Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Just four kilometres from the mighty Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge enjoys uninterrupted views of spectacular African sunsets and year round game viewing at its on-site waterhole.
Accommodation & Facilities
The 72 room lodge is set high on a plateau overlooking the Zambezi National Park and with every room having its own private balcony, residents enjoy privacy in a beautiful setting. For families there are interleading rooms and also suites with a day bed that can be converted for a child. Victoria Falls Safari Suites, the sister property situated in the grounds of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, is ideal for larger families and has six two or three bedroom villa style suites set in a natural bush environment with a lounge area and outside patio with table and chairs overlooking a small waterhole. The day bed in the lounge can be converted (recommended for children up to 12 years) so that a two bedroom suite can host five people and a three bedroom suite can host seven people.
Guests have the option to either dine at MaKuwa-Kuwa restaurant overlooking the waterhole, or at the Boma, a semi-enclosed venue perfect for a hearty meal in a relaxed atmosphere. There are two pools on the property, both are child friendly and have two tiers where the upper tier slopes from shallow to deeper end. In addition the pool at the Boma has a separate toddler pool.
Eating & Sleeping
Children can have separate meal times and the kitchen can accommodate children’s favourite meals including pizza, fish fingers, chocolate dipped fruit etc. A babysitting service is available and provided by female members of staff for US$7/hour.
Wildlife & Activities
There are an enormous number of activities on offer at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. For the adventurous guests, bungee jumping and white water rafting provides an injection of adrenaline, while other activities vary from boat cruises to horse rides. The close proximity to the Zambezi National Park means guests will be able to view big game such as elephants, lion, hippo and crocodiles.
Specifically for children …
On site there is a choice of two swimming pools, playground, trampoline, volley ball court, nature trail, bird hide, vulture culture experience, excellent wifi, television lounge, drum painting/hair braiding at the Boma, small wildlife roaming the property and an electric fence keeping out larger/dangerous animals. In Victoria Falls town itself there are a host of activities available for families to take part in including:
• Canopy tour.
• High wire activities.
• Elephant encounter.
• Art of Africa activities.
• Sunset cruises.
• Horse trails.
• Bike tours.
• Tribal trap.
• Village tour.
• Steam train.
