Sussi & Chuma Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zambia

Though many of us know it as plain old Victoria Falls, was there ever a more lyrical, evocative name for a waterfall than Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke That Thunders”? It’s not just any waterfall, of course; it is the largest curtain of falling water on the face of the earth. And it’s understandable that Zambia is so strongly identified with this miracle of nature; yet there is more, much more to explore. Your adventure begins just 12 kilometres upstream from the thundering smoke, at this luxury Zambian treehouse lodge where you can hear the roar of the falls. With 12 atmospheric treehouses, it’s a playful escape for families as well as a romantic hideaway for honeymooners, with brilliant staff ready to welcome guests no matter the occasion. The swimming pool of A&K Sanctuary’s luxury Victoria Falls lodge is a particular crowd-pleaser in this corner of Zambia. Sundowner cruises along the Zambezi River round out days spent on game drives and walking safaris in the national park, rafting, fishing, coming face to face with mighty rhinos… and of course visiting the headline-act falls themselves.

WHY CHOOSE SUSSI & CHUMA LODGE?

• Just seven miles upstream from Victoria Falls on a quiet bend of the Zambezi River away from the crowds
• The only lodge in the area offering guided walking safaris, plus you can go fishing or rafting, and enjoy a sundowner cruise on the river
• Enchanting treehouse accommodation to charm adventurers aged six years and over
• Animals to spot in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park include impalas, zebras, giraffes, hippos, wildebeest, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo and rhinos
• Numerous communal spaces for guests to enjoy, including a cozy lounge, dining area, bar and a striking swimming pool
• Established philanthropy project at Nakatindi Village including the school, bike shop, hospital and bead making workshop