Masuwe Lodge

If you’re planning a trip to Victoria Falls during your safari, don't miss an opportunity to stay at Masuwe Lodge. Casius and his staff were incredibly friendly and hospitable. This all-inclusive safari lodge is charming, very comfortable and well-equipped with amenities. The service was excellent, and the food was outstanding. Although our time there was short, it was truly memorable. Thank you to the team at Masuwe Lodge for making this a wonderful vacation!

We had a marvelous 3-night stay at Masuwe Lodge in April 2024. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like honored guests. Major domo Cass and his team took care of us in style, arranging a trip to the falls, a sunset river cruise, safari drives in Zambezi National Park, and a walking safari on the Lodge property. Food was excellent, which we enjoyed while overlooking the water hole where elephants, antelope, and baboons were frequent visitors. Coming from USA, we were a little nervous wiring our reservation payment to Zimbabwe, but everything was fine. So glad we booked here!

Masuwe Lodge is a timeless place. Perfectly immersed in the bush on the border of the Zambezi national park, it stands out for the extraordinary kindness and helpfulness of the staff, the beauty of the rooms from which it is possible to see many wild animals within walking distance (e.g. elephants, baboons, buffaloes) and the 'excellent food of the chef who prepared delicious breakfasts and dinners for us. It's the perfect place to spend a few days at Victoria Falls without the tourist chaos of downtown. Furthermore, from Masuwe it is possible to do safari in the Zambezi park whose entrance is less than 10 minutes from the hotel. Special mention to the availability and kindness of the owner. Strongly recommended!

My daughter recently had her wedding at Masuwe Lodge. We are from Canada and flew over for this beautiful event. She had help with organizing from a local wedding planner. Approximately 18 people were there at Masuwe for 2 nights. Location is wonderful. Not far from town, but you feel secluded. As we drove up to the lodge, there were many elephants crossing the path in front of us. Very special. The tented rooms were so nice (not like any tent I've ever been in.) Beautiful beds, heater, lovely bathroom /shower area. Small fridge/desk chair. Also had a deck with 2 comfortable chairs to sit and relax on if you wanted. The grounds are lovely maintained. The pool area, and eating area, bar/coffee bar are inviting and comfortable. The view was also a great area to look out over and if lucky you would see elephant at the watering hole. The food was amazing. Staff were extremely helpful, as was the manager. He was always around making sure that people had what they needed. We even were able to sit around by a fire the night before the wedding to relax and be with family. There is absolutely no criticism of this lodge. And I have to say it was a beautiful space for a wedding. There was a driver to take the wedding party out in a Safari vehicle to have photos taken. Fantastic. Every family member that stayed there absolutely loved this place and the weekend. We all would highly recommend.

We were given a warm welcome by Cassius, who continued to provide us with great service during our three night stay. Visiting late December it rained a lot, but cleared up on our last day, giving us a taste of what this place would be like during the dry season (a beautiful dinner table was set up for us under the stars, and Daisy cooked us fantastic burgers on request). Situated high above a permanent water hole, the communal area would make an ideal ‘armchair safari’. However, the vegetation was dense at this time of year and we didn’t see any decent game. The WiFi throughout the property was not great, with none in the rooms, or the common lounge area. There’s an argument that this fosters interaction between guests, but in this day and age, especially when travelling with teenagers, decent WiFi (at least in one designated area) is essential. The common lounge area could also have done with more of a couch-style configuration, suitable for lounging under cover, especially during the wet season when using pool loungers is not an option. There were periods of power outages each day (imposed load shedding?), and whilst the lodge had a back-up generator, we were without power for a considerable length of time on our first day. This improved the following days, with the generator kicking in more quickly. Given the circumstances (rain, poor WiFi, no game), Cassius did everything he could to make our stay worthwhile. He was easy to chat to, had good local knowledge, and drove us into town multiple times. He got us upgraded on the sunset river cruise (which turned out to be fun, considering the evening was pretty damp), and made us feel like nothing was too much trouble. A few comfy lounges and decent WiFi would help immensely here.

At Masuwe Lodge, we were wrapped in luxury and tradition, greeted warmly with lively drums and dances, symbolizing the vibrant spirit of Victoria Falls. Our rooms were a picture of elegance, with balconies showcasing breathtaking views and the beautiful details, such as large, immaculate beds, spoke volumes about the care put into our comfort. The sight of elephants and a majestic giant eagle owl from the deck was enchanting. The staff, with their warmth and sharing of local games, made us feel like family, and the exquisite local cuisine was a delight, making our stay a beautiful mosaic of unforgettable moments.