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Tongabezi Lodge

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Private Bag 31, Livingstone, Zambia
Ranked #1 of 12 hotels in Livingstone
4.5 of 5 stars 125 Reviews
Tongabezi Lodge
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  • Victoria Falls(8)
  • Sunset cruise(5)
  • Game drive(4)
  • Helicopter ride(4)
  • Zambezi River(3)
  • Very high(3)
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Melbourne, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Expensive but an excellent experience - great service, great food and a great room. Only criticism is that the wine list needs improving - I would expect a selection of at least 20 bottles if you are paying $1000 per night. I would recommend this to others and it was a great last night of our trip and would stress... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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you are able to stay at Tongabezi then do so. This was a beautiful place to spend some time, though we stayed at the beginning of our three week trip to Africa in late December 2011 (slow with my reviews) and really it would have been better to have stayed at the end for some serious pampering time. As such,... More

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Lausanne
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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In August 2011 we went with my wife on our honeymoon to Africa, we spent 4 nights in Tangabezi Lodge, Zambia; then we flew to Sabi Sabi Lodge in Kruger Park, South Africa, followed by 12 Apostles Hotel in Cape, South Africa. In this review I will write about our stay at Tongabezi Lodge, you can read the review of... More

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Portland, Oregon
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We have just returned from a four week holiday, which thankfully, included three nights at Tongabezi. Based upon our experiences at Tongabezi, I wish we had and could have stayed longer! From the moment we arrived, after two long, long days of travel to get thee, the staff and especially our valet, Joe, took care of our ever need! We... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I stayed at Tongabezi for one night at the end of a work trip to Livingstone. Tongabezi recommends 3 nights (based on guest feedback) on its website and I would echo this. There are so many wonderful activities available (inclusive and extra) and on top of that it would be a travesty not to spend time just relaxing and soaking... More

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Owen Sound, On. Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

I spent the 14th-15th of March 2012, in this paradise. I was in one of their basic rooms, which was absolute luxury. There was an outdoor room, bedroom area with couch, desk and doors opening to the patio, plus the beautiful bathroom with full window views to the river from the bath tub. Forbes my butler, catered to my every... More

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London, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
184 helpful votes 184 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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We stayed in the Dog house the room was amazing, we loved the concept of an open room was fabulous. We were apprehensive about it at first but really enjoyed the room and stay. A hippo was grazing 10 yards from our room when we woke up in the morning The staff are really friendly however the execution of services... More

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Surrey England
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Tongabezi Lodge, on the banks of the mighty Zambezi. I first visited and stayed in 1999 and have been back a number of times. Wonderful service, beautiful lodges looking out over the river, utterly peaceful and relaxing, delicious food. And then there is Sindabezi, the island downstream for the true 'away from it all' experience. A definite must for those... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Stayed in river house first where we heard the hippos grazing at night just next to us! Had lunch on a boat on the Zambezi - just the two of us! Then got upgraded to Nut House, which luckily had 4 walls, plunge poo and a fantastic viewl. Monkeys tried to get in at night but did not manage ;-).... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I am absolutely in love with Zambia, what an awesome country! And what a better way to end our trip to this beautiful country than staying in Sindabezi Island (part of Togabezi Lodge). Just to give you a picture, these are luxury rooms you would find at top notch cities in the world, however, they are open air and right... More

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Address: Private Bag 31, Livingstone, Zambia
Price range (per night):* INR20,341 - 30,094

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