Waterberry Zambezi Lodge

CEDARBERG RATING

Comfortable

Overview

Waterberry Zambezi Lodge, Zambia, is a small friendly lodge just 30 minutes from Victoria Falls in the heart of the bush.Unlike the other ‘smarter’ lodges on the river, Waterberry and its guests relish in its informal relaxed style. The real beauty of Waterberry is that it is within easy reach of Livingstone and the Falls. But well away from helicopters and microlights. And the general buzz of a busy town.

The lodge lies on the banks of the spectacular Zambezi River with wonderful views to the Zimbabwe game reserve on the opposite bank of Zambia. The lodge is very proud of its cuisine. With meals usually enjoyed alfresco, served in the bush or enjoy a barbecue cooked under the stars of Zambia.

Waterberry Zambezi Lodge has a range of seven comfortable en suite rooms. Some are close to the river and some overlook the garden or the private dam. All are open to the high thatch (cooling in the hot sun). With comfortable beds, en suite bathrooms, mosquito nets, ceiling fans and air conditioning. All have their own decks for relaxing with a good book, a spot of bird-watching or even a private dinner. The lakeside rooms can accommodate an extra bed. The family chalet has two inter-leading bedrooms.

Waterberry is the perfect place to truly relax. Choose between the large terrace, the floating sun deck, the upstairs viewing lounge or around the large swimming pool which is surrounded by landscaped gardens. The floating sundeck is perfect for sun-downers, fishing or even a private candlelit dinner on request. Want to be a little active? There’s a guide nature trail around the lake to see birds and small wildlife species.

Activities at Waterberry Zambezi Lodge

Another attractive feature of Waterberry Zambezi Lodge is that you can choose between taking the partially inclusive rate which includes all meals, airport transfers, local drinks and one guided activity per day. Or the fully inclusive rate with two activities per day. Activities include a guided tour of the Falls, boat cruise at sunrise or sunset, fishing, island picnic, guided birding, guided village walk or guided tour of the town & local markets. A highlight of many stays is the village visit to a completely uncommercial local village. This is where many of the staff live and where Waterberry has built and manages the local primary school.

The prices below are based on the one included activity option so that you have time to take additional excursions if you wish to explore Zambia, but contact us for a quote for two activities per day.

At A Glance

  • Off the beaten track
  • Birding hotspot
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Beautiful Landscapes
  • Walking Safari
  • Wifi on premises
  • Wildlife

Waterberry Zambezi Lodge on the map

Rooms

Thatched en suite cottages with private terraces

The cottages are set around our beautiful lawns and gardens on the banks of the Zambezi. Named after birds found around the lodge, these are lovely cool rooms open to the high thatch. All have private terraces and are en suite with mosquito nets, fans, air conditioning. There's a variety of doubles and twins plus a family house. All the rooms are different in size and style.

Swallow - double with shower on the riverbank
Weaver - double with shower overlooking the river
Jacana - double plus single in alcove (good for families) overlooking private dam
Heron - double plus single in alcove (good for families) overlooking private dam
Wagtail - twin/double overlooking pool, gardens and private dam
Sunbird - double overlooking pool, gardens and private dam
Owl - double downstairs, twin on mezzanine, ground floor lounge, family bathroom (can add extra single).

Waterberry Zambezi Lodge – Kate’s Review

Waterberry is fairly far out from Livingstone. (45+ mins)
It is set in extensive lush gardens & grounds, with the main areas and some of the rooms overlooking the Falls
It is known for its good food. You can choose between having one activity included or two activities.
Rooms are quite colourful and quirkly but very simple in style. However note that only 3 rooms have river views (Swallow, Owl family unit and Weaver) The others (same price) are in the gardens.

Waterberry Homestead
This has 5 bedrooms, 3 en suite, with two rooms sharing a bathroom. Great option for families as they will book it out with only a min of 4 pax. Also good for a multi-gen family as kids wouldn’t mind sharing a bathroom.
Full River frontage views and own swimming pool
Meals can be at the Homestead or at Main lodge or mixture of both
However please note that you join in the lodge activities
This is the best of the more affordable exclusive use options for families

Woodberry Tented Lodge – fine
This is more modest accommodation approx. 5 minutes walk from the main lodge.
Three Tents in a garden setting, usually with dinner at the main lodge.
Tents were well-equipped but with ceiling fans only. So it would be very/too hot in summer months eg October through to March-April.

Cedarberg : Kate Bergh