Riverfront amenities provide unparalleled vistas of the magnificent upper Zambezi River
Chalets
Shackletons accommodates 12 guests in six thatched, en-suite chalets with private teak decks overlooking the magnificent Zambezi River. Each chalet has a bedroom with two three-quarter size beds, cupboards, en suite bathroom (shower, hand basin and toilet), hot water, electricity, plug points (type M plugs – 3 round prongs – same as South Africa), solar lights, safety deposit box, ceiling fan and mosquito nets.
Open Air Dining
Enjoy our delicious home-cooked food in the open dining room or under the stars on the lawn overlooking the pristine upper Zambezi River.
Van Togo Bar
Enjoy drinks in our Van Togo bar swapping stories of the day’s battles won and lost with the ferocious ‘striped water dogs’ of the upper Zambezi River.
Tranquil Grounds
Shackletons Lodge is situated on the banks of the Zambezi in beautiful grounds with rolling lawns, a huge variety of magnificent trees and abundant birdlife.
River Frontage
All the amenities at Shackletons are located on the banks of the magnificent Zambezi River, providing guests with unparalleled vistas of the river.
River Frontage
All the amenities at Shackletons are located on the banks of the magnificent Zambezi River, providing guests with unparalleled vistas of the river.
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool, located on the banks of the river, provides welcome relief after a hard day catching and boating the fearless tiger fish.
Sundowner Deck
Enjoy pre-dinner drinks on the sun downer deck re-collecting the day’s events hunting Africa’s most spectacular and sought-after game fish.
Firepit
Sit around the river-side fire pit after dinner sipping a night cap or a cup of coffee and discussing tactics for the next morning’s tiger fishing adventure.
Lounge & Library
Enjoy a quiet cup of tea or coffee in the riverside lounge or catch up on some of the early Zambezi River adventures from books in our library.
Months of the year
March to December
Minutes
From the lodge to fishing waters by boat
Anglers per boat
Accompanied by experienced river guides
Pounds
The weight of some of the Tigerfish