TOP 11 SELLING POINTS

  • 1. The River Club has an island, in front of the lodge, dedicated to Weddings and Honeymoon Receptions.

  • 2. There are two suites, Rhodes and Livingstone, each with its own plunge pool.

  • 3. The family room, Litunga, has three beds: 1 king size and 2 singles.

  • 4. The lodge is the only one located on high ground on the edge of river providing the following four aspects: a) all year operations regardless of flood levels, b) elevated views into the sunset from every room, c) one of the best views from any infinity pool in the world and d) all rooms over look ‘hippo island’ into the Zambezi National Park.

  • 5. There are five included activities: Tour of The Victoria Falls, Game drive in the Mosi O Tunya Park, Simonga Village tour,Tiger Fishing and boat cruises.

  • 6. There are six other activities on the grounds of the lodge: a running track, a gymnasium, a tennis court and a croquet court.

  • 7. There are seven vehicles reserved for guests’ activities: 3 x 13 seater mini buses, 1 x 10 seater game viewer, 2 x 11 seater river boats and 1 x fishing boat.

  • 8. There are eight activities at the lodge if you also include the world famous Do Nothing Activity (DNA) and the next level Do Absolutely Nothing (DAN).

  • 9. We are celebrating our 13th year on cloud 9 in partnership with Wilderness Safaris.

  • 10. There are a total of ten rooms: 1 family room, 2 suites and 7 standard rooms.

  • 11. The River Club has been operating for fourteen years, all of it under Peter Jones and the lodge remains the only lodge actively run by the owner on a day to day basis.

    • The ones, twos threes and fours of the buildings at The River Club.

    Ones:

  • The Family room is named after an African King, Litunga, the paramount Chief of Zambia who, to this day is the only African leader allowed to wear the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet of the Royal Navy.

  • One chalet is also named after a German General, Paul von Lettow Vorbeck. The First World War ended in Zambia some days after it finished in Europe.

    • Twos:

  • Two chalets are named after painters: Thomas Baines and Captain Cornwallis-Harris.

  • There are two suites with private gardens and their own plunge pools. (Rhodes and Livingstone).

    • Threes:

  • Three buildings are named after children of King George V who visited Livingstone: The chalets named after Edward The Prince of Wales (1925) and George Duke of Kent (1934) and the wellness centre after Mary The Princess Royal (1964). (In fact two of his other children George VI and Henry Duke of Gloucester also visited in 1947 and 1928 respectively).

    • Fours

  • Four chalets are named after adventurers and explorers: Livingstone, Rhodes, Selous and Stanley. They all visited the Victoria Falls and left with memorable impressions after their time here.

    • Livingstone:

  • In a letter he wrote ‘Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight’.

    • Rhodes:

  • The Victoria Falls bridge was built so that the spray from the Falls might hit the windows of the railway carriages of his Cape to Cairo railway.

    • Selous:

  • The area below the Falls was the harshest to survive in that he ever found during his travels in Africa.

    • Stanley:

  • In a telegram to his editor in New York ‘Have seen Victoria, sell Niagara!’


    • Zambezi House - 1948

    The Main Building, known as The Zambezi House, is an impressive Edwardian-style entertainment area with high plantation ceilings. Converted from the original farmhouse built in 1948, it provides a wonderful setting for hosting guests at the lodge. The house has imposing views over a sweeping bend on the Zambezi River.

    The large Dining Room can seat all guests at one sitting at the impressively long teak dining table although most meals tend to be served outside on the elegant terrace or the poolside.

    There is a comfortable Sitting Room with fireplace and a small Library with an interesting collection of books, journals and board games. There is wifi internet access throughout the main building and to most areas of the property.

    The Gift Shop sells clothing, jewellery, postcards, books, curios and crafts.

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    The Rooms

    7 x Riverside chalets with downstairs bathroom and second toilet on bedroom level.
    2 x River suites, Rhodes and Livingstone, with plunge pools on an outside teak deck in private gardens.
    1 x Family suite, Litunga, with teak deck and plunge pool. Second bedroom with twin beds and outdoor shower.

    The chalets are named after people who in their day played a special part in the history of the country. All are individually set within magnificent trees on the edge of the river and have impressive views over the Zambezi. All are West facing and take advantage of the spectacular African sunsets.

    Each room is open-plan and beautifully decorated with furniture and fittings made from Rhodesian teak wood and include wifi access, mini fridge with bottled water, digital safe, hairdryer, reading lamps, small library, writing desk and a sitting area. Large mosquito nets swathe the beds combined with an electric fan and air-conditioner/heating units to provide a comfortable flow of air above the beds. Each room has a bath, shower, shaver socket and “loo with a view” over looking the river. Screen doors can be opened to give unimpeded views for those wishing to capture the scenery on camera.

    Every standard room has:

    • Airconditioning
    • 2nd 1/2 Bathroom
    • Safe
    • Hairdryer
    • Multi-national electrical sockets
    • Bottled Water
    • Twin beds / converted Empire King if requested
    • Good lighting
    • Screening
    • Fan
    • Mosquito net
    • Portable fan
    • Reading lamps
    • Bedside table & lamp
    • Wardrobe
    • Drop down blinds

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    Facilities

    The lodge is set on a 50 acre secure property with manicured gardens, where a guest can totally relax without having to go anywhere if they choose not to.

    A magnificent Swimming Pool with one of the best views of Africa from its infinity vista. Pool loungers, private deck and hammocks complete the setting.

    An all-weather hard Tennis Court and a central Crouquet Lawn and a 2km nature trail which can also be used as a running track for those who need to keep fitness levels topped up.

    A Gazebo within the garden can easily convert into a small chapel for wedding ceremonies or private dinners, and a Summer House for those who would prefer some extra privacy and a Games Room with snooker table and dart board. This room can be utilised as a small Conference Venue and is fitted with a plasma flat-screen TV, projector, pull down screen and blinds.

    The River Club has two 11-seater boats for cruises on the river, three 13-seater minibuses for airport transfers and excursions to Livingstone town and The Victoria Falls and one game viewer for safaris into the small nearby Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, the highlight of which are the white rhinos.

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    Weddings

    The gardens of the lodge provide a magical setting for weddings for a couple wanting to get away from it all or for a slightly bigger reception up to 100 guests (outside caterers are required for guests over 30). There is a beautiful sandy island which can be used for ceremonies between June and March depending on water levels (the Zambezi peaks between March and May). Religious and civil ceremonies can be catered for and a relevant minister can be contacted by the lodge in order that co-ordination of the special event can be done ahead of time. The lodge also has at its disposal a beautiful 1929 Rolls Royce which has been in Africa since 1930.

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    Special Interests

    The area around Livingstone and The Victoria Falls is rich in history amongst many other things. The magnificent Victoria Falls themselves, the world famous bridge which spans the gorges , a hundred year old golf course, a Jewish connection dating back to 1898 as well as many unusual sporting events are but some of the interests available to visitors. Not surprisingly, there is an abundance of bird life including African Finfoot, Schalow’s Turaco (loeurie), African Skimmers and Rock Pratincoles amongst the more sought after by ornithologists and the lodge property supports over 80 species of indigenous trees. Perhaps the most important though is the work the lodge does with the local community and the villages of Sinde and Simonga provide interesting tours for guests who would like to see how the local people live and what benefits they get from being linked to The River Club.

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    Activities