Secluded Zambezi hideaway
Perched on the upper Zambezi, the retreat pairs quiet riverfront living with sundowner cruises, canoeing safaris, and attentive Zambian hospitality.
What it’s good at
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Private riverfront decks, attentive Zambian hospitality, floating breakfasts, and tailored sundowner cruises along the upper Zambezi.
Notable
Guided river canoeing, tiger fishing, birdwatching expeditions, and helicopter excursions over nearby Victoria Falls.
Notable
Hyper-local tasting menus sourced within three kilometres, accompanied by Mushekwa Village partnerships and traditional boma evenings.
What they say
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The Royal Chundu commands a private stretch of the Zambezi River, located less than 20 miles upstream from the thunderous Victoria Falls, but expect pin-drop tranquility...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set thirty kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls, the grounds border a tranquil stretch of river directly facing the Matetsi Game Reserve.
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The rooms
Thatched suites sit on stilts above the riverbank, opening onto private timber viewing decks that look out across the Zambezi.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An unheated outdoor pool curves along the riverbank, shaded by trees and edged with daybeds overlooking the Zambezi.
At the table
Dinners are served on stilted wooden decks jutting over the Zambezi, or around a roaring fire in the sand boma.
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.