Experience the Heart of Zambia's Beauty at 
Royal Chundu

A letter from our Team:

Royal Chundu offers quiet beauty and deep stillness — a sanctuary with soul, where our community lives in harmony with the Zambezi.

Aggie Maseko Banda

Lodge Manager

about us

Where Zambia 
Comes Home

Nestled along the Zambezi River, Royal Chundu celebrates Zambia’s natural beauty and cultural heart. Our two lodges — River and Island — offer an intimate escape surrounded by wilderness, water, and warmth. From our locally inspired cuisine to our community-led experiences, every moment is crafted to honour the land and its people.

Private Island Luxury

Tranquil, exclusive, and all yours.

Riverfront Villas & Suites

Panoramic views and ultimate comfort.

Award-Winning Cuisine

A taste of Zambia, from river to plate.

Community-Driven Tourism

Travel that uplifts local families.

Authentic Zambian Experience

True hospitality from the heart.

Our Lodges

Stay By The River Or On The Island

Whether you seek the calm of our River Lodge or the seclusion of our Island Lodge, every suite offers timeless luxury inspired by Zambia's soul.

River Lodge

Set along the Zambezi's banks, the River Lodge offers spacious villas and endless views of the flowing river.

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Island Lodge

Set along the Zambezi's banks, the Island Lodge offers spacious villas and endless views of the flowing river.

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10 Suites

Family

Couples

Solo

River Lodge

Our Lodges

Stay By The River Or On The Island

Whether you seek the calm of our River Lodge or the seclusion of our Island Lodge, every suite offers timeless luxury inspired by Zambia's soul.

River Lodge

Set along the Zambezi's banks, the River Lodge offers spacious villas and endless views of the flowing river.

discover more

Island Lodge

Set along the Zambezi's banks, the Island Lodge offers spacious villas and endless views of the flowing river.

Discover more

10 Suites

Family

Couples

Solo

River Lodge

Let the River

Guide You Home.

Plan your escape to Royal Chundu and experience Zambia's luxury in its purest form.

Heron bird illustration

our blog

Stories From The Zambezi

Dive deeper into the Royal Chundu experience. Read stories from our guests, community, and team — from travel inspiration to behind-the-scenes tales of life on the river.

Culture

The Royal Chundu Riverstead Experience is a beautifully immersive, slower-paced offering that takes guests back to nature. It provides hands-on moments rooted in farm, garden, and village life.

Culture

Royal Chundu Lodge Manager, Aggie Maseko Banda is Relais & Châteaux’s Woman of the Year 2023.

Travel

We are overflowing with love, pride and joy for Aggie’s INCREDIBLE We Are Africa SHAPE AFRICA AWARD!

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