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Livingstone, Southern, Zambia

The lodge, located on two beautiful forested islands in the Zambezi River about 48 km (30 miles) upstream from Victoria Falls, was awarded the Environmental Certificate by the Environmental Council of Zambia in 2002. A suspension bridge links the two islands and leads to an overhead walkway in the tree canopy that connects the elevated chalets to the lodge's restaurant. Electricity is drawn from the Victoria Falls hydroelectric plant, and river water is recycled and treated on-site for use in the camp. Members of local tribes are employed by the lodge, where sunset cruises, mokoro rides, guided nature walks, white-water rafting, and bungee jumping are all on the menu. Guests can also opt to fly over Victoria Falls in a microlight plane.

PROS

  • beautifully secluded location
  • unique activity options
  • easy access to Chobe National Park just across the border into Botswana

CONS

  • 40-minute transfer from Livingstone
  • not for those on a tight budget
  • bugs galore in the rainier months

QUICK FACTS

Resort
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 0213-327--490

HOTEL DETAILS

7 suites
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive

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