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The
Gache Gache Estuary in the Eastern Basin of
Lake Kariba.
The Lodge lies approximately 3 km
upstream of the lake.
The
Lodge has open plan rooms built under thatch.
The rooms are built of handmade
sandstone bricks made by the local people.
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Our
main Lodge consists of a dining room capable of seating 26
people, a lounge, and a semi circular bar area accommodating
12 people comfortably.
The Lodge has a reputation for its
unusual architecture.
The upstairs has a small loft type sun
lounge.
The
Lodge can be accessed by water, road or by
light aircraft.
Most of the transfers are done by boat
or by air.
It is accessible by a very scenic road,
but not practical to use, as roads are in a
state of disrepair and a 4x4 vehicle must be
used.
There
is a Lodge Manager/Guide and a Marketing
Manageress/Hostess. There are 4 senior staff
members.
There are 8 junior staff members.
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A
small plunge pool done in our local glitter
stone is very welcome!
The
chalets are all identical and all have
en-suite facilities and glitter stone floors
throughout.
All chalets have showers, hand basin
and toilet.
There are 10 chalets in total. 7 of these have twin (3/4) beds and 3
of them have standard Queen size beds. All chalets have a view of the lake.
All
laundry is hand done, and the ironing is still
done with the old-fashioned charcoal heated
irons. There is no extra charge for our
laundry service.
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This
particular Lodge offers numerous combinations
namely:
- MORNING & EVENING GAME DRIVES
- NIGHT DRIVES
- MORNING & EVENING WALKS
- MORNING & EVENING
- BOAT CRUISES
- FISHING
- BIRD WATCHING
- OUR TRADITIONAL DINNER UNDER THE STARS
These trips are
according to weather.
Basic lodge routine...
- 0600 Tea/Coffee to rooms or available in Main Lodge.
- 0700 Depart for safari
- 0900 Breakfast
- 1000 Midday safari
- 1300 Lunch
- 1600 Tea
- 1630 Afternoon Safari
- 2000 Dinner
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Lodge has 2 Game drive vehicles and 2 utility
vehicles. a Sea
Glider, a Vagabond (without cabin) and an
Eagle and a piranha.
The
water is pumped from the lake for showers etc.
and bottled water is available on request.
All drinking water is sand filtered and
chlorinated.
The
Lodge runs off a generator as well as off
solar (battery) power. 220-volt power is
available most of the day. There are no
electrical plug fittings in the rooms, but
these are available in the Main Lodge.
The
Lodge has a comprehensive medical kit onsite.
The Lodge Management have passed the
MARS advanced first aid course.
The nearest medical facility (minor
ailments) is 40 minutes drive away.
The nearest hospital is a 1-hour flight
away. MARS
covers the lodge registration done at
clients request.
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AIRSTRIP:
The
airstrip is 2 km from the Lodge:
- Co-ordinates
16 degrees
44 minutes
926S
/ 028 degrees
55 minutes 828E
- Length
800m marked, as well as 100m extra each
side.
Total 1,000m.
- Direction
East to West
- Type
Dirt/Gravel Strip
The aircraft
that have landed at the strip are namely
Cessna 206, Cessna Caravan, Medical Air Rescue
Service Ambulance (twin engine) and Dakota
DC3. The
airstrip is not useable at night.
Overnight parking is possible.
AIRSTRIP
TIMES:
The
following is a time chart for the various
types of aircraft capable of landing on the
Gache Gache Airstrip:
ROUTE
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CARAVAN 206
HRE GGA
60 MINS 70 MINS
CHOKS GGA
70 MINS
80 MINS
VFA GGA
80 MINS
90 MINS
KBA GGA
05 MINS
06 MINS
DISTANCE
CHART:
- Lodge
Kariba (road) 2hrs
- Lodge
Village (road) 40min
- Lodge
Kariba, B Line boat charter 1hr
- Lodge
Kariba, Speedboat (Sabre) 45min
- Lodge
Airstrip (road) 10mins
- Lodge
Kariba (houseboat) 2hrs
All of the
times given for road travel are dry season
only and strictly require 4-wheel drive.
The roads are strictly bush tracks and
are not sign-posted.
WEATHER:
Summer:
September April.
The
temperatures are well into the 40s in
October/November and during the winter months
(May-July) temps rarely go lower than 20.
The Lodge is generally unaffected by
rain (November through April) although the
activities may be affected from time to time.
FISHING:
The
fantastic fighting TIGER FISH is the most
popular fish to try and catch
then comes
the TILAPIA, Bream fish. This is a wonderful
fish to eat, so eat what you catch! Many other
species also available.
MONTHS with an
R in them are the best months to fish!
BIRD
WATCHING:A
fantastic paradise for Bird Watchers with an
amazing variety of birds dont forget
your binoculars!
FAMILY
RESORT:GACHE
GACHE LODGE is a wonderful family lodge with
something to offer every member of your
family.
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