Zambezi Riverside
Quiet lodges along the upper Zambezi with sunset cruise departures
Suits Travellers who want riverside tranquility away from the tourist centre
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The read
- What it feels like
- The riverside strip is where Vic Falls gets peaceful. Lodges sit along the Zambezi upstream from the falls. Hippos grunt at night. Sunset cruises leave from the jetties here every afternoon.
- Who is around
- Couples on sunset cruises, lodge guests reading by the river, and kayakers heading upstream.
- On foot
- Lodges are spread along the river and connected by road, not walkable between them. Internal lodge grounds are walkable but wildlife is present.
- After dark
- Lodge dining with river views is the main evening activity. Sunset cruises on the Zambezi are a signature experience, returning before dark. The river is alive with sounds of hippos at night.
