Time-lapse photo of dinning hall
Information
Lodge Information
Number of Tents 15
Children Under 8yrs on request
Triples No
Twin Rooms Available
Minimum Stay 2 nights
Activities Game & night drives, canoeing safaris, fishing, walks.
Air-conditioning Evaporative cooling - a mist
Room Fans Yes
Laundry Additional Charge
Mosquito Nets Yes
Swimming Pool Yes
Bath In deluxe suites only
Showers Yes
In-room safe Yes
Private bars Cool box on request
Telephone Only in emergency
Internet access WIFI Available
Hairdryers on request
Suitable for disabled guests Yes, with assistance.
Check-out 10am
Power 240v Generator power
Private 4x4 vehicle At extra cost if available
Credit Cards Yes Visa or Mastercard with a 3% Charge

 

Access

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.

Recommended Length of Stay

To take full advantage of everything on offer, stays at the Royal Zambezi Lodge should be a minimum of 4-5 nights.

Climate

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.

Temperatures

Minimum temperatures around 14 degrees Celsius, maximum 40 degrees Celsius.

Recommended Equipment & Attire

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.

Medical

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.

Rates

Available upon request.