Royal Zambezi Lodge

Our stay at Royal Zambezi Lodge was nothing short of exceptional. This lodge stands out among the many me and my husband have been fortunate to visit across Africa. The comfortable rooms, warm and welcoming staff, and incredible guided activities made it a truly memorable experience. Our guide, Nasi, was a standout. His extensive knowledge and passion for wildlife made our game drives and walking safaris truly exciting. We were fortunate to witness a breathtaking lioness kill a warthog, a moment we'll never forget. Nasi's engaging personality and informative commentary added to the overall experience. We were also thrilled to learn about Royal Zambezi Lodge's commitment to community and conservation. Their numerous projects are making a positive impact on the lives of local people and the environment showing that the lodge really does care about it's overall impact for the staff, community and environment. The actual lodge itself has an abudnance of wildlife around it. If you're like me and love elephants, then you could sit in your room all day and watch as these beautiful creatures grace the water bank. Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay Royal Zambezi Lodge, we can't wait to come back soon!

From the moment we arrived until we left, this was an unforgettable experience. The Staff, and especially our guide Leo did everything in their power to provide us with the best possible stay. This included seamlessly getting us onto a sunset boat cruise right on arrival and an incredible 14hours game drive deep into the park. And yes - the food is amazing and the rooms are a dream. 100% recommend.

We have just left Royal Zambezi Lodge after having spent 4 nights there. We are seasoned Africa travelers, having spent many decades in Southern Africa. This has been one of the top destinations we’ve stayed in. The situation on the mighty Zambezi is unsurpassed, the accommodation superb and the staff outstanding. Everyday brings a delightful element of surprise, vehicle safaris, boat safaris and even canoe safaris. Touches, such as a special lunch on a boat and sundowners on a sandbank in the middle of the river are such a treat. What a very special place. Our guides were so knowledgeable, thank you Nasi and Vincent for making these days memorable.

The most magical trip. Staff are phenomenal, Accommodations likewise. You will have the best time, game drives and activities galore. Zambezi national park is a treasure trove of wildlife. Unreal experience. Food was SO delicious and plentiful, very experienced chef who mixed worldly flavors! Love Royal!!

This was our third stay at The Royal (Sept 2016, Aug 2019, Sept 2023), and we hope to come back many more times. Everything about The Royal is outstanding: the food, the accommodation, and the people. The outlook onto the Zambezi is just stunning, with elephants almost all day every day, lots of hippos, occasional antelope and warthogs it you are at the far end, lots of birdlife, great butterflies and dragonflies. Although a bit bigger than some places we stay, it never feels 'corporate' - everything feels personal and friendly. The choice of gentle boat trips, canoeing, or traditional game drives gives a great range of wildlife experiences, and the guides are some of the best in the world. It doesn't matter at all that you are just outside of the park (the 'commute' never feels like a chore), and the wildlife is usually plentiful. Even if Lower Zambezi is is not quite a dense with sightings as some other parks, the experience at The Royal is more than enough reason to come back.

Had our anniversary with my wife at RZL. Its a 30min flight from Lusaka, so you arrive just as fresh. You can also go by road, or arrange to be picked by boat in Chirubdu. Quite and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoyed the views and game rides, canoeing. Staff very friendly and helpful.