Fothergill Island sits on Lake Kariba bordering Matusadona National Park, one of the earliest safari camps established on the lake following its creation in the 1950s.
Rooms & Table
The Rooms
Chalets set among trees close to the lakeshore, each with views over the water toward Matusadona’s hills.
Food & Service
A relaxed, well-prepared dining programme served overlooking Lake Kariba.
Activities
Game drives into Matusadona, plus boating, fishing and sundowner cruises on Lake Kariba.
Wildlife & Photography
The area supports elephant, buffalo, lion and hippo, with the lake itself drawing large concentrations of game to its shoreline during the dry season.
A Photographer's Note
Sundowner cruises on the lake give a distinctive photographic vantage over Matusadona’s hills silhouetted against the water.
Conservation & Impact
Fothergill’s long operating history has supported decades of continuous conservation funding for the Matusadona shoreline.
Begin the Conversation
To arrange a tailor-made journey to this lodge, speak with your Kipekee Journey Lead.