AZambezi River Lodge sits on the riverwalk beside the Zambezi in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and the booking page lists it as a four-class property with 87 rooms. Standard double and twin rooms look onto the river or the garden, and the grounds hold an outdoor pool, a children's pool, sun loungers with umbrellas and a poolside bar. The Amulonga restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there is also a coffee shop and a garden with a terrace. Spa services and motor boating are on the amenity list, free WiFi and free self parking are included and babysitting is available for a surcharge. Guests score the lodge 8.6 out of 10 from more than 350 reviews, which puts it in the excellent range, and the property is described as family-friendly. It is a resort-style stay that feels green and spacious, with thatched walkways, pools and river air, and it suits travellers who want facilities and a calm base rather than the historic character of a grand hotel.
Location and getting around
The lodge is on the riverwalk, with the national park entrance listed at about a one-minute walk and Victoria Falls town around seven minutes away by car. The airport is roughly twenty-eight minutes by car according to the booking page. A free area shuttle is listed, and airport transfers are available for a per-person fee that the page gives as US$15.
Tours and activities normally include pickups, so you do not need a car, and taxis are easy to arrange at reception. The riverside position means evening breezes and the chance to watch the river and its birdlife from the grounds.
The rooms and the feel
Rooms are air-conditioned, with river or garden outlooks, and the lodge is aimed at families and couples who want comfort without formality. The restaurant covers meals through the day, and the two bars and the coffee shop give you places to relax between activities.
Reviewers praise the setting and the staff, and several mention that breakfast was included with their booking even though the amenity list shows a surcharge, so check what your rate includes. Children enjoy the separate pool, and the spa is a welcome treat after rafting or a long game drive.
Good to know
Guests mention that some bedrooms feel cramped because of the amount of furniture, that food service can be slow at times and that the lodge is expensive for what it offers. Pets are not allowed, check-in starts at 2 pm and check-out is at 10 am. Free cancellation applies to selected rates.
Ask for a room with a river view if the outlook matters, and plan to use the shuttle or a taxi for dinners in town. The lodge is a good match for first-time visitors who want a resort base near the park, and it pairs well with a Zambezi sunset cruise, a falls walk and a game drive.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and children pool
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Amulonga restaurant and coffee shop
- ✓Spa services
- ✓Riverside terrace and garden
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free area shuttle
Good questions
Is the lodge within walking distance of the park?+
The booking page lists the national park about a one-minute walk away, with Victoria Falls town about seven minutes by car.
Is breakfast included?+
The amenity list shows a buffet breakfast for a surcharge, although several guests report it was included with their rate. Check your booking.
Is it good for children?+
Yes, it has a separate children's pool, a garden and babysitting for a surcharge, and the page describes it as family-friendly.
