Little Makalolo Camp
- Hwange, ZimbabweOverlooking a vibrant waterhole, it offers privacy for guests who enjoy small camps and a sense of remoteness
touch the soul of africa
Victoria Falls River Lodge lies on the banks of the Zambezi river, close to the magnificent Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It is also the first private game lodge to be built within the Zambezi national park.
The luxury five star suites with world class amenities offer breathtaking views and secluded privacy. Accommodation is available both on the mainland and on a nearby private island.
A selection of activities are included when booking your accommodation with Victoria Falls River Lodge. Additional activities are provided by local partners.
Beautiful classic steam locomotives and carriages have been lovingly restored by Bushtracks Africa and Rovos rail. The carriages marry vintage luxury with a modern fine dining experience to recreate moments of bygone romance.
The Bushtracks stops on the Victoria Falls bridge with the stunning backdrop of the spray from the Falls shimmering in the last rays of the setting sun.
The train comprises of three carriages: Dining Car, Kitchen Car, Observation Car
DINNER RUN:
Travel to the Victoria Falls Bridge and enjoy a sundowner while marvelling at the majestic Victoria Falls, before enjoying a delicious five course meal.
CANAPE RUN:
Travel to the to Victoria Falls Bridge where you will enjoy the sunset before delighting in a delicious canapes and beverages.
This awe-inspiring island is perched on the edge of a cavernous gorge, eye to eye with the roaring cloud of mist, “Mosi-Oa-Tunya” (The Smoke That Thunders). Its neighbour is the raging wave of the Zambezi that plunges down the black basalt rock.
Guarded by tall teak trees that hum with birdlife, it is often visited by pods of grazing hippo and herds of elephant. It has seen the sky when it is brewing with angry storm clouds, and when it is such a brilliant blue that the colour seems to seep into the river below. Every morning the island greets the sun as it rises over the rainforest, and bids it farewell when it sinks below the horizon, leaving a golden glow in its wake.
The ultimate safari experience is a day-trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana, it boasts Africa’s Big Five and the world’s largest elephant population. A Chobe day trip combines the experiences of viewing the Chobe National Park from both vehicle as well as boat, along with a scrumptious lunch in between the activities.
With the world’s largest elephant population, and a reputation for big cat sightings, a Chobe day trip is an absolute must on any itinerary where game viewing is high on the agenda.
ZIPLINE
Experience the adrenaline rush traveling a speed of 106 km’s hurtling 425m across the gorge, while suspended 120m above the breathtaking beauty of the Zambezi beneath you.
ZFLYING FOX
Take a running jump into thin air over the chasm, soaring horizontally through the air over the turmoil of the Zambezi below.
ZGORGE SWING
Free-fall for close to 70m before swinging over the gorge below from the Victoria Falls Bridge. Tandem swing are available.
The Canopy Tour consists of 9 slides, varying in length and 1 cable bridge walkway. The longest slide is about 85 metres long and the shortest 40 metres in length.
Our friendly and experienced staff will give you a detailed safety briefing before the canopy tour, taking you step by step through your upcoming adventure.
MORNING HALF DAY
Enjoy a rafting experience from rapids 1 – 10, and hike out of the gorge at rapid 10.
AFTERNOON HALF DAY
Enjoy a rafting experience from rapids 10 – 25, and hike out of the gorge at rapid 25.
FULL DAY LOW WATER (approx. Jul – Jan):
Enjoy a rafting experience from rapids 1 – 19, and hike out of the gorge at rapid 19.
FULL DAY HIGH WATER (approx. Feb – Jun):
Enjoy a rafting experience from rapids 11 – 25, and hike out of the gorge at rapid 25.
Victoria Falls River Lodge and the Zambezi National Park are a bird watcher’s paradise.
Access to these habitats is relatively easy as the network of roads and walkways within the Zambezi National Park and Rainforest are good and boating offers the opportunity to get up into riverine fringes.
For the more active, Victoria Falls River Lodge offers walking trails (for guests 12 years – with parental supervision – and older) into the Zambezi National Park.
The hot and wet summer months between November and March are unanimously purported to be the best time for birding in the Victoria Falls area as resident species are boasting their breeding plumage and the intra-African and Palaearctic migrants are still around.
Local species include Rock Pratincole, Schalow’s Turaco, African Finfoot, Half Collared Kingfisher, Thick Billed Weaver, African Skimmer, Pels Fishing Owl, Collared Palm Thrush and Western Banded Snake Eagle (to name but a few).
Guests at Victoria Falls River Lodge seldom have to travel too far from their private decks however as the lush foliage around Camp offers ample opportunity to enjoy many of the spectacular array of birdlife that Zimbabwe has to offer.
With more than 400 species having been recorded in the area, Victoria Falls River Lodge is a birders’ heaven!
Indisputably the best way to appreciate the true splendour of the Victoria Falls is to view them from the air. Zambezi Helicopter Company (ZHC) is the largest private helicopter company in Zimbabwe and has been operating scenic tours over Victoria Falls for over fifteen years.
Zambezi Helicopter Company’s customised helicopters have specially designed ‘Bubble shaped’ windows perfect for panoramic viewing purposes which provide wonderful views and visibility from all seats… the ultimate photographic opportunity.
FLIGHT OF THE ANGELS
Enjoy a 15 minute helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls.
LIVINGSTONE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a 22 minute helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls and Batoka Gorges.
Victoria Falls River Lodge, the first private game lodge to be set in the Zambezi National Park, is situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, so close the Victoria Falls one can see the spray in the distance!Uninterrupted panoramic views of African sunsets and exceptional wildlife viewing make this uniquely located lodge the ideal point from which to explore Victoria Falls by combining the safari experience with one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations, The Victoria Falls.
A Victoria Falls Game Drive is one of the best activities to enjoy in order to truly experience African wildlife. Elephant, hippo, crocodile, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, sable, kudu, impala wild dog and the occasional big cat can be viewed in the park (to name but a few).
BUNGEE JUMP
Bungee jump from the Victoria Falls bridge into the gorge below. This jump is 111 meters high.
BRIDGE SWING
Free-fall for close to 70m before flying out over the rapids below. Tandem swings are available.
BRIDGE SLIDE
Enjoy a bridge slide (zip line) over the Batoka Gorge. Tandem slides are available.
BIG AIR COMBO
A combination of a bungee jump, a bridge swing and a bridge slide.
Our friendly and experienced staff will give you a detailed safety briefing before the canopy tour, taking you step by step through your upcoming adventure.
Take a tour of Victoria Falls with experienced guides. A visit to the iconic Victoria Falls is a truly awe-inspiring experience. Reaching its apex in around May of each year, it remains a magnificent sight all year round. Nothing can quite prepare visitors for the shear splendour of the breath-taking spectacle which is one of Africa’s most famous landmarks.
There is not much that can compare to the heady fragrance of drenched earth and sun-kissed Rainforest foliage; the intense power of the wall of water – its deafening rumble coursing through your veins – or letting the cooling and constant spray of "the Smoke that Thunders" saturate the senses…
Join your passionate and knowledgeable guide on an unforgettable tour of Victoria Falls. This excursion is included in the Victoria Falls River Lodge accommodation rate when forming a part of the optional trip into the town of Victoria Falls which is offered to in-house guests daily. Guests thus need only settle for the National Park fees upon entry into the Rainforest. En route, guests are often also be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where they may stop and take photos.
With intimate knowledge of the local fauna and flora and other points of historical interest, coupled with advice on the best viewing spots (and an extra pair of hands to help get that 'full' family photo!), our guides will happily assist wherever possible to help ensure that the memories created at this World Heritage Site will last a lifetime
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