Zambia : Victoria Falls and Livingstone

If you prefer a quieter visit to the Victoria Falls without the hustle and bustle of Victoria Falls town there are a number of excellent and exclusive hotels and lodges on the Zambian side. There is the same access to the activities including the white water rafting, bunji jumping and it is still possible to visit the falls from both sides.

You can also visit Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

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Tongabezi Lodge	Sindabezi Island
The River Club

Tongabezi Lodge
Tongabezi is small and secluded, set in a grove of African Ebony trees you can stay in one of the unique open plan houses - Tree House, Bird House, Honeymoon House and Dog house. All have huge mosquito netted four poster beds and unique architectural features with stunning views over the river from private balconies. There are also five luxury tents at the rivers edge en suite with bucket showers. You can relax by the pool or go walking, canoeing or boating and all activities at the Victoria Falls can be arranged from the hotel. This is a popular honeymoon destination and the perfect place to relax before or after your safari.

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the Dog House	the Tree House	the Bird House

the Honeymoon House	Treehouse bathroom	Zambezi river

view from the Honeymoon House

Sindabezi Island
Sindabezi is 3km downstream from Tongabezi and is an escapists dream which can only be reached by boat or canoe. There are only 4 thatched chalets all with stunning views of the Zambezi, there is cold running water, hot bucket showers and flushing toilets. It is truly a paradise island, fully staffed and self-contained, with no generator to interrupt the evening chorus of frogs and cicadas, lighting is provided by lamps. The resident hippos Harry and Henrietta can sometimes make bed time a tricky manoeuvre and elephants often come over to the island and join you for dinner so be prepared to see wildlife at close quarters.

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bedroom	honeymoon suite	bar and dining room

The River Club
This stunning colonial style lodge set in lush riverine vegetation over looks the mighty Zambezi River up stream from the Victoria Falls. There are 10 unique luxury chalets, split level and open fronted with impressive views over the river and Zambezi National Park. The beds have full mosquito nets over them and the en suite bathroom is spacious, each with a Victorian style bath. Inclusive activities are fishing and sundowner boat trips, as well as canoe trips and trips to the falls. The club can also arrange extra activities including white water rafting, helicopter trips and elephant safaris.

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the main lodge	bedroom viewed from the river	bath over the river

bedroom