Thorntree River Lodge

Thorntree River Lodge is the newest lodge in the Livingstone area, set to rival Livingstone accommodation with its modern and contemporary design. Inspiration for the lodge has been taken from local culture and customs to maintain an authentic African feel while in keeping with the local environment.

The lodge comprises eight luxury rooms each with their own private deck with plunge pool, offering the perfect respite after a day on the river. The rooms are spacious, light and airy, with relaxing seating areas which can also be made into an extra bed for younger children on special request. There are two family units sleeping up to four people which comprise two separate en suite bedrooms with an inter-leading walkway.

The main area of the lodge comprises a large lounge and bar area, indoor dinning room and a library. In the warmer months, guests dine under the stars on the main deck while listening to the sounds of the river just beyond. In the evenings guests are invited to come together around the large sunken fire pit, to enjoy a drink before dinner and exchange their travel stories.

Thorntree River Lodge is the perfect place from which to enjoy a wide range of activities both on the river and at Victoria Falls itself. While only a short distance away from the Falls, the lodge feels secluded and hidden, making for the perfect escape for those looking for total relaxation before or after a safari.

Children of all ages are welcome at Thorntree River Lodge. While there are no additional child care facilities available, there are plenty of experiences for children of all ages to enjoy.

For those looking to keep active there is a small gym as well as a main pool and spa area for guests to use.

Included in a stay at Thorntree are river cruises, fishing and one visit to the Zambian side of the Falls with National Parks Fees included. There are plenty of additional activities to enjoy which can either be pre booked or paid for locally, these include white water rafting, helicopter rides, micro lighting and picnics on Livingstone island.

There are two very distinct seasons at the Victoria Falls, the wet/flood season and the dry season. These seasons do not reflect the quantity of rain, rather reflect the volume of flow of the Zambezi River. From around March through to July the river surges in size as the rainfall in Angola and Zambia from months before swells the current. The falls are at their most dramatic at this time of year with huge columns of spray. The nights are cold and the days warm at this time of year. From around September to January the water levels drop, the falls are more accessible and views are clearer as the flow can drop in volume by 90%. It is worth noting that the rains come from late October through to February, this combined with high heat, 40 celsius or more, in October and November, causes high levels of humidity.The drier months from October to February offer different activities during the lower water level season, such as swimming in the natural rockpool at Livingstone Island, right on the edge of the falls. Whatever the time of year there is plenty to do here and the views from a helicopter or microlight are spectacular whatever the water levels!