Reviews

The Elephant Camp is a slice of heaven! A mere 10 minute drive from Victoria Falls, it offers complete luxury and relaxation, as well as unforgettable interactions with wildlife.

I had heard wonderful things about the ‘Grand Old Lady’ and rightly so … the Victoria Falls Hotel is striking and

If you want to explore the Sabie and Hazyview area then Tanamera Lodge is a really lovely option. My husband and I stayed there for 3 nights whilst on honeymoon, and it was the perfect place to relax and unwind, and also a great base from which to check out the many attractions close by.

Believe it or not, we saw a rhino right on the side of the main road! We were told that Simbavati Hilltop has one of the most stunning elevated views of the veld in the area … and we were not disappointed! It is luxury mixed with comfort at its best at Simbavati Hilltop. The lodge has been beautifully decorated with lots of earthy tones, effective lighting and contemporary decor items.

Swaziland is a beautiful country with green rolling hills and mountains … Reilly’s Hilltop Lodge depicts its amazing landscapes as it is set in the Mlilwane Game Reserve. The lodge is the old homestead of conservationist Ted Reilly, so we felt like we were experiencing a piece of the past. Reilly’s Hilltop Lodge is the perfect place to spend a night or two in Swaziland, especially if you are doing a self-drive and are travelling from the Kruger area to Kwazulu Natal. It breaks up the trip and will give you the rejuvenation you need to drive the next stretch.

I was pleasantly surprised by the Stanley and Livingstone. This is an unashamedly colonial lodge (rivalling Victoria Falls Lodge for period ambience). So it is a bit of a marmite experience. You either love it or you hate it.

I loved Zambezi Sands as a riverside safari camp. So if you don’t mind being quite far from the Victoria Falls, this is a stunning camp combining a beautiful location right on the Zambezi, luxurious tented suites each with their own pool AND good game-viewing opportunities. Its perfect for people who want to continue to be ‘on safari’ even whilst visiting Victoria Falls.

So I thought that the view from Zambezi Sands was amazing and difficult to top, but that was before I got to Gorges Lodge! The epic view really did live up to my already high expectations. It is not a ‘grand’ lodge per se, but the chalets are spacious, cosy in feel and well-equipped with an attractive bathroom with walk-in showers. Each one has the stupendous view.

Imbabala is a great little safari camp offering excellent value for money, especially with the three night ‘package’ which includes a guided tour of Victoria Falls either before you transfer in to the lodge (or as you transfer out) as well as a full day visit to Chobe National Park.