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Thursday, September 12, 2013

THE A'ZAMBEZI RIVER LODGE

A'Zambezi River Lodge

A'Zambezi River Lodge is located in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 25km from the airport, nestling on the banks of the mighty Zambezi river within the periphery of the Zambezi National Park. The imaginative architecture with its sweeping curve of grass thatch blends well with the lash green lawns. Azambezi is the perfect retreat to relax and unwind in the quiet ambience of the African wild life and nature.

A’zambezi River Lodge Rooms

87 well appointed and air conditioned en-suite rooms including 2 luxury king suites, 2 luxury queen suites, 44 standard double rooms, 37 standard twin rooms and 2 standard paraplegic rooms (one twin and one double). Nonsmoking rooms available. Majority of the rooms have balconies facing the river and swimming pool whilst the rest face the National Park and the gardens.

Activities:

Guided Tour of Victoria Falls, Boat Cruises on the Zambezi River, Elephant Back Safaris and Elephant Interaction,Flight on the Angles - Helicopter Trip over the Falls,Lion Walks,Game Drivers,Game Walks,White Water RaftingCanoe Trips,Bungee Jumping,Gorge Swing,Crocodile Farm






FUN FACTS ABOUT THE ZAMBEZI RIVER

DID YOU KNOW?

 Zambezi River means the “Great River” in the local Tonga dialect


  • The Zambezi  is the fourth longest river in Africa, after the Nile, Congo, and Niger Rivers.
  •  It is the longest east flowing river in Africa.
  • It flows through six countries on its journey from its source in north-western Zambia to the Indian Ocean, an amazing 2 700 km.
  • This river evokes mystery and excitement with few rivers in the world remaining as pristine or as little explored.  
  • The source of the mighty Zambezi River lies at about 1 500 m (4 900ft) above sea level in the Mwinilunga District, very close to the border where Zambia, Angola and the Congo meet.
  • From there it flows through Zambia, Angola, Namibia and Botswana then back along the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe finally discharging into the Indian Ocean at its delta in Mozambique. The area of its catchment basin is 1 390 000 square km which is half that of the Nile.


The river can be divided into three section :
  • THE UPPER ZAMBEZI
  • THE LOWER ZAMBEZI
  • THE ZAMBEZI DELTA 
 The Zambezi River provides visitors of some of the best of Africa, including its scenery, wildlife, water sports and water falls.