed medical first aid courses. The nearest medical facility (minor ailments) is 40 minutes drive away. The nearest hospital is a 1-hour flight away. MARS covers the lodge – registration done at clients request only.

Activities

Gache Gache Lodge offers numerous combinations of activites, namely:

• Morning and evening game drives in open vehicles with an experienced and knowledgeable professional guide

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  Night drives- excellent way to view nocturnal creatures

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  Morning and evening walks (dependant on the time of year if the grass is not too long)

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  Morning and evening boat cruises for game viewing, booze cruises and sunset cruises

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  Fishing- Gache Gache has some of the finest Tiger fishing on the Lake

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• Bird Watching is excellent all year round.

These trips all depend on the weather and the time of the year and a Professional Guide needs to be booked in advance.

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