Zambezi Dusk

Just perfect - have never felt so relaxed and restored! We stayed for 10 days over Christmas and New Year. Booked out in entirety for a large group of family and friends and honestly, have to say it’s been the best break we’ve had in a long time (husband declared it his most relaxing holiday EVER!) It’s hard to put my finger on exactly why this was just the best holiday ever - so while I’m sat at the airport waiting to head home , I thought I’d give a full review. The setting is idyllic (right on the Zambezi river bank); the staff are wonderful (have never been so well looked after); the food outstanding (in 10 days our lovely chefs never repeated a meal), sundowner river cruises are magical - nothing like an African sunset from the water; super comfortable bed and tented accommodation meant falling asleep to the sounds of the African bush and hippos in the river. The bird life is also glorious! (with the exception of the trumpeter hornbill who was a tad too friendly and came to see us every morning with his unique greeting - we managed to fall out of love with him, noisy little critter; although quite cool too to have him almost touching distance away). Zambezi Dusk has that unique blend of slightly rustic/at one with nature but with lots of boutique/luxury touches too A special word of thanks to the staff. It was like being looked after by personal butlers - but never intrusive. Lawrence and Fisher were brilliant. Coffee, G&Ts, Cocktails, or just a lime and soda - whatever my little heart desired just appeared. And our dining table was set up beautifully every evening , with such care and attention to detail. The chefs and kitchen team were fabulous too. Food amazing! Christmas (perhaps the best Turkey I’ve ever had)., New Year and a 21st birthday celebration , all handled in style and absolutely delicious (and I definitely over-indulged!). They also coped admirably with an egg allergy - even producing a separate tray of egg free pancakes just for one. Guided tours to Vic Falls super easy with Fabian the lodge’s knowledgeable guide, who didn’t bat an eyelid when the younger members of the party declared they would hike down to The Boiling Point at the Falls and back in 30+ degrees. Fabian just went and got them more water and led off on the walk. A day trip to Chobe organised by the lodge too. Also thanks to O’Brien the lodge’s driver and Patrick the boat skipper. Felt very safe being transported around by them. Thank you Zambezi Dusk team - it was a WONDERFUL stay. Hope to return!

An incredible place!! Peaceful, beautiful and authentic! The deck overlooks the mighty Zambezi River, where we saw elephants coming every night to drink. The perfect place to unwind with their signature Zambezi Dusk cocktail. But the staff are what makes this place truly great! No request is too much for these guys! Megan is a rockstar! The accommodations are beautiful, food is spectacular, and it’s located perfectly for day trips to the Falls and Chobe.

Zambezi Dusk is pure magic! The setting on the river is breathtaking, and the lodge strikes the perfect balance—luxurious but not over the top like so many high-end places. The staff were warm and attentive, the food was incredible (still dreaming of the Zambezi bream!), and the sunset boat cruise was unforgettable. If you want adventure and relaxation in one, this is it!

We chose this place because it’s family-owned and operated, and that personal touch was evident throughout our stay. It felt authentic and non-commercial, which we loved. The food was excellent, the staff were superb, and the rooms were very comfortable. While we experienced some big storms, there were also plenty of hot, clear days, so we were never stuck indoors. We absolutely loved everything—from the hippos and Victoria Falls to the rich local culture. The team went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable experience and took incredible care of us. Would recommend 100 times over!

Zambezi Dusk is the perfect spot for a couples’ getaway! Cozy rooms, friendly staff, and a great location near Victoria Falls made our stay amazing. We loved the romantic vibe and the little touches in the decor. The team helped us plan a dreamy island picnic lunch, and the food was top-notch too. Highly recommend for a relaxing and fun escape! If you are lucky you spot the hippos right from the breakfast terrace!

Such a beautiful camp !!!! Had lots of fun fishing, sundowner cruises, and best of all having a picnic on the banks of the Zambezi river was a real highlight. And had an awesome day trip to chobe national park in Botswana, where we saw lion kill a buffalo. And lion cubs.