Victoria Falls River Lodge

After 18 hours travelling we finally arrived in Victoria Falls airport, and were met by our driver in a comfy mini-bus, where the two of us were cheerily transferred in 30 minutes to the boat that would ultimately, 15 minutes later, take us to the hotel. We were met with a smiling and welcoming team and whilst our luggage was seamlessly whisked away to our room, we completed our check-in in relaxed comfort of the open hotel lobby in very comfy chairs! We were soon whisked away by buggy (recommended and advised - we saw later to/from our room a tribe of baboons and a hippo in the grounds, so always best to be escorted!), to our room. We were incredibly lucky to have stayed in the expansive and luxurious Rapids Villa suite, a three / four bedroom multi-levelled and very large villa, with indoor and outdoor bathrooms, seating both indoor and outdoor for 10+ people, as well as sweeping views of the Zambezi river from two large bedroom decking areas as well as the main decking / viewing point off the lounge area. There were a variety of seating options, from deck chairs, sofa's, swing chairs, bar stool or sunbeds. The room had everything you could need, coffee machines in every room, ice maker, fridges in all the rooms, 2 large wine fridges and a huge well stocked high end bar, most of it included with some high end brands at a supplement. The bedrooms had ample storage space, wardrobes and shelves galore and you could want for nothing. The views were to die for and whilst we have travelled the world extensively in 5 star properties, this has to be the biggest room we have ever stayed in with the most breath-taking of views. Hippos would wake us up in the morning and swim right past, birds would swoop by, and elephants would graze and play in the water right outside our decking area. We were often just sitting there in awe of the majesty of it all not wanting to move. The property itself was spread over and along the Zambezi river with a variety of views, and I believe the higher numbered rooms (especially 15 & 16, which were just beyond our villa) had a more open view of the river. The main dining and reception area was only a 5 minutes buggy ride away where we would have our meals. Breakfast was a A La Carte selection and a small buffet, all good quality and plenty to choose from. Lunch was also good, whilst dinner alternated from the main dining area A La Carte to a BBQ type dinner in the nearby bar and dining area. Here, things were freshly cooked, not too much variety but good quality. There was a couple of salads and 2-3 hot options and we even ventured into Crocodile Curry (yes, similar to chicken!). With the main dining, the menu was not too expansive and was repeated every other day that we saw which limited our choice, but you could not fault the quality and taste and we always looked forward to meal times. Overall, the main thing apart from our room that stood out, was the level of service. Everyone seemed so happy in their job, the m

Peaceful and quiet with beautiful views of the Zambezi River. Excellent staff, excellent food, beautiful presented, big comfortable room with all the amenities you might need and more! Knowledgeable river guides.

We stayed here as a brief break from safari activities. We booked a 'Starbed treehouse suite' on the island. Everything was top notch - from the arrival greeting, the guides (Blessed and Jaimie), the butler (Romeo) and a very hands on camp manager (Sharon). The food was excellent, the room immaculate, and the overall property was clean and beautiful. The starbed suite was a neat idea, but we found that we had a much better view from our lower deck. However we did find out that, at the moment, the Starbed rooms are larger. We only did the offered sunset cruise and a private tour of the falls (highly recommended - you can go early before the crowds). Also make sure to check out the spa - it is truly a unique experience.

Amazing, amazing, amazing. The view from the room over on the island, the cleanliness and natural professionalism of the staff as well as the food quality all combines to make once in a lifetime special memories. Because of the very limited number of guests on the island where we stayed, it’s also very personal.

We stayed at the island , staff is super friendly and really makes an effort to make your stay the best possible .

I was extremely impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail shown by the entire team at both Vic Falls Island tree house suites and Vic Falls river lodge. After experiencing the rest, it’s clear that they are truly the best. The service was exceptional. A special mention to Lisa Talocchino for helping to arrange the perfect location for my proposal and coordinating with the team at the Island tree house suites. JK, the manager of the island, and Becks, our waiter, went above and beyond to make my dream a reality - and it worked, she said YES! It was truly outstanding. A heartfelt thank you. The team at Vic Falls River Lodge was equally remarkable, seamlessly continuing the exceptional service from the Island tree house suites. Mak, the manager, was outstanding - always engaging with guests, approachable and attentive. NK the manager was equally warm and welcoming. Our guide, Hkeoto, was absolutely fantastic, bringing humor and great knowledge to all our activities. A particular highlight was the Zambezi sunset cruise with Hkeoto as our skipper, a truly outstanding individual who also guided us through the Vic Falls nature walk and drove us on the safari game drive, where we were lucky to spot 3 of the Big 5. James, our housekeeper, was incredibly attentive and professional along with all the rest of the staff here at the River lodge . Thank you once again , we will be back but will stay longer next time. All the best James & Leeann Sassen