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Tongabezi Safari Lodge - Zambia
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Tongabezi is small and
secluded and set in a tranquil grove of African ebony trees on a
sweeping bend of the Zambezi River. The guest accommodation, located
only meters from the river, consists of five cottages and four
spacious, open-planned stone and thatch houses. All rooms have
fabulous river views and en-suite bathrooms.
The four houses -
Honeymoon House,Tree
House,
Bird House and
the Dog
House are uniquely designed of local materials and have
an open-plan bedroom with four poster double bed sheltered by a large
airy mosquito canopy. The quirky and open plan design of the Houses
means that certain of the baths and "loos" have arguably, the best
views in Africa.
Each house and cottage at Tongabezi has its own valet who will be with
you throughout your stay to ensure that you make the most of all the
comforts it has to offer. With his in-depth knowledge of Tongabezi and
the surrounding area, he can become your indispensable companion. The
camp's swimming pool is landscaped into a natural cliff and meals are
served in the large dining room or on the deck overlooking the river.
The camp also has its own croquet lawn (African rules apply!), jetty,
tennis courts and a school for the local children. |
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Accommodation:
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Honeymoon House The
Honeymoon House is so-called because it was our first house, but
each of the houses is built with romance and indulgence in mind.
Your private balcony overlooking the river is the perfect setting
for a romantic dinner under the stars, or you can choose to dine
with our other guests on one of the river decks |
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Tree
House Our four houses
are made and furnished with local materials and designed to
complement and enhance the natural surroundings, whilst creating a
feeling of intimacy and privacy. Each is unique and will pamper to
your most romantic of moods.
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Bird
House Sweeping views
over the Zambezi River are a feature of every house. Great
attention has been paid to the bathroom areas and a special feature
is the huge open-air sunken bath in every room, where you can both
unwind to the serenades of an African evening. |
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Dog
House (At the waters edge)
Dominating each house is the huge,
king-size bed, complete with luxurious down pillows and duvet, and a
magnificent, airy mosquito net, so your sleeping comfort is assured |
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Sindabezi Island Camp
If you are visiting for a few days,
consider spending an unforgettable night or two at Sindabezi,
Tongabezi's private island paradise nestled in the waters of the
Zambezi near the Victoria Falls. Access from Tongabezi is by a short
banana boat ride, or a guided canoe trip, where you may be lucky
enough to spot a pod of wallowing hippo or elephant drinking on the
river bank.
The camp consists of 4 thatched chalets, each with its own private
river view. If you are in a party of four or more, the entire island
can be yours exclusively at no extra cost. The open-fronted design
of each chalet brings you close to nature. With no electricity on
the island, there is a real sense of adventure and romance, as you
dine by candlelight on the sand and fall asleep in the glow of a
hurricane lamp, to the music of the inimitable African night.
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Activities:
Days at Tongabezi have no
set pattern and can be spent exactly as you wish. Choose simply to relax
at the lodge or make the most of the wealth of activities, both inclusive
and exclusive, that will keep you busy for several days. Whatever and
whenever your choice, the staff and guides are always at hand to fulfil
your wishes.
Activities at Tongabezi are numerous and include river boat trips, picnic
lunches on islands in the river, visits to Livingstone, Victoria Falls
town, and both sides of the Falls, birding, white water rafting, horse
riding, bungee jumping, or for something truly unique, having lunch on
Livingstone Island! Tongabezi is also ideal for just relaxing in camp and
lazing around the pool.
Livingstone Island
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Livingstone Island can
probably be considered one of the most exclusive camps in the world.
It is completely unique - the only accommodation on the lip of the
Victoria Falls and the island is a World Heritage site. Dr.
Livingstone first camped here when he “discovered” the Falls in 1855,
and Tongabezi is now privileged to have exclusive access to it.
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Zambia National Parks Board nonetheless strictly controls the ecology
of Livingstone Island. No permanent structures are
allowed, numbers of visitors are strictly regulated, eight max. at any
given time.
Literally everything brought onto the island must again be
transported off again. The camp is comfortable but basic, but has its own
cook, waiter and guide. There is running cold water, hot bucket showers
and no electricity. Access is by boat from the Zambian side at 16h00. |
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Member of
the Classic Safari Camps of Africa
Tongabezi Lodge