The Legends of Africa Lodges
THE RIVER
CLUB
VICTORIA FALLS
When Livingstone drifted down the Zambezi on his way to discover the Victoria Falls in 1855, he passed by the place known as Atuleo Amanzi, "Quiet Waters". He would have gazed at the ageing trees that still stand on the banks of the sweeping bend of this regal river. Since then, other pioneers have come and gone from this place where The River Club now stands, all of them contributing to its history.
The River Club, one of The Legends of Africa Luxury Safari Lodges, has ten luxury chalets which are set amongst lush riverine vegetation along a steep river bank overlooking the Zambezi. The roomy wood and thatch split level chalets are decorated in simple colonial style, each looking into the African sunset, with a special view of the river and Zambezi National Park.
In the evening the River Club is enveloped in a symphony of sounds of the bush as hippo and lion calls lilt over the water. Elephant are frequently sighted on the small islands in front of the lodge. The main lodge building, with its colonial style tin roof, houses the dining room, lounge, drawing room and library which is stocked with volumes of historical and wildlife literature. Card tables and board games are found in the library and a croquet lawn stretches towards the river. Meals are elegant and are of an exceptionally high standard.
LOCATION:
Situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, overlooking the Zambezi National Park, 18kms upstream from the Victoria Falls. Transfers from Livingstone Airport included in the tariff, transfers from Victoria Falls Airport are extra.
ACCOMMODATION:
Ten twin thatched chalets with en suite facilities. Four rooms have double beds, six have singles. Secluded honeymoon chalet.
ACTIVITIES:
Sundowner boat trips to islands in front of the lodge, visits to the Musi oa Tunya National Park, visits to historical Livingstone. Visits to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, nearby African villages, stone age sites and fishing are all included in the rates.
The following activities can be arranged at an extra cost: game walks and drives, full day canoeing, white water rafting, helicopter and elephant back safaris.
CHARACTERISTIC SPECIES:
Rich bird life, hippo, giraffe, white rhino, elephant and impala..
