Matusadona National Park · Lake Kariba & Matusadona
Tiger Bay Resort, Lake Kariba
Boutique resort on the Ume River at Lake Kariba near Matusadona, with seven standard chalets, a honeymoon chalet, a pool, gym and fishing.
- TypeLodge
- LocationUme River, Lake Kariba, near Matusadona National Park
- RegionLake Kariba & Matusadona
- ProvinceMashonaland West
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Facts on this page were checked against the property's official website.
Image: Tiger Bay Resort official website
About Tiger Bay Resort, Lake Kariba
Tiger Bay Resort is a boutique lodge on the Ume River at Lake Kariba, near Matusadona National Park, relaunched with a new website in 2026.
It has seven standard chalets and a honeymoon chalet, with private plunge pools, a main pool, a restaurant, bar and lake-view decks.
Best for
Anglers, couples and families who want tigerfish fishing combined with game drives in Matusadona.
Not ideal for guests who want the spa now, as it is listed as opening soon.
Location
Tiger Bay Resort is on the Ume River. The map position is about 55 km from the Kariba Dam wall. The coordinates come from the resort contact page.
Rooms and style at Tiger Bay Resort
There are eight chalets at Tiger Bay Resort, seven standard and one honeymoon, with en-suite bathrooms and private plunge pools.
Facilities at Tiger Bay Resort
Guests at Tiger Bay Resort have a swimming pool, a 24-hour gym, a restaurant, bar and lounges, lake-view decks and space for groups and conferences, with solar energy. The spa is listed as opening soon.
Trade-offs
- Details to confirm. Meal basis, season and children policy are not published.
- Spa not open yet. Check the spa opening before you travel.
- Remote. Access is by air, road or boat.
Getting there and getting around
Fly to the Rukori Airstrip at Tiger Bay, about 1 hour 15 minutes from Harare, then a 15-minute drive; boats and road access are also possible. Activities include tigerfish fishing, game drives in Matusadona, river safaris, safari walks, birding and cultural visits.
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 Tiger Bay Resort
- Ask what your package includes.
- Confirm transfer options for your group.
- Check whether the spa has opened.
- Ask Tiger Bay Resort about fishing boats and gear.
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 Tiger Bay Resort 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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