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Tongabezi Lodge

Last updated: 30 June, 2024

This Upper Zambezi camp offers it all: spacious thatched riverside cottages, valets to provide personal service, 12 inclusive activities – and a beautiful position upriver from the Victoria Falls.

Set in a beautiful ebony grove on a wide stretch of the Zambezi, with spectacular river views, shade and cool breezes. Victoria Falls in 10 minutes’ drive away.

The rooms are open to the elements (even baths have views) and delicious meals are served in various spots, from a boat to a riverside deck.

It’s a place where both romantics and activity-lovers are happy, where one can do three activities a day – and return to five-star comforts.

Game & game viewing

Although there is game here, other activities such as fishing, boating, and Victoria Falls are more popular. The nearby elephant camp offers elephant-back safaris.

Guides & guiding

Many guides have worked here for years; the owner, Ben Parker, was one of the first camp operators on the upper Zambezi, and staff know and trust him.Although there is game here, other activities such as fishing, boating, and Victoria Falls are more popular. The nearby elephant camp offers elephant-back safaris.

Special activities

The camp owns Livingstone Island, right on the Falls, with exclusive access to the famous ‘Devil’s Pool‘.

Tongabezi will set up dinner on a private riverside pontoon – and canoe courses out to you, so you can enjoy a star and lamplit dinner in blissful seclusion.

Taking the kids

Tongabezi is child-friendly, with babysitting services and child-friendly valets. There’s plenty to keep children busy and entertained, from bushcraft and drumming lessons, to tennis, fishing and insect collecting. Children under 7 are only accepted in the Garden House.

Price

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General amenities

Key facilities

Airport transfers: Included
Beach: None
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
Parking: On-site (free)
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga

Food & drink

All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
*
Additional charge

Room amenities

Room types

Apartments
Bedrooms
Cabins
Suites
Tents
Villas
Yurts

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Hot tub (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi

Bedding options

2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed