crittergirl
May 26, 2024
Wonderful place, we arrived in Victoria Falls and was met by Phyllis who drove us to Zambezi national park. Driver was arranged by the lodge. We were met by Johannas who our guide for the stay was. We climbed into the safari rover and took off through the park which is how you get to the Island. drive was around 50 minutes. Not 10 minutes in we found Giraffes and Impalas. We saw much more along the way. We reached the launch point were one of the Islands boats met us and took us across to the lodge/camp. Was beautiful place had nice common area with internet access, bar and lounge area where they held afternoon tea every day. There was a nice pool to cold for us to get in as was winter there, but I know it would be lovely to use at certain times of the year. on the way to the room was the outdoor dining area. You can sit and have your meals with just your party, or you can join others if you want to. Our server Cletus was superb. We had choices and plated dinner and lunch. Breakfast was a wonderful buffet with eggs or something to order. Chef did an amazing job. Brian the bartender was always there to meet you needs. Cabin was fabulous. All the cabins have private views. Bed was huge, oversized king with seating, closet area tub and indoor toilet was in its own room with door for privacy. lovely outdoor private shower. The service to the room was fantastic always made when we returned from our morning drive and always set up for bed at night. There were some small island bucks that live on the island and of course we heard the hippos all night was wonderful. We had a sunset cruise with Captain Conrad and Johannas on the river and around the island. They also offer fishing, canoeing, walking on the Island in the wilderness area and trips to Victoria falls. The place was well managed by Dudley. Everyone was so gracious and professional. The drives were amazing. We saw many Elephants, Cape Buffalo, Impala, Kudu, Baboons, Zebras, Giraffes, Hippos, we even saw a African Wild Cat. Trip was truly amazing we will go back and I would highly recommend this to anyone the river was so relaxing and beautiful. the pictures on the site of the resort are great representation of the place so I did not add those. A big thank you to the whole staff ask for Johannes to guide you he was the best!!!