Classic · Zimbabwe
The Victoria Falls Hotel
The grande dame of the Zambezi, opened in 1904, with a terrace looking down the gorge to the Victoria Falls Bridge.
Where to Stay
Safari Lodges Near Africa's Waterfalls
Safari lodges and hotels near Victoria Falls, Murchison Falls and Africa's other great waterfalls, chosen for their setting, their guiding and how close they put you to the water.
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Luxury · Zambia
The Royal Livingstone
Colonial-style luxury on the Zambian riverbank, with the spray of the falls visible from the sundeck and zebras on the lawns.
Boutique · Zambia
Tongabezi Lodge
A family-run riverside lodge known for its open-fronted cottages, private dining on sandbanks and trips to Livingstone Island.
Mid-range · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Thatched, African-style lodge overlooking a busy waterhole, famous for its daily vulture feeding.
Luxury · Zimbabwe
Matetsi Victoria Falls
River suites on a long stretch of private Zambezi frontage, combining the falls with real safari.
Luxury · Botswana
Chobe Game Lodge
The only permanent lodge inside Chobe National Park, with river cruises and game drives from the door.
Luxury tented · Zimbabwe
The Hide
Classic tented camp overlooking a waterhole, with an underground hide for eye-level elephants.
Classic · Uganda
Paraa Safari Lodge
A long-established lodge above the Nile, close to the launch jetty and the best game-drive country.
Upper mid-range · Uganda
Baker's Lodge
Riverside cottages on the Nile, named for the explorers Samuel and Florence Baker.
Luxury · Uganda
Nile Safari Lodge
Raised bandas overlooking the Nile, with an infinity pool facing the river.
Mid-range · Uganda
Sipi River Lodge
Cottages in a garden at the foot of a waterfall, the best base for walking all three Sipi falls.
Mid-range · South Africa
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
High mountain lodge close to the Sentinel trailhead for the hike to the top of Tugela Falls.
Mid-range · Lesotho
Semonkong Lodge
Rustic, characterful lodge that runs abseiling, pony treks and walks to Maletsunyane Falls.
Upper mid-range · Ethiopia
Kuriftu Resort, Lake Tana
A lakeside resort in Bahir Dar, convenient for the Blue Nile Falls and Lake Tana's monasteries.
Tented camp · Namibia
Epupa Camp
Riverside tents under makalani palms, a short walk from the falls.
Mid-range · Uganda
Pakuba Safari Lodge
A lodge in the north of the park, close to the Albert Nile and the game-drive tracks.
Mid-range · Uganda
Murchison River Lodge
Riverside cottages and tents on the south bank of the Nile, with hippos and birds below the lodge.
Choosing a lodge near the falls
Choosing between safari lodges near Africa’s waterfalls starts with how close to the water you want to be. At Victoria Falls, hotels in town let you walk to the rainforest, while lodges upstream on the Zambezi trade that convenience for river views and wildlife. At Murchison Falls, the north bank is closest to the game drives and the south bank to the top of the falls. Then choose a style: classic hotel, safari lodge or tented camp.
The lodges listed here are examples near each waterfall. Ask us about other properties and budgets.
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