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Victoria Falls River Lodge

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · National park

Lodge's own rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
Luxury · 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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Game package

All meals, Local beverages and 6 more

19 rooms

Luxury Tent, Luxury Family Tent, Superior Family Tent and 5 more · Sleeps up to 38 guests

All ages welcome

Family rooms available

By air

30 min from Victoria Falls International Airport

Wi-Fi in rooms

Power around the clock

From about A$1,300

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Victoria Falls River Lodge

Victoria Falls River Lodge sits beside the Zambezi River inside Zambezi National Park. Its mainland tented suites pair canvas-and-thatch construction with air-conditioning, private decks and plunge pools. Family tents add adjoining sleeping space for children, while shared lounges and a pool provide places to unwind between outings. The standard tent rate includes meals, local drinks, airport transfers and two game activities each day, combining drives in the park with river cruises. A guided visit to Victoria Falls is also included, with Rainforest entry paid separately. Island suites and private villas offer alternative accommodation with their own rates and conditions.

“A practical choice for families wanting riverfront safari time and a visit to Victoria Falls, with private plunge pools and adjoining children’s rooms in the family tents.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

FamiliesMultigenerational tripsBirdersGroups

Known for

What you can expect to see

ElephantLionBuffaloLeopardGiraffeZebraHippoBirdlife

River cruises and game drives explore a landscape of hippos, elephants and riverine birdlife close to Victoria Falls.

Your stay

What's included

Special offer: 50% off the third night on new three-night bookings for stays from 15 January to 31 March 2027 and 1 November to 15 December 2027; cannot combine with other promotional offers or wedding packages, and excludes SADC rates.

Included

  • All meals
  • Local beverages
  • Shared Victoria Falls Airport transfers
  • Two game activities per person daily
  • Birdwatching
  • Afternoon tea
  • Daily Victoria Falls town transfer
  • Guided Victoria Falls tour
  • Night drives
  • Game drives

Not included

  • Park fees
  • Visas

National Park, conservation and heritage fees are extra. Rainforest entry for the Victoria Falls tour and applicable customs and visa fees are also payable separately.

Optional extras (at a cost)

  • Laundry

Mainland tent stays charge extra for laundry, imported and premium-brand drinks, spa treatments, shop purchases and off-site activities. Transfers beyond the included routes and additional game activities cost extra.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Children's programme
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Kids club

In your room

  • Wi-Fi in your room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Private plunge pool
  • Private deck
  • Mini bar
  • Tea/coffee station
  • Safe
  • In-room WiFi

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 38 guests

  • Luxury Tent8 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Private deck, Private plunge pool, Air-conditioning, Freestanding bathtub, Indoor and outdoor showers
  • Luxury Family Tent5 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 3 children · Adjoining alcove with single and bunk beds or twin beds · Private deck, Private plunge pool, Air-conditioning, Freestanding bathtub, Indoor and outdoor showers
  • Superior Family Tent2 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 3 children · Adjoining room with queen-size bed and extra-length three-quarter bed · Private deck, Private plunge pool, Air-conditioning, Freestanding bathtub, Indoor and outdoor showers
  • Malachite Tented Suite8 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Private deck, Private plunge pool, Air-conditioning, Outdoor bathtub, Indoor and outdoor showers
  • Island Treehouse Suite4 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Private deck, Private plunge pool, Air-conditioning, Freestanding bathtub, Indoor and outdoor showers
  • Starbed Treehouse Suite2 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Private deck, Private plunge pool, Air-conditioning, Rooftop sitting area, Starbed
  • Hippo Creek Villa1 at the property · sleeps 6 adults · Private deck, Private plunge pool, Air-conditioning, Indoor and outdoor showers
  • Rapids View Villa1 at the property · sleeps 4 adults · Private deck, Private plunge pool, Air-conditioning, Indoor and outdoor showers

Activities

Things to do

Included in your stay

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Victoria Falls International Airport
  2. 30 min transfer
  3. Victoria Falls River Lodge
How you arrive
By air · 30 min from Victoria Falls International Airport
Transfers
Shared transfers from Victoria Falls International Airport are included and take about 30 minutes. Transfers from Livingstone take about 50 minutes, depending on border clearance.

Good to know

Before you book

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
By 10:00
Children
All ages welcome. Family rooms available
Exclusive use
Available
Power
Power around the clock
Malaria
Low malaria risk
Minimum stay
2 nights

Before you travel

Australian Government travel advice

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Green season
  2. February: Green season
  3. March: Green season
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Dry season, best game viewing
  6. June: Dry season, best game viewing
  7. July: Dry season, best game viewing
  8. August: Dry season, best game viewing
  9. September: Dry season, best game viewing
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Green season
  • Dry season, best game viewing
  • Good
  • Green season
Month-by-month notes

Jan

Green season

Wildlife: Summer rain and rising river levels.

Summer rain and rising river levels.

Feb

Green season

Wildlife: Rainy season and the start of the river flood period.

Rainy season and the start of the river flood period.

Mar

Green season

Wildlife: Rainy season; river levels remain high.

Rainy season; river levels remain high.

Apr

Good

Wildlife: Rain eases and the river flood period peaks.

Rain eases and the river flood period peaks.

May

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry-season game viewing improves as animals gather near water.

Dry-season game viewing improves as animals gather near water.

Jun

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry-season game viewing with cooler nights.

Dry-season game viewing with cooler nights.

Jul

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry-season game viewing with cooler nights.

Dry-season game viewing with cooler nights.

Aug

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry-season game viewing with cooler nights.

Dry-season game viewing with cooler nights.

Sep

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Wildlife concentrates around limited water sources as temperatures rise.

Wildlife concentrates around limited water sources as temperatures rise.

Oct

Good

Wildlife: Hot weather; wildlife concentrates around limited water sources.

Hot weather; wildlife concentrates around limited water sources.

Nov

Good

Wildlife: Hot weather, possible first rains and dawn or dusk game viewing.

Hot weather, possible first rains and dawn or dusk game viewing.

Dec

Green season

Wildlife: Summer rainfall and rising river levels.

Summer rainfall and rising river levels.

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 November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed by the lodge when you contact them.