Where is Thorntree River Lodge and how do I get there?

Inside Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the Zambezi, about 20 minutes from Victoria Falls. Most guests fly to Livingstone Airport, then transfer by road to the lodge.

What activities are offered?

Track white rhino on foot with armed guides, enjoy day game drives, canoe quiet channels and take private sunrise or sunset cruises. Add catch-and-release fishing, seasonal birding and a guided visit to Victoria Falls.

What wildlife can I see?

Elephant, buffalo, hippo and plains game along the river, plus a protected population of white rhino inside the park. Birding is strong year round with seasonal peaks.

Is there a wellness or family offering?

Yes. A spa and gym complement the infinity pool, lounge and sunken boma. Families benefit from Ngwana Club activities and flexible pacing with private deck dining, bush breakfasts and picnic lunches.

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.

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Riverside infinity pool and loungers at Thorntree River Lodge near Victoria Falls, Zambia

Quick facts
10 suites
Plunge pools
Rhino tracking
Zambezi cruises
Victoria Falls visits

Thorntree River Lodge riverside suite with private deck and plunge pool on the Zambezi River, Zambia

Riverside suite exterior at dusk with illuminated plunge pool, Thorntree River Lodge, Zambia

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.

Private deck dining for two at Thorntree River Lodge beside the Zambezi River, Zambia

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.