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Aerial view of Victoria Falls River Lodge nestled among islands on Zambezi River with luxury tented suites overlooking flowing waters
Victoria Falls River Lodge
From $910 /person
4.2 Sustainability Rating
A Zambezi River based luxury safari lodge near the Victoria Falls
Situated alongside the Zambezi River — near enough to Victoria Falls to see the clouds of mist —Victoria Falls River Lodge is a comfortable retreat for a range of visitors, from adventurers to those seeking relaxation, including families and honeymooners. Featuring a fitness centre, spa, open-plan dining, lounge and bar areas, the spaces have been created to take full advantage of the stunning setting. The first privately owned safari lodge to be built in the Zambezi National Park of Zimbabwe, it offers guests the opportunity to spot magnificent wildlife. Victoria Falls River Lodge gives back by providing free education at Zambezi Crescent Pre-school as well as backing the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit.
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Rooms
Hippo Creek Villa
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6The Hippo Creek Villa comes with 2 suites with king-size or twin beds and 1 family suite, which can accommodate up to 6 adults and 2 children. The villa boasts views of Hippo Creek and includes luxuries like private game drives and river cruises, private plunge pools, outdoor showers and bathtubs, and more.
From $4,214 /person
Luxury Tent
1•2The Luxury Tents offer Zambezi River and bush views. These air-conditioned thatched tents can host 2 adults, are composed of canvas, glass, and wood, and lead out to a private deck with a plunge pool. Each tent features a larger king-size bed or twin beds, a sitting area, an open-plan bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, and both indoor and outdoor showers.
From $2,253 /person
Luxury Family Tent
3•2Each Luxury Family Tent is adjoining and includes a three-quarter bed and 1 bunk bed, or 2 three-quarter beds, accommodating up to 3 children. The en-suite bathroom is open-plan and shared, with a private toilet, both indoor and outdoor showers, a private bathtub, and a curtain for more privacy. Additionally, there is a separate bathroom with a shower for children.
From $2,253 /person
Rapids View Villa
5•4The Rapids View Villa offers privacy for groups with stunning Zambezi River views. The villa contains 2 family suites and can host 4 adults and 4 to 6 children, depending on their ages. The bathrooms are open-plan with free-standing indoor baths and indoor or outdoor showers. Other features include private decks with plunge pools and a private butler.
From $1,540 /person
Island Treehouse
1•2The Island Treehouse Suites are located in an isolated spot on Kandahar Island, only accessible by boat. Each suite can host 2 people and is equipped with a range of luxury amenities, such as a California king-sized bed, a sitting area, an elevated deck with a plunge pool, and an en-suite bathroom with a free-standing tub and rain shower.
From $2,585 /person
Starbed Treehouse
1•2The Starbed Treehouse Suites are ideal for honeymooners. These double-storey suites provide a plethora of lavish features, including a sizable sitting area, an en-suite bathroom with double sinks and twin rain showers, and a private rooftop patio with a star bed. The bedrooms with California king-size beds are located high in the trees, providing an extensive vista.
From $3,150 /person
Malachite Luxury Tented Suite
1•2Each Malachite Luxury Tented Suite offers a California king-size bed or twin beds, a cosy seating area, and a bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers, plus an outdoor bathtub. All rooms are air-conditioned and boast Zambezi River views. Made of canvas, glass, and timber, each room opens out to a private deck with a plunge pool and a daybed.
From $825 /person
Superior Family Tent
3•2Each area of the suite opens to stunning river views, offering an uninterrupted connection with the wild landscape. An adjoining children’s room provides privacy and convenience, featuring a queen-size bed and an extra-length ¾ bed.
From $1,050 /person
Hippo Creek Villa
5•6The Hippo Creek Villa comes with 2 suites with king-size or twin beds and 1 family suite, which can accommodate up to 6 adults and 2 children. The villa boasts views of Hippo Creek and includes luxuries like private game drives and river cruises, private plunge pools, outdoor showers and bathtubs, and more.
From $4,214 /person
Luxury Tent
1•2The Luxury Tents offer Zambezi River and bush views. These air-conditioned thatched tents can host 2 adults, are composed of canvas, glass, and wood, and lead out to a private deck with a plunge pool. Each tent features a larger king-size bed or twin beds, a sitting area, an open-plan bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, and both indoor and outdoor showers.
From $2,253 /person
Luxury Family Tent
3•2Each Luxury Family Tent is adjoining and includes a three-quarter bed and 1 bunk bed, or 2 three-quarter beds, accommodating up to 3 children. The en-suite bathroom is open-plan and shared, with a private toilet, both indoor and outdoor showers, a private bathtub, and a curtain for more privacy. Additionally, there is a separate bathroom with a shower for children.
From $2,253 /person
Rapids View Villa
5•4The Rapids View Villa offers privacy for groups with stunning Zambezi River views. The villa contains 2 family suites and can host 4 adults and 4 to 6 children, depending on their ages. The bathrooms are open-plan with free-standing indoor baths and indoor or outdoor showers. Other features include private decks with plunge pools and a private butler.
From $1,540 /person
Island Treehouse
1•2The Island Treehouse Suites are located in an isolated spot on Kandahar Island, only accessible by boat. Each suite can host 2 people and is equipped with a range of luxury amenities, such as a California king-sized bed, a sitting area, an elevated deck with a plunge pool, and an en-suite bathroom with a free-standing tub and rain shower.
From $2,585 /person
Starbed Treehouse
1•2The Starbed Treehouse Suites are ideal for honeymooners. These double-storey suites provide a plethora of lavish features, including a sizable sitting area, an en-suite bathroom with double sinks and twin rain showers, and a private rooftop patio with a star bed. The bedrooms with California king-size beds are located high in the trees, providing an extensive vista.
From $3,150 /person
Malachite Luxury Tented Suite
1•2Each Malachite Luxury Tented Suite offers a California king-size bed or twin beds, a cosy seating area, and a bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers, plus an outdoor bathtub. All rooms are air-conditioned and boast Zambezi River views. Made of canvas, glass, and timber, each room opens out to a private deck with a plunge pool and a daybed.
From $825 /person
Superior Family Tent
3•2Each area of the suite opens to stunning river views, offering an uninterrupted connection with the wild landscape. An adjoining children’s room provides privacy and convenience, featuring a queen-size bed and an extra-length ¾ bed.
From $1,050 /person
Facilities
The below facilities are available at this stay:
- Wi-Fi
- Bar / Lounge
- Spa
- Laundry service
- 24-hour front desk
- Gym
- Free parking
- Outdoor Pool
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January
From $2485
February
From $1575
March
From $2253
April
From $3733
May
From $2768
June
From $2768
July
From $2768
August
From $2768
September
From $2768
October
From $2768
November
From $3163
December
From $3718
January
From $2485
February
From $1575
March
From $2253
April
From $3733
May
From $2768
June
From $2768
July
From $2768
August
From $2768
September
From $2768
October
From $2768
November
From $3163
December
From $3718
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