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Victoria Falls River Lodge

4.0 star property
Travelers relax at the infinity pool with river views or rejuvenate with spa treatments after exploring wildlife at Victoria Falls River Lodge

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Victoria Falls River Lodge offers upscale riverside accommodations with Toa Spa's Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and body wraps. Enjoy on-site breakfast, rowing, canoeing, and fishing. Free WiFi in public areas. Families appreciate kids' meals at the two restaurants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$3,081
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Deck/patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Family Tent

Highlights

Deck/patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • River view
  • 119 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Large Single Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Island Treehouse | Terrace/patio

Island Treehouse

Highlights

Deck/patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • 95 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Starbed Treehouse

Starbed Treehouse

Highlights

Deck/patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Malachite Tented Suite

Malachite Tented Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Rapids View Villa | Terrace/patio

Rapids View Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Single Murphy Bed, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Located in Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls River Lodge is in a national park and on a river. David Livingstone Statue and Victoria Falls Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby rafting, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining. Visit our Victoria Falls travel guide
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Zambezi National Park, Kandahar, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls, waterfall on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Africa
    Zambezi National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Victoria Falls on Zambezi River, view from Zimbabwe, Africa
    Victoria Falls National Park
    11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls Bridge
    Victoria Falls Bridge
    21 min drive - 15.3 km
  • A great way to get introduced to the Zambezi river and it's wildlife. We got really close to a lot of hippos and crocs. The boat offers a full bar so sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the beauty Africa has to offer.
    Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
    48 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Devil's Pool
    21 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Boma
    18 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Waterfront
    30 min drive
  • The Three Monkeys
    17 min drive
  • Limpo's Pub
    28 min drive
  • Rainforest Cafe
    18 min drive

About this property

Victoria Falls River Lodge

Upscale hotel by the river
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and game and wildlife viewing at Victoria Falls River Lodge. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as fishing and rowing/canoeing, at this hotel. Treat yourself to a sports massage, a body treatment or a detox wrap at Toa Spa, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and African cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as boat tours. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A free local area shuttle, a safari and an infinity pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge), massage treatment rooms and a porter/bellboy
Room features
All guest rooms at Victoria Falls River Lodge include comforts, such as private plunge pools and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Victoria Falls River Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

À la carte meals, snacks and select beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Limited gourmet or à la carte dining

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant (Island)
  • Riverside Bar
  • Sunset Bar (Island)

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 per cent will be charged
  • Additional fee: USD 15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The additional mandatory fee covers a national park entrance fee.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Victoria Falls River
Victoria Falls River Lodge All-Inclusive
River Lodge All-Inclusive
Victoria Falls River All-Inclusive
Victoria Falls River Lodge Hotel
Victoria Falls River Lodge All Inclusive
Victoria Falls River Lodge Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls River Lodge Hotel Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

Does Victoria Falls River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Victoria Falls River Lodge?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Victoria Falls River Lodge on 14 Mar 2026 start from NZ$3,081, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Victoria Falls River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Victoria Falls River Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Victoria Falls River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Victoria Falls River Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Victoria Falls River Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Victoria Falls River Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Victoria Falls River Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this spa hotel is within 9 miles (15 km) of Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls National Park and Victoria Falls. David Livingstone Statue and Devil's Pool are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Victoria Falls River Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful stay.

A wonderful stay. Great room. Fantastic staff. The safaris were great. The only disappointment was the food. For what we were paying a night , we had expected better quality and a better selection of food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaldora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about my stay exceeded my expectations… From the rooms, the service, the food, the lodges and excursions - all were 10/10. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Is What High-End Travel Looks Like: Three nights. Two-bedroom tent. Everything you’d expect from a luxury safari lodge—and then some. Big M was our guide. He read it perfectly from the start: three colleagues, pure friend energy, ready for adventure. No weird assumptions, no stiffness. Just ease. He was determined to find things for us. One afternoon, someone spotted a leopard in the park. Big M came knocking on our door—we weren’t even planning to go out—and grabbed us. We found that leopard twice. But here’s the moment: we wanted to dance to Taylor Swift. (And these are guys from Zim! ) Not easy in the middle of the Zambezi. Big M made it happen. Land Rover in the rain, a bar in town, the four of us dancing under the lights. Business trip. Pure joy. Opalite all the way. Most wholesome adventure I’ve had in years. Other people can talk about the beautiful furnishings and the cold beer when you want it. This is relational hospitality at its finest. PS: don’t be scared of being in a place where you cannot go out at night alone for wildlife safety reasons. They know what they’re doing and the sounds are glorious. Yeah, seeing a leopard and a lion in the same day from meters away will fire your fight or flight response. So do jumping jacks bedside and fall asleep to the sounds of the crickets. And the hippos.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are not enough good things written about this property on the internet. Staying in one of the Island Treehouses was one of the single most incredible and unique experiences for this lifetime traveller. I'm so glad we ended up here on a whim. Cheers to the warm and wonderful staff for making our trip special and here's to this place finding the audience it deserves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diese 3 Tage werden wir unser Leben lang nicht vergessen. Es war einfach unglaublich. Die Lage der Lodge direkt am Sambesi ist mehr als beeindruckend. Das Management und jeder Angestellte machen ihre Arbeit mit solch einer Freude und Begeisterung, dass man es kaum glauben mag wenn man aus Europa kommt. Die fantastische Stimmung ist einfach ansteckend. Wir haben mit allen anderen Gästen gesprochen und wirklich jeder war fasziniert von dieser Lodge. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a little disappointed that inspite of highlighting that we were coming for my partner's birthday, the resort did not make any effort, let alone acknowledge it !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow! Wow!

Oh my goodness what a pleasure it was to stay here at Victoria Falls River Lodge. Even the smallest of details was taken care of and the food was magnificent. I would highly recommend (and have done so already) this beautiful lodge to anyone looking for a luxury escape along the beautiful Zambezi River. The staff were so accommodating and there to assist whenever required. I only spent two nights here and really didn't want to leave. Thank you for making my stay so enjoyable and I look forward to staying here again in the near future :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teghan, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience with wildlife right at your door

This hotel was great from arrival to departure and would definitely recommend. You arrive by boat to an warm welcome from staff including the manager on duty. The rooms are well appointed with a private pool for each room, comfortable beds and the most amazing view of the Zambezi river. The lodge is not fenced so the chance of being greeted by monkeys or warthogs with your morning coffee if highly likely. The staff are so helpful and lovely making your stay all that much more enjoyable. The food is great quality and in abundance. Game drives or river cruises are offered twice a day and we saw a variety of game each time we went out. This lodge was a great experience for our first time to Zimbabwe and we would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neil, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect place by the river

From the arrival and greeting in the outdoor reception to our tented room by the river, it was a “wow” experience. With more food than a normal human can consume, non stop gin and tonic, excellent game drives and the experience of elephants playing in the river just by our deck, this was a lovely 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Trip!

What a great 2 nights my partner and I had in Victoria Falls River Lodge The rooms, the food and the service were incredible. Thank you to Nofias,White, Kudus, Precious, Joshua and every other member of your staff whom I cant recall at this time for making us feel at home
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful stay along the Zambezi

The Victoria Falls River Lodge is a really special place. The lodge and accommodations are very luxurious - the staff is lovely - and the setting is so peaceful. We had a wonderful time there.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would go back again and again

Lodge staff are great, service is very personalized. Zimbabwean people are great and very hospitable. Great location of lodge with awsome game drives as you are right in the national park. We saw a ton of animals many just roaming the lodge grounds.

10/10 Excellent

FADEL

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

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