Royal Chundu River Lodge (Livingstone) in Livingstone, Livingstone: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
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Royal Chundu River Lodge is a beautiful, family-friendly luxury lodge on the Zambezi. The kids’ club and range of children’s activities make it genuinely welcoming for families, and the island setting is spectacular. Expect personalised service, excellent food and a real sense of escape.
What is Royal Chundu River Lodge (Livingstone)?
Royal Chundu River Lodge is a luxury lodge on the Zambezi River, about 30 km upstream from Victoria Falls. It welcomes children and offers a first-rate kids’ club with activities such as sunset cruises, catch-and-release fishing, birding, frog safaris, village life lessons, basket-weaving and mokoro carving. There is a rim-flow pool, a lounge with television and games, and babysitting and child care are available. Children of all ages are welcome when the lodge is booked on an exclusive basis. It is a serene, family-friendly luxury option.
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- Book early Family villas limited. Kids’ club
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Good | Kids’ club and gentle activities. |
| 3–5 years | Excellent | Kids’ club and pool. |
| 6–9 years | Very good | Cruises and frog safaris. |
| 10–12 years | Excellent | Fishing and birding. |
| 13+ years | Good | Relaxed luxury stay. |
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Key details
- Address
- Katombora, Zambezi River, Livingstone, Southern Province, Zambia, Livingstone
What if...?
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Is the lodge suitable for children of all ages?
Yes, children of all ages are welcome, especially when booked on an exclusive basis.
Are babysitting services available?
Yes, babysitting and child care can be arranged.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- Yes, family villas
- Minimum age
- 0
- Facilities
- Kids’ club
- rim-flow pool
- restaurant
- Access and parking
- Paved access
- Safety notes
Supervise children near water
Tickets and costs
- Ages that pay the child rate
- All ages
- Toddler age band
- Yes
- Ticket notes
Rates on enquiry; confirm current family rates and child policy with the operator.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Kids’ club, rim-flow pool, cruises, fishing, frog safaris
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- Charter flights to Livingstone, then road transfer
- Prices last checked
- Rates and family suitability cross-checked with Royal Chundu and Yellow Zebra Safaris, October 2026
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Dry season (June–October)
- Busiest times
- School holidays
- How to get there
Katombora, Zambezi River, Livingstone; signed
- By car
- Yes, parking available
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Bolt or Uber
- Public transport
Not practical
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Royal Chundu River Lodge (Livingstone) suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: 0. Supervise children near water
- Is Royal Chundu River Lodge (Livingstone) accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Paved access.
- What is the best time to visit Royal Chundu River Lodge (Livingstone)?
- Dry season (June–October). It is busiest School holidays.
- How do you get to Royal Chundu River Lodge (Livingstone)?
- Yes, parking available. Ride-hailing: Bolt or Uber. Public transport: Not practical Katombora, Zambezi River, Livingstone; signed
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