evidence: To get to Sindabezi Island, you have to travel to Tongabezi Lodge which is about 15 minutes drive away from the centre of Livingstone. We hired a taxi from our backpackers hostel to take us there and it cost 76 kwacha, which is around £6. [...] Once we had finished lunch, our boat to Sindabezi island was ready. A short 15 minute ride and then we were there - welcomed on to the island by more friendly staff who gave us a fruity welcome drink. [...] Sindabezi island is a fantastic place to be if you are animal lovers like us. Sitting on the deck and looking out on the river, we quickly began spotting animals on the riverbank opposite our chalet and we realised how close to them we actually were. A crocodile was lazing on the sandy bank across from us and then a little while later, a pod of hippos swam down the river and towards our chalet. It was basically like going on safari from the comfort of our bedroom.