'A Zambezi River lodge, 15km upstream from the magnificent Victoria Falls on the Zambian side magnificent African river'
Tongabezi Lodge, the first zambezi river lodge on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, was established in 1990 by Ben Parker and the late Will Ruck-Keene. It is privately owned and run, with the emphasis on exclusivity and romance, enhanced by the warmth and hospotality of the people of Zambia. Days at Tongabezi have no set pattern and can be spent exactly as you wish. Choose simply to relax or make the most of a wealth of activities that will keep you busy for days! Each house and cottage at Tongabezi has its own valet who will look after you throughout your stay. With his in-depth knowledge of Tongabezi and the surrounding area, he can become your indispensable source of information.
The Tongabezi - Treehouse bathroom was voted one of the top five in the world.
The Tongabezi Honeymoon House: is so-called because it was the first house, but each of the houses is built with romance and indulgence in mind. Your private balcony overlooking the river is the perfect setting for a romantic dinner under the stars, or you can choose to dine with other guests on one of the river decks.
The Tongabezi Tree House: These four houses are made and furnished with local materials and designed to complement and enhance the natural surroundings, whilst creating a feeling of intimacy and privacy. Each is unique and will pamper to your most romantic of moods.
The Tongabezi Bird House: Sweeping views over the Zambezi are a feature of every house. Great attention has been paid to the bathroom areas and a special feature is the huge open-air sunken bath in every room, where you can both unwind to the serenades of an African evening.
The Tongabezi Dog House: Dominating each house is the huge, king-size bed, complete with luxurious down pillows and duvet, and a magnificent, airy mosquito net, so your sleeping comfort is assured.
The Tongabezi River Cottages: Five River Cottages situated along the river bank. Each has a large double bed or two singles, mosquito net, en-suite bath and shower, and both indoor and outdoor areas for relaxing, dining and enjoying the expansive river views.
FACILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
Activities available include visits to Victoria Falls, gorges, Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park and Livingstone museums and markets, as well as boat trips, canoeing, white water rafting and tiger fishing on the Zambezi, tennis on a grass tennis court, swimming in the pool built into the rock, golf, croquet and riding.
Also, special champagne luncheons on Livingstone Island in the middle of the Falls and fully catered canoe safaris camping on islands. You can enjoy the view and do nothing too.
Room Types
Basis
Bathroom
Validity
P/P Sharing
P/P Single
Cottages
D/L/B/B
En-Suite
01/11/07 - 31/12/07
US$365.00
On Request
Cottages
D/L/B/B
En-Suite
01/01/08 - 31/05/08
US$400.00
On Request
Cottages
D/L/B/B
En-Suite
01/06/08 - 31/10/08
US$485.00
US$679.00
Cottages
D/L/B/B
En-Suite
01/11/08 - 31/12/08
US$400.00
On Request
Tongabezi rates are inclusive of: -
» Accommodation, meals, drinks, house wine
» Laundry service
» Park fees & levies
» Sunset/ sunrise boat trips, fishing, bird walks, gorge walks, canoeing, visit to Zambian side of Victoria Falls, Livingstone markets & local Chief's village
» Game drives in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park
» Children over the age of 12yrs are welcome welcome