Victoria Falls River Lodge

Overview

Like no place on Earth

Victoria Falls River Lodge is the first private game lodge to be constructed within the Zambezi National Park and is an esteemed member of the Zambezi Crescent Collection. This unique African safari lodge offers guests an all-round adventure where great game viewing and thrilling activities are coupled with an idyllic riverside experience.

Nestled along the banks of the Zambezi, Victoria Falls River Lodge is so close to the mighty Falls themselves that you can see their spray in the distance. The 60,000-hectare reserve in which the lodge is located is a wild, unfenced wilderness area offering great game viewing opportunities. These can be enjoyed from the boat, 4×4 safari vehicle or even from the lodge itself where the open-plan design allows guests to watch all manner of wildlife from the shade of a thatched viewing deck.

The 13 luxury tented suites that make up Victoria Falls River Lodge have been designed with the discerning traveler in mind and offer uninterrupted wilderness views. The world class riverside sanctuary is ideal for couples, groups or families who are looking for the ultimate, all-in-one luxury African experience.

Our Safari Expert Insight

I particularly like the lodge’s position on the Zambezi within Zambezi National Park. It combines easy access to Victoria Falls with a genuine wilderness setting, while the island treehouse suites are wonderfully romantic.

Highlights

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9-day Victoria Falls to Botswana Luxury Safari

Embark on a luxury safari from Victoria Falls to Botswana and experience the ultimate combination of breathtaking scenery and epic wildlife.

March to June

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Experience the very best of a Southern Africa safari as you visit some of the most iconic locations in South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana in one trip.

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Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure

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