Reviews of Gorges Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
8 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Gorges Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Gorgeous Gorges Lodge"
The food was excellent and a highlight was the BBQ dinners served each night in the outdoor patio near the main lodge
Another highlight was the day excursion to Victoria Falls, as well as a visit to the Victoria Falls hotel and a boat trip on the Zambezi River. We were in the company of an excellent guide from the lodge, "Richman", who also gave us a very informed tour of some local neighbourhoods in Victoria Falls town
The lodge owners and staff were great and took a special interest in making sure you had a wonderful experience at Gorges." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Relaxing time at Gorges Lodge"
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The lodge is about 30 minutes down a dirt road, but the resulting vistas are well worth it. The black eagle talk and the dancing were highlights. I would not recommend the curio market. It was a bit too high pressure and we ended up spending more money that we wanted to.
Starting at Victoria Falls was a great way to begin our trip.
The helicopter operators preferred cash. In general, bring ones and fives for tips even if you plan to give more overall. It is hard for the locals to use a twenty dollar bill." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
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i did not understand which activities were included in the all inclusive package. We did activities that had a minimal price.
We enjoyed these but since we payed a high price for our stay i would have taken advantage of some of the more exciting activities if I would have understood how the activities worked." See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe; 3n in Botswana
"A lovely lodge, but little to do but relax"
But few activities offered, though a visit to Vic Falls and surrounding area always interesting.
Our driver Conrad was excellent." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 7n in Zimbabwe; 3n in Botswana
"Gorgeous Gorges"
The fact that Gorges is 30 minutes from the centre of Victoria Falls is really no disadvantage (ie no further away than many Livingstone Lodges - or indeed our home - are from the Falls). One round trip per day into town was included in our day rate as was one free admission to the Falls themselves. (There are other included outings too, including a sunset cruise, but we elected not to take advantage of these.) Furthermore, the travel time is more than compensated for by the sumptuous views of the Batoka Gorge from the Lodge.
This is a great place for lovers of raptors and we were especially fortunate with sightings of Verreaux's Eagle, one male adult visiting the Gorge around the Lodge every evening as he is periodically fed there. Additionally, the gardens of the Lodge and the scrub around it host a wide variety of birdlife. (And for lovers of waterbirds and waders, stopping off at the town's sewage works on the way in is well worth the effort.)
Our accommodation was very comfortable, one of the newly refurbished chalets. The communal areas are light and airy. The food is fairly standard but fine - the braai on our second evening being a highlight. The bar carries a decent range of wine and the mini-bar in our chalet was well stocked too.
The manager, Debbie, and her team made us most welcome throughout our stay.
All in all, highly recommended for newcomers to Africa and 'old hands' alike." See all these reviews: 6n in Zimbabwe
"Great stop in Victoria falls"
The drivers ,Conrad and Richmond, shared their local knowledge and made the drives in and around Victoria falls most enjoyable.
The lodge is a fair way out of town but the drive is well worth it. The location is second to none and a true retreat from the bustle of town." See all these reviews: 5n in Mozambique; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
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