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Tongabezi is a small secluded lodge, situated just thirty minutes upstream from Victoria Falls, set in a tranquil grove of African Ebony trees on a sweeping bend of the Zambezi River. Unquestionably a very special and beautiful location.   Tongabezi house bathrooms...with a view.  FACILITIES The lodge has a thatched dining room and bar, from which guests can watch the elephants, hippo and antelope on the river banks, although nearly all the meals are eaten outside under the shade of the central mahogany tree. There are verdant gardens, a new swimming pool, tennis court , croquet Lawn and an attractive river frontage. Dog House Central dining area overlooking Zambezi River Swimming pool River Cottage exterior River Cottage Bedroom River Cottage bathroom TRANSFER Transfers by road or air from Victoria Falls, Livingstone and Kasane airports.  No. of Bedrooms Five luxury river cottages and four extremely spacious open-fronted, open-plan thatched houses. See Video  The later are each named Honeymoon, Dog, Tree, Bird and Nut Houses. All rooms have magnificent views of the river, en-suite bathrooms and private decks. Each of the houses is luxuriously furnished and has unique architectural features, four poster beds and large airy bed canopies. The Tree House bathroom was voted one of the top five in the world by Conde Nast. This is a seriously comfortable lodge (not a safari lodge, though there are game drives available) with all the facilities you would expect plus a large dollop of African magic. It's a great base from which to see all that Victoria Falls has to offer or to just chill in the private seclusion of your house, particularly suitable for anniversaries, treats and honeymoons. The lodge has excellent food and wines all of which are available for you to enjoy in the seclusion of your house if you prefer. Tongabezi's sister Lodge Sindabezi, on an island in the river nearby, is a possible alternative for the more intrepid seekers of seclusion and slightly simpler comforts. Tongabezi also has a private villa called Tangala House sleeping 8, available for three night minimum private rental. Activities Swimming pool, tennis and croquet lawn. Game watching - by canoe or boat on the Zambezi River with a guide and a picnic to see the pods of hippo, crocodiles, elephants and game at the waters edge. Private service dinners. Visit the Mosi-Oa-Tunya game reserve to see rhino. Visit the Cultural Village, handicraft markets, museum and Tongabezi's own sponsored school. Guided visits to Victoria Falls Zambian side. Fishing, river picnics and banana boat trips by arrangement. At additional costs : Champagne brunch/lunch on Livingstone Island literally on the lip of the Falls. A unique sampan dinner in the middle of the Zambezi and have each course delivered by canoe. White knuckle adrenaline activities available at the Falls include helicopter flips, microlighting, white water rafting, gorge swings, bungy jumping, balloon ascents, wave boarding etc. WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS  There is an excellent 4-night wedding package which includes accommodation, wedding arrangements (including a registry in Livingstone Town), a blessing on Livingstone Island or Sindabezi Island, an African choir, dinner, a cake, flowers, four bottles of champagne or sparkling wine and other surprises from £1500 per person available June to November. Please call us for further information. Find Similar Properties