Fothergill View House

4.25 reviewsZTA registeredKariba

Lake views from every room, with a cook and boat mooring

9 guests, 5 bedrooms, 7 beds, 4 bathrooms. You book the entire place.

Hosted by Zambezi and Lake Lodges

Hosting since 2026, replies to 90% of messages

Solar powerPower and water
Inverter backupPower and water
GeneratorPower and water
Borehole waterPower and water
Strict cancellation50% refund until 14 days before check-in, then none.

About this place

Lake views from every room, with a cook and boat mooring. Fothergill View House sits in Kariba, sunsets on the lake. The place is looked after by a resident team who know the area well and are happy to help with directions, firewood and local guides. Rooms are simple and well kept, with good beds and proper linen. Power is backed up so lights, Wi-Fi and fridges keep running during outages, and water comes from the property's own supply. Evenings are best spent outside by the fire.

The space

Bedrooms open onto a shared veranda. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, and there is covered seating outside for meals.

Power, water and connectivity

The things guests in Zimbabwe ask about first, as stated by the host.

Power and water

Solar power
Inverter backup
Generator
Borehole water
Water tank backup

Internet and signal

Wi-Fi
Fibre internet
Telecel signal
No mobile signal

Access and parking

Gravel road access
Secure parking

Where you will sleep

Entire place
Sleeps 9, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 77 m²
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen
- Bedroom 2: 1 double
- Bedroom 3: 2 queen
- Bedroom 4: 2 double
- Bedroom 5: 1 twin

What this place offers

Essentials

Bed linen
Towels
Ceiling fan
Iron

Kitchen and dining

Oven
Freezer
Dishwasher

Bathroom

En-suite bathroom

Outdoors

Braai area
Boma
Garden

Where you will be

Set in Kariba. The nearest shop and fuel are a short drive away, and your host can arrange activities nearby.

Getting there. Five hours by road from Harare via Karoi.

4.2, 5 reviews

Cleanliness: 4.6
Accuracy: 4.4
Check-in: 4.2
Communication: 4.2
Location: 4.2
Value: 4.2

Nomsa M.
Stayed September 2026, solo trip
Quiet, cool and green. Wi-Fi was good enough for video calls. The only thing missing was a second set of keys for our group.
Reply from the host. Thank you for staying with us. You are welcome back any time.
Callum S.
Stayed August 2026, solo trip
The view over the valley at sunrise is worth the early start. Bring warm clothes, the nights are properly cold in winter.
Rumbidzai O.
Stayed June 2026, couple trip
We woke to elephants at the waterhole both mornings. Staff were warm and the cook made the best sadza and stew of our trip.
Takudzwa W.
Stayed March 2026, friends trip
Great value for a family. The children lived in the pool and the caretaker lit the braai for us each evening.
Tendai C.
Stayed December 2025, solo trip
Spotlessly clean, comfortable beds and a kitchen that actually has sharp knives. Check-in instructions were clear and arrived two days before.

Things to know

House rules

Check-in from 14:00
Check-out by 10:00
Children welcome
No pets
No smoking
No events or parties
Quiet hours 22:00 to 06:00

Cancellation

Strict

50% refund until 30 Oct
No refund after 30 Oct

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Paying the host

Bank transfer
Pay at the property

Pay 30% when you book and the rest 7 days before arrival. Your payment goes directly to the host.

Questions before you book?

Message Zambezi and Lake Lodges. Most hosts reply the same day.