Victoria Falls River Lodge

After 18 hours travelling we finally arrived in Victoria Falls airport, and were met by our driver in a comfy mini-bus, where the two of us were cheerily transferred in 30 minutes to the boat that would ultimately, 15 minutes later, take us to the hotel. We were met with a smiling and welcoming team and whilst our luggage was seamlessly whisked away to our room, we completed our check-in in relaxed comfort of the open hotel lobby in very comfy chairs! We were soon whisked away by buggy (recommended and advised - we saw later to/from our room a tribe of baboons and a hippo in the grounds, so always best to be escorted!), to our room. We were incredibly lucky to have stayed in the expansive and luxurious Rapids Villa suite, a three / four bedroom multi-levelled and very large villa, with indoor and outdoor bathrooms, seating both indoor and outdoor for 10+ people, as well as sweeping views of the Zambezi river from two large bedroom decking areas as well as the main decking / viewing point off the lounge area. There were a variety of seating options, from deck chairs, sofa's, swing chairs, bar stool or sunbeds. The room had everything you could need, coffee machines in every room, ice maker, fridges in all the rooms, 2 large wine fridges and a huge well stocked high end bar, most of it included with some high end brands at a supplement. The bedrooms had ample storage space, wardrobes and shelves galore and you could want for nothing. The views were to die for and whilst we have travelled the world extensively in 5 star properties, this has to be the biggest room we have ever stayed in with the most breath-taking of views. Hippos would wake us up in the morning and swim right past, birds would swoop by, and elephants would graze and play in the water right outside our decking area. We were often just sitting there in awe of the majesty of it all not wanting to move. The property itself was spread over and along the Zambezi river with a variety of views, and I believe the higher numbered rooms (especially 15 & 16, which were just beyond our villa) had a more open view of the river. The main dining and reception area was only a 5 minutes buggy ride away where we would have our meals. Breakfast was a A La Carte selection and a small buffet, all good quality and plenty to choose from. Lunch was also good, whilst dinner alternated from the main dining area A La Carte to a BBQ type dinner in the nearby bar and dining area. Here, things were freshly cooked, not too much variety but good quality. There was a couple of salads and 2-3 hot options and we even ventured into Crocodile Curry (yes, similar to chicken!). With the main dining, the menu was not too expansive and was repeated every other day that we saw which limited our choice, but you could not fault the quality and taste and we always looked forward to meal times. Overall, the main thing apart from our room that stood out, was the level of service. Everyone seemed so happy in their job, the m

My wife and I stayed for 3 nights and this property exceeded our expectations. From the actual property, the service, the staff and food were nothing but exceptional. Our luxury tent was huge right in front of the Zambezi river. This property does not have any fences, so at any time you can have Elephants, Baboon, Impalas and/or lions pay you a visit.

Excellent lodge nestled along the Zambezi. Accommodations are very comfortable and every staff member goes out of their way to ensure guests have a memorable stay. The entire lodge is situated inside the Zambezi National Park, so animals roam freely. Elephants, monkeys, warthogs, and many other animals passed by our unit every day and both the sunrize and sunet boat safaris were incredibly relaxing and allowed us to see wlidlife, including hippos on land along the banks.

Peaceful and quiet with beautiful views of the Zambezi River. Excellent staff, excellent food, beautiful presented, big comfortable room with all the amenities you might need and more! Knowledgeable river guides.

We stayed here as a brief break from safari activities. We booked a 'Starbed treehouse suite' on the island. Everything was top notch - from the arrival greeting, the guides (Blessed and Jaimie), the butler (Romeo) and a very hands on camp manager (Sharon). The food was excellent, the room immaculate, and the overall property was clean and beautiful. The starbed suite was a neat idea, but we found that we had a much better view from our lower deck. However we did find out that, at the moment, the Starbed rooms are larger. We only did the offered sunset cruise and a private tour of the falls (highly recommended - you can go early before the crowds). Also make sure to check out the spa - it is truly a unique experience.

Amazing, amazing, amazing. The view from the room over on the island, the cleanliness and natural professionalism of the staff as well as the food quality all combines to make once in a lifetime special memories. Because of the very limited number of guests on the island where we stayed, it’s also very personal.