The River Club
The River Club, with its Edwardian-style house and manicured lawns on the banks of the swift-flowing Zambezi River, is located 18km upstream from the world-famous Victoria Falls.
Ten luxury thatched chalets are spread out amongst the riverine vegetation, comprising luxurious bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, most being split level. One side of each chalet is completely open to the river, so there is an uninterrupted vista of the Zambezi and its far bank from both bed and bathtub.
Each room looks west into glorious African sunsets best viewed from the privacy of a ball and claw bath, brim-full with bubbles. All chalets have a concertina screen door or window across the front of the bedroom and/or bathroom.
The main area is a well-appointed residence, with a comfortable lounge, large dining room, impressive library and wide veranda on which breakfasts and teas are taken. Manicured lawns (where midday meals are often served) spread out beneath the trees and a croquet court is an ideal venue for a Pimm's-soaked croquet game. The pool has been built to seem part of the river itself, while a secluded deck with hammocks and loungers provides respite. Beauty treatments are available in the calico 'massage' tent.
Activities include sundowner cruises, visits to the Victoria Falls, Simonga Village, local markets and Livingstone town. A variety of other activities are available at extra cost, including white water rafting, bungee jumping, abseiling and helicopter flights over the Falls. With the Zambezi National Park just across the river, hippo and elephant are regularly heard and seen, birdlife is particularly rich and tiger fishing is a challenge for keen fishermen.
Images supplied courtesy of Wilderness Safaris
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