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Hippos wallow just beyond your private plunge pool at Victoria Falls River Lodge. Its surreal setting along the Zambezi River is so close to Victoria Falls, you can see the spray in the distance. The 13 tented, thatched-roof suites are built on raised decks for prime viewing; earth tones and polished wood floors make you feel at home. The six elite Treehouse Suites, nestled in the leafy canopy of a private island, offer secluded luxury. Enjoy game drives, walking tours, and river cruises; for extreme thrills, go river rafting or bungee jumping. Return for cocktails in the main lodge, watching elephants stroll past.
308 Parkway Drive, 0 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
This is a birder’s paradise, with more than 400 species recorded in the diverse rain-forest, riverine, gorge, and savanna habitats. The best time for avian viewing is between November and March.
Victoria Falls River Lodge is the first private game lodge to be built in the Zambezi National Park. 13 Luxury Tented Suites are situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River – so close to Victoria Falls one can see the spray in the distance! - whilst 6 exclusive Island Treehouse Suites nestle within the leafy treetop canopy of the private Kandahar Island.
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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.
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No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.
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Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.
Booked through Rialto, a stay at Victoria Falls River Lodge includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; $100 hotel credit per stay; Bookings in our Villas will also receive a Complimentary 50-minute massage for up to two guests, per bedroom, once per stay; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.
Victoria Falls River Lodge lists Luxury Tent, Luxury Family Tent, Island Treehouse, Starbed Treehouse. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.
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