Sekoma Island

Sekoma Island is hidden away on the Mambova Rapids on the banks of the Zambezi River. The lodge is nestled into the riverine forest blending in with the natural environment and can accomodate 16 guets in eight large tents each with its own view of the mighty Zambezi River - Come and experience the magic of Sekoma Island....

Public areas consist of a bar, lounge, and an open boma with al fresco dining. The lodge accommodates sixteen guests in eight large tents on raised decks overlooking the river.Each tent is twin bedded, has en-suite facilities, and is furnished with a wardrobe, bedside pedestals and traditional directors' chairs on private decks. For our visitors comfort and convenience the tents contain mosquito nets and insect repellent, as well as bottled water.Sekoma has a variety of guided activities on offer. Fishing for tiger fish and bream, birding, guided walks, motor boat excursions on the Zambezi River, cultural village visits to the Mambowa village and day trips to Livingstone and the Victoria Falls.

Your stay at Sekoma is inclusive of accommodation, all meals and two guided activities per day. No Children under twelve years of age are allowed due to the close proximity of the river and rapids.

The area is renowned for its excellent Tiger fishing as well as for other species such as Bream, mainly Nembwe, Thinface and Humpback, Redbreast and Three Spot Tilapia, Pink Happy, Sharptoothed Catfish and African Pike. Angling is conducted from boats, mokoro or the islands themselves. The best fishing season is after the receding flood in late May through to the advent of the following years flood in March.

In order to protect, preserve and respect our environment we maintain a very strict catch and release policy at Sekoma.