Having visited Livingstone and Vic Falls a number of times previously, I wanted to have a relaxing experience of the Zambezi without the drone of microlights and helicopters buzzing over as happens closer to the falls. A number of people had recommended Siankaba to me, so I had to try it for myself.
Our chalets were well appointed, and very spacious, with a huge (and comfortable!) bed, nice sitting area, as well as a really lovely open plan bathroom, complete with seperate bath and shower... my first stop was a LOOONG soak in the bath overlooking the Zambezi.. only managing to extricate myself in time for a Pimms before dinner!
Dinner is a communal affair, which I really do like... food was really great, and it was no problem to cater for my and mum's dietary needs (though we had advised on booking and on arrival). To ward off the winter chill we each had blankets on our chairs, and there were braziers around to give extra warmth. After dinner and heading off to bed we found our wonderfully warm electric blankets doing wonders for us!
We didn't do much in terms of activities - we were really at at Siankaba to relax, as we'd spent the better part of 2 weeks on safari and going non-stop. We did a sunset cruise, and also visited the local village and school. The headman told me that I was too old to not be married and it was time for me to settle down to give my parents some grandchildren - priceless!
Siankaba is in my opinion a great place to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the Falls - I would say that going to and from the Falls for activities every day would seem a little silly, but its definitely on my "must recommend" list! Go and see for yourself - some things you just can't put into words.

Meegan Treen
Stayed at The Islands of Siankaba in 2011, traveled with family