Zambezi Family Lodge - Lion Room♡

Guest review

8.0

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful pool and garden area. Very homely and clean.

− Slightly outdated rooms.

Magnificent

10.0

A 1000% rating? Please. That’s barely enough to cover breakfast. What do you get when you cross an ex-professional cricketer with a master chef? The best darn hosts in all of Victoria Falls. Enter Atiesh and Gary – the dynamic duo of Zambezi Family Lodge. One swings bats (and schedules) like a champ, and the other swings ladles like he’s aiming for a Michelin star. Honestly, I’m still trying to figure out if Gary was cooking or performing edible magic tricks. Every dish he made felt like it came with a drumroll and a standing ovation from my taste buds. I was living in a daily food coma – the delicious kind. Meanwhile, Atiesh – always grinning, always calm – had my entire itinerary running smoother than a brand-new Land Rover. From adrenaline-pumping activities to gentle morning wake-ups (yes, he made sure I actually got up on time!), this guy had everything sorted with the precision of a Swiss watch. The room? Spotless. The pool and BBQ area? Basically a 5-star resort, minus the pretentiousness and with way better vibes. In short: if you’re not staying here, you’re missing out on gourmet food, local adventures, and a level of hospitality that makes you wonder if you accidentally became royalty. Book it. Thank me later.

− I loved everything

Nice

8.0

Good location, about 15 minutes walk to town. Peaceful.

− Room isn't cleaned during the stay. But for multiple day stays I think at least bin should be emptied and floor mopped. I walked barefoot from my room to the kitchen and back and the soles of my feet were black.

Exceptional

10.0

Spending a week here was absolutely perfect, and I highly recommend staying longer if you’re deciding how many days to book. From the moment I arrived, I felt like part of a family—everyone took such great care of me. I was the only guest, which made the experience even more special. The villa is well-maintained with daily cleaning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a beautiful pool where you can relax under the shade of a massive baobab tree. And Attish, the villa manager, is simply incredible. He helped me with absolutely everything and made my stay unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone visiting Zimbabwe—it’s warm, welcoming, and truly feels like home.

− Nothing

Exceptional

10.0

Freindly and welcoming staff. Nice and clean facilities. Room as pictured 💯. Peaceful evenings. And the night swim in the well lit very clean pool.

Exceptional

10.0