Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges

Livingstone, Zambia

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River Lodge Suite

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2319 €

Inclusive of all taxes

All meals, local beverages, internal activities and road transfers are included
1 King or 2 twin beds – Approximately 80sqm / 861sqft
Lounge
Private deck – River view
These suites are stilted into the river off the mainland of Zambia overlooking 1km wide portion of the Zambezi river with a game reserve on the other side
Double shower – Double sink – Hairdryer – Bidet – Separate toilets
Dressing room – Multiplug adaptor bank – Safe deposit box
Air-conditioning – Ceiling fan – Mosquito net – Minibar – In-room tea & coffee station
Extra beds possible for 2 children – Charges apply – 4 Persons maximum

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Island Lodge Suite

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2775 €

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3 travelers

1 room

1 bathroom

150 sqm

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colorful riverside lodges

Zambezi River safari

sunset cruises

family friendly

20 miles from Victoria Falls

Upstream from the Victoria Falls, on the banks of the powerful Zambezi River, you find paradise on earth. Royal Chundu, with its two magnificent lodges in the middle of the bush far from the madding crowd, is the place to enjoy peace and quiet in what remains as an untamed corner of the earth. The River Lodge is on the riverbank while the Island Lodge is located on an island, both offering spacious suites with a colonial décor reminiscent of the splendour of the times of the early explorers. Returning from their excursions, guests can sample divine spa treatments with natural African ingredients or enjoy Zambian cuisine, watching stars light up the sky over the river.

Our commitments

Developing local communities is essential for this property, as the two live in synergy.
The spirit of Zambia is in the heart and soul of the staff members you meet since they are all from neighbouring villages, working in this property ensures the future of their families. Their children go to a school founded by the property, where tablets replace all-too-rare books. In order to source fresh produce, the Royal Chundu devised the 4 km rule, highly effective for their carbon footprint. Fruit and vegetables must be grown within this radius. For that, it provides seeds to anybody who would like join the scheme. The biotope is also carefully monitored, so migrating birds come here to lay eggs and fish to reproduce.

Meet your hosts

Maître de maison owner

Aggie Banda Maseko

Chef

George Nalisa

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2023-03-08

Women in Hospitality: in Search of Equality

For International Women's Rights Day, we met with six women from across Relais & Châteaux and one of our official partners who share their vision, hopes and contributions to the cause.

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Make a reservation for a group or special event at Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges

This property welcomes groups or events. 1 Meeting room(s) - Maximum capacity: 28

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Activities, excursions and other attractions during your stay at Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges

Victoria Falls

When it comes to the Victoria Falls, there is no other sight on the continent that better exemplifies the pure might and magnificence of nature than this, the largest waterfall on earth. The Zambian side offers something wholly unique in the drier months when the Zambezi is at its lowest, between August and January as Devil’s Pool at Livingstone Island becomes accessible to visitors brave enough to swim in this natural infinity pool on the cliffs of the Falls.

Privacy and Relaxation

Escape to your suite, whether tucked away between the trees on the mainland or on the edge of Katambora Island, for private spa treatments with natural African ingredients or intimate meals beside the river. Sink into a sunset bubble bath on your suite’s deck at Island Lodge, as candles and stars shed the only light on your secluded setting. For something truly spectacular, dine under the stars at a remote island, a short boat trip away. As this calmer stretch of the upper Zambezi calls for, this is your chance to reconnect with the pace of nature, with yourself and loved ones.

Zambezi life

Royal Chundu reserves a private stretch of the Zambezi for its guests - 15 kilometres of the 3,540 kilometre long stretch. As you enter through the magnificent walkway of River Lodge, a slice of blue peeks out in greeting, luring you to the calm upper reaches of Africa’s fourth-longest river. Here, at the meeting place of Zimbabwe and Zambia, hippopotamuses and crocodiles frolic beside monitor lizards and African fish eagle. Occasionally, buffalo, zebra, giraffe or elephant make their way down to the banks. Join them on a kayaking adventure or a sunset cruise, or try your hand at catch and release fishing.

Itinerary - "African Triangle" - Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls

From Cape Town to Victoria Falls, via safari in the Greater Kruger. This 10-day itinerary takes in the resplendence of Cape Town, its beautiful setting with Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles range, a contrasting wildlife offering and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/african-triangle-cape-town-kruger-national-park-victoria-falls" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - Desert Journey - from Namibia to Botswana, Victoria Falls and wildlife reserves

Deepest, wildest Africa. A journey taking you to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, on the banks of the Zambezi River in front of hippopotamuses and elephants. A safari extending through the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park in front of antelope, lions and giraffes. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/desert-journey-from-namibia-to-botswana-victoria-falls-and-wildlife-reserves" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - From the Cape to Victoria Falls via Zululand

10 days from the Cape to the Falls - Exclusive Cape Town, a safari and stunning landscapes in the Nambiti Game Reserve and luxury in Zambia, on the banks of the evocative Zambezi River upstream from the Victoria Falls. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/from-the-cape-to-victoria-falls-via-zululand" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - Victoria Falls, wild Botswana and Cape Town

Along a 2 weeks trip: Livingstone, the mighty Victoria Falls, river & wildlife activities, Hippo guaranteed. The Selinda Reserve, renowned for leopard and wild dog, and some of the highest concentrations of elephant and buffalo in Africa. The Okavango Delta for your private paradise islands, called Duba. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/victoria-falls-wild-botswana-and-cape-town" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

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