Condé Nast – Vote for us

We couldn’t be prouder to have walked away with 2 consecutive Condé Nast awards these past 2 years. And without your incredible support, these prestigious awards would not have been possible. With that being said, we call upon you again. Voting for the awards for 2023 is now open and we ask that you please … Read more

Exclusive Riverside Villa Opens at Victoria Falls River Lodge

Few places in the world can offer travellers an experience like our Riverside Villa. Set on the banks of the Zambezi with a private plunge pool, our iconic starbed and idyllic views in untouched natural surroundings, the villa is designed for multi-generational families, friends and smaller groups looking for a more private experience. We offer … Read more

School Update

Recently, we had the Shelly Family visit us and they were gracious enough to bring some toys and gifts all the way from the US for our school. We managed to get a few candid pics of the kids and their new toys! Our children are half way through the second term now and as … Read more

Meet Our Guest: Rama Diouf

We understand that the call of Africa is hard to ignore, and this is true for Rama, an intrepid traveller who has seen many parts of the world. We were delighted to welcome Rama back to the lodge and know that she has left us with Africa beating fondly in her heart. Rama has visited … Read more

MEET THE TEAM – Leonard Mzizi

How long have you worked here at Victoria Falls River Lodge? Over 4 years What do you enjoy most about being a chef at the Lodge? Cooking is an artform for me & with every art I aim to create a masterpiece which will appeal to the eyes & to the palate. Do you have … Read more

An Unforgettable Experience

We’re proud to announce Victoria Falls River Lodge as the winner of the Best Immersive Experience for Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. Being presented with this award has been an honour and signifies something unequivocally special to us. After all, Victoria Falls River Lodge has been the escape of choice for members of distinguished … Read more

MEET THE TEAM – Stefan Verster

Stefan Verster, Zambezi Crescent Relief Manager/ Reservations No one can deny that the last few months have proven rather challenging, forcing us to adapt to the times and changing our everyday-normal to new ways of being. Thankfully, some things remained the same, such as the natural wonder of the lovely Zambezi river. The rivers calm … Read more

From Pj’s Pen – June 2020

I drove back to Victoria Falls from Bulawayo on 4 June. I was excited to see how the level of the river had changed in the two weeks that I was away; it had dropped significantly. There is now a muddy sandbank in front of my tent, and I was happy to see a line … Read more

From PJ’s Pen – May 2020

According to my measurements of the height of the river’s water level on the Island, we hit a second and final seasonal peak on 4  and 5 May. The Zambezi River Authority website put the volume of the second peak this season at 4,532 m3/s on 4 May. For some perspective, that is 4 times the … Read more

We are Ready – COVID 19

We care about the health and safety of every guest and staff member who enters our doors. Your wellbeing is our top priority and we are fully committed to your protection, without compromising on the quality of your experience when staying with us. We wish to reassure you that we are following the guidelines of … Read more