Lodge
Chundukwa River Lodge
About the lodge
An overview of Chundukwa River Lodge.
Situated along the banks of the Zambezi River, near Livingstone, Zambia, Chundukwa River Lodge offers a thoughtfully crafted space where you can connect with nature and engage in a deeper, more meaningful travel experience.
Highlights
- Scenic Riverfront Location
- Proximity to Victoria Falls
- Safari and Outdoor Activities
- Luxurious Accommodation
You Should Know
Child Policy
The Riverside Chalets are not suitable for children under 10 years old unless the lodge is reserved on an exclusive-use basis. Children aged 10-12 years pay 50% when sharing with two adults in a Riverside Chalet. Teens aged 13 years and above pay 80% when sharing with two adults in a Riverside Chalet. Persons 18 years and older are considered adults and will therefore require their own chalet at the applicable rates.
Chundu Cottage is a family-friendly option for families with young children. Children aged 5-12 years pay 50% when sharing with four adults at Chundu Cottage. Children under 5 years stay on a complimentary basis.
The Details
Chundukwa River Lodge in Zambia offers a unique and tranquil retreat on the banks of the Zambezi River. This charming lodge is renowned for its scenic riverfront location, providing guests with stunning views and a serene atmosphere. Ideal for birdwatching and wildlife enthusiasts, the lodge offers opportunities to observe a rich variety of bird species and riverine wildlife.
Chundukwa Lodge accommodations are distinctive and comfortable, with chalet-style rooms that blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Its proximity to the iconic Victoria Falls allows for easy exploration of this natural wonder.
Guests can enjoy a range of activities, including guided safaris, river cruises, and cultural tours, making it perfect for adventure seekers. Additionally, the lodge offers delightful dining experiences with meals prepared from local ingredients. Chundukwa River Lodge is a haven for those seeking a blend of relaxation, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences in a picturesque riverside setting.
Price Includes
All meals at Chundukwa River Lodge. House wine, beer, and soft drinks. Complimentary Wi-Fi. Laundry services.
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 19 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 Chundukwa River 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
Green season
1 Apr 2026 – 31 May 2026
All-Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, one in-house activity per day, round-trip Livingston airport transfers
Special offer
$575
Normally $720
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All-Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, one in-house activity per day, round-trip Livingston airport transfers
$720
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
All-Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, one in-house activity per day, round-trip Livingston airport transfers
Special offer
$460
Normally $580
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.
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Low Season: Pay4 Stay5 | Validity: 1 November – 19 December 2026 OR High Season: 1 April - 31 May 2026
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Chundukwa River 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
- 10+
- Game drives
- 10+
- Walking safari
- 10+
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Riverside Chalets: children 10+ only. Jacana Family Riverside Chalet (up to 4 guests): children 10–16 pay 50% sharing with two adults. Other Riverside Chalets (max 2): full rates apply if a child shares with a single parent or occupies their own room. Chundu Cottage (family-friendly): minimum charge of 4 adults; children 5–16 pay 50% sharing with four adults; children 0–4 stay complimentary.
Notable exceptions
- Due to proximity of the Zambezi River, the standard Riverside Chalets are not suitable for children below age 10. Only the Jacana Family Riverside Chalet accepts children, and only ages 10–16 (up to 2 children sharing with parents). Children under 10 — including all ages from 0 — can be accommodated exclusively at Chundu Cottage, a private family-friendly cottage (max 6 guests) with private pool (optional safety gate), private dining and fully equipped kitchen; a minimum charge of 4 adults applies. For the Chobe Day Trip excursion (Botswana), children 3–12 pay half price and a private trip is required for younger children on game activities; this is not stated as a requirement for in-house Chundukwa activities.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Chundukwa River Lodge. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Short walk
Guided Bush Walk
A guided bush walk of 1.5–2 hours on Chundukwa's horse ranch, meandering through riverine and mopane woodland areas. Guests can connect with the African bush, take in the scents and sounds of the wild, and explore natural wonders from spider webs to dung beetles. Available as a complimentary daily activity for fully-inclusive guests, or bookable at an additional charge.
Duration: 1 h30–2 hours. Price: $15. Available as one complimentary in-house activity per day for fully-inclusive guests. No minimum group size stated. No age restriction stated.
- Cost
- $15
- Availability
- subject to availability; complimentary (one per day) for fully-inclusive guests
Short walk
Rhino Walking Safari
A guided walking safari in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in search of Zambia's rare and endangered White Rhinos. Guests learn about local flora and fauna while tracking rhino and other game on foot. Operated by a third-party supplier but bookable through Chundukwa. Transfers can be included or excluded. Minimum age 12 years, minimum 2 guests.
Duration: not stated (typically a morning activity). Price: $154 excluding transfers; $174 including return transfers. Min 2 guests. Min age 12 years. Rate includes park fees. Children 5–15 yrs at half price; under 4 free.
- Cost
- $154 (excl. transfers) / $174 (incl. transfers)
- Availability
- subject to availability; advance booking required; min 2 guests
Short walk
Livingstone Walking Safari (White Rhino Track)
A guided morning walking safari in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park lasting approximately 3.5 hours (07:00–10:30), focused on learning about local flora and fauna with the opportunity to see Livingstone's protected White Rhino on foot. Arranged as part of a recommended day-trip itinerary and operated by third-party guides. Payable in advance at Chundukwa.
Duration: 07 h00–10 h30 (approx. 3.5 hours). Third-party operated. Not included in the Victoria Falls Day Trip package; payable separately. 100% cancellation policy may apply.
- Availability
- subject to availability; advance booking required; pre-bookings essential
Half-day walk
Walking Safari in Zambezi National Park (Zimbabwe)
A 5–6 hour guided walking safari in the Zambezi National Park (Zimbabwe), concluding with a tour of Victoria Falls. Operated by Charles Brightman and run as part of the Zimbabwe Day Safari. Minimum age 16 years and guests must be walking fit. Rainforest and parks entrance fees are excluded from the base rate, as are return transfers.
- Cost
- $168 (excl. park fees and transfers)
- Availability
- subject to availability; advance booking required
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Horseback
Saddle up.
Horseback riding options at Chundukwa River Lodge. Rider experience and age requirements vary; check the details on each ride before booking.
Guided ride
River Ride
A 1.5-hour guided horse ride departing at either 07 h30 or 15 h30 daily, led by staff from Chundukwa's own horse trails operation. Proof of medical insurance and correct clothing are required; riding hats are provided. The ride is included as one complimentary in-house activity per night of stay for fully-inclusive guests, or bookable at an additional fee.
Duration: 1 h30. Departure times: 07 h30 or 15 h30 daily. Riding hats provided. Proof of medical insurance compulsory. Correct clothing required. Price if additional: $70.
- Cost
- $70
- Availability
- Daily at 07 h30 or 15 h30; complimentary once per night of stay for fully-inclusive guests, subject to availability
Guided ride
Champagne Breakfast Ride
A special guided morning horse ride from Chundukwa River Lodge that includes a champagne breakfast experience. Operated under the Chundukwa Horse Trails brand, with proof of medical insurance and correct clothing required; riding hats provided.
Price: $110. Riding hats provided. Proof of medical insurance compulsory. Correct clothing required.
- Cost
- $110
- Availability
- subject to availability
Polo / other riding
Kids Pony Rides
A structured 45-minute pony ride experience for children at Chundukwa River Lodge, operated on-site as part of the Chundukwa Horse Trails programme. Included as a complimentary in-house activity per night of stay for fully-inclusive guests, or available at an additional fee of $20.
Duration: 45 minutes. Price if additional: $20. Included in fully-inclusive rate as one complimentary activity per night.
- Cost
- $20
- Availability
- subject to availability; complimentary once per night of stay for fully-inclusive guests
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Water safari
Out on the water.
Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Chundukwa River Lodge. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.
Boat cruise
Zambezi River Cruises at Chundukwa
Chundukwa River Lodge offers Zambezi River Cruises as one of its wildlife-viewing options for guests. The cruise operates on the Zambezi River in the Victoria Falls area, providing guests with opportunities for wildlife and birdlife sightings on the water.
Listed as a wildlife-viewing option alongside game drives and rhino walks. Specific duration, group size, and pricing not detailed beyond what is listed for the River Safari Lunch option (group rate from $120 per person or $660 private for 1–6 guests, excluding park fees of $10 per person).
- Cost
- $120 per person (group, Min 2) / $660 private (1–6 guests, excl. park fees)
- Availability
- subject to availability
Boat cruise
Chobe River Safari (Day Trip)
As part of the Chobe National Park Day Trip from Chundukwa River Lodge, guests can experience a Chobe River Safari — a motorised boat-based wildlife experience on the Chobe River offering close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, elephants, brilliant birdlife and over 450 recorded bird species. Both land-based and water-based safaris are available and can be combined in a single day trip.
Full day trip including return transfers and lunch. Price $240 per adult; 3–12 yrs half price; private trip required for younger children. Kazangula Bridge Levy included. Botswana visa may be required. Minors U16 need certified copies of unabridged birth certificates plus valid passports.
- Cost
- $240 (inclusive of lunch and park fees)
- Availability
- subject to availability; advance booking required
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Chundukwa River Lodge.
Village visit
Muke Village Visit
Guests visit the nearby Muke Village, with proceeds donated to the local school fund, offering an authentic community engagement experience near Chundukwa River Lodge.
Cost: $30 per person. Proceeds donated to the school fund. Subject to availability.
- Cost
- $30
- Availability
- subject to availability
Workshop
Muke Village Cookery Lesson
A hands-on cooking workshop held at Muke Village, allowing guests to learn traditional local cooking techniques directly from community members.
Cost: $35 per person. Subject to availability.
- Cost
- $35
- Availability
- subject to availability
Community project visit
Nakawa Community School Visit
Guests visit the Nakawa Community School, supporting a local educational initiative with proceeds going directly to the school fund.
Cost: $40 per person. Proceeds donated to the school fund. Subject to availability.
- Cost
- $40
- Availability
- subject to availability
Cultural walk
Historical Talk by Local Resident & Historian
A talk delivered by a local resident and historian on the life of David Livingstone — the missionary explorer and slavery abolitionist — providing guests with a rich historical and cultural perspective on the Victoria Falls region.
Cost: $75 group rate. Led by a local resident and historian. Topic: 'David Livingstone, the Missionary Explorer and slavery abolitionist.'
- Cost
- $75 (Group Rate)
- Availability
- subject to availability
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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