Tongabezi Lodge is a hideaway on Zambezi, near Victoria Falls. This Safari lodge in Zambia has a friendly team. At Tongabezi Lodge in Zambia guests are welcomed to a selection of houses and cottages.
Each cottage at this safari lodge in Zambia is beautifully styled with furniture and embellishments from all over Africa. Guests can dine beside the river or on their private terrace.
Tongabezi is an award winning eco-lodge in Zambia leans into the tranquillity of its hidden location on the banks of the Zambezi River.
On your Zambia tour safari, combine romance and luxury with a hint of adventure as you relax just 12km upstream of Victoria Falls.
Tongabezi Lodge’s joyous team welcome guests to a selection of Houses and Cottages, each embellished with interiors lovingly chosen from around Africa.
Immerse yourself in nature and experience unique dining and river activities. Conde Nast may have called Tongabezi one of the top 20 Hotels in the World, but would you believe we started out as tents with bucket showers?
Tongabezi Lodge is privately owned and run. This safari lodge in Zambia combines an exclusive ambiance with the legendary warmth and hospitality of the Zambian people.
Tongabezi is the ultimate destination for romance in Africa. If you have a special occasion to celebrate the entire Tongabezi lodge team will be at your service. They will be available to ensure the ultimate wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary.
The real beauty of the Tongabezi experience lies in its ability to set the scene. At this safari lodge in Zambia you will be inspired with a little magical romance in everyone. You do not need to have an occasion for any magic to take place at Tongabezi Lodge in Zambia.
Tongabezi is a luxury lodge near Victoria Falls on the banks of the Zambezi River. It was founded in 1990 by Ben Parker and the late Will Ruck-Keene. These are the real pioneers of eco-tourism in Zambia.
Privately owned and run, Tongabezi Lodge combines romance and exclusivity with warm and attentive service. Each house and cottage at this safari lodge in Zambia has its own valet. He will be responsible to take care of guests throughout their stay and acts as a private concierge.
There is no set pattern to days at Tongabezi Lodge. Guests can do as much or as little as they wish when on Zambia safari tour at Tongabezi Lodge. They can enjoy game drives, bush walks and boating trips all included in the price.
The majestic Victoria Falls can be viewed on foot in the national park or from inside the gorge. You may also view the falls from Livingstone Island and from the air.
Tongabezi lodge combines romance and exclusivity with warm and attentive service to make your love story with Africa come true on the Zambezi River.
The five River Cottages and seven Houses are individually styled and cater for two to five guests. Unique touches and charming character are at the heart of the Tongabezi design aesthetic.
Indulge in lavish luxury at the Honeymoon House, wake up amongst the birds in the Tree House or enjoy an alfresco dinner from the private deck of your River Cottage.
Spend quality time together with family and friends high above the river at the Dog House or in your own private garden and plunge pool at the Garden House.
Each house and cottage has its own valet who acts as a private concierge and takes care of you throughout your stay.
Redefining life on the banks of the Zambezi River, Tongabezi lodge’s signature African-fusion style has been distilled in our five River Cottages.
The Cottages feature high ceilings, giant bespoke wood and glass windows, and doors leading onto expansive sustainable pine decks.
The best of ‘Made in Zambia’ is carried throughout both the interior and outdoor spaces in the most elegant ways.
The River Cottages are perfect for the couple dreaming of a romantic and secluded retreat. They can also be booked out by a group that wants to connect with each other, while still enjoying downtime in private.
A boho-chic retreat with all the indulgence and privacy needed to celebrate romance, the Honeymoon House is the original blueprint for laidback luxury Tongabezi accommodation.
Blue and white textiles combine with wooden furnishings and a thatched roof to create an intimate space in which to unwind together.
The private wooden deck with plunge pool and dining area overlooks the river, making for unforgettable alfresco living.
The en-suite bathroom has an indoor shower and open-air bathtub that is made utterly unforgettable by the canopy of stars above and the Zambezi lapping gently below.
Perched on a large, suspended deck on a cliff overlooking the Zambezi River, the Bird House is an intimate and secluded retreat that celebrates the romance of the wilderness.
The Bird House features a king size four poster bed, draped in mosquito netting and has an exquisite bird themed headboard, designed by Lightfoot Zambia.
There is a small indoor lounge, with wooden and glass folding doors opening onto a private terrace and plunge pool.
Unwind outdoors beside the river from the claw-footed, open-air bathtub covered in bubbles and with a cool, tall drink in hand as the sun sets over the Zambezi.
Dine privately by the warm glow of lanterns, before sitting back to stargaze under the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere.
A sanctuary hidden within the natural riverine scenery, the Tongabezi Lodge Nut House is entirely enclosed yet offers expansive views of the Zambezi River and warm Moroccan lighting throughout.
A soft colour palette flows throughout this intimate space, which is open-plan and divided into two levels. The four poster bed sits covered in mosquito netting on the top level, and steps down into an indoor lounge, dining area and separate en-suite bathroom with an inviting claw-foot tub.
Folding doors open onto the elevated private river deck and infinity plunge pool, where you can choose to take your meals in complete privacy if you wish.
Set against the basalt rock bed with a sustainable pine deck entwined amid the branches of three ebonies, the secluded Tree House offers effortless immersion into its riverfront surrounds.
A hidden path winds away from the main lodge and along the cliff face to the Tongabezi Tree House. From the Anatolian carpets to the Asian chests and West African artwork, the Tree House enchants the imagination and invokes colourful daydreams.
Stunning views of the Zambezi River roll out from every part of this airy, open plan space. The king size bed is enveloped in a large, canopied mosquito net and shares this extensive space with areas for private dining and lounging.
The bathroom’s crowning glory is the claw-footed bath complemented by riverfront views and the sounds of nature.
The Dog House occupies its own private world at the edge of the Tongabezi lodge garden. Elevated walkways connect the three separate decks that make up your immense Dog House home with the rest of Tongabezi.
The house is made up of two bedrooms with a central indoor and outdoor lounge, private plunge pool, dining area and bar. The mighty Zambezi River flows beneath the sustainable pine decking during high water, as the house is raised off the ground to guarantee spectacular views from each window, sofa, bed and bath.
The Dog House is a wonderful escape for families and friends who love travel and appreciate being together in nature, but who also want a little space for privacy.
Set back from the Zambezi River, the Garden House offers a different perspective to the sweeping river views that can still be enjoyed from any of the main lodge decks.
This is a secluded home for families and friends that appreciate privacy and space, allowing all members of the group to spread out a little within a safe environment.
Rich, earthy-toned textiles and wooden furnishings create inviting shared spaces in the dining room and lounge as well as the private bedrooms, both fully en-suite.
Stepping outdoors, a large, covered lounge opens out onto your own garden and plunge pool.
Tangala Private House is a luxurious family home on the banks of the Zambezi River that has been tastefully designed and furnished in true Tongabezi style.
It lies close to the main lodge at Tongabezi while still being secluded enough to ensure a private and safe environment for your family holiday.
Tangala has four bedrooms, three of which have en-suite bathrooms. The fourth room has twin beds, is ideal for children and there is a bathroom across the hallway. The house also comes with two gorgeous, family-friendly dogs.
Tongabezi Lodge offer thrilling boat trips to Livingstone Island. It is from here that David Livingstone caught his first glimpse of the mighty falls. Guests can also stay on their private island, Sindabezi, an exclusive camp on the Zambezi River.
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