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Victoria Falls River Lodge

Victoria Falls River Lodge, Kandahar, Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls, ZW

9.9 guest rating· 119 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation Options

Victoria Falls River Lodge offers two unique accommodation options - luxury thatched tents and Island Treehouse Suites. The tents boast private plunge pools with stunning views of the Zambezi River, while the Treehouse Suites are raised into the treetops, providing a unique and luxurious experience suspended above the river.

Scenic Dining Experience

The lodge's restaurant overlooks the Zambezi River and serves a delicious breakfast along with a variety of meals infused with Southern African flavors. Guests can also enjoy a selection of South African wines while taking in the picturesque views.

Relaxation and Activities

Guests can unwind at the onsite spa with a range of treatments or partake in activities such as game drives, river cruises, and bird watching. The perfect blend of relaxation and adventure awaits at Victoria Falls River Lodge.

Experience luxury, breathtaking views, and adventure at Victoria Falls River Lodge. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Rooms & rates

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Malachite Tented Suite

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Deck/patio with river views</p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Private plunge pool</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Rapids View Villa

Sleeps 8 · 2× King bed, Murphy bed, Twin bed, 2× Bunk bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>2 King Beds, 1 Twin Murphy Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds</strong></p><p>Deck/patio with river views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private plunge pool</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hardwood flooring in room</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Starbed Treehouse

Sleeps 2 · 100 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p>1076-sq-foot room, deck/patio with river views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private plunge pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hardwood flooring in room</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Hippo Creek Villa

Sleeps 8

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Deck/patio with river views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 3 bedrooms and living room</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private plunge pool and fireplace</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hardwood flooring in room</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Luxury Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 110 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a hairdryer. A seating area, a desk, a terrace and a tea and coffee maker are available in this double room.

Luxury Double or Twin Tent - Luxury Tented Suites

Sleeps 2 · 110 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

These air-conditioned tented units come fitted with a mosquito net draped over the bed, a mini-bar and an en suite open plan bathroom with a freestanding bath, as well as an indoor and outdoor shower.

Luxury Family Tent - Luxury Tented Suites

Sleeps 5 · 119 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Bunk bed, 4× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This spacious, air-conditioned tented unit features a mosquito net draped over the bed, a mini-bar and an en suite, open plan bathroom with a freestanding bath, as well as an indoor and outdoor shower.

Stilted Suite - Island Treehouse Suites

Sleeps 2 · 95 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Nestled within the recesses of the private Kandahar Island’s leafy canopy, each stilted suite features views of the Zambezi and surrounds. Please note that this suite cannot accommodate people under the age of 16 years.

Superior Stilted Suite - Island Treehouse Suites

Sleeps 2 · 100 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

known as the 'Starbed Treehouse', this stilted suite features an private bathroom with twin rain showers and vanities, and a unique rooftop sitting area which includes a canopy bed. Please note that this suite cannot accommodate people under the age of 16 years.

Superior Villa

Sleeps 8 · 777 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This villa features a pool with a view. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa features 2 living rooms, 3 separate bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. The villa's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious villa features a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace with river views. The unit has 5 beds.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
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  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Game drives
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Ironing service
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property

Location

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Victoria Falls River Lodge, Kandahar, Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls, ZW

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.9119 reviews

+ Beautiful views+ Attentive staff+ Great food+ Luxurious amenities
Cleanliness9.6
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality10.0
Amenities9.9
Value for Money9.7

If only we could have stayed longer! Didn't want to leave.

10.0

The rooms were amazing - elegant, best bed ever, gorgeous views of the river and wildlife. The service was warm and genuine all around. Food was excellent. We particularly appreciated our butler Romeo who was outstanding - attentive, professional, warm. Loved being on our "private island".

Climber329766 · 2026-06-30

A beautiful place with beautiful people

10.0

My partner and I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for the incredible job the staff at Victoria Falls River Lodge did to make our stay enjoyable and for organising a very memorable proposal. Aside from the absolutely beautiful and clean lodge itself, the food and location were perfect. We would also especially love to recognise Ashleigh, Hannah, Beks from the lodge, well as James the photographer. This was one of the most special and memorable parts of our trip, and we cannot thank them enough for everything they did behind the scenes to make the engagement so beyond extraordinary. Working closely with my partner, to help coordinate and deliver the most beautiful proposal imaginable. From the stunning set-up to the incredible private dinner and the unforgettable private sunset game drive, every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed. The care, enthusiasm, discretion, and genuine excitement they showed made the occasion feel incredibly personal and meaningful. What they created for us was far beyond anything we could have imagined, and it is a memory we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Thank you again for an unforgettable stay. We will be talking about this place for many years to come and will always look back on it with the fondest memories.

laurenfE7823AD · 2026-06-22

Gorgeous end to our 2 weeks in South Africa!!

10.0

Absolutely an amazing and beautiful Lodge on the shore of the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. Amazing staff and great food and drinks. Did beautiful game drives and river tours also where we saw hippos, crocs and more. Elephants came to drink on the shores as we were passing, it was so amazing it almost seemed staged.

Fyrfytrdan · LAKELAND, FLORIDA · 2026-06-21

Amazing Accomodation on the Zambezi River in a National Park

10.0

From airport pick up to the airport drop off, the team at the River Lodge were outstanding. We got a very pleasant surprise when the car dropped us at the dock and we were transported by boat to the Lodge. The rooms are spectacular here and you have to make an effort to get out and about they are so nice. Our guide Big M was a very knowledgable, flexible and personable guy. He showed us the Zambezi River on our river trips and sunset cruises and the Vitoria Falls. The lodge is amazing with animals passing through from elephants to hippos and crocodiles on the river edge. Dickson and Admire take good care of you in the restaurant which had an exelllent menu and of course a full bar. Thank you to all the team at the lodge from Patrick, Jess, James and Emma.

673patp · BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS · 2026-06-21

A Wonderful Stay at Victoria Fall River Lodge 10/10

10.0

From the moment we were met at the Zimbabwe airport the Victoria Falls customer service was outstanding! From our knowledgeable, friendly and ever attentive guide who took care of all our daily activities, to our main waiter Troy who was such a joy getting to know, to our house attendant Judith who made us feel like honeymooners ( we were celebrating our 30th anniversary) all over again, the staff did not once disappoint. The food was very good and there were many options available for those who were not fond of “game”. Every area of the Victoria Falls main lodge is decorated in such a warm and inviting way you could hang out there all day. But our tent was the real show stopper! We were in the family tent and it was gorgeous!! The amenities were overwhelming- two bathtubs, two sets of showers (one of each inside the tent, one of each on the outside deck) dressing area, living area, and beautiful bed dressed in gauze. And that didn’t account for the second room with its own bathroom, dressing area, bunk beds and another bed, enough for 3-4 kiddos. Our deck was large and had its own plunge pool and lounge chairs all overlooking to Zambezi river. We were sad to leave.

MelanieW233 · 2026-06-20

An OUTSTANDING experience!

10.0

Amazing Lodge -gorgeous views-The staff was extremely friendly and personable. Our guide, Mike, was so knowledgeable, interesting, kind and fun! Rooms were comfortable, very clean, and well maintained. The river cruise was fabulous and the Game drive off the charts! We were so pleased with our entire experience. PS-Tour of the Falls-outstanding... do the helicopter!!! I highly recommend this Lodge.

Pattivail · VAIL, COLORADO · 2026-06-14

Good to know

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 4 years old to 11 years old stay for US$172 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for US$344 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children from 4 years old to 11 years old stay for US$172 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.