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The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

A four-star riverside lodge set on the banks of the Zambezi within Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, six miles from Victoria Falls. The 72 Deluxe River View Rooms and five Signature Suites face the water, with sundowner cruises aboard The Lady Livingstone, an on-site spa and Afro-Arabian fusion dining at Kalai restaurant.

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From $360 per person sharing, per night

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The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

About the lodge

An overview of The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa.

A four-star riverside lodge set on the banks of the Zambezi within Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, six miles from Victoria Falls. The 72 Deluxe River View Rooms and five Signature Suites face the water, with sundowner cruises aboard The Lady Livingstone, an on-site spa and Afro-Arabian fusion dining at Kalai restaurant.

Highlights

  • Riverside setting on the Zambezi, six miles from Victoria Falls
  • Located inside Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park with resident wildlife
  • Sundowner cruises aboard the exclusive Lady Livingstone river boat
  • On-site spa with a full menu of restorative treatments
  • Afro-Arabian fusion cuisine at Kalai restaurant and an infinity pool overlooking the river

You Should Know

  • Child policy: family-friendly, with six inter-leading rooms available for families travelling with children
  • Evening swims in the infinity pool are not recommended due to the proximity of the river and potential wildlife
  • Two rooms are configured for guests with reduced mobility

The Details

Location

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa sits on the lush banks of the Zambezi River, six miles upstream of Victoria Falls. The lodge is set within Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, so guests can expect resident wildlife on the grounds and rhino sightings within the reserve.

The location places guests within easy reach of the full Victoria Falls activity menu: helicopter flights over the gorge, the Devil's Pool swim on the Zambian side, and day trips across the bridge to view the Falls from Zimbabwe.

Rooms

The lodge has 72 Deluxe River View Rooms and five Signature Suites, all with en-suite facilities and views over the Zambezi. Six of the Deluxe rooms inter-lead for families travelling together, and two are designed for guests with reduced mobility.

Rooms are appointed in a restrained safari style with mosquito nets, air conditioning and private terraces or balconies facing the river.

Dining

Kalai, the lodge's signature restaurant, serves Afro-Arabian fusion cuisine in a traditional Zambian setting overlooking the river. Locally sourced ingredients feature throughout the menu, with game dishes such as kudu roast among the house specialities.

A terrace bar offers lighter meals and handcrafted cocktails through the day, and the infinity pool deck is a favoured spot for sundowners as the light drops over the Zambezi.

Activities

The Lady Livingstone, the lodge's exclusive river cruise, offers a signature sundowner experience on the Zambezi with drinks and canapés on board. The on-site spa provides a full menu of restorative treatments delivered by resident therapists.

The Wild Horizons activity desk in the lobby arranges Victoria Falls excursions, helicopter flights, white-water rafting, the Devil's Pool swim and game drives within Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, where rhino tracking is a particular draw.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation in a Deluxe River View Room
  • Dinner and breakfast daily
  • En-suite facilities and river views from every room
  • Use of the infinity pool and lodge grounds
  • Access to the activity concierge for arranging Victoria Falls excursions

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 31 Dec 2026

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Green season

1 May 2026 – 30 Nov 2026

Half Board - Deluxe River View Room, dinner, bed and breakfast

$360

per person · night

Festive

1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Half Board - Deluxe River View Room, dinner, bed and breakfast

$325

per person · night

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Current offers

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Long stay

Multi-lodge circuit itineraries are available, combining The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa with Chobe Marina Lodge, Kadizora Camp, Saguni Safari Lodge and Elephant Valley Lodge in a range of configurations. Night counts, inclusions and rates are confirmed on request at the time of booking.

Family

One child aged 0 to 11 sharing a Deluxe River View Room with two adults stays free of charge on an accommodation-only basis, with meals charged as taken. Where two children aged 0 to 11 share an interleading room, one is charged at the adult single rate and the second stays free of charge on accommodation only. In a Signature Suite, a maximum of two children aged 8 to 11 may share with two adults on the same basis, and one suite cannot accommodate children under 8 sharing with adults owing to its open jacuzzi.

"Booked an 11-day tour starting and finishing in Johannesburg and including Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta. The service from Cearl was very professional with numerous options discussed before settling on the final version. Prices seemed to be very reasonable."
April 2026 · United Kingdom · with Cearl Marney · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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