Royal Zambezi Lodge is located on the banks of the Zambezi River at one of its widest points and borders the famous Lower Zambezi National Park (a 10 minute drive away.)
The lodge sits within a 200 hectare Game Management Area and has 3 kilometres of river frontage. The area is set against the scenic mountain backdrop of the Zambezi Valley escarpment. Royal Zambezi Lodge is a combination of contemporary style and comfort in an unspoiled bush environment. The spacious, fully netted, canvas tents under thatched canopies offer comfortable accommoation including sofas in front of roaring open fires and airy verandahs with excellent views of the surrounding countryside.There are ten standard suites and four deluxe chalets. The standard suites are private units complete with shady verandah and spacious en-suite bathrooms. The deluxe chalets offer a luxury safari experience. They have outside showers, baths and private salas, allowing privacy.
The open plan reception area, dining room and lounge have lofty thatched roofs. Two enormous fireplaces, comfortable sofas and armchairs, white linen tablecloths and cheerful personalised service create a haven of easy luxury. A wide copper-roofed verandah provides an informal space for al fresco dining or taking tea in the afternoon. Timber decks extend over the river shallows, perfect for fine dining under the stars, or sitting around the campfire listening to the sounds of the African night. During the day, the decks overlook a reed bed, a fascinating microecology affording close study of bird and fish life as well as elephant, hippo and buffalo. In the evenings guests gather at the Sausage Tree Bar, built around an ancient tree, its timber deck extends right out over the swiftly flowing channel. Next to the bar is a long oval infinity pool set in a natural timber deck, the perfect place for cooling off with a tall cocktail or sun tanning next to the river after a morning game drive.
Activities offered include day and night gane drives in open vehicles, guided walking safaris and canoe trips, sunset cruises on the river and fishing, for which this area is well known.
This is the only lodge in the area that opens 12 months of the year and has an all weather airstrip nearby.
