STANLEY'S SAFARI LODGE
Victoria Falls,Zambia

Introduction

Seductively settled on the heights of the Victoria Falls, bordering the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, our ten cottage exclusive lodge is an unforgettable experience. Stanley Safari Lodge is the exclusive oasis for the new explorers of the Victoria Falls. Bordering the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, with a view over the spray of the Victoria Falls in a distance, the exclusive Stanley Safari Lodge will take you back to the Africa of the 1920's. Dr Livingstone was the first European to see the Victoria Falls in 1855. Known locally as Mosi-Oa-Tunya or "the smoke that thunders" because of the spray made by the mass of water dropping 100 meters below in the gorges. Livingstone renamed the falls Victoria Falls in honour of Queen Victoria. 50 Years later, missionaries and traders settled in the small Zambian town of Livingstone and the railway bridge over the Zambezi was built. The UNESCO proclaimed the Falls as a World Heritage Site, due to its unique nature. Nowadays, the Victoria Falls mark the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Camp Description

The open-sided Main House has been designed with space and views in mind. Enjoy sundowners in the African style lounge, European-style cuisine with an African twist in the dining room or spend some quiet time in the library or upper deck discovering the secrets of Africa. This half open house has a truly African feel, while the colonial closed suites with private plunge pool evoke the elegant era of Stanley and Livingstone. However, at Stanley Safari Lodge most rooms are half open, which enables you to absorb the sights and sounds of the African bush fully. From every room at Stanley Safari Lodge, you can see the distant views of the spray of the Victoria Falls. Set on a hill overlooking unspoilt bush, only 3 km birdsview from the river and the Victoria Falls, Stanley is a perfect base from which to explore the delights of the area from river rafting and bungee jumping to sunset cruises, elephant back rides or walking with lions. You can dine outdoors under the stars, in the privacy of your suite, in the wine cellar or even in the infinity pool. The African style and furnishings of the lodge reflect the textures and patterns of Africa, and your hosts will do their best to make your stay a memorable one. Quiet and intimate, Stanley Safari Lodge will tailor your stay to suit you.

Activities

The Victoria Falls and its surroundings offer a wide variety of activities, of which we name a few: Parks around the Falls: Around the Victoria Falls are some fine National Parks such as Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park (white rhino) and Chobe National Park (Botswana) which can all be visited without checking out of Stanley Safari Lodge. An ideal way to visit the rhinoceros in the small Mosi-O-Tunya NP is by doing a walking safari. Chobe NP is home to the world's largest elephant population, which represents a third of all African elephants and is ideal to visit both by 4x4 vehicle as by boat. Besides game drives with comfortable Land-Rover vehicles and experienced Bush Guides in the National Parks close to the Victoria Falls, we also organise canoe safaris or fishing trips on the Zambezi river. A lunch cruise or a sunset cruise is a more relaxing way to enjoy the beauty of the mighty Zambezi river. Elephant ride: Only very few places in the world offer you the possibility to ride on the back of an African elephant. This is an original way to discover the nature around the Victoria Falls and offers a unique way to interact with the largest mammals on earth. African culture: We are also eager to show you our neighbouring traditional village which is over 700 years old and still ruled by its traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Chief Mukuni, Monarch of the Victoria Falls. The Livingstone museum and the lively Maramba market is also worth a visit. It is also possible to play Golf, at the colonial era Livingstone Royal Golf & Country Club. Adrenaline Activities: For the more adventurous, the gorges below the Victoria Falls offer a wide range of possibilities. Just to name a few: - The Zambezi offers some of the best Rafting in the world. - Bungee jumping from the railway bridge has a unique setting just besides the Falls - Jet boating in the gorges is breathtaking.