{"id":19,"date":"2026-01-11T12:59:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T10:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restalodge.com\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:24:04","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.restalodge.co.zw\/?page_id=19","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"19\" class=\"elementor elementor-19\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da94bfd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"da94bfd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;mountains&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.33\" d=\"M473,67.3c-203.9,88.3-263.1-34-320.3,0C66,119.1,0,59.7,0,59.7V0h1000v59.7 c0,0-62.1,26.1-94.9,29.3c-32.8,3.3-62.8-12.3-75.8-22.1C806,49.6,745.3,8.7,694.9,4.7S492.4,59,473,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.66\" d=\"M734,67.3c-45.5,0-77.2-23.2-129.1-39.1c-28.6-8.7-150.3-10.1-254,39.1 s-91.7-34.4-149.2,0C115.7,118.3,0,39.8,0,39.8V0h1000v36.5c0,0-28.2-18.5-92.1-18.5C810.2,18.1,775.7,67.3,734,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M766.1,28.9c-200-57.5-266,65.5-395.1,19.5C242,1.8,242,5.4,184.8,20.6C128,35.8,132.3,44.9,89.9,52.5C28.6,63.7,0,0,0,0 h1000c0,0-9.9,40.9-83.6,48.1S829.6,47,766.1,28.9z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-183139d elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"183139d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;bounceInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">About <span>Us<\/span> <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae5a6a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ae5a6a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec7e206 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ec7e206\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4db1a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a4db1a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e577114 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e577114\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Resta Lodge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4cb8b0 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4cb8b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Situated in Kariba within the Charara Safari area 70km from the Makuti turnoff and 10km from the Zambia Zimbabwe border post, Resta Lodge offers simple but tastefully designed self-catering accommodation.<\/p><p>The property is situated right along the game corridor where guests can enjoy up close encounters with Zebra, Buffalo, herds of the amazing African Elephant and occasionally Kudu and magnificent Hippos that often roam at night time<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c5acbe elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c5acbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What makes Resta Lodge truly special is its setting. Zebra graze nearby, herds of Buffalo and Elephants pass through the area, and on quiet nights, the distant sounds of Hippos remind you that you are living alongside nature. It\u2019s an experience that is peaceful, humbling, and unforgettable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-215634e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"215634e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b03a535 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b03a535\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-648a4e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"648a4e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db5798e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"db5798e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13f1b72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"13f1b72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abc4707 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"abc4707\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9383a4c elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9383a4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Us?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8485e3 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8485e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Resta Lodge was created as a place where comfort meets the untamed beauty of nature. Surrounded by open bush and situated along a natural wildlife corridor, our lodge offers guests a rare opportunity to experience Africa\u2019s wildlife while enjoying the privacy and convenience of modern self-catering accommodation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3923c2 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3923c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"1077\">Designed with families, couples, small groups, and business travellers in mind, the lodge combines simple elegance with practical comfort. From air-conditioned living spaces and a private swimming pool to outdoor BBQ areas and reliable backup power, every detail is intended to make your stay relaxing and stress-free.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b33321f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b33321f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"757\">Whether you are visiting Kariba for adventure, business, or a quiet escape from the city, Resta Lodge offers a welcoming space to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the beauty of the African wilderness \u2014 without giving up the comforts of home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6ba90d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d6ba90d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1d4fc2 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1d4fc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More Than a Stay \u2014 An Experience<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fad0e01 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fad0e01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4276\">At Resta Lodge, your experience goes beyond accommodation. Here, nature, adventure, and relaxation come together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42b0595 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42b0595\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wildlife Encounters<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5ba746 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5ba746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4510\">Because the lodge lies along a game corridor, wildlife sightings are part of daily life. From elephants and zebra to hippos at night, every stay offers the chance to witness Africa\u2019s beauty up close.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d857b96 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d857b96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore Kariba<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc9031f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc9031f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4276\">Kariba is known for its stunning lake views, fishing adventures, and breathtaking sunsets. 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