There are many ways to explore the Zambezi River, but only two ways to approach it. With caution and respect. Think of it as a wild horse. With all its beauty and allure, it is still wild. It does bite. But if you follow the rules, it’s an experience that defines a life.
Our advice? 1. Do not sneak up on it, out of the blue. – Be prepared. Take a raincoat to the Victoria Falls. 2. Pay attention to its body language. It’s an animal of varied moods. Act accordingly. – The river changes throughout the year, rising around May after the summer rains and dropping from October through to November. But each season brings something new, a different experience. Around June and July, the Falls roar thunderously and are no doubt at their most awesome, but the drier end of the year opens up the Devil’s Pool and with the spray subsiding you can truly see the geography of the wonder clearly. It also reveals unexpected sandbanks along the river, calling us to set up new picnic spots and beach dinners.
From our home on the banks, we consider ourselves the river’s wranglers, reigning it in so that you can encounter its magnificence.
For the best ways to do so, discover our Top 15 Adventures at Royal Chundu – on both the river and its banks, in no particular order:
1. Sunset Cruises
2. Visit the Victoria Falls
Discover more about the Victoria Falls on our website, whether it’s via helicopter, microlight or on foot that you wish to explore it…
3. Go on a canoeing and picnic adventure
3. Bath Outdoors at Island Lodge
4. Tour the Village
Discover more about our community involvement here and meet the Mothers of Mushekwa, the locals who know the Zambezi best.
6. Star & Moon Gazing
7. Visit the Royal Chundu Foundation School
Meet the people of our school in our blog, Lady Luck and the Katombora Kids.
8. Dine on the Zambezi’s beaches
9. Go on a lunch time boat cruise
And look out for our elephants…
10. Experience a taste of Zambia with our tasting menu
Discover more about the art of dining at Royal Chundu here.
11. Go on a guided walk of Katombora Island
12. Walk, ride or run through our surrounding community
13. Rest a while with our in-room spa treatments
14. Join the Parrot Fish Run
Discover more in Relais & Châteaux Africa’s blog, Parrot Fishing on the Yemen, Pardon, The Zambezi.
15. Go on a birding safari
Meet the birds of the Zambezi on a special guided birding cruise (or a canoe trip if you prefer) on the river.
Tell us: What are your favourites?
Contact us to find out more and to plan your own Zambezi experience.
