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The River Club is situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 18 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls. The camp has a distinct Edwardian flavour, and guests here enjoy the sights and sounds of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River in a peaceful and tranquil setting away from the crowds.
Ten luxury, thatched chalets overlook the Zambezi River, and have en-suite facilities including a bath, shower, toilet and basin. All the rooms have fans. The rooms are all completely open in the front giving guests the best possible views of the Zambezi. The main building also has an interesting library.
The Victoria Falls are one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and is arguably the greatest waterfall in the world. Daily trips to the Falls are a highlight. Boating to the Zambezi River's islands provides relaxed afternoon activities, and fishing and sundowner trips are offered.
The Zambezi National Park is located just across the river, and elephants can be seen on the river bank. A rich bird life is found in the area. Hippos are regularly sighted (and heard) along the river's edge. Although TRC is not a game lodge, elephants can often be seen in the Zambezi National Park opposite and hippos are regularly seen and heard. There is rich bird life in the area, including several rarer species such as the African Finfoot, the Half Collared Kingfisher, the African Skimmer and the Collared Palm Thrush. For bird lovers there are nature trails around the lodge, boat cruises and island walks. Tiger fishing is an unforgettable challenge for keen fishermen, particularly during the warmer months. There are various varieties of Bream that are also a good catch. For the more sporting, try catching them on fly! We do offer game drives into the nearby Mosi Oa Tunya Game Park where there is an abundance of game but sadly no big cats. There is a good chance of spotting white rhino on these trips. Other game that can be seen are: elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeast and impala. LOCATION
- 18 km upstream from Victoria Falls in Zambia
- On a steep bank overlooking the Zambezi River and Zambezi National Park
PRICING
High Season: 1st July-31 October
Low Season: 1 January - 30 June (although the Falls are their most impressive from February to May), and November/December.
ACCOMMODATION
There are 10 luxury chalets consisting of:
8 twin bedded chalets:
2 honeymoon chalets:
This camp can accommodate 20 guests
Chalet details
- Magnificent views of the sunset and river
- Thatched and split levelled
- En-suite bathrooms with bath and shower with great views across the river
- In eight of the bedrooms, the bathroom is situated underneath the bedroom.
- Fans in chalets
- Mosquito nets and coils
- Bird baths outside
- Small balcony area in rooms
- Completely open fronted
- One room can accommodate wheelchairs and wheelchair ramps are available
- Thick duvets and hot water bottles in winter
- Hairdryers in each room
- Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room
CAMP DESCRIPTION
- Main lodge building with its old style green roof, houses the dining room, well stocked library and drawing room
- Card tables and board games
- Croquet lawn
- Swimming pool on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river
- Night security guards
- Lamps to light path ways
- Fire hoses throughout
- Curio shop
GAME VIEWING
Rich bird life with Hippo, Crocodile, Elephant and Impala. Near Livingstone there is a small park with White Rhino, Giraffe etc.
ACTIVITIES
The following activities are included in the full board price:
1.Tour of Zambian side of The Falls
2. Visit to Simonga Village
3. Evening Cruises on the River
4. Game Drives in the Mosi Oa Tunya Game Park (white rhino)
5. Fishing
6. Boat Cruises
7. Bird walks
8. Croquet
9. There is a running trail within the camp
Tours of:
1. Livingstone Museum
2. Railway Museum
3. Crocodile Farm
4. Historical Livingstone
5. Jewish places of interest
6. Local Markets
The following activities are not included, however, at an extra cost the following can be arranged:
1. Massage (at the lodge)
2. Helicopter Flights
3. Microlight Flights
4. Tigermoth (biplane) Flights
5. Rafting
6. River boarding
7. Kayaking
8. Bunji Jumping
9. Gorge Swing
10. Canoeing
11. Jet boating
12. Horse riding
13. Livingstone Island Lunch
14. Fly fishing
15. Tours of Zimbabwean side of The Falls
16. Golf at Elephant Hills (Zimbabwe)
17. Chobe Game Park Day Trip (Botswana)
18. Elephant Back Safari
SUGGESTED DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Below is only a suggestion as to what may happen in camp - as daily wildlife sightings tend to throw the schedule right out of schedule.
7h30 - Tea or coffee in rooms
8h00-09h00 - Full English breakfast served on the verandah
9h00 - First activity. Guests decide what they want to do the day before so that necessary arrangements can be made.
12h30-14h00 - Lunch is served under the trees on the lawn, these times are flexible and depend on guests preferences
16h30 - Tea and eats
17h00 - Afternoon activity, usually a boating activity with sundowner drinks
19h30 - Pre-dinner drinks in the main building (19h00 in July & August)
20h00 - Dinner in dining room, on lawn or on veranda etc. Nouvelle Cuisine, long trousers are encouraged (19h30 in July & August)
- Guests are able to participate in a post-dinner floodlit croquet match on the croquet lawn
ELECTRICITY & WATER
- Normal power, 240v
- Video battery recharging facilities
- shaving plugs, 240/110v
- 2 x 3 pin square plugs in bedrooms
DRINKS POLICY
All drinks except imported wines etc. are included. A range of South African wines are included, while it is possible to order imported wines at an additional cost.
LAUNDRY POLICY
Daily service included in full board price.
EXTRAS PAYMENT
Payment can be made by cash in any major currency, travellers' cheques, and Visa or MasterCard credit cards
If guests wish to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows:
Lodge staff - US$5.00 per guest per day. This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards.
FLYING TIMES
Flight to/from Kasane to Livingstone - 20 mins.
Livingstone Airport located 20 minutes' drive from camp, transfers included in the tariff.
Drive to/from Victoria Falls town - 45 mins, extra cost for transfer
Drive to/from Victoria Falls Airport - 1hr, cost for transfer is extra (Remember there is a border post to negotiate).
AIR STRIP DETAILS
Livingstone Airport co-ordinates: S 17.49.00, E 25.49.00
Victoria Falls Airport co-ordinates: S 18.05.20, E 025.49.50
Own helipad at the lodge, helicopter transfers can be arranged
Guests are transferred by vehicle and boat to the lodge.
Option to ride to camp from the airport on horseback.
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