Thorntree River Lodge
Set in Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park just 20 minutes from Victoria Falls, Thorntree River Lodge blends contemporary design with riverfront serenity. Eight luxury suites and two family suites each feature indoor and outdoor bathrooms, private plunge pools and decks overlooking the Zambezi. A lounge, open dining area, sunken boma and infinity pool anchor relaxed days, while activities, rhino tracking on foot, game drives, canoeing and private river cruises, showcase wildlife, culture and the Falls. With guided Falls visits.
Quick facts
10 suites
Plunge pools
Rhino tracking
Zambezi cruises
Victoria Falls visits
Highlights & Activities.
Morning and afternoon game drives explore riverine habitats for elephant, buffalo and plains game. Track white rhino on foot with armed guides, then canoe quiet channels or join sunrise and sunset boat cruises. Guided visits to Victoria Falls (Zambia, and Zimbabwe in low-water season) are included; add catch-and-release fishing, seasonal birding and a culture tour. In camp, enjoy spa treatments, a gym, infinity pool, sunken boma and flexible private deck dining. Families love Ngwana Club activities; Wi-Fi in the library keeps you connected between outings. Bush breakfasts and picnic lunches keep days unhurried.
Region information.
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park lines the Zambezi River upstream of Victoria Falls, mixing riverine woodland, islands and floodplains with easy access to the Falls. Wildlife includes elephant, buffalo, giraffe and abundant hippo, plus a protected white-rhino population tracked on foot with armed guides. Activities center on daytime game drives, canoeing, boat cruises and seasonal birding; low-water months allow visits to Zimbabwean viewpoints. As a national park, activities follow set regulations and no off-road driving. Access is via Livingstone Airport, with short road transfers to riverside lodges inside the park. Cultural excursions in Livingstone are easily arranged.
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