Africa Safari Journey Photos Blog: Tongabezi Lodge Romantic Zambia Honeymoon Cottages

For you want to visit Zambia, an accomodation and hotels must be prepared well first. Zambia is a nice country, has a romantic view especially the legendary Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls sure is the best view in Zambia, and it is a good choice if we can stay one night at there.

Tongabezi Lodge is the best choice for those who want to stay near the Victoria Falls. Tongabezi Lodge is a romantic hideaway on the banks of the Zambezi River just upstream of Victoria Falls. We offer a selection of houses and cottages, each beautifully furnished using local materials. Guests can dine beside the river or on their private terrace.

Zambia Tongabezi Lodge is awarded as Travel & Leisure Magazine's 500 Best Hotels in the World (January 2010)

Privately owned and run, Tongabezi combines an exclusive ambience with the warmth and hospitality of the people of Zambia. Luxury safari trips are included, both on the river and in the bush.

Tongabezi is a perfect destination for honeymoons, weddings and special celebrations. We offer thrilling boat trips to Livingstone Island, where David Livingstone caught his first glimpse of the mighty falls. Guests can also stay on our private island, Sindabezi, an exclusive camp on the Zambezi.

Situated close to the Victoria Falls, on the banks of Africa’s Zambezi River, lies the Tongabezi Lodge. As close to paradise as Weird & Wonderful Hotels will get!

With only around $1080, Tongabezi will be a romantic destination for your honeymoon. Stay there with your darling, and feel the intimate view. It’s no surprise that the Lodge is known as a romantic destination; your hut is lit by the setting sun and your entertainment is the bush TV (or fireplace to you and me). It’s not all laid-back luxury, though. For those with a head for heights and nerves of steel, why not take a dive from a cliff-face into one of the resorts swimming pools – truly memorable!

Tongabezi Lodge is a privately owned and run lodge located in the most amazing and tranquil setting further upstream on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls.

Accommodation consists of a selection of houses and cottages, each beautifully furnished using local materials. An added touch is that guests can choose to dine beside the river or on their private terrace.

You can choose to just relax or make the most of the many activities that will keep you busy for several days. Inclusive activities are sunrise and sunset boating, a guided walking tour of the Zambian side of the Falls, fishing, a game drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya Game Park, guided museum tours, a visit to the colourful markets and Simonga village. For the romantics out there, a must is the private candlelit dinner which you can enjoy whilst floating under the stars on the Zambezi.

Watch out for those hippos! We were warned not to venture outside alone after dark because of the resident hippos, which had slipped my mind until I heard the scuffling in the bushes right next to my chalet. It seems I was located at their favourite sundowner hole! Tregger, my valet, eventually came to my rescue so I could enjoy my delicious dinner.

One of the highlights of my stay at Tongabezi Lodge was the Livingstone Island Excursion, where you are given the opportunity to swim on the edge of the Victoria Falls (Zambian side). This is definitely “bucket-list” material and something everyone should try and do at least once in their lifetime.

After signing what seemed like our lives’ away – there is an indemnity form you are required to sign, but at the end of the day if you listen to your expert guides you will be fine – we were taken on a short boat ride from the Royal Livingstone Hotel to the banks just near Devil’s Pool. You are guided across the river, which involved a short burst of a swim to the rocks, where you then have to jump into this tiny pool – Devil’s Pool – which sends all the adrenaline soaring through your body.

You are only allowed about 15 minutes in the pool before you return to the shore and sit down to a delicious eggs benedict brunch!