Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Warm, humid days and afternoon thunderstorms; birdlife around the river.
Warm, humid days and afternoon thunderstorms; birdlife around the river.
Chundukwa River Lodge
Victoria Falls (Livingstone), Zambia
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Self catering (SC)
Daily housekeeping (2 hours), Starter coffee, tea and biscotti
6 rooms
Riverside Chalet, Jacana River Chalet, Chundu Cottage
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
via Livingstone Airport (LVI)
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$500
per villa / night
Overview
About Chundukwa River Lodge
Chundukwa River Lodge sits on a horse ranch beside the Zambezi, outside Livingstone. Five raised, open-fronted chalets look towards the river, with private balconies and mosquito nets. The separate three-bedroom Chundu Cottage sleeps six and has its own pool, kitchen and riverside seating. Children of all ages stay in the cottage; the chalets welcome guests aged ten and over. Choose a fully inclusive stay with meals and selected lodge experiences, or self-cater in the cottage. Horse rides, river cruises and guided walks offer different ways to explore, while the shared riverside terrace leaves room for quieter afternoons.
“A good fit for families wanting their own riverside cottage, or couples who prefer an open-fronted chalet and days split between horse rides, river cruises and time on the terrace.”
Best for
FamiliesGroupsBirdersLeisure
Known for
What you can expect to see
ElephantHippoBirdlife
Riverfront chalets, hippo calls and birdlife combine with horse riding on the lodge ranch.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Self catering (SC)
Special offer: Stay five nights and pay for four on the Fully Inclusive plan from 1 November to 19 December 2026. This offer does not apply to the self-catering from price.
Included
- Daily housekeeping (2 hours)
- Starter coffee, tea and biscotti
Not included
Self-catering cottage stays require a refundable USD 300 cash breakage deposit at check-in.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Transfers
Lodge activities and transfers cost extra on the self-catering plan. Victoria Falls entrance fees are paid separately on visits.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Public WiFi
- Wheelchair accessible
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Tea/coffee station
- Safe
- In-room WiFi
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Riverside Chalet4 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Private balcony, Mosquito nets
- Jacana River Chalet1 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Two extra beds · En-suite bathroom, Private balcony, Mosquito nets
- Chundu Cottage1 at the property · Third loft-style bedroom for older children · Private pool, Three bedrooms, Master bedroom en-suite, Private riverside seating, In-room WiFi, Fully-equipped kitchen
Activities
Things to do
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Livingstone Airport (LVI)
- Transfer
- Chundukwa River Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · via Livingstone Airport (LVI)
- Transfers
- The lodge is 25 km from Livingstone town. Road transfers from Livingstone Airport take 35-40 minutes.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 13:30
- Check-out
- By 10:30
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Green season
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Green landscapes and rising Victoria Falls flow.
Green landscapes and rising Victoria Falls flow.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Lush landscapes as rains ease; powerful Victoria Falls flow.
Lush landscapes as rains ease; powerful Victoria Falls flow.
Apr
Green seasonWildlife: Strong waterfall flow and abundant spray; landscapes remain green.
Strong waterfall flow and abundant spray; landscapes remain green.
May
GoodWildlife: Cooler weather and clearer skies as the dry season begins.
Cooler weather and clearer skies as the dry season begins.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Wildlife moves towards the rivers; cool mornings and evenings.
Wildlife moves towards the rivers; cool mornings and evenings.
Jul
GoodWildlife: Dry winter weather; wildlife gathers around the Zambezi.
Dry winter weather; wildlife gathers around the Zambezi.
Aug
GoodWildlife: Dry days and clearer waterfall views with less spray.
Dry days and clearer waterfall views with less spray.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Peak wildlife viewing around the Zambezi and nearby national parks.
Peak wildlife viewing around the Zambezi and nearby national parks.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Hot weather and peak wildlife viewing before the rains.
Hot weather and peak wildlife viewing before the rains.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Transition from dry conditions to the first rains and green landscapes.
Transition from dry conditions to the first rains and green landscapes.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Green season, birdlife and rising river levels; low-water period at the Falls.
Green season, birdlife and rising river levels; low-water period at the Falls.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong 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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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.