V2.1 | 5-nights | Masuwe Lodge & Chundu Island | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Masuwe Lodge is located just 7 kms from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, it overlooks the Masuwe River and is surrounded by 1000 hectares (almost 2500 acres) of private wildlife sanctuary. The lodge offers accommodation in nine Wilderness Tents and one romantic Hide-Away. Each is constructed of canvas, thatch and stone and has a private en-suite bathroom and a private outdoor deck with views of wilderness and wildlife. There is also a Family Nest, built in the style of a farm homestead offering two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an outdoor living area with braai (BBQ) and private plunge pool. A range of guided activities are available such as visits to Victoria Falls and a tour of the Falls; game driving in the neighbouring National Park and guided bush walks. Masuwe includes transfers to town for other activities such as white water rafting, helicopter flights etc.

Masuwe offers the best of both worlds - life on safaris and wildlife encounters with easy access to all the activities on offer at the Falls.

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Masuwe Lodge - Main Area

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Masuwe Lodge - pool area Credit: Lesanne Fowler

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Wilderness Chalet Deck - Masuwe Lodge Credit: Lesanne Fowler Wilderness Chalet Deck - Masuwe Lodge

Masuwe Lodge - The Hideaway

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Wilderness Chalet - Masuwe Lodge Credit: Lesanne Fowler Wilderness Chalet - Masuwe Lodge - can be configured double or twin

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Pool Area - Masuwe Lodge Credit: Lesanne Fowler Pool Area - Masuwe Lodge

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Masuwe Lodge Credit: Lesanne Fowler

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Wilderness Chalets Hideaway Family Nest

1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds. Features a private patio. Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries Comfort - Ceiling fan and daily housekeeping. Non-Smoking

Hide away is tucked in a private spot overlooking the small water hole. It is perfect for honeymooners and romantic. It has a indoor double shower and an outdoor bathtub for 2.

Privately situated with bush all around, the Family Nest is named after the weaver bird nests found around Masuwe.Outdoors, and surrounded by natural bush, there is shaded deck, a sunny plunge pool and a family sized braai (BBQ) area.

The Family Nest

The Family Nest is a separate building, about 150 metres from the main lodge. Reminiscent of a stone and thatch farm homestead, the Nest is named after the Weaver bird nests found all around Masuwe Lodge.

Our Nest has a huge master bedroom with sitting area and en suite bathroom upstairs and a small second bedroom with bathroom downstairs. There is an indoor living area and a kitchenette with mini-bar stocked with local brand drinks to suit your preferences. A child aged 6 to 15 years can sleep on the daybed in the living room, enabling up to 5 guests to share the Nest.

Our chefs are happy to prepare light meals and breakfasts for children, and we can arrange child-minding at extra cost. Outdoors the Nest has a small garden with lovely views and an outdoor living area with plunge pool, braai (BBQ) area and deck.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Babysitting Service, Room Service

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Canoeing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Elephant-back Safaris, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Golf, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Kayaking / Paddling, Massages, Museums, Natural History Tours, Quad Biking, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Tree-top Canopy Tours, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours

Game Drives Guided Walks Tour of Victoria Falls

Game drive in the Masuwe Sanctuary or Chamabonda National Park

Guided walk on the Masuwe Sanctuary

Tour of Victoria Falls

Private and peaceful, a birdlover’s paradise bounded by wildlife, here you will find the best of Africa’s natural offerings from a seasonal beach and flooded marshes to lush wetlands and open grasslands.

Breathtaking Chundu Island, is only 21kms upstream from Zimbabwe’s legendary Victoria Falls. Eight spacious palm thatched suites, each with their own private deck and perfect view of the Zambezi, are nestled beneath the magnificent riverine trees.

Chundu is perfectly positioned to provide guests with prime access to the Zambezi National Park, where 4×4 safaris soak up the sights and sounds of the African bush. Enjoy the wealth of the bush and Zambezi River with sundowner river cruises, canoeing, safari walks, island walks, game drives and fun fishing.

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Chundu Island - Scenery + Wildlife

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River View Suite Family River View Suite

Chundu Island has 6 River View Suites, these rooms are either double or twin rooms with a private deck and en-suite bathroom.

Chundu Island has two Family River View Suites. The two suites each have a 2nd bedroom with two 3/4 beds for two children up to the age of 18. A third 'rollaway' bed can be accommodated in the family suites for a child under the age of 16. If both family suites are occupied, one additional 'rollaway bed' can be accommodated in a River View Suite for children up to the age of 16. Please note: The Family River View Suites have one bathroom which is shared by the childrens room.

Property Facilities

Activity Desk, Bar, Laundry Service (Available), Pool

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath, En-Suite, Outside Shower

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Canoeing, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Walks, Kayaking, Walks (Guided)

Sundowner Cruise River Cruise Canoeing Game Walks Fun Fishing Game Drives Visit to Victoria Falls

A maximum of 8 persons. (Minimum age of 6 years old).

A maximum of 8 persons. (Minimum age of 6 years old).

A maximum of 8 persons. (Minimum age of 10 years old - children between 10 and 16 to be accompanied by a parent).

A maximum of 6 persons. (Minimum age of 12 years old).

(Minimum age of 6 years old).

A maximum of 8 persons are hosted on an open 4x4 game drive vehicle. (Minimum age of 6 years old).

Excludes Private Guide and park entry fee to the Falls.