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4km out of town and set in 80 hectares of private land, this iconic lodge first opened its doors in 1994 and has steadily expanded over the last 30 years. 

The original giant A-frame thatch and timber multi-level lodge spreads out along a high ridge – facing the setting sun – overlooking the natural bushveld and waterhole.

The main complex houses the MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant, the Buffalo Bar, Vulture Deck, a two-tiered swimming pool and a fitness centre. The Victoria Falls Safari Spa is on the property along with the Spa Café and terrace. 

The Siduli Hide, at the lodge waterhole is available for up to 6 guests in early morning or late afternoon for photographers and wildlife enthusiast for up close and personal viewing. The lodge also offers a Vulture Culture (supplementary feeding programme) experience at 12.45pm each day where hundreds of vultures swoop down and feed on leftover meat scraps and bones put out from the on-site restaurants. Species include white backed, white headed, hooded and lappet faced vultures.

The main lodge has 72 rooms, being a combination of standard rooms, Waterhole Facing rooms and Waterhole Facing suites.

The Victoria Falls Safai Club is a section of 20 superior rooms, a personalised butler style concierge service, a private restaurant and a 15m lap pool with sundeck and gazebo.

The Victoria Falls Safari Suites are 6 units set in mopane woodland consisting of two and three-bedroom, sunset-facing suites with a spacious lounge and an expansive patio overlooking a small waterhole. They are private but within easy walking distance of the main lodge and amenities.

Lokuthula, which means “place of peace” in isiNdebele, are two and three-bedroom thatched lodges. There are 31 fully equipped units which can be booked on a self-catering or bed & breakfast basis. There's easy access to a swimming pool and paddling pool, as well as a children’s playground, trampoline and pickleball court.

Queen Nandi Place is an events and conferencing venue on the property, named after the mother of King Shaka Zulu, that seats up to 180 conference delegates and has a dedicated kitchen for event-catering. The adjacent open-air amphitheatre adds another level of interest to the space. 

The Boma Café, a casual eatery is open daily serving breakfast, lunch and light meals in a tranquil garden setting with children’s play facilities and a swimming pool nearby.

At night this becomes the Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, a legendary dining and entertainment experience with local cuisine, energetic dance performances and interactive drumming.

There is a tour centre where all the Falls activities are easily arranged.

Children: all ages welcome

Open: year round