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Hornbill Lodge

797 Mica Point, Kariba, Zimbabwe
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Harare
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

We stayed at Hornbill Lodge with my wife's two brothers from UK. We live in Zimbabwe. Have visited Kariba many times but Hornbill Lodge was a first. Absolutely fantastic views, food and hospitality. Jackie and Tommy Millar were superb. Great welcome. Excellent company and very good selection of wines. Very reasonable rates and worth every penny. No two-tiered system. Will... More

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Long Beach, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We stayed at the Hornbill the night before setting off for a canoe safari from Chirunu to Mana pools by Natureways safaris. The place was great. Jackie the owner was friendly, invited us for COLD beers immediately on our arrival from Lusaka. Since we had arrived Lusaka 6:30 AM after a double redeye from JFK, we sorely needed them. they... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed in. Drinks on arrival, taken to out room. Wow, what a fantastic view from the chalet. The food was wonderful and the hospitality great. We wanted for nothing, all provided. Snacks with sundowners by the shimmering pool over looking the lake. What a great location.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

We stayed at Hornbill for 3 days and Tommy, Jackie and Sunera were really great hosts. Very attentive, great food and good company too. Rooms very nice. Just excellent. Strong recommendation for a few days of rest and relaxation.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

My husband and I stayed at Hornbill over a weekend in July 2012. Tommy, Jackie and Sunera Millar are fantastic hosts with nothing too much trouble. Hornbill is a gorgeous, intimate lodge with only a few chalets and therefore the peace and quiet that a weekend escape from Harare demanded. The views over Lake Kariba are among the best in... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

We stayed at Hornbill for two nights in the beginning of march 2012. The ownerfamily Jackie and Sunera made this stay fantastic. Excellent and a very very personal service. Hornbill in itself is a fantastic place with a fantastic view over the Kariba lake (with beautiful sunrises). If you looking for a beautiful and a relaxed place with excellent and... More

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Harare, Zimbabwe
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

I had to go to Kariba on business and not knowing where to stay discovered Hornbill lodge. Well what a discovery. I can’t say enough about the place. The Lodge was beautiful, the scenery unbelievable, especially from your bed in the morning, the food out of this world and the hospitality outstanding. Jackie and Sunera were brilliant and could not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

All the other reviews say it all - fantastic location and accomadation, all inclusive food and drinks etc. I just wanted to add a personal thanks to our hostess Jackie - and Sunera. Jackie collected us from the airport, gave a personal tour of the dam and surrounding area and took us to the boat for our onward trip to... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

Hornbill lodge is set high on a hill overlooking Kariba lake. The setting is stunning and the service is six star.Your rooms are rondavels set amongst beautiful gardens where if you are lucky, Zebra pop in early in the morning for a wander around. There is one room upstairs in the main Boma (communal bar, kitchen and lounge downstairs,) a... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

We stayed here during August 2009 and had PERSONAL SERVICE from our hosts Jackie, Tommy and Sunera. We really liked the "all inclusive" treatment we received. The rooms were very neat, the food and drinks SUPERIOR, the fishing trip on the lake to hunt for the Tigerfish GREAT. If you want to really relax and like to make friends while... More

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Additional Information about Hornbill Lodge

Address: 797 Mica Point, Kariba, Zimbabwe
Region: Zimbabwe > Mashonaland West Province > Kariba
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Ranked #2 of 8 Speciality lodging in Kariba
Price range (per night): S$125
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Is a small intimate lodge, situated on Mic Point, Kariba. Hornbill Lodge offers very comfortable accommodation for six. The main satellite thatch 'A' frame includes a bar, lounge and dinning area. There are three thatch 'A' frame bedrooms, one King and two Twin, each with en suite facilities. ... more   less 

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