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About the lodge
An overview of Batonka Guest Lodge.
Ideal for guests seeking a small, personalized guest lodge in the heart of Victoria Falls, Batonka Guest Lodge offers high-quality service and intimate surroundings.
Highlights
- Walking distance to attractions
- Two swimming pools
- Bar and light meal service at both pools
- Shuttle service to Victoria Falls twice daily
You Should Know
Cots are available by prior arrangement, and one extra bed can be added in the pool-view rooms. This is only applicable for children between the ages of 4 and 12.
There are no child-minding services available.
The Detail
Accommodation
Batonka Guest Lodge provides a tranquil haven away from the bustle of town while being within easy walking distance of the main attractions. Renowned for its exceptional service, this lodge features 27 well-appointed rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned, with en-suite bathrooms and private balconies or patios. Some rooms also offer interconnecting options, perfect for families.
The main lodge includes both indoor and outdoor dining areas, a cozy lounge, and a beautiful verandah that opens onto the surrounding gardens and swimming pool areas.
Restaurant at Batonka Guest Lodge
The restaurant provides a relaxed dining experience with home-style dishes and offers both indoor and outdoor seating options.
Three meals are served daily: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast features a full continental spread with cold meats, cheeses, fruits, cereals, muffins, and croissants, along with an option for a hot breakfast. Lunch includes an à la carte menu with six options and a selection of desserts, while toasted sandwiches are available throughout the day. Dinner offers a three-course menu with two options per course.
The bar is fully stocked with a variety of wines and spirits and is equipped with a coffee machine for a selection of coffees and teas.
Price Includes
- Full English Breakfast
- Teas and filter coffees throughout the day
- Shuttle transfers to Victoria Falls town twice a day (morning and afternoon)
- Half Board Rate also includes an additional meal (either dinner or lunch)
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Batonka Guest Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Low season
1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Half Board - Bed & breakfast and dinner
$230
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.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Batonka Guest Lodge: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- All ages
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Child 4–11 sharing with adult: US$103 (Jan–May, Nov–Dec). US$115 (Jun–Oct). Child 4–11 single: US$287 (Jan–May, Nov–Dec). US$322 (Jun–Oct). Bed & breakfast basis. Extra beds for children under 12 and cots available on request.
Notable exceptions
- Batonka is an urban boutique guest lodge in Victoria Falls town, not a safari camp — minimum-age rules for game drives, walking safaris and private game vehicles do not apply at the property itself. Such activities are booked out via third-party operators through the activities desk and are subject to those operators' own age rules. Families are explicitly catered for via interleading garden-view rooms (8 of 11), one room with an annex set up as a child's room, and the standalone five-room Flame Lily Wing which suits families or small groups travelling together.
Water safari
Out on the water.
Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Batonka Guest Lodge. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.
Boat cruise
Zambezi Sundowner Cruise
As part of a multi-day itinerary staying at Batonka Guest Lodge in Victoria Falls, guests enjoy an included afternoon sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River, typically on the final full day before departure.
Afternoon timing; included in the itinerary package; paired with an early morning Victoria Falls tour on the same day.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- Included as part of the tour itinerary
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Plan your dream safari at Batonka Guest Lodge.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Batonka Guest Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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