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Lodge · Victoria Falls
Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge
Royal Chundu is situated upstream from the majestic Victoria Falls on the banks of the Zambezi River and hugs the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Encompasses two lodges, River Lodge and Island Lodge, both with kaleidoscopic views of the Zambezi River.
From $1,050 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
Lodge · Victoria Falls
Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge
Royal Chundu is situated upstream from the majestic Victoria Falls on the banks of the Zambezi River and hugs the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Encompasses two lodges, River Lodge and Island Lodge, both with kaleidoscopic views of the Zambezi River.
Location · Victoria Falls
From, per person · night · $1,050
About the lodge
An overview of Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge.
Royal Chundu is situated upstream from the majestic Victoria Falls on the banks of the Zambezi River and hugs the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Encompasses two lodges, River Lodge and Island Lodge, both with kaleidoscopic views of the Zambezi River.
Highlights
- Located in Zambezi, Zambia
- River cruises, birding safaris, fishing, canoeing, Victoria Falls tour, village tour
You Should Know
Child Policy:
Children of all ages are permitted at River Lodge.
Children aged 12 years and over are considered adults and will therefore require their own suite at the applicable rates. Childminding services are available at an additional cost.
- Children 0–3 years old are accommodated at no additional cost and may share with adults depending on the availability of cots/mattresses.
- Children 4–11 years old are accommodated at 50% of the adult sharing rate and may share with adults depending on the availability of mattresses.
The Details
Ten exclusive River Lodge suites, nestled among the riverine vegetation, exude seclusion and tranquility. The charm and privacy of the four spacious Island Lodge villas are further enhanced by their serene location on the Katombora river-island, sheltered by rushing rapids.
River Lodge features ten suites scattered along the riverfront, each with wooden decks offering intimate and serene views along with uninterrupted privacy. These luxurious suites overlook the Zambezi River and provide picturesque views of neighboring Zimbabwe’s stunning landscape. Thatched roofing and interior furnishings reflect the colors of the Zambezi, carefully blending with the surrounding natural beauty. Each suite is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, fan, air-conditioning, mini-bar, mosquito nets, safe, and luxury amenities.
With only four spacious villas on the island, Royal Chundu’s Island Lodge offers an exquisite experience of tranquility, exclusivity, and privacy. The well-designed suites, featuring cobalt blue and earthy tones, open onto private decks with stunning views of the river rapids. Rejuvenate in the infinity pool, and as evening falls, unwind in a luxurious riverfront bathtub—an ideal romantic escape. Each villa is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, fan, air-conditioning, mini-bar, mosquito nets, safe, and luxury amenities.
River Lodge facilities include a swimming pool, kid's club, restaurant, wine cellar, cocktail bar, TV room, library, complimentary Wi-Fi, an outdoor boma for fireside dinners, spa treatments, and a helicopter pad.
Island Lodge facilities include a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, complimentary Wi-Fi, and spa treatments.
Victoria Falls invites exploration with its array of activities. Meanwhile, Royal Chundu offers various adventures, including sundowner river cruises, birding safaris, fishing, canoeing, a Victoria Falls tour, and a village tour.
Royal Chundu is easily accessible and serves as an ideal destination for couples and families seeking adventure and uninterrupted privacy.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- All meals, tea, and coffee
- Return transfers from Livingstone International Airport
- Daily sundowner river cruise
- Statutory 10% service charge
- Statutory 16% VAT
Rate Excludes:
Transfers not specified, premium branded drinks, additional activities, and all items of a personal nature.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 5 Jan 2027
Festive
6 Jan 2026 – 5 Jan 2027
All Inclusive — All meals, select house drinks, daily sunset experience, activities and transfer to/from Livingstone Airport
Special offer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
$1,050
per person · night · normally $1,400
Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer.
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 nights & only pay for 3 nights. Valid all year
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Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Jolene and Darren across the team.
"Jolene was simply extraordinary. She put together what became an absolutely incredible African trip for us in the space of barely three weeks, and from the outset her responsiveness, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, responses were almost immediate, and she very quickly understood exactly what we were looking for, our expectations and the way we like to travel. More than simply being an expert at what she does, Jolene genuinely cared about making the trip special for us, and that came through in every aspect of her planning. What particularly impressed us was the flexibility with which she brought everything together. We already had some of our own arrangements in place, including international flights and staying with friends in Cape Town, but Jolene seamlessly incorporated those into the overall itinerary and still organised all the surrounding logistics and transfers. The safari component she designed was outstanding, taking us through Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta, before finishing in Cape Town and the Stellenbosch wine region. Every part flowed beautifully and the lodges, experiences and logistics were exceptional. Just as importantly, Jolene stayed in contact throughout the trip at all the key moments, which made travelling so much easier. She would check us in for our internal flights and send through the boarding passes, confirm transfers the day before each pick-up, and make sure everything was in place before we ever had to think about it. That attention to detail, and the fact that she was always one step ahead, removed so much of the usual travel stress and allowed us simply to enjoy the trip. It was genuinely the trip of a lifetime, put together in an extraordinarily short timeframe, and Jolene deserves enormous credit for making it all happen. We could not recommend her highly enough."
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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 Royal Chundu Zambezi River 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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