When Livingstone drifted down the Zambezi on his way to discover the
Victoria Falls in 1855, he passed by the place known as Atuleo Amanzi,
"quiet waters". He would have gazed at the ageing trees that still stand
on the banks of the sweeping bend of this regal river.
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Since then, other pioneers have come and gone from this place
where The
River Club now stands, all of them contributing to its history.
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The River Club's ten luxury chalets are set amongst lush
riverine vegetation
along a steep riverbank overlooking the Zambezi.
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The roomy wood and thatch split level chalets are decorated in
simple
colonial style, each looking into the African sunset, with a
special view of the
river and Zambezi National Park.
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In the evening "The River Club" is enveloped in a symphony of
sounds of the
bush as hippo and lion calls lilt over the water.
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Elephant are frequently sighted on the small islands in front of
the lodge.
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The main lodge building, with its colonial style tin roof,
houses the dining
room, lounge, drawing room and library which is stocked with
volumes of
historical and wildlife literature.
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Card tables and board games are found in the library and a
croquet lawn
stretches towards the river.
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Meals are elegant affairs and are of an exceptionally high
standard.
Location
Situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, overlooking
the Zambezi National Park, 18 km upstream from the Victoria
Falls. Transfers from Livingstone Airport included in the
tariff, transfers from Victoria Falls Airport are extra.
Accommodation
Ten twin thatched en suite chalets. Two rooms have double beds,
eight have singles. Secluded honeymoon chalet.
Activities
Fishing and sundowner boat trips, canoe trips, visits to Musi oa
tunya National Park, Livingstone Museum, the Railway Museum,
nearby African villages and stone age sites are included in the
rates.
Characteristic species
Rich birdlife, hippo, giraffe, white rhino, elephant and impala
