This award winning eco-lodge in Zambia leans into the tranquillity of its hidden location on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Combine romance and luxury with a hint of adventure as you relax just 12km upstream of Victoria Falls. Our joyous team welcome guests to a selection of Houses and Cottages, each embellished with interiors lovingly chosen from around Africa. Immerse yourself in nature and experience unique dining and river activities.
Conde Nast may have called Tongabezi one of the top 20 Hotels in the World, but would you believe we started out as tents with bucket showers?
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Our five River Cottages and seven Houses emphasise individuality and exclusivity, which is why it is especially important to choose a room that best reflects the Tongabezi experience you are dreaming of.
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Mosi-oa-Tunya, or Victoria Falls, is celebrated as one of the world’s iconic natural wonders. Fly, swim, raft, or simply gaze in awe at the most dramatic part of the mighty Zambezi River.
ExploreThank you for the most enjoyable stay. This is an amazing spot, we have travelled a lot and this is one of the best. Not only is Africa beautiful but the surroundings and people at Tongabezi are the perfect representation of this land. - Mr & Mrs Matt
We are deeply embedded within our community and environment, and encourage your engagement in our education, health, farming and sustainability projects.
Get InvolvedFrom fine dining on a floating sampan to a breath-taking visit to Victoria Falls, each day is different at Tongabezi.
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Love letters on leading travel platforms are the best motivation. They give us the confidence we need to continue creating magical experiences for travellers as well as sustaining and developing our communities and wildlife.
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World's Best Award 2018, 2019 & 2020
2019 Reader's Choice Award
Zambia's Leading Hotel 2019 & 2020
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
The Gold List 2018
Traveller's Choice Awards 2011 - 2021
LUXlife Resorts & Retreats Award 2020
2019 Inaugural Zambia National Responsible Business Award
Take a dip in the pool, lounge under the warm African sun or kick back at the poolside bar.
Continue your fitness routine in our fully-equipped gym, with the added bonus of stunning garden and river views.
Take a seat at one of the world’s most exclusive pop-up bars and tuck into a private picnic lunch or sundowners next to the Zambezi.
Explore the mighty Zambezi River by power boat at sunrise or sunset, complete with snacks and drinks.
Witness one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World from within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the Zambian side of the Falls.
Encounter a variety of wildlife in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park from the comfort of an open vehicle.
Reel in a big catch during a day fishing trip on the Zambezi River, home of the famously feisty tiger fish.
Float in the middle of the Zambezi River, while indulging in a delicious and romantic dinner on a wooden platform buoyed by canoes.
Be inspired by how a small classroom has become a school of over 240-students from surrounding villages and be a part of supporting its ongoing success.
Meet some of the people of Simonga village, found just outside Livingstone, while on a locally guided tour, from which funds are directed back into community development here.
Visit this farm that is run jointly by the Tongabezi team and Mukuni community to promote food sustainability by supporting residents to grow their own gardens.
Learn about how the Tongabezi team is championing healthy environments and small-scale farming in neighbouring communities by planting indigenous trees, including fruit-bearing species.
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