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HOLMES
African Wildlife Safaris Specialists
Zambia Game Reserves and Safaris
TONGABEZI LODGE, LIVINGSTONE
Tongabezi is a luxury Lodge, comprising several cottages and houses, located on a sweeping bend of the Zambezi River, just upstream from Victoria Falls in Zambia. The lodge is ideally placed for sightings of rhino, buffalo and elephant, over 300 bird species and a large variety of mammals. Game drives, boat trips, guided walks and other excursions are included.
ACCOMMODATION
- each house and cottage has its own assigned valet who takes care of guests and acts as a private concierge. Meals may be taken on guests private balcony or on one of the river decks.
- Honeymoon, Bird, Dog and Tree House are thatched open-fronted houses with private balcony with views over the Zambezi River, king-size bed with airy mosquito net and large open-air sunken bath.
- Nut House is an enclosed cliff-top house with a private garden and infinity plunge pool offering spectacular views of the Zambezi.
- 5 River Cottages, double or twin bedded with mosquito nets, ensuite bathroom with separate bath and shower, indoor and outdoor areas for relaxing overlooking the banks of the Zambezi. The cottages are closed-fronted with gauze netting in the windows.
- Garden Cottage with king size bed, private living room with fireplace, open-air sunken bath and an additional twin bedroom. The cottage is ideal for a family or couple seeking privacy as it is hidden behind a walled garden and set back from the river (no view of the Zambezi).
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- guests can do as much or as little as they wish:
- Boat trip to Victoria Falls on the Zambian side
- Guided canoeing excursion depending on water levels and hippopotamus activity
- Boat trip to a nearby deserted island for a picnic lunch and guided walk
- A cultural visit to the museums (Museum entrance extra approximately $8 per person)
- Sunrise and sunset boat trip on the Zambezi
- A guided walk in the gorge below the Falls
- Fishing (equipment provided)
- A game drive in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, home to Zambia's only white rhinoceros (Park fees extra approximately $15 per person)
- A shopping trip on the Zambian side of the Falls
- Introduction to Simonga Village
- Maramba Market visit
ACTIVITIES NOT INCLUDED
- Tongabezi Lodge offers 5 trips a day to Livingstone Island and at times of low water, walks from within the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park at the Eastern Cataract to Livingstone Island.
- Lunar rainbow trip approximately $30 per person
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES NOT INCLUDED
- Helicopter and microlight flights over the Falls
- Elephant back safaris
- Golf at Livingstone Golf Club
- White water rafting and river boarding the rapids
- The gorge swing
- Bungee jumping
- Horse riding trails
- Fly fishing
- Quad-biking
- Jet boat ride
- Tandem Kayaking
SINDABEZI ISLAND, LIVINGSTONE
A luxury bush camp located on a private island on the Zambezi River comprising 5 open-sided thatched cottages with views across to the flood plains and into the nearby National Park. Game drives, boat trips and excursions are included but with an added 20 minute scenic boat trip to Tongabezi shown above. Guests often combine a stay at Sindabezi with a stay at Tongabezi.
Guests often combine a stay at Sindabezi Island with a stay at Tongabezi Lodge. A stay here begins with either a 20 minute boat ride or a guided canoe trip.
ACCOMMODATION
- 5 thatched open-sided cottages with hot showers and/or baths, bedside lamps and 'loos with a view'. The cottages are ideal for families or a small party.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Guests taking the island exclusively will have a private guide, boat and vehicle throughout their stay. If the island is not taken exclusively activities are conducted from Tongabezi Lodge and guests will have an added 20 minute scenic boat transfer to and from Tongabezi Lodge.
- Boat trip to Victoria Falls on the Zambian side
- Guided canoeing excursion depending on water levels and hippopotamus activity
- Boat trip to a nearby deserted island for a picnic lunch and guided walk
- A cultural visit to the museums (Museum entrance extra approximately $8 per person)
- Sunrise and sunset boat trip on the Zambezi
- A guided walk in the gorge below the Falls
- Fishing (equipment provided)
- A game drive in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, home to Zambia's only white rhinoceros (Park fees extra approximately $15 per person)
- A shopping trip on the Zambian side of the Falls
- Introduction to Simonga Village
- Maramba Market visit
ACTIVITIES NOT INCLUDED
- Tongabezi Lodge offers 5 trips a day to Livingstone Island and at times of low water, walks from within the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park at the Eastern Cataract to Livingstone Island.
- Lunar rainbow trip approximately $30 per person
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES NOT INCLUDED
- Helicopter and microlight flights over the Falls
- Elephant back safaris
- Golf at Livingstone Golf Club
- White water rafting and river boarding the rapids
- The gorge swing
- Bungee jumping
- Horse riding trails
- Fly fishing
- Quad-biking
- Jet boat ride
- Tandem Kayaking
TANGALA HOUSE, LIVINGSTONE
A luxury 4 bedroom family home with swimming pool located on the banks of the Zambezi River where large herds of elephant may be seen on the opposite bank. The house is located approximately 15 km upstream of the Victoria Falls and 1 km from Tongabezi Lodge. Tangala has its own staff, 3 friendly dogs and guests enjoy private vehicles and boats for activities.
ACCOMMODATION
located 1 km upstream from Tongabezi Lodge overlooking a large sweeping bend in the Zambezi and the Victoria Falls National Park on the opposite bank. The house is ideal for families and designed to keep insects out with glass windows all round. Tangala is staffed with a house assistant, 2 groundsmen and 3 friendly dogs. The house assistant will help with cooking, housekeeping and laundry.
Guests enjoy private vehicles and boats for activities.
- 3 double ensuite bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom with adjacent bathroom
- living room opening onto a thatched veranda
- a 'snuggery' with fireplace
- children's playroom
- spacious fully equipped kitchen/dining room (seating 12)
- 12m swimming pool with shallow area for children
- satellite TV, video and cd player
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES NOT INCLUDED
- Tongabezi Lodge offers 5 trips a day to Livingstone Island and at times of low water, walks from within the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park to Livingstone Island.
- Lunar rainbow trip approximately $30 per person
- Helicopter and microlight flights over the Falls
- Elephant back safaris
- Golf at Livingstone Golf Club
- White water rafting and river boarding the rapids
- The gorge swing
- Bungee jumping
- Horse riding trails
- Fly fishing
- Quad-biking
- Jet boat ride
- Tandem Kayaking
All information provided is subject to change.
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