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Located in Zambia's Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, or otherwise known as "The Smoke That Thunders", sits the authentic African Thorntree River Lodge.

Highlights

       
  • Whereabouts: Livingstone, Zambia
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  • Victoria Falls visit
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  • Game drives, bush walks
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  • Rhino trekking
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  • Cultural village visits
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  • Sunset river cruises
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  • Fishing
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  • Livingstone Museum tour

You Should Know

Child Policy

Child-Friendly Activities
While we do not offer babysitting services, our team is happy to help coordinate engaging, child-friendly experiences through the Ngwana Club.

Game Drive Policy
For safety reasons, children under the age of 6 are not permitted on scheduled game drives with other guests. A private vehicle must be booked for families with younger children.

The Detail

Only a short distance from the famous Victoria Falls, Thorntree River Lodge is the perfect base from which to explore the beauty of this region and return to your private accommodation in an intimate setting.

Thorntree River Lodge has been completely rebuilt with an environmentally-conscious design. Drawing inspiration from local customs and culture, it features a modern contemporary design with tented roof structures to maintain the feel of authentic Africa.

The lodge boasts 8 Twin Rooms and 2 Family Units, each comprising 4 beds.

Each Twin Room is tented and features comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, a minibar, air conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities, safes, a sala, and a verandah with a luxurious private plunge pool.

The Family Units have inter-leading walkways between the parents' and children’s rooms, both of which are en-suite. Each unit includes comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, a minibar, air conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities, safes, a sala, and a verandah with a luxurious private plunge pool.

The main lodge consists of a lounge with an open dining area, where the fine dining experience of African cuisine comes to life. The communal deck is set on the edge of the stunning riverside and features a sunken boma area and an infinity pool. Wooden decking floats on the edge of the river and moves with the water level to create the illusion of sailing a boat, helping to achieve a seamless connection between river and land.

Other lodge facilities include a nearby gym, spa, activity desk, library, bar, and complimentary internet access.

Activities offered at the lodge include visits to Victoria Falls, rhino trekking on foot, game drives in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, cultural village visits, sunset river cruises (on a private boat), fishing, canoeing, and visits to the Livingstone Museum.

Thorntree River Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a luxury Victoria Falls adventure.

Price Includes

       
  • Accommodation
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  • All meals and all beverages (except premium imported spirits and champagne)
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  • Boating, fishing, and one trip to the Zambian side of the Falls
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  • National park fees
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  • Laundry
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  • Return Livingstone Airport road transfers
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  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance

Rate Excludes

Flights, transfers not mentioned, premium brand beverages, gratuities, additional activities, and items of a personal nature.

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Rates & Pricing

Stay Pay SPECIAL
Pay 5, Stay 6: Travel Period is from 1 August to 19 December 2025. T's & C's Apply
Last minute SPECIAL
Combo SPECIAL
Family SPECIAL
Traveling with kids? Children aged 0–6 stay FREE, and those aged 7–15 enjoy 50% OFF the adult rate. Just note that all guests under 16 must share a room with at least one adult. T's & C's Apply
Honeymoon SPECIAL
$ 1490 USD
$ 1240 USD
$ 1490 USD
Rates are starting prices per person, per night sharing.
With specials, we always use the best promotion available, please contact our experts for more guidance.
100% REFUNDABLE BOOKING
We are able to arrange travel insurance that will make this booking totally refundable.

Packages that include this lodge

10 Day Magical Botswana & Zambia Safari
INCLUSIONS:
  • Green Season Special
  • 3 nights at Khwai Leadwood
  • 3 nights at Linyanti Bush Camp
  • 3 nights at Thorntree River Lodge
  • All inter-camp transfers (Starting in Maun and ending in Livingstone)
  • All meals & tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages (except premium imported spirits and champagne) at all three camps & lodges
  • Laundry service
  • Morning, afternoon & night game drives, walking safaris, mokoro (subject to water levels)
  • 30 minute scenic helicopter flight at Linyanti between April and November (1 flight per stay, additional 30-minute scenic helicopter flights available at USD250 per person, minimum 2 people per flight)
  • Rhino tracking
  • Sunrise & Sunset boat cruises
  • A visit to the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, a visit to the Zimbabwean side of the Falls in low water season (excludes visa fees)
  • Visit to the Livingstone Museum
  • Canoe trips
  • Visit to Maramba & Makuni Markets
  • Catch & release fishing (not available in December due to breeding season)
  • Spa (additional costs apply)
$ 870 USD
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$ NaN USD
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868
Per person per night
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