Royal Zambezi lodge is accessible by regular scheduled flights and chartered flights from Lusaka (25mins).
All flights land at the propriety royal air strip which is ten minutes drive from the lodge.
Access by road and boat takes a minimum of five hours from Lusaka requiring a four wheel drive.
To take full advantage of everything on offer, stays at the Royal Zambezi Lodge should be a minimum of 4-5 nights.
The climate of the lower Zambezi can vary greatly. It is generally cool and dry from April to August, hot and dry from September to December and wet and humid from January to March.
Minimum temperatures around 14 degrees Celsius, maximum 40 degrees Celsius.
The atmosphere at Royal Zambezi Lodge is informal, so casual neutral colored clothing is both practical and acceptable. During the hot summer months of September to December cool clothing is essential, with long, loose clothing for evenings. From May to August it can be quite cool at night and in the early mornings, so warmer clothing is advised. Hat, sun screen, binoculars, camera & extra film, walking shoes and shoes suitable for boating are essential.
The lodge is covered by medical air rescue services, boats and vehicles are equipped with medical aid kits and the lodge managers are paramedic qualified. As the lodge is situated in a malarial area, it is strongly advised that clients take malaria prophylactics before and after they stay at the lodge.
Low Season
March - June, Dec
Classic suite: $380
Deluxe suite: $550
Mid Season
Oct & Nov
Classic suite: $550
Deluxe suite: $700
High Season
July - Sept
Classic suite: $650
Deluxe suite: $800
Rates are quoted per person per night.
Rates are inclusive of: accommodation, all meals, drinks, activities, laundry, transfer to and from airstrip.