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Victoria Falls River Lodge

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors.
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Island Treehouse | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Hippo Creek Villa | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is $2,081
$1,771 nightly
$2,081 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20

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Zambezi National Park, Kandahar, Victoria Falls
  • Place, Zambezi National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Falls National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Victoria Falls
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria Falls (VFA)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Family Tent

  • River view
  • 1281 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Island Treehouse | Terrace/patio

Island Treehouse

  • River view
  • 1023 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden structure with a deck, surrounded by dense vegetation and water.

Starbed Treehouse

  • River view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hippo Creek Villa | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Hippo Creek Villa

  • River view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Malachite Tented Suite

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a sofa, and a view of a lake.

Malachite Tented Suite

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, a large mirror, and a wooden floor.

Rapids View Villa

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Twin Murphy Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Superior Tent, River View

A wooden deck with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed bathroom.

Superior Tent, River View

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Victoria Falls

With a stay at Victoria Falls River Lodge in Victoria Falls, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Victoria Falls National Park and Zambezi National Park. .This spa hotel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Victoria Falls and 7.5 mi (12 km) from David Livingstone Statue.

What's nearby

  • Zambezi National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Victoria Falls National Park - 11 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Victoria Falls - 19 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • David Livingstone Statue - 19 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 22 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪S'lo Lounge - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Leaf - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dusty Road Township Experience - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Victoria Falls River Lodge

Victoria Falls River Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and free minibar items. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Espresso makers and minibars are provided.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and laptop-compatible safes. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Toa Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours), and a train station pick-up service is also provided at no charge.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Restaurant (Island) - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Riverside Bar - This bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Sunset Bar (Island) - Onsite bar. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Victoria Falls River Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

À la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Limited gourmet or à la carte dining

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant (Island)
  • Riverside Bar
  • Sunset Bar (Island)

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged
  • Additional fee: USD 15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The additional mandatory fee covers a national park entrance fee.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Victoria Falls River
Victoria Falls River Lodge All-Inclusive
River Lodge All-Inclusive
Victoria Falls River All-Inclusive
Victoria Falls River Lodge Hotel
Victoria Falls River Lodge All Inclusive
Victoria Falls River Lodge Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls River Lodge Hotel Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, fantastic location, main area and pool stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaldora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about my stay exceeded my expectations… From the rooms, the service, the food, the lodges and excursions - all were 10/10. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful stay.

A wonderful stay. Great room. Fantastic staff. The safaris were great. The only disappointment was the food. For what we were paying a night , we had expected better quality and a better selection of food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are not enough good things written about this property on the internet. Staying in one of the Island Treehouses was one of the single most incredible and unique experiences for this lifetime traveller. I'm so glad we ended up here on a whim. Cheers to the warm and wonderful staff for making our trip special and here's to this place finding the audience it deserves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Is What High-End Travel Looks Like: Three nights. Two-bedroom tent. Everything you’d expect from a luxury safari lodge—and then some. Big M was our guide. He read it perfectly from the start: three colleagues, pure friend energy, ready for adventure. No weird assumptions, no stiffness. Just ease. He was determined to find things for us. One afternoon, someone spotted a leopard in the park. Big M came knocking on our door—we weren’t even planning to go out—and grabbed us. We found that leopard twice. But here’s the moment: we wanted to dance to Taylor Swift. (And these are guys from Zim! ) Not easy in the middle of the Zambezi. Big M made it happen. Land Rover in the rain, a bar in town, the four of us dancing under the lights. Business trip. Pure joy. Opalite all the way. Most wholesome adventure I’ve had in years. Other people can talk about the beautiful furnishings and the cold beer when you want it. This is relational hospitality at its finest. PS: don’t be scared of being in a place where you cannot go out at night alone for wildlife safety reasons. They know what they’re doing and the sounds are glorious. Yeah, seeing a leopard and a lion in the same day from meters away will fire your fight or flight response. So do jumping jacks bedside and fall asleep to the sounds of the crickets. And the hippos.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Victoria Falls River Lodge liegt malerisch am Ufer des Sambesi Flusses. Die Unterkunft verteilt sich auf gut 20 einzelne Häuser, die sehr geschmackvoll aus festen Wänden, Zeltteilen und traditionellen Dächern errichtet sind. Die Ausstattung ist sehr luxuriös, der Ausblick atemberaubend. Der Fluss ist die Lebensader der Region und speist den vermutlich faszinierendsten Wasserfall der Erde. Die Lodge ist zugegebenermaßen recht teuer, bietet aber unheimlich viel. Fluss- und Safariausflüge sind ebenso kostenfrei wie eine Tour zu den Wasserfällen, das Personal ist gut geschult, motiviert und extrem freundlich, die Mahlzeiten reichlich und lecker. Das Gesamtpaket stimmt, wer es sich leisten kann, dem kann ich diese außergewöhnliche Lodge nur wärmstens empfehlen!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diese 3 Tage werden wir unser Leben lang nicht vergessen. Es war einfach unglaublich. Die Lage der Lodge direkt am Sambesi ist mehr als beeindruckend. Das Management und jeder Angestellte machen ihre Arbeit mit solch einer Freude und Begeisterung, dass man es kaum glauben mag wenn man aus Europa kommt. Die fantastische Stimmung ist einfach ansteckend. Wir haben mit allen anderen Gästen gesprochen und wirklich jeder war fasziniert von dieser Lodge. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a little disappointed that inspite of highlighting that we were coming for my partner's birthday, the resort did not make any effort, let alone acknowledge it !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow! Wow!

Oh my goodness what a pleasure it was to stay here at Victoria Falls River Lodge. Even the smallest of details was taken care of and the food was magnificent. I would highly recommend (and have done so already) this beautiful lodge to anyone looking for a luxury escape along the beautiful Zambezi River. The staff were so accommodating and there to assist whenever required. I only spent two nights here and really didn't want to leave. Thank you for making my stay so enjoyable and I look forward to staying here again in the near future :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience with wildlife right at your door

This hotel was great from arrival to departure and would definitely recommend. You arrive by boat to an warm welcome from staff including the manager on duty. The rooms are well appointed with a private pool for each room, comfortable beds and the most amazing view of the Zambezi river. The lodge is not fenced so the chance of being greeted by monkeys or warthogs with your morning coffee if highly likely. The staff are so helpful and lovely making your stay all that much more enjoyable. The food is great quality and in abundance. Game drives or river cruises are offered twice a day and we saw a variety of game each time we went out. This lodge was a great experience for our first time to Zimbabwe and we would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect place by the river

From the arrival and greeting in the outdoor reception to our tented room by the river, it was a “wow” experience. With more food than a normal human can consume, non stop gin and tonic, excellent game drives and the experience of elephants playing in the river just by our deck, this was a lovely 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Trip!

What a great 2 nights my partner and I had in Victoria Falls River Lodge The rooms, the food and the service were incredible. Thank you to Nofias,White, Kudus, Precious, Joshua and every other member of your staff whom I cant recall at this time for making us feel at home
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful stay along the Zambezi

The Victoria Falls River Lodge is a really special place. The lodge and accommodations are very luxurious - the staff is lovely - and the setting is so peaceful. We had a wonderful time there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would go back again and again

Lodge staff are great, service is very personalized. Zimbabwean people are great and very hospitable. Great location of lodge with awsome game drives as you are right in the national park. We saw a ton of animals many just roaming the lodge grounds.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FADEL

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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