Victoria Falls

Royal Chundu River Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Royal Chundu River Lodge?

Stays at Royal Chundu River Lodge start from around US$1.4K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Royal Chundu River Lodge

About Royal Chundu River Lodge

Royal treatment on the Zambezi's edge, just upstream from Victoria Falls.

Watch the Zambezi powerful current and, on its far bank, game resting on the water's edge – all from your deck at Royal Chundu River Lodge. As the first Relais & Châteaux properties in Zambia, Royal Chundu River and its sister Island Lodge are super-luxury retreats on the giant waterway. River Lodge, perched on the riverbank, is tucked among otherworldly plant species, from giant ferns to huge trees, some as old as 1500 years. The food is top-drawer (local with an international twist), there's plenty to do, see and learn, and you're just an hour's drive from Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls , Zambia

From $1.4K per person/per night

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The property

The communal areas include a large lounge, a restaurant-like dining room and outdoor boma, a library, spa, TV room, stylish bar and wine cellar. Outside is a swimming pool and, if needed, a business centre. Despite its many facilities, River Lodge still feels more like an elegant boutique hotel than a resort. The main area leads down to a little jetty where the lodge's boat is tethered, and there's a secluded beach nearby. The kids' club is, reportedly, "lovely fun".

The rooms

Tucked neatly into the thick riparian woodland are the 10 charming river-front suites, each furnished with a king-sized bed, draped with mosquito nets. In front of the bed, a ridiculously comfortable sofa beckons you to gaze at the view; behind, an en-suite bathroom offers a double shower. A folding door opens on to a private deck with uninterrupted views of the Zambezi. There's a mini-bar, wi-fi and aircon. Feeling indulgent? Go for a room with a bathtub on the deck.

Activities

You're not short of things to do here. Lodge activities include sunset cruises, canoeing, fishing and fly-fishing, village visits, stargazing, guided walks and game drives. The staff will also happily arrange helicopter and microlight flights, white-water rafting (downstream of the falls), interactive elephant experiences, horse riding or a round of golf. Alternatively, ask for a packed picnic lunch to enjoy on a nearby island, or just kick back at the pool or on the beach. This is a blissful place.

Why we love it

Picture-perfect picnics, sundowner cruises, river adventures and some serious, envy-inducing interiors, combined with a bit of wildlife and intoxicating views. This place is fabulous.

Insiders Tip

There’s a helipad just down the road if you’d like to arrive in style…

Something to think about

It’s hard to find fault with this gem, but if we had to pick something, we’d probably say the price – it’s expensive, especially if you’re bringing the kids.

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How to book Royal Chundu River Lodge

How do I book Royal Chundu River Lodge?

Royal Chundu River Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zambia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zambia trips featuring Royal Chundu River Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zambia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Chundu River Lodge?

Stays at Royal Chundu River Lodge start from around $1.4K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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