Thorntree River Lodge

"Home of the Elephants"

Thorntree River Lodge is situated on the northern banks of the Zambezi River, 10 kilometres upstream from Livingstone town and 15 kilometres upstream for the “ Victoria Falls ”.

WILDLIFE

Common sightings within the Mosi-O-Tunya National Park are white rhino, giraffe, impala, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and a wide variety of birds.

ACCOMMODATION

The lodge accommodates 18 guests.

One double and six twin-bedded stone under thatch chalets with en-suite shower, toilet and hand basin.

One Executive / Honeymoon chalet with en-suite shower, toilet and hand basin. Also a private deck overlooking the Zambezi River .

One Executive / Honeymoon chalet with en-suite bath, toilet and hand basin. Also a private deck overlooking the Zambezi River .

All chalets have a veranda with deck chairs and a private view of the river.

MINIMUM / MAXIMUM AGE

Minimum Age : 12 years

Maximum Age : No maximum age

(Children U12 on request, on condition that parents are made fully aware, that the lodge does have wild animals roaming around the grounds at various times of the day, and that they will be required to sign an Indemnity Form for each child. Parents should also be requested to ensure that their children behave appropriately as there may be other paying guests).

FACILITIES

A central lounge / dining area with open sundeck overlooking the Zambezi River .

¨ Bar Area.

Swimming pool and gazebo.

ACTIVITIES

Morning and evening river cruises.

Game drives into the Mosi-O-Tunya National Park .

¨Cultural and museum visits in and around Livingstone.

Visits to the “ Victoria Falls ”

Adventure activities such as white water rafting, canoeing, elephant back rides, riverboarding, bunji jumping, abseiling, gorge swings, microlighting and helicopter flights etc. can be booked whilst staying at Thorntree, but at an extra cost – prices on request. We can also arrange day trips to Chobe National Park on request.

N.B. – PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARK ENTRY FEES ARE EXTRA AND PAYABLE DIRECT.

i.e. For a Tour of the Falls guests will be required to pay US$10 per person entry fee. (This is subject to change without prior notice).

TRANSFERS

¨ Clients can fly into either Livingstone or Victoria Falls International Airport where they will be met and transferred by road to the lodge which is situated approximately forty minutes drive from the Victoria Falls Airport , including customs and immigration formalities at both border posts. It is approximately fifteen minutes from Livingstone Airport .

Clients may also self-drive direct to the lodge.

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS

If traveling from Zimbabwe : customs and immigration formalities must be cleared. Facilitation at both border posts has been organised to speed up this procedure.

Double entry visa for Zimbabwe – if required.

Return air tickets or vehicle registration particulars – if required.

Advise Safari Par Excellence of any dietary requirements or medical conditions.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Please always check these with your agent or nearest Safari Par Excellence Office.

Currently, if clients’ passport details are received by Safari Par Excellence a minimum of 72 hours prior to entry into Zambia, we will enter these onto a manifest, which we give to the Immigration Department and visa charges will then be exempt. If we do not receive these details, then Safari Par Excellence will NOT be responsible for the visa costs – these will be for the client’s own account. We will require the client’s full name, date of birth, passport type (i.e. British), passport number, date of issue and date of expiry.

Should this arrangement with the Immigration Department of Zambia change – the agent will be notified accordingly.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Malaria prophylactics, insect repellent and sunblock.

Personal toiletries and medical requirements.

Torch / Flashlight.

Binoculars, Camera, Video and Film.

INSURANCE

All clients are covered by Medical Air Rescue Service (MARS) through Safari Par Excellence, however this only covers them for emergency evacuation in life threatening situations. It DOES NOT cover their hospitalisation and medication. As such travel and medical insurance is COMPULSORY for all clients. Please ensure clients have arranged this insurance in their own country prior to leaving so as to cover unexpected medical expenses and loss / theft of personal effects. Please ensure clients bring the details of their insurance policy with them. Safari Par Excellence will not be able to cover clients should they not have the insurance.

SEASON

Thorntree Lodge is open year round unless otherwise advised.

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