Matusadona National Park · Lake Kariba & Matusadona
Spurwing Island, Lake Kariba
Island lodge in Lake Kariba off the Matusadona shoreline, with chalets, cabins, tents, Sekuru Lodge and Hungwe House, a pool and full-board stays.
- TypeLodge
- LocationIsland in Lake Kariba off the Matusadona shoreline
- RegionLake Kariba & Matusadona
- ProvinceMashonaland West
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Facts on this page were checked against the property's official website.
Image: Spurwing Island official website
About Spurwing Island, Lake Kariba
Spurwing Island is an island lodge in Lake Kariba off the Matusadona National Park shoreline, below the Matusadona Mountains.
It offers a mix of chalets, thatched cabins, luxury and classic tents, the two-couple Sekuru Lodge and the eight-sleeper Hungwe House, all en suite.
Best for
Families, groups and anglers who want a full-board island stay with game cruises, drives and walks.
Not ideal for guests who want a small, exclusive camp in peak season.
Location
Spurwing Island is 20 km by boat from Kariba Breezes Harbour. The map position is about 24 km from the Kariba Dam wall. The coordinates come from the official website.
Rooms and style at Spurwing Island
Accommodation at Spurwing Island includes three chalets, a new cabin, five refurbished thatched cabins, seven luxury tents, two classic tents, Sekuru Lodge with air-conditioning and a splash pool, and Hungwe House for up to eight.
Facilities at Spurwing Island
Guests at Spurwing Island have a large swimming pool, a dining room and a bar, and guests with their own boats can use Spurwing Harbour. Stays are full board with all meals, teas and coffees, and Hungwe House can be hired whole.
Trade-offs
- Boat schedule. The daily boat leaves Kariba at noon and returns at 09:00.
- Walking age. No under-16s on walking safaris.
- Busy lodge. Up to 40 adults can stay.
Getting there and getting around
The boat from Kariba Breezes Harbour takes about 40 minutes. Kariba is about five hours by road from Harare. Activities include speedboat and pontoon game cruises, game drives in Matusadona, walks, tigerfish and bream fishing and Sanyati Gorge trips.
Explore the area
Compare other stays in the Matusadona area, browse accommodation across Lake Kariba and Matusadona, or read our Lake Kariba guide.
Before you book Spurwing Island
- Book the noon boat transfer.
- Choose between tents, cabins and houses.
- Ask about whole-island hire in low season.
- Confirm children beds with Spurwing Island.
Current rates and availability
No rates are published on this page, and there is no booking link for this property yet. Rates depend on the plan, season and party, so ask Spurwing Island directly through its official website for a written quote. Zimbabwe Travel Guide does not take bookings or payment for this stay.
Where it is
Matusadona National Park faces Kariba town across the water on the lake's southern shore, with the escarpment behind it. Its lodges and camps are usually reached by boat transfer or light aircraft rather than by road.
Accommodation near here
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