Access & Location
The lodge is accessed via 50 kilometers’ road transfer from Livingstone’s international airport. It’s situated 30 kilometers from Victoria Falls, on the banks of the mighty River Zambezi!
Royal Chundu River Lodge
Luxurious accommodation on the banks of the Zambezi River
Lounge, library, tv room, restaurant, wine cellar/cocktail bar, boma, and swimming pool
Just ten guest suites, each with spectacular views from a private veranda
River cruises, birding safaris, canoeing, fishing, cultural tour, Victoria Falls tour, and children’s activities
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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Premium price, premium offering
Without a doubt one of the most lavish lodges within easy reach of the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, Royal Chundu takes guests away from the crowds and gives them a taste of the bush. A huge highlight here is the lodge’s renowned helicopter transfers and scenic flights over the falls, the Zambezi, and the surrounding wilderness.
Activities
Royal Chundu River Lodge offers an exciting assortment of activities! These include the following:
River cruises
Birding safaris
Canoeing
Fishing
Cultural tour
Victoria Falls tour
Children’s activities
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The lodge owns a number of pontoon boats. Cruises on the River Zambezi take place at sunrise and sunset, offering a beautiful backdrop to your adventures on the water. Among the wildlife highlights you’ll enjoy are hippos, crocodiles, and a wealth of waterbirds! And during dry season, boats often anchor at ‘Ellie Corner’, where elephants come to bathe, drink, and socialise.
This activity is available during the morning, late afternoon, or night, or even for an entire day. Aboard a pontoon boat on the Zambezi river, you’ll get to know the region’s feathery friends thanks to Royal Chundu’s expert guides. Specials include eagles, jacanas, and kingfishers.
Also accompanied by an experienced guide, canoe trips involve paddling downstream in an inflatable craft through rapids and channels. A picnic spot provides time to rest and do a little birdwatching! Motorised canoeing is also possible.
River fishing is offered from April to November, as the other months of the year are spawning season. You can use equipment supplied by the lodge or bring your own gear. Tigerfish, yellowfish, and bream are just three examples of the species you might encounter here.
Guests with an interest in culture can take up opportunities to visit a couple of local villages. You’ll meet the residents and find out all about their ways of life during guided walks and interactions.
Head down to the Falls for tours, wet-and-wild watersports, and even helicopter flights! Here’s our top experiences at Victoria Falls .
Royal Chundu has a first-rate kids club. Youngsters can participate in cruises, catch-and-release fishing, birding and frog safaris, village life lessons, and much more besides!
*This property is unfenced and although animal densities are not that high along this stretch of the Zambezi River, there is always the potential for dangerous game. So if you opt to stay here please always be cautious and look out for wildlife when walking around, especially at night.
Make an EnquiryMake an EnquiryFacilities
The communal buildings at Royal Chundu River Lodge are approached from the guest suites along elevated wooden walkways.
Raised above ground level, these too are made out of timber and thatch. They include the sumptuous lounge, with its medley of leather sofas, wicker settees, and suede seating, all under elegant lighting. The walls are fairly festooned with colourful maps and pictures! The lodge’s bar is set up along the back wall, while the front is open to amazing vistas over the river. A library and TV room also provide pleasant spaces for relaxation. In the restaurant, chic tables-and-chairs are arranged in readiness for delicious meals. Guests can also eat in the boma, a popular place for al fresco gatherings! Anyone in need of a little pampering can request a spa treatment, such as a massage. And the lodge’s swimming pool, flanked by inviting sunloungers, is the perfect place to cool off in between activities, all the while marvelling at river views.
* Please be aware that we are unable to book this property for families with young children under the age of 6 years, for safety reasons relating to the balconies/decks/walkways.*
Make an EnquiryAmenities
Guest accommodation consists of ten suites.
These are attractive timber-and-thatch structures, spaced along the waterfront and raised on wooden decking. On entering, you’ll find a spacious bedroom and living space, featuring a double bed or twin beds, bedside tables and lighting, a storage trunk, and a couple of comfy chairs. Up to two beds can be added for children. The décor is light and bright, with a few splashes of color. In-room amenities include air conditioning, a fan, mosquito nets, a mini-bar, and a safe. The en-suite facilities comprise separate flush toilet, twin washbasins with mirrors over, and a walk-in shower. Finally, each suite boasts a private veranda, with a couple of chairs and a table under a parasol. This is a lovely spot to relax and enjoy breathtaking river views!
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