Facilities

The 20 self-catering Lodges are on the river bank, situated six kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls with access by tar road and open all year around. They are all fully equipped and have two bedrooms, a living room, bathroom and kitchen with stove and refrigerator. Generally, the lodges are far better equipped in terms of cutlery and kitchen utensils and linen and the accommodation is a far better experience than in (say) Hwange National Park. The signage around the National Park is excellent and the check-in was a better experience; staff was more helpful and management are much more in touch. We were warned in reception that the geyser was not working, so maintenance is also an issue here, but management were attentive to the problem. 

The lodges are very private being surrounded in riverine forest and enjoy fine uninterrupted views onto the Zambezi River. We watched elephant, kudu and impala going to the river from the verandah. Baboons and vervet monkeys are always present in large numbers and visitors need to be very careful that all their windows and doors are closed tightly to ensure these wild animals do not gain access into their lodge where they will cause havoc.

The lodges are thoughtfully furnished with enough good quality furniture both inside and on the verandah to make the stay a relaxing and comfortable experience.

The fishing camps: Kandahar, Siansimba and Mpala Jena, are attractively situated on the banks of the Zambezi just off the Zambezi River Game Drive. Facilities consist of flush toilets and cold showers; running water, a sleeping shelter, cement table with bench and braai. Fishing is excellent in these areas.

For that wilderness experience there are camping sites available on the banks of the Zambezi. They are unfenced and completely in the wild and are equipped with a braai stand and bush toilet only. Distances upstream from the Reception Office are: Chundu 1 (25 kilometres) Chundu 2 in an acacia forest (26 kilometres)  Chomuzi  is near rapids (40 kilometres) and Siamunungu is at the end of Zambezi River Drive (47 kilometres) Each camp can accommodate a maximum of 12 people.

Upstream along the Zambezi River Drive, there are 25 numbered picnic sites attractively situated on the banks of the river and sheltered beneath the beautiful shady riverine vegetation where day visitors may picnic or fish.