The open plan reception area, dining room and lounge have classic architectural lines and lofty thatched roofs. Enormous fireplaces, cosy sofas and armchairs, white linen table cloths and cheerful personalised service create a haven of easy luxury. An elegant copper-roofed verandah provides an informal space for al fresco dining, board games, or taking tea in the afternoon. Wide timber decks extend over the river shallows, perfect for fine dining under clear starry skies, or sitting around the campfire and listening to the sounds of the African night. The decks overlook a reed bed, a fascinating microecology affording close study of bird and fish life as well as elephant, hippo and buffalo.
In the evenings guests gather at the legendary Sausage Tree Bar, unquestionably the best watering hole on the river. Our barman, Pride, serves drinks from behind our beautiful teak bar, built around an ancient tree. Relax with a glass of South Africa’s finest on our suspended deck whilst the Zambezi flows swiftly beneath you and the sun sets behind the distant mountains. Or, after a morning game drive, ask Pride to bring you an ice-cold cocktail while you cool off in the pool.
