Reviews of Tongabezi
Wildlife sightings and reviews
65 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Tongabezi and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Fantastic luxury and excellent activities"
After the slightly less luxurious safari lodges, Tongabezi was very, very relaxing and we thoroughly enjoyed being pampered (dinner outside our cottage, san pan breakfast on the Zambezi and pedicures for both of us!).
And of course Vistoria Falls and swimming in Devils Pool is beyond comparison." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Wonderful finale to a great holiday"
The food, service, and accommodation are first class. Our valet was outstanding. We enjoyed the activities, but this is really a place for the end, not the beginning: the wildlife experience here is pretty limited, and if one had indulged in it here at the start of the trip, one would have wasted time and money since it doesn't compare with South Luangua.
Great visit to the school." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Lodge great as before -"
Service and food perhaps a shade off last time (no fish on dinner choice for example) but still very good. Room service with Butler great and all staff very friendly. Pool not well maintained.
Dog House view could be improved with some with some judicious pruning of trees/bushes. Bathroom only limited surface space to place toilet articles and no real chest of drawers for fold up clothes storage. This could be improved.
For a lodge of this class top management attention to detail would benefit to really keep it excellent" See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia; 6n in Botswana; 2n in Namibia; 2n in South Africa
"Highlight - Devil's Armchair"
The service at Tongabezi was very slow and noone seemed to be in charge. The Manager (Rudi?) greeted us on arrival and when we left and was notable by his absence the rest of the time. The drainage was in poor repair and smelled badly and the food was unexceptional. We enjoyed the trips up the river and the bird life and fishing but would probably not recommend Tongabezi to others." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Mega fab place"
Our valet Nymabe we wanted to bring home with us.
The setting by the side of the river in hut/cottage number 1 was just an amazing experience." See all these reviews: 6n in South Africa; 4n in Zambia
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Avani Victoria Falls
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Royal Livingstone Hotel
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Waterberry Lodge
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Islands of Siankaba
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Toka Leya Camp
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Stanley Safari Lodge
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The River Club
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Sindabezi
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Thorntree River Lodge
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David Livingstone Lodge
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Tangala House
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Sussi & Chuma
Sussi & Chuma combines a luxurious, laid-back camp with a good location on the Zambezi River, with quick access to the Victoria Falls.
