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Tongabezi Lodge

Our rating

9/10

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Highlights

- Huge array of activities
- Quirky architectural style
- Spectacular views from every room
- High level of service

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Overview

Tongabezi lodge is a top end safari lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River, 20km upstream from Victoria Falls, in Zambia. An elegant and modern property in a surprisingly rural area, Tongabezi has a nice range of wildlife whilst still being in close proximity to the Falls themselves.

The lodge very much focuses on exclusivity and romance and hence many of the guest areas are candle lit with river views. A larger camp, Tongabezi has a range of guest areas including cocktail decks, dining and lounge areas and a floating ‘look out’ area, taking advantage of the beautiful riverside location.

Thanks to its tucked away position, Tongabezi Lodge can offer a range of activities in addition to trips to Victoria Falls and game viewing in Victoria Falls National Park. Motorboat safari, canoeing, white water rafting and canyoning are just some of the water sports guests can choose from, as well as cultural excursions to neighbouring villages. Game drives, bush walks and boating trips are all included and an onsite spa offers a range of treatments.

Accommodation is split into five cottage rooms and six ‘houses’, all of which are individually named and designed. All the suites are large and elegantly furnished, with private outdoor decks overlooking the river and all but the ‘Tree House’ have folding doors. Personal valets are assigned to every room and we recommend looking at the property’s website for an in depth description of each ‘house’ to see which is most appropriate for your stay. (For example, The Garden House is particularly suited to families with a private pool and plenty of space for kids to play).

Tongabezi welcomes children from 7 years old and is a camp very much geared up for children. Dining times and menus can be adjusted to suit families as well as a host of activities being offered including drumming lessons, a visit to a nearby village school, tiger fishing and quiz nights. With so much to do, with or without parents, this is a great choice for all the family.

Whilst Tongabezi is not in true ‘safari land’, this can be a great place to include either at the beginning or end of a safari and in order to visit Victoria Falls. Privately owned and operated, this English couple have done a fantastic job of providing high levels of service, accommodation and activities. One of our favourites, Tongabezi is the lap of luxury in a picturesque location.

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Average Rating

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(5.00/5)

  • Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!

    Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.

    Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!

    All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.

    Thanks you once again!

    MissingHardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

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