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Bushbuck River House

 
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Description

Bushbuck River House is set in 105 acres of bush on the banks of the Zambezi and is the first property beyond the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park boundary. The house is an owner run traditional Zambian farm house, which has been renovated and thatched to a high standard. All rooms in the main house are en-suite and there is a swimming pool, pool boma and tree house/viewing platform overlooking the river.

Located approximately 16km from the centre of town the house gives easy access to Livingstone and the Victoria Falls, whilst also providing a tranquil and secure setting. Because the property is bounded by both the National Park and the Zambezi River there are frequent sightings of bushbuck, waterbuck, elephant, hippo, duiker, buffalo, cape clawless otter, vervet monkey and baboon. Night sightings have included spotted genet, scrub hare, thick tailed bush baby and porcupine. A recent bird survey listed over 180 species. If you enjoy walking there is plenty of opportunity to do so, both on the farm itself and, if water levels are low, on one of the nearby islands in the Zambezi.

Accommodation can be on a bed and breakfast, half board or full board basis. The evening meal is a three course set meal and food is freshly prepared and home cooked. Whenever possible we use produce from our own organic garden and orchard, but sometimes the elephants and monkeys get there first.

Outside the main house we have one bedroom situated over a studio in the orchard. This room is next to the outside washrooms and has balcony views over both the river and the bush. Meals can be taken at the main house or you can self cater. 

Check-In  01:00 PM   Check-Out 09:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
10 February 2012
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Includes: Breakfast
This is a small double en-suite room and the bed has a mosquito net. There are tea and coffee making facilities and the room is cooled by a ceiling fan.  The room opens off a small lobby that also serves a twin room and these two rooms are ideal for family occupation. All rooms have access to a lounge area with DStv and there is a 'trust bar'.
 
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This is double en-suite room and the bed has a mosquito net. There are tea and coffee making facilities and the room is cooled by a ceiling fan. All rooms have access to a lounge area with DStv and there is a 'trust bar'.
 
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This spacious room has a double bed and a single can also be added. The beds have mosquito nets and the room is cooled by a ceiling fan. There are tea and coffee making facilities in the room. All rooms have access to a lounge area with DSTV and there is a 'trust bar'.
 
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Orchard loft roomX 1
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This double loft room is located in a small orchard to the side of the house. It is upstairs above a studio and there is a washroom next door. The double bed has a mosquito net and there is a fan to cool the room. The room enjoys good views front and back, over both the river and the bush, as there are two balconies. Meals can be taken at the house and there is the option to self cater as there is a small outside cooking area. Cooking utensils can be supplied on request.
 
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Twin/single en-suiteX 1
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This room at the front of the house is ideal as a twin for children, or as a single. It is en-suite room and the beds have mosquito nets. There are tea and coffee making facilities and the room is cooled by a ceiling fan.  The room opens off a small lobby that also serves a double room and these two rooms are ideal for family occupation. All rooms have access to a lounge area with DSTV and there is a 'trust bar'.
 
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Double en-suite x 1

Includes: B & B

This is a small double en-suite room and the bed has a mosquito net. There are tea and coffee making facilities and the room is cooled by a ceiling fan.  The room opens off a small lobby that also serves a twin room and these two rooms are ideal for family occupation. All rooms have access to a lounge area with DStv and there is a 'trust bar'.

Features available

Double en-suite x 1

Includes: B & B

This is double en-suite room and the bed has a mosquito net. There are tea and coffee making facilities and the room is cooled by a ceiling fan. All rooms have access to a lounge area with DStv and there is a 'trust bar'.

Features available

Double/Triple en-suite x 2

Includes: B & B

This spacious room has a double bed and a single can also be added. The beds have mosquito nets and the room is cooled by a ceiling fan. There are tea and coffee making facilities in the room. All rooms have access to a lounge area with DSTV and there is a 'trust bar'.

Features available

Orchard loft room x 1

Includes: B & B

This double loft room is located in a small orchard to the side of the house. It is upstairs above a studio and there is a washroom next door. The double bed has a mosquito net and there is a fan to cool the room. The room enjoys good views front and back, over both the river and the bush, as there are two balconies. Meals can be taken at the house and there is the option to self cater as there is a small outside cooking area. Cooking utensils can be supplied on request.

Features available

Twin/single en-suite x 1

Includes: B & B

This room at the front of the house is ideal as a twin for children, or as a single. It is en-suite room and the beds have mosquito nets. There are tea and coffee making facilities and the room is cooled by a ceiling fan.  The room opens off a small lobby that also serves a double room and these two rooms are ideal for family occupation. All rooms have access to a lounge area with DSTV and there is a 'trust bar'.

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Airport Shuttle Service
  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Swimming Pool
  • Communal Satellite TV
  • WiFi
  • Credit Card Facility
 

Dining

  • Breakfast Served
  • Lunch Served
  • Set Menu Offered
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • No Smoking in Rooms
  • Fan in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
  • WiFi
  • Mosquito Net
 

Environment

  • Countryside
  • River
  • Great Outdoors
  • Malaria Zone
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Golf
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Health & Fitness
  • Horse Riding
  • Paddling - Canoeing
  • River Rafting/Expedition
  • Walking
  • Bungee Jumping
  • Game Drives
  • Quad Biking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
 

Memberships and Legal

  • Zambia National Tourist Board
 

Grading

  • No TGCSA Grading
 

Bushbuck River House Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

Nearby Locations
Nearest Airport
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Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 8
Thoroughly enjoyable
Michael Appel, South Africa
31 December 2010
Myself and a friend stayed at the lodge for 7 days and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The lodge owners Oriel and Alan are fantastic hosts and really bring a very homely feel to the lodge. The home-cooked meals are fantastic and the breakfasts are a real treat for bachelors. Can definitely recommend Bushbuck River House for those travellers who enjoy the quiet serenity that the Zambezi bush has to offer.
Relaxing break during our adventure
Birgit Sankey, South Africa
04 October 2010
We had as totally relaxing and enjoyable time at Bushbuck River House. Warm welcome and accommodation. Our special wishes was served with a smile. A super fantastic lemon cheese cake crowned our boma dinner. And an early morning walk with bird specialist Alan was really appreciated by all who went. Thank you so much we wish you lots of success, also with your community project.
Fantastic holidays!
Carlos isorna, Spain
28 June 2010
I spent 5 days in the Busbuck River House with my girlfriend and could have stayed the whole year. You really feel at home, Oriel and the staff were friendly and welcoming, and we had the privacy we wanted. Breakfast and home made diner were great, much better than other places in town. The unfenced house is on the Zambezi, in a lovely setting, away from town, which makes it the perfect place to relax and taste African wildness. The amazing night sky, and stare at the milky way as yo ... more
Peaceful bush haven
Helen Crothers, Australia
16 June 2010
We absolutely loved staying at Bushbuck. Our hostess was always ready to meet our every request. It was a very enjoyable stay close to the rushing Zambesi River. We couldn't have been more happy with our stay. The meals were delicious and the setting in the outdoor room perfect!
Bushbuck River House/Lodge
Tony Raponi, United Kingdom
30 November 2009
We had a very enjoyable 4 days. The lodge was everything we could have wanted and our hostess and owner Orial was very welcoming, very obliging (especially when we had car problems!), a very good cook and very good company. The location of the lodge with the Zambesi at the end of the garden was idyllic.

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Michael Appel, South Africa - 31 December 2010

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Birgit Sankey, South Africa - 04 October 2010
Bushbuck Bedroom
The communial lounge has patio doors that open towards the river. DSTV is available.
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The Bathroom
The Bushbuck Studio

Pool
Elephants
Tree House