Hippo Paradise Lodge and Campsites
Charara Wilderness
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Staff were welcoming and friendly also tailoring a meal to my vegan requirements”
“The workers were very helpful they took us for Kariba village tour and fishing”
“The view was great as you had access to view the hippos walking at night only”
“The surrounding area is beautiful, an elephant passed nearby in the morning and …”
“Room was spacious and comfortable”
“The place is quiet and friendly”
“The quad bikes was definitely a big plus but prices for 15 minutes was very high”
“The lodge is value for money and is really a quiet and isolated lodge where you …”
“The breakfast was very good, the chef is excellent”
Overview
Hippo Paradise Lodge and Campsites is set in Kariba and offers accommodation with a bar and free WiFi, 21 km from Charara Safari Area and 45 km from Kaliolio Siavonga Croc Farm. A children's playground is available for guests at the lodge to use. The nearest airport is Royal Airstrip, 195 km from Hippo Paradise Lodge and Campsites, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Maria
extended_group
January 21, 2026
“The rooms need a serious health and safety check however very spacious and comfortable beds.”
The view was great as you had access to view the hippos walking at night only. The lake is very low so seeing hippos during the day is not possible. We had a great view of the hippos at night. The girls had a great torch which allowed us a great view to the hippos. That was definitely the highlight of the experience. The quad bikes was definitely a big plus but prices for 15 minutes was very high. The girls cooked amazing food and just couldn't do enough. Panashe was very professional and made us feel very welcome and even joining us to a little dance. The young team on site were great. They greeted us nicely and felt welcome.
Michael
extended_group
October 6, 2025
Was not impressed
Alston R
solo_traveller
August 28, 2025
“Wonderful stay in the wilderness”
Room was spacious and comfortable. Staff were welcoming and friendly also tailoring a meal to my vegan requirements. The surrounding area is beautiful, an elephant passed nearby in the morning and the nature walk provided by the lodge was excellent; true to the name, there were several hippos around.
Mudima
couple
August 11, 2025
Nothing
David
couple
May 26, 2025
Meals were good
Olivia
solo_traveller
January 9, 2025
“Excellent”
The breakfast was very good, the chef is excellent. We also enjoyed our dinners, my sons enjoyed their meals. The location is excellent, we managed to see the hippos during the night grazing, lions and leopards hovering around the night and waterbucks are always on site. The songs of birds during the morning are amazing. I like to bush location where you can dine with nature. The workers were very helpful they took us for Kariba village tour and fishing. I will definitely go back there and i recommend people to use the facilities. There are also indoor activities that is convenient if you do not want to leave the lodge.
Vimbai
family_with_children
January 2, 2025
Seeing waterbucks
Andries
solo_traveller
December 9, 2024
“Very enjoyable relaxing time in nature”
The staff were very friendly and assisted us with all our needs for additional leisure activities. The lodge is value for money and is really a quiet and isolated lodge where you can rest and enjoy nature.
Constantino
family_with_children
August 8, 2024
The place is quiet and friendly
Facilities
Activities
Children's playground
Food & Drink
Bar
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Services
Airport shuttle (free), Room service, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle
Deluxe Double Room
The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
The unit has 1 bed.
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