A relaxed, informal lodge with access to both the Falls and Chobe.
Imbabala is a discreet little lodge hidden away on the western reaches of the Zambezi just where Zimbabwe meets Botswana. It’s actually in a prime spot for you to visit both the Victoria Falls and the Chobe Game Reserve but there is also a reasonable amount of game in the area, and you can also go fishing for tiger-fish or bream right here.
Quiet, relaxed and informal, it is the anti-thesis of quite a few of the Victoria Falls hotels and those that are allergic to crowds and noise will be happy as Larry in this little spot. The drive from the Falls is all through national park on excellent roads and the border crossing into Botswana is relatively hassle free too if you want to head that way. In high season, Chobe can be pretty manic though so you might just choose to stay put and enjoy what’s on the doorstep.
The pretty, comfortable cottages all have hammocks for afternoon dozing and there is a beautiful tree surrounded by lawns where meals are taken al fresco. Imbabala is a great choice for families or for those wanting to take things a little easier with the option for a day trip to the Falls or Chobe.
8 stone and thatched cottages
A relaxed, informal lodge with access to both the Falls and Chobe.
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On the 17th November 1855, David Livingstone was busy about his quest to find the source of the Zambezi when he came across the cavernous fault that causes the Zambezi to take a leap of 108m in spectacular style. He was prompted to note that it was pretty darn impressive, pondered upon the change from a calm and sultry river to an angry, aggressive cascade within a matter of seconds and named the Falls after a woman, his Queen in fact. The locals had long ago opted for the more literal name of Mosi-oa-Tunya, or “The Smoke that Thundersǃ?, after the cloud of spray cast hundreds of feet in the air above the noisy white water. Read more?
Once a hallowed safari destination, Zimbabwe has emerged from a few troubled years and remains a safari destination to be reckoned with. Although travel around the country is not as easy as it once was, there are some real gems here that are definitely worth considering. Read more?
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