Accommodation Overview

Deluxe Rooms are designed for comfort between activities, with a private balcony facing the river and gardens, and enough space to unpack properly. A writing desk and good lighting make it easy to plan the next day, while air conditioning and a ceiling fan help keep the room comfortable in warmer months. Bathrooms are modern and practical, with an open, spacious rainfall shower and a double vanity so two guests can get ready without taking turns. Expect tea and coffee facilities, USB charging points, and a minibar with complimentary initial stocking, plus in-room dining when you want a quiet night.

Property Overview

Palm River Hotel feels like a polished riverside retreat, set in broad gardens with big shade trees and open views to the Zambezi. Design is inspired by Queenslander style, with airy spaces, timber details, and a flow between indoors and outdoors. The main restaurant has tall ceilings and sliding doors that open onto veranda dining, with cobbled paths leading down to the riverside deck. Food is easy to enjoy here, early breakfasts by the river, afternoon tea, then dinner either in the dining hall or outside under the trees. Between outings, the 34 metre infinity pool, spa, gym, and tours desk keep everything simple and well organised.

Area Overview

Victoria Falls is where the Zambezi narrows into a gorge, with rainforest footpaths and viewpoints on the Zimbabwe side, plus an easy mix of river and adventure activities nearby. The hotel’s position on the upper Zambezi gives you a calmer rhythm than a town-based stay, mornings can start on the river, then shift to the falls later. Birdlife is a real draw, Victoria Falls National Park is noted for over 450 species, and the river edge often brings close-range sightings from the deck or jetty. Seasonally, May to August tends to mean cooler mornings and earlier cruise departures, while September to April is warmer with later sunsets.

Highlights & Activities

Experiences

Tour of Victoria Falls rainforest viewpoints, Ra-Ikane breakfast cruise, Ra-Ikane birdwatching cruise, Ra-Ikane lunch cruise, Ra-Ikane sunset cruise with canapes, High Tea on the banks of the Zambezi, riverside barbecue style dinner on the deck, spa treatment and pool time between outings, curated activity planning through the tours desk, town browsing and craft markets by shuttle.

Highlights

Zambezi riverbank gardens with indigenous shade trees, close range river life from the deck and jetty, 34 metre infinity pool running parallel to the river, outdoor bar under the canopy for sundowners, flexible dining with veranda and alfresco seating, riverside deck built for starlit dinners and High Tea, easy access to the falls without staying in town, calm and capable base for both adventure and slower river time, room balconies that keep the river in view, occasional night wildlife along the lawns and river edge.

Accommodation Overview

There are ten deluxe tented suites, including two family chalets and two honeymoon suites. Each of the canvas tents is covered with a shade-giving thatched A-frame and has a polished concrete veranda overlooking the waterhole. En-suite bathrooms have a separate toilet cubicle, and the honeymooners even get an outside bath. There's a writer's desk and plenty of space for luggage storage. Tom's Little Hide is an additional accommodation option at one end of the main camp and consists of a beautifully decorated two-bedroom house with a dining room, an outdoor veranda, and a plunge pool. Tom's Little Hide is booked exclusively and comes with a private guide and vehicle. And for a little added romance and adventure, try a sleep-out at the Dove's Nest.

Property Overview

The Hide offers a top-class experience in an easily accessible but private concession of Hwange National Park. The accommodation is more than comfortable, and the family-operated team has pretty much perfected their product over the past two decades. Your stay here will incorporate several different activities, and the time spent in camp is sure to be restful and spoiling. Game viewing in the park is best during the dry winter months (June-October) when animals are drawn to the waterholes. That being said, there's plenty to see during the green summertime when the bush is lush and springing with new life and an abundance of birds.

Area Overview

Hwange National Park is the largest in Zimbabwe, covering an impressive 14,650 sq km, a short flight south of Victoria Falls. Over 100 species of mammals reside here, whilst almost 400 species of birds decorate the skies. Perhaps most exciting is the 40,000-strong population of tusker elephants, whose presence is world-renowned and a joy to watch day after day.

The dry season (from July to October) is the best time to visit Hwange, as large concentrations of wildlife, particularly the wonderful elephant herds. descend upon the area to drink from the waterholes to survive in this hot and unforgiving environment. Yet, whilst the rains from December to March will see the wildlife dispersing across the park, thus making them harder to spot, the summer showers also bring forth stunning vegetation. This ensures mesmeric bird-watching opportunities as the local population finds itself bolstered by the migrants coming down from the Northern Hemisphere. Hwange National Park truly is a year-round wonderland.

Experiences and Highlights:

Experiences
Game drives, guided walking safaris, night drives, Waterhole Hide sessions, birding, picnic breakfasts in the bush, sundowner stops, wildlife viewing from camp, after-dinner nocturnal wildlife outings.

Highlights
Private concession inside Hwange National Park, eastern boundary location, natural waterhole setting, direct Waterhole Hide access, strong elephant and buffalo viewing, chance to see lion, leopard and African wild dog, over 100 mammal species in the wider park, over 400 bird species in the wider park, classic A-frame main area, relaxed tented safari feel, al fresco dining and bush breakfasts, highly trained Zimbabwean guides, long-standing family ownership, strong conservation roots.

Accommodation Overview

The eight tented chalets are spacious and very elegantly put together. Two of them can accommodate families with kiddies' rooms joined to the master bedrooms. The walls are floor-to-ceiling mesh windows with accompanying linen curtains, giving the place a sophisticated feel. The ensuite bathroom is designed so every part of it has a view out over the lake. Outside, there is a second bathroom, complete with shower and tub, playfully adorned with bright tiles. Each room also has its own private deck with a few camp chairs and a hammock strung beneath the trees.

Property Overview

Changa sits in its own private concession with 4 km of frontage onto Lake Kariba, just east of Matusadona National Park. This area is wild and remote, well known for its big game (especially elephants, buffalo, and hippos), and is perhaps the best tiger-fishing destination in Africa. The lodge opened in 2012 and is amongst the most luxurious in this region, from the top-level service and exceptional food to the intimacy that an eight-room camp affords.

The largest artificial lake in the world, most lodges in this area are built along the shores or escarpments of Lake Kariba. The vast expanse of water is home to huge populations of hippo and crocodile, and draws super-herds of buffalo and elephant, antelope, and even big cats looking for a drink. Boating safaris are very popular, especially on a luxury cruiser, which offers the best view in the house. And don’t skip an evening of stargazing.

Boat trips on Lake Kariba are really Changa's biggest draw. You'll find great game viewing (hippos, crocs, elephants) and birdwatching (fish eagles, herons, shorebirds) on-board. Combined with tiger fishing (you might catch some bream and catfish too) and a trip to Sanyati Gorge for spectacular scenery, you have an exceptional water-oriented experience. Game drives and an informative bush walk with an expert guide, or even combine the two, as the guides are happy to get you out of the vehicle to follow tracks when the situation allows.

Area Overview

Tucked away in northern Zimbabwe and fringing the shores of one of the world’s largest man-made lakes, Matusadona National Park offers a safari unlike any other, one that unfolds across both land and water. Once a hunting reserve, Matusadona was declared a protected area in 1958. Its diverse mix of lake, grassland, and woodland habitats allows for varied wildlife sightings and consistent game viewing throughout the year.

At the heart of this safari experience is Lake Kariba, a destination where traditional game drives are complemented by boating safaris. With over 1,240 miles (2,000 kilometers) of shoreline and expansive open water, the lake adds a unique dimension to the safari experience. Boating safaris offer close-up encounters with elephants cooling off along the edge, crocodiles basking on sun-warmed sandbanks, and pods of hippos shifting in the shallows. For birders, it’s a true paradise.

Spend your morning tracking wildlife through open plains, and your afternoon drifting quietly along the lake. Lake Kariba’s iconic sunsets – fiery skies mirrored in golden water – are unforgettable moments in themselves.

Experiences and Highlights:

Experiences
Game drives, guided walking safaris, boat cruises, fishing, safari sundowners, birding, wildlife viewing, spa treatments, lakeside relaxation, private beach time, pool time, special honeymoon stays.

Highlights
Lake Kariba shoreline setting, Matusadona National Park location, secluded shoreline concession, mopane woodland setting, Matusadona mountain views, private beach, central pool overlooking the lake, airy East African-style tents, outdoor bath and shower, strong mix of land and water activities, candle-lit dinners in changing locations, al fresco deck dining, tiger fishing, bird-rich lakeshore, family-friendly layout with interconnecting tents.