TONGABEZI LODGE
Location/Access:
In Zambia, 20 km upstream from Victoria Falls, on the banks of the Zambezi, west facing (sunsets), opposite Zambezi National Park. Access is from Victoria Falls, Livingstone and Kasane airports by road or air transfers. road transfers open all year round.
Capacity:
10 rooms. 20 guests (1 family room can accommodate 2/3 extra children).
Accommodation:
Small, secluded lodge, set in a tranquil grove of African ebony trees on a sweeping bend of the Zambezi River. Accommodation consists of five cottages, four spacious open-planned stone and thatch houses and a Garden Cottage set in its own walled garden perfect for families (no river views). All other rooms have views of the river. Dinner is hosted, private table or room service.
Houses :
Tree House, Bird House, Honeymoon House and Dog House. Each with unique architectural features, built in local materials, open-plan bedroom, four poster double bed with large airy mosquito canopy, ensuite bathrooms, flush "loos with views" hot and cold running water, bath and shower.
Cottages :
Five luxury cottages, each with a private deck overlooking the river, ensuite bathrooms, flush "loos with views", hot and cold running water, bath and shower. Four doubles and one twin cottage.
The double Cottages have one double bed and the twin Cottage has two single beds.
Activities:
Swimming pool, birding, fishing, canoeing, boating, walking, visits to the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls and Livingstone town (museums, markets and local village), whitewater rafting, river boarding, bungee jumping, golf at Livingstone Royal Golf and Country Club, horseriding, Flight of Angels, microlighting, helicopter flights, game drive in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, shopping in the Tongabezi shop (local arts and crafts), visit to the local school. Lunch on Livingstone Island providing the most spectacular views of the Falls and also elephant back safaris.
Services:
Room service and private dinners, laundry service, tailoring, use of international telephone, electricity (mains 220 volts, video recharging).
SINDABEZI ISLAND
Three kms downstream from Tongabezi Lodge (towards Victoria Falls). Magnificent views overlooking other islands and the nearby flood plain of the Zambezi National Park. Access is from Tongabezi Lodge only, by motorised banana boat (15 mins) or canoe (1 hour). The Island can be used in conjunction with, or independently from, Tongabezi Lodge.
Capacity:
5 cottages. 10 guests. Two twins, three doubles.
Accommodation:
is unique being the only island camp on the Upper Zambezi River in the Victoria Falls area. It is a tiny island offering the best wildlife experience area. The birdlife is outstanding and game is often seen around the island. The cottages are built from local timber, reed and thatch. Each with spectacular private views over the Zambezi. All chalets have cold running water, hot bucket showers, flush loos with views. The island is fully staffed with an island manager / qualified guide hosting guests and is available to take them on boat trips or canoeing. There is no electricity on the island.
Contact Details:
Tongabezi Lodge
Private Bag 31
Livingstone - Zambia
Private Bag 31
Livingstone - Zambia
Tel. for Reservations: +260 99 312766
Fax for Reservations: +26 03 324 483
E-Mail:
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Internet: www.tongabezi.com
