A'zambezi River Lodge

Package price from, per person sharing

3 nights - R12,300
4 nights - R14,250

This Victoria Falls holiday package is a good choice for travellers who want to experience the Falls while staying outside the busier town centre. It combines return flights from South Africa, airport transfers, accommodation and the meals included in the selected offer, leaving the main travel arrangements conveniently organised. A’Zambezi River Lodge adds a quieter riverside base to the itinerary, while scheduled transport and local excursion support make it practical for a short sightseeing break. Package inclusions, room options and meal arrangements may vary according to the live offer selected.

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Property Overview

A’Zambezi River Lodge occupies a riverside setting outside Victoria Falls town, with gardens extending towards the Zambezi and accommodation facing either the river or the grounds. Its location gives the property a quieter character than hotels positioned in the centre of town.

This is a practical option for travellers who prefer a conventional hotel stay rather than a small, fully inclusive safari lodge. Guests have access to on-site dining, an outdoor swimming pool, a children’s pool, an activity desk and scheduled transport to town and the Victoria Falls Rainforest. The overall experience is comfortable and informal, with the riverside location providing much of the property’s appeal.

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Distance from Victoria Falls National Park

The official hotel information places the Victoria Falls Rainforest, Victoria Falls Bridge and David Livingstone statue approximately 7 kilometres from the lodge. Victoria Falls town is around five minutes away by road, depending on traffic and the exact destination.

A complimentary scheduled shuttle operates between the hotel, town and the rainforest. As the service runs at set times rather than continuously, guests planning independent evenings in town may need to arrange a taxi or private transfer for the return journey.

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Distance from Airport

A’Zambezi River Lodge is approximately 20 minutes by road from Victoria Falls International Airport, according to the hotel’s official information. Airport transfers can be arranged, and may already form part of the selected Quintrip package.

The relatively manageable journey makes the property suitable for shorter stays, particularly when travellers want to begin sightseeing without adding a lengthy onward transfer after their flight.

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Rooms

The lodge has 87 rooms and suites, divided between river-facing and garden-facing accommodation. The official room inventory comprises:

2 Luxury King Suites
2 Queen Suites
44 Standard Double Rooms
37 Standard Twin Rooms, including two sets of inter-leading rooms
2 accessible rooms, comprising one twin and one double

Standard room features include individually controlled air conditioning, complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, a 32-inch LCD television with satellite news channels, a telephone, hairdryer and electronic safe. Rooms also provide mosquito netting and insect repellent, while bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub and shower.

The inter-leading twin rooms may be useful for families travelling together. Room dimensions and outlook can vary, so guests placing particular importance on additional space or a river-facing position should request their preferred option when booking.

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Food & Drink

Amulonga Restaurant is the lodge’s main dining venue. The open-air restaurant has a wrap-around deck close to the river and serves a combination of African and contemporary dishes. Traditional entertainment may accompany dinner on selected evenings.

Drinks are served at Amulonga Bar, whose deck faces the Zambezi, and at Zambezi Bar, a Zimbabwean-style rondavel bar suited to a pre-dinner drink or a relaxed evening at the lodge.

The hotel lists breakfast from 06:30 to 10:00, lunch from 12:30 to 14:00 and dinner from 19:00 to 21:30. Service formats and entertainment schedules may change according to occupancy and operational requirements.

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Experiences & Activities

The lodge’s activity desk can assist guests with arranging excursions in the Victoria Falls area. The Victoria Falls Rainforest, bridge and David Livingstone statue are approximately 7 kilometres away, while the scheduled hotel shuttle provides transport to the rainforest and town at selected times.

The hotel also lists breakfast, lunch and dinner cruises among the experiences available through the property. These should be booked separately unless expressly included in the selected package.

Other nearby landmarks identified by the hotel include the Crocodile Farm, approximately 150 metres away, Kalundu Island at around 1 kilometre and the Big Tree at approximately 4 kilometres. An outdoor venue beside the river is also available for weddings and private functions.

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SPA & Wellness

The hotel lists a beauty spa among its facilities, together with an outdoor swimming pool and a separate children’s pool. These provide convenient options for quieter periods between visits to the Falls and other organised activities.

The wellness offering should be viewed as an additional hotel facility rather than a large destination spa. Supporting services include room service, laundry and valet service, complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge assistance, a reading corner and a curio shop.