Victoria Falls Operators - the river club

When Livingstone drifted down the Zambezi on his way to discover the Victoria Falls in 1855, he passed by the place known as Atuleo Amanzi, "quiet waters". He would have gazed at the ageing trees that still stand on the banks of the sweeping bend of this regal river. Since then, other pioneers have come and gone from this place where The River Club now stands, all of them contributing to its history. The River Club's ten luxury chalets are set amongst lush riverine vegetation along a steep riverbank overlooking the Zambezi.

The roomy wood and thatch split level chalets are decorated in simple colonial style, each looking into the African sunset, with a special view of the river and Zambezi National Park.

In the evening "The River Club" is enveloped in a symphony of sounds of the bush as hippo and lion calls lilt over the water.

Elephant are frequently sighted on the small islands in front of the lodge.

The main lodge building, with its colonial style tin roof, houses the dining room, lounge, drawing room and library which is stocked with volumes of historical and wildlife literature.

Card tables and board games are found in the library and a croquet lawn stretches towards the river.

Meals are elegant affairs and are of an exceptionally high standard.

With its high vantage point on the bank, the River Club looks across the river and large herds of elephant and buffalo can often be seen from the lodge coming down to the water to drink. The River Club has been built true to African Colonial style with high ceilings, and a lovely wide veranda running around the building. Deep white wicker settees and rocking chairs, parlour games, a library and, of course, the beautiful view ensure hours of relaxed pleasure; the services of a very attentive bartender will ensure that every whim is catered for. The sunsets from River Club are spectacular and unforgettable!