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Waterberry Zambezi Lodge

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Waterberry Zambezi Lodge is located in Zambia, near Livingstone on part of private concession with a 1km long river frontage and is directly across the river from the Zambezi National Park. The ideal way to get to Waterberry is to fly into Livingstone International Airport, where the lodge will have a driver waiting to collect you. Some might prefer to fly into Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls Airport, where once again transfers can be organised. For self-drive guests, the lodge is located on the Zambezi River, along the stretch between Livingstone and Kazangula Bridge (Botswana).

Waterberry Zambezi Lodge is built right on the banks of the Zambezi River, with beautiful rolling lawns going down to the river, offering gorgeous views of the river from the ground-floor restaurant and the two sun decks and upstairs viewing lounge. The swimming pool is located adjacent to this and has comfortable sun loungers and tables, and is surrounded by rockery gardens, with guests welcome to walk the paths around the private dam. As mentioned before, unlike other lodges, Waterberry is not located in the town of Livingstone itself, but rather a short distance away, so guests have a much more private and personal experience.

The lodge offers 3 different types of accommodation, the all inclusive Waterberry Rooms, the Woodlands en-suite tents or The Farmhouse.

Waterberry Lodge Rooms x 7

There are 7 unique rooms that have all been named after a popular birds and are located around the lodge grounds near the main entertainment area. Each one is unique, offering either views of the Zambezi River, the pool & gardens or the private dam in the grounds.

NAME	ROOM TYPE	BED SIZE	SLEEPS	FEATURES
Swallow	Double	183cm/6ft 0in	2	Terrace overlooking the river
Weaver	Double	183cm/6ft 0in	2	Terrace overlooking the river
Heron	Double/Twin/Triple	1 x 214cm/7ft 0in OR 2 x 105cm/3ft 6in 1 x 107cm/3ft 6in	3	Terrace overlooks private dam
Jacana	Double/Twin/Triple	1 x 214cm/7ft 0in OR 2 x 107cm/3ft 6in 1 x 107cm/3ft 6in	3	Terrace overlooks private dam
Sunbird	Double/Twin	1 x 214cm/7ft 0in OR 2 x 107cm/3ft 6in	2	Terrace overlooks pool and gardens
Wagtail	Double/Twin	1 x 214cm (7ft 0in) OR 2 x 107cm (3ft 6in)	2	Terrace overlooks pool and gardens
Owl	Double Double/Twin	1 x 183cm/6ft 0in 1 x 214cm (7ft 0in) OR 2 x 107cm (3ft 6in)	4	2-storey building with 2 en-suite bedrooms. Ideal for families. Lounge & private deck. An extra bed can be added.

Amenities

Super king or large single beds
Air conditioning
Ceiling or floor standing fan
Mosquito net
Electric blanket
Digital safe
Sofa, chairs and coffee table
Private terrace with sun chairs and table, private dining (on request)
En suite shower room with towels, face flannels, bath robes, hair dryer, toiletries
Shelves and hanging rails for storage, plus luggage stands
Drinking water
Mosquito repellent
Hand sanitizer
Electricity (220v square 3-pin, adaptors available)
Wi-Fi
Room service throughout the day for tea, coffee and other drinks
Laundry basket for complimentary daily laundry service

The Farmhouse

The Farmhouse is located a little further downstream from the Waterberry rooms and Woodlands Tents, ensuring families or groups that book here have space, comfort and privacy. It is hired on a sole-use basis, with a minimum requirement of 4 guests. The Farmhouse has 3 x en-suite bedrooms plus 1 x 2 roomed suite and sleeps from four up to ten guests and children of all ages are welcome. There is a large living area, swimming pool, a choice of outdoor dining area, Wi-Fi and a fully-equipped kitchen.

NAME	ROOM TYPE		BED SIZE		SLEEPS		FEATURES
North	Double		183cm/6ft 0 in		2		French windows open onto the veranda with a view to the Zambezi. Ensuite bathroom with bath and shower.
East	Double		183cm/6ft 0in		2		French windows open onto the veranda with a view to the Zambezi. Ensuite bathroom with bath and shower.
South	Twin or Double		2 x 107cm/3ft 6in OR 1 x 214cm/7ft 0in		2		Windows overlook the gardens. The beds can be put together to make a double. Ensuite shower room.
West Suite	Room 1: Twin or Double		2 x 107cm/3ft 6in OR 1 x 214cm/7ft 0in		2		Windows overlook the gardens, beds can be twin or double. Share shower room with West Suite Room 2. Can take an extra single bed.
Room 2: Twin or Double		2 x 107cm/3ft 6in OR 1 x 214cm/7ft 0in		2		Window overlooks the garden, beds can be twin or double. Share shower room with West Suite Room 1.

Amenities

Super king or large single beds
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Mosquito net
Electric blanket
En-suite shower or bath room with towels, face flannels, bath robes, hair dryer, toiletries
Shelves and hanging rails for storage, plus luggage stands Drinking water
Mosquito repellent Hand sanitizer
Electricity (220v square 3-pin, adaptors available) Wi-Fi
Digital safe
Laundry basket for complimentary daily laundry service

The Woodlands

The Woodlands is located, as the name suggests, in “the woodlands” a bit further back from the river in the “bush.” It was originally specifically built for birders, but it proved so popular that the owners have opened it to those “wanting that special wilderness feeling without sacrificing comfort and luxury.” The tents are about a 200m walk from the Waterberry rooms and main entertainment area and Zambezi River, and there are 3 large Meru style en-suite tents, with a central lounge. Each of the tents has a solid wall en-suite bathroom and wardrobe/dressing room to the rear and a private terrace area to the front. The central Woodlands lounge has fans, air conditioning, lounge seating and tables, and there is a butler/groundsman on hand 24/7.

NAME	TENT TYPE	BED SIZE	SLEEPS	FEATURES
Baobab	Double	183cm/6ft 0in	2	Private Terrace overlooking the gardens.
Acacia	Double	183cm/6ft 0in	2	Private Terrace overlooking the gardens.
Ebony	Double or Twin	2 x 107cm/3ft 6in OR 1x214cm/7ft 0in	2	Private Terrace overlooking the gardens. Can take extra single bed.

Amenities

Super king or large single beds
Electric blanket
Mosquito net
Air conditioning Floor standing fans
Digital safe
Sofa, chairs and coffee table
Private terrace with lounging furniture
En-suite shower room with towels, face flannels, bath robes, hair dryer, toiletries
Bar fridge
Shelves and hanging rails for storage, plus luggage stands
Bottled water
Mosquito repellent
Hand sanitizer and spray disinfectant
Electricity (220v square 3-pin, adaptors available)
Wi-Fi Laundry basket for complimentary daily laundry service

A Fully-Inclusive Stay includes:

Livingstone Airport transfers
1 x Victoria Falls Day Trip per stay (excludes National Parks Entry ($20pp Zambia and $50pp Zimbabwe side) and Visa for Zimbabwe depending on the nationalities.
One or two in-house activity per day depending on the package chosen
All meals & snacks
Drinks selection – house wine, beers, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water.
WiFi
Laundry
VAT & Tourism levy

You may choose one or two of the following experiences with our compliments – per day!

A beautiful dawn, daytime or sunset cruise
Island Picnic
Guided Birding
Guided Village Walk
Fishing
Other independently run activities around Livingstone may be booked and paid for at Waterberry.