A highlight of any safari to Africa is seeing the magical Victoria Falls (also called Mosi-oa-Tunya; meaning the smoke that thunders), the rolling waters which plummet over the edge of the falls are regarded as the largest body of falling water and so are a sight to see.
Victoria Falls is about twice the height of Niagara Falls and well over twice the width of its Horseshoe Falls.The Falls form the border between Zimbabwe (town called Victoria Falls) and Zambia (town called Livingstone).

There are 2 rate options - Bed & Breakfast or Fully Inclusive.
2020 River Club Bed & Breakfast rates per person sharing per night
Children under 16 pay 50% of the adult rate |
1st November – 19th December 2020 | 20th December 2020 – 10th January 2021 | |
RIVER SUITE (Private balconies overlooking the river)
Beds: 2 guests sharing King or twin single beds or single occupant (25% single supplement applies) |
USD 485 | USD 510 | |
LUXURY RIVER SUITE (Private decks with plunge pools)
Beds: 2 guests sharing Queen or single occupant (25% single supplement applies)
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USD 550 | USD 580 | |
LUXURY FAMILY RIVER SUITE (Private decks with plunge pools)
Minimum charge 2 guests, Maximum 5 guests
Beds: 2 guests sharing 1 Queen, 2 guests in ¾ twins Maximum 1 extra single bed |
USD 550 | USD 580 | |
PRINCESS MARY SUITE (Private garden with small pool)
Minimum charge 2 guestsBeds: 2 guests sharing Queen, 2 guests in twin singles, maximum 2 extra singles in the living room |
1st 2 people | USD 600 | USD 635 |
3rd and 4th adult | USD 340 | USD 370 |
2021 River Club Bed & Breakfast rates per person sharing per night
Children under 16 pay 50% of the adult rate |
11th January – 31st May 2021
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1st June - 31st October 2021
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1st November – 19th December 2021 | 20th December 2021 – 10th January 2022 | |
RIVER SUITE (Private balconies overlooking the river)
Beds: 2 guests sharing King or twin single beds or single occupant (25% single supplement applies) |
US$ 510 | US$ 535 | US$ 510 | US$ 535 | |
LUXURY RIVER SUITE (Private decks with plunge pools)
Beds: 2 guests sharing Queen or single occupant (25% single supplement applies)
|
US$ 580 | US$ 610 | US$ 580 | US$ 610 | |
LUXURY FAMILY RIVER SUITE (Private decks with plunge pools)
Minimum charge 2 guests, Maximum 5 guests
Beds: 2 guests sharing 1 Queen, 2 guests in ¾ twins Maximum 1 extra single bed |
US$ 580 | US$ 610 | US$ 580 | US$ 610 | |
PRINCESS MARY SUITE (Private garden with small pool)
Minimum charge 2 guestsBeds: 2 guests sharing Queen, 2 guests in twin singles, maximum 2 extra singles in the living room |
1st 2 people |
US$ 630
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US$ 665 | US$ 630 | US$ 665 |
3rd and 4th adult | US$ 360 | US$ 390 | US$ 360 | US$ 390 |
Bed & Breakfast rates include:
Accommodation, daily breakfast, afternoon tea, laundry, Wi-Fi, sunset boat cruises (includes snacks & house-brand drinks), activities on property such as croquet, tennis, snooker, boules & nature trail.
2020 & 2021 The River Club Bed & Breakfast Specials:
Stay 3 nights and get complimentary airport transfers
Honeymoon guests receive a complimentary upgrade if available and a bottle of sparkling wine. Minimum 2 nights.
15% off group stays of 8 people or more traveling together (minimum 2-night stay applies).
2020 River Club Fully Inclusive rates per person sharing per night
Children under 16 pay 50% of the adult rate |
1st November – 19th December 2020 | 20th December 2020 – 10th January 2021 | |
RIVER SUITE (Private balconies overlooking the river)
Beds: 2 guests sharing King or twin single beds or single occupant (25% single supplement applies) |
USD 595 | USD 625 | |
LUXURY RIVER SUITE (Private decks with plunge pools)
Beds: 2 guests sharing Queen or single occupant (25% single supplement applies)
|
USD 670 | USD 710 | |
LUXURY FAMILY RIVER SUITE (Private decks with plunge pools)
Minimum charge 2 guests, Maximum 5 guests
Beds: 2 guests sharing 1 Queen, 2 guests in ¾ twins Maximum 1 extra single bed |
USD 670 | USD 710 | |
PRINCESS MARY SUITE (Private garden with small pool)
Minimum charge 2 guestsBeds: 2 guests sharing Queen, 2 guests in twin singles, maximum 2 extra singles in the living room |
1st 2 people | USD 735 | USD 780 |
3rd and 4th adult | USD 420 | USD 450 |
2021 River Club Fully Inclusive rates per person sharing per night
Children under 16 pay 50% of the adult rate |
11th January – 31st May 2021
|
1st June - 31st October 2021
|
1st November – 19th December 2021 | 20th December 2021 – 10th January 2022 | |
RIVER SUITE (Private balconies overlooking the river)
Beds: 2 guests sharing King or twin single beds or single occupant (25% single supplement applies) |
US$ 625 | US$ 655 | US$ 625 | US$ 655 | |
LUXURY RIVER SUITE (Private decks with plunge pools)
Beds: 2 guests sharing Queen or single occupant (25% single supplement applies)
|
US$ 705 | US$ 745 | US$ 705 | US$ 745 | |
LUXURY FAMILY RIVER SUITE (Private decks with plunge pools)
Minimum charge 2 guests, Maximum 5 guests
Beds: 2 guests sharing 1 Queen, 2 guests in ¾ twins Maximum 1 extra single bed |
US$ 705 | US$ 745 | US$ 705 | US$ 745 | |
PRINCESS MARY SUITE (Private garden with small pool)
Minimum charge 2 guestsBeds: 2 guests sharing Queen, 2 guests in twin singles, maximum 2 extra singles in the living room |
1st 2 people |
US$ 770
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US$ 820 | US$ 770 | US$ 820 |
3rd and 4th adult | US$ 440 | US$ 470 | US$ 440 | US$ 470 | |
EXCLUSIVE USE (per night for the lodge – up to 26 guests, 2-night minimum stay) |
US$ 15 655 | US$ 16 540 | US$ 15 655 | US$ 16 540 |
Fully Inclusive Rates include:
Accommodation, daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, house-drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks), laundry, Wi-Fi, one activity per night of stay (see activity options), facilities on property: croquet, tennis, snooker, boules & nature trail.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES:
Choice of one activity per person per day, all include transfers to & from the activity and exclude park fees:
Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River
Shared guided tour of Victoria Falls (Zambian side)
Tour of Livingstone Town
Game drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Visit to the local village
Fishing on the Zambezi River (not available December - February)
Shared guided tour of Victoria Falls (Zambian side)
Tour of Livingstone Town
Game drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Visit to the local village
Fishing on the Zambezi River (not available December - February)
2020 & 2021 The River Club Fully Inclusive Specials:
Stay 3 nights and get complimentary airport transfers and an additional included activity per person per stay. Minimum 3 nights. Excludes park fees.
Honeymoon guests receive a complimentary upgrade if available and a bottle of sparkling wine. Minimum 2 nights.
15% off group stays of 8 people or more traveling together (minimum 2-night stay applies).
Both rates exclude:
Tourism Development Levy - US$ 10 per adult per night & US$ 5 per child per night, all transfers (except on included activities on fully inclusive rate), imported drinks, spirits and drinks not mentioned, shop purchases, spa treatments, levies, park fees, visas, items of a personal nature, meals & activities not mentioned above.

Located a short distance from the historical town of Livingstone and just half an hour's drive from the mighty Victoria Falls, The River Club forms a perfect end to a safari circuit in Southern or East Africa. Ideally situated away from all the noise of helicopters etc found in town so you can do as little or as much as you like. A host of activities await young and old, on property as well as around the Victoria Falls, which is known for it's many adventure activities. The River Club is ideal for family vacations and welcomes kids 6 years old and older.
One of a kind style of lodge in Livingstone and arguably the only boutique hotel in the Victoria Falls area. Soaked in ambiance and history, the restored 1940s homestead has a comfortable lounge, dining room, library and veranda where breakfasts and teas are enjoyed. Midday meals are often served in the lush gardens spread out beneath the trees.
The eleven private and spacious suites are individually set within magnificent trees on the edge of the Zambezi River, overlooking pods of hippo into the Zambezi National Park. All are west facing and take advantage of the spectacular African sunsets. The rooms are named after people who in their day played a special part in the history of the country.
Children aged 6 years and older are welcome, inquire in advance for younger guests. The River Club provides a host of activities for families on property as well as at the nearby Victoria Falls.
SPECIAL KIDS @ THE CLUB IN-HOUSE ACTIVITY: comes with complimentary ‘adventure bag’ when children are taken on a guided walk around the property.
SPECIAL KIDS @ THE CLUB IN-HOUSE ACTIVITY: comes with complimentary ‘adventure bag’ when children are taken on a guided walk around the property.
For those seeking to visit the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls, while remaining observant, The River Club's Kosher ‘Lite’ and Dedicated Kosher kitchen options offer a variety of mouth-watering menus – you won’t find ‘chazerei’ here.
The history of Zambia’s small Jewish community is a personal passion for Peter Jones, an owner of The River Club. His enthusiasm for the subject has led him on a journey from the past to the present. Along the way, Peter decided The River Club would offer an opportunity for those seeking to visit the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls, while remaining observant.
KOSHER CUISINE & CULINARY OPTIONS:
Kosher Kitchen 1 and Kosher Kitchen 2
Both kitchens are laid out according to kosher rules. All cutlery, crockery, utensils, equipment etc are stored permanently in these kitchens and used only for Kosher catering. All food and ingredients are strictly kosher.
Beef and Lamb is especially imported by the lodge from Nussbaums Butchery in South Africa. Delicious fresh whole skin-on Zambezi Bream comes from a fish farm nearby. Sadly, kosher chicken is not available in Zambia. Fresh vegetables and fruit are seasonal and in plentiful local supply. All dairy products are kosher, purchased locally, so some items are subject to availability.
Kosher Kitchen 1 is an affordable option aimed at groups as small as 1 person, up to 10. It serves excellent Kosher cuisine prepared by lodge staff trained in Kosher catering.
Beef and Lamb is especially imported by the lodge from Nussbaums Butchery in South Africa. Delicious fresh whole skin-on Zambezi Bream comes from a fish farm nearby. Sadly, kosher chicken is not available in Zambia. Fresh vegetables and fruit are seasonal and in plentiful local supply. All dairy products are kosher, purchased locally, so some items are subject to availability.
Kosher Kitchen 1 is an affordable option aimed at groups as small as 1 person, up to 10. It serves excellent Kosher cuisine prepared by lodge staff trained in Kosher catering.
Kosher Cuisine Supplement of $40 (Maximum of 8 - 10 guests).
Kosher Kitchen 2 is for those who wish their Kosher food to be overseen by a Mashgiach. It is sealed after use and no one is allowed in during the interim. Expenses are higher due to hire, accommodation, travel and transfer expenses of the Mashgiach, and usually shared between members of larger groups.
Minimum 3-night stay, minimum 4 guestsKosher Kitchen 2 is for those who wish their Kosher food to be overseen by a Mashgiach. It is sealed after use and no one is allowed in during the interim. Expenses are higher due to hire, accommodation, travel and transfer expenses of the Mashgiach, and usually shared between members of larger groups.
US$1 100 3-night stay kitchen usage fee, thereafter US$315 per day for longer stays
Kosher Cuisine Supplement: US$40 per person per day.

River Suites
Each suite is open plan and beautifully decorated with furniture and fittings made from Rhodesian teak wood. Room features include two bathrooms on a split level, a sitting area with screen windows that can be opened to give unimpeded views of the river beyond, a writing desk and large mosquito nets swathing the bed. The upstairs bathroom has a shower, loo and vanity; the downstairs bathroom has a bath overlooking the river, separate shower, loo and vanity. Sleeps 2 guests.
Each suite is open plan and beautifully decorated with furniture and fittings made from Rhodesian teak wood. Room features include two bathrooms on a split level, a sitting area with screen windows that can be opened to give unimpeded views of the river beyond, a writing desk and large mosquito nets swathing the bed. The upstairs bathroom has a shower, loo and vanity; the downstairs bathroom has a bath overlooking the river, separate shower, loo and vanity. Sleeps 2 guests.

Luxury River Suites
Each suite is spacious and open plan, with screen doors opening to an outside deck with unimpeded views of the Zambezi river beyond, a private plunge pool and a small private garden. Rooms are beautifully decorated with furniture and fittings made from Rhodesian teak wood. Large mosquito nets swathe the bed. Bathroom with double vanity, bath, shower and loo. Sleeps 2 guests.
Each suite is spacious and open plan, with screen doors opening to an outside deck with unimpeded views of the Zambezi river beyond, a private plunge pool and a small private garden. Rooms are beautifully decorated with furniture and fittings made from Rhodesian teak wood. Large mosquito nets swathe the bed. Bathroom with double vanity, bath, shower and loo. Sleeps 2 guests.

Luxury River Family Suite
The suite is spacious and open plan with two en-suite bedrooms (not fully private as there are no dividing doors between the 2 bedrooms). An additional bed can be requested in the children's room to accommodate 3 children. Room features include screen doors opening to an outside deck with unimpeded views of the river beyond, a private plunge pool and a small private garden. Rooms are beautifully decorated with furniture and fittings made from Rhodesian teak wood. Large mosquito nets swathe the beds. Main bathroom has a double vanity, bath, shower and loo; second bathroom has a single vanity, bath, shower and loo. Sleeps 4-5 guests.
The suite is spacious and open plan with two en-suite bedrooms (not fully private as there are no dividing doors between the 2 bedrooms). An additional bed can be requested in the children's room to accommodate 3 children. Room features include screen doors opening to an outside deck with unimpeded views of the river beyond, a private plunge pool and a small private garden. Rooms are beautifully decorated with furniture and fittings made from Rhodesian teak wood. Large mosquito nets swathe the beds. Main bathroom has a double vanity, bath, shower and loo; second bathroom has a single vanity, bath, shower and loo. Sleeps 4-5 guests.

Princess Mary Suite
The luxurious double-storey villa is situated in a secluded private garden with its own pool. It offers an intimate experience for a maximum of up to six guests and is ideal for a family or group of friends preferring privacy and space. Named after two Princess Royals – Princess Mary, who represented the Queen at Zambia's Independence in 1964, and Princess Anne who visited Livingstone in 2012.
The luxurious double-storey villa is situated in a secluded private garden with its own pool. It offers an intimate experience for a maximum of up to six guests and is ideal for a family or group of friends preferring privacy and space. Named after two Princess Royals – Princess Mary, who represented the Queen at Zambia's Independence in 1964, and Princess Anne who visited Livingstone in 2012.
Four adults can be accommodated in the two en-suite bedrooms, one situated on the ground floor and the other upstairs with a viewing deck overlooking the Zambezi River. Additional children's beds can be arranged in the lounge to accommodate a total of six guests. The ground floor comprises a lounge area, library, bar and dining area for six people. Guests may choose to dine privately in the suite or join other guests at the main lodge. The upstairs bathroom has a shower, double vanity and loo with the bath located in the spacious bedroom overlooking the river. The downstairs bathroom has a double vanity, shower and loo. Sleeps 4 guests with space for 2 additional children’s beds in the living room.
We have great add-on's to this luxury stay at The River Club so drop us an email with any particulars and we can assist you with your customized safari package. OR if you are wanting to get married at Victoria Falls, see our River Club Wedding package.
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