Wildlife conservation
A contribution from each night's stay supports wildlife conservation through Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust.
Batonka Guest Lodge
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Wetu listing: 4 out of 5 stars. Listed on Wetu, supplied by the property, not an official grade.Guesthouse
Value · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Breakfast (BB)
Breakfast, Tea and coffee (excluding speciality coffee) and 9 more
27 rooms
Garden View, Pool View, Garden View Family Room
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By road
about 20 km from Victoria Falls airport (VFA)
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$560
per room / night
Overview
About Batonka Guest Lodge
Batonka Guest Lodge is a 27-room base in tropical gardens in Victoria Falls. Garden View and Pool View rooms have air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms and private patios, while interleading rooms and a family annex give families more space. Two swimming pools, a lounge and indoor and outdoor dining provide places to unwind between excursions. Breakfast is included, along with tea and coffee and a twice-daily town shuttle. The five-room Flame Lily Wing has its own pool and dining area, making it a practical option for small groups.
“A dependable, personal base with useful interleading rooms and two pool areas.”
Best for
First safariFamiliesChildrenGroups
Conservation
Your stay
What's included
Board: Breakfast (BB)
Included
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee (excluding speciality coffee)
- Town shuttle twice daily
- Secure Parking
- Credit Card Facilities
- Airport Shuttle (Available)
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Laundry service
- Private patio
- Mini-fridge
- Mosquito Nets
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Curio shop
- Public WiFi
- Wheelchair accessible
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
- Fan
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Garden View10 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · An extra bed is available for children under 12; cots are available. · En-suite bathroom, Private patio, Air-conditioning, Mini-fridge, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi, Safe, Mosquito nets
- Pool View16 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · An extra bed is available for children under 12; cots are available. · En-suite bathroom, Private patio, Air-conditioning, Mini-fridge, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi, Safe, Mosquito nets
- Garden View Family Room1 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Two single beds in a child bedroom with its own bath and toilet; an adjoining room extends the family arrangement to six. · En-suite bathroom, Private patio, Air-conditioning, Mini-fridge, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi, Safe, Mosquito nets
Activities
Things to do
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By road · about 20 km from Victoria Falls airport (VFA)
- Transfers
- Road access in Victoria Falls; transfers can be arranged.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00 until 22:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Good
- May: Best time to visit
- June: Best time to visit
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Best time to visit
- October: Best time to visit
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Best time to visit
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rain brings green vegetation and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Summer rain brings green vegetation and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Green vegetation and summer rain coincide with rising Falls flow.
Green vegetation and summer rain coincide with rising Falls flow.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rain keeps the landscape green; Falls flow is high.
Summer rain keeps the landscape green; Falls flow is high.
Apr
GoodWildlife: High Falls flow creates heavy spray; summer temperatures remain warm.
High Falls flow creates heavy spray; summer temperatures remain warm.
May
Best time to visitWildlife: Mild, dry weather and thinning vegetation improve wildlife viewing; Falls flow remains high.
Mild, dry weather and thinning vegetation improve wildlife viewing; Falls flow remains high.
Jun
Best time to visitWildlife: Dry, mild days and thinning vegetation improve wildlife viewing; mornings and evenings are cool.
Dry, mild days and thinning vegetation improve wildlife viewing; mornings and evenings are cool.
Jul
Best time to visitWildlife: Dry conditions improve wildlife viewing; mornings and evenings are cool.
Dry conditions improve wildlife viewing; mornings and evenings are cool.
Aug
Best time to visitWildlife: Dry conditions improve wildlife viewing as Falls water levels fall.
Dry conditions improve wildlife viewing as Falls water levels fall.
Sep
Best time to visitWildlife: Dry vegetation concentrates wildlife around available water; days are hot.
Dry vegetation concentrates wildlife around available water; days are hot.
Oct
Best time to visitWildlife: Dry vegetation concentrates wildlife around water; lower Falls flow offers clearer views of the gorge.
Dry vegetation concentrates wildlife around water; lower Falls flow offers clearer views of the gorge.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: The first summer rains begin to green the landscape; Falls flow is low.
The first summer rains begin to green the landscape; Falls flow is low.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rain brings green landscapes while Falls flow remains low.
Summer rain brings green landscapes while Falls flow remains low.
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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