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    Taita Falcon Lodge

    130 reviews
    #15 of 99 Specialty Lodging in Livingstone
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    Batoka Gorge Mukuni, Livingstone 10101 Zambia
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    130 reviews
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    • Average5%
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    Taita Falcon Lodge is only 11 km from the Victoria Falls and is stunningly perched 200m above the Zambezi on the edge of the Batoka Gorge and is a luxurious bush experience at the Victoria Falls. Owner managed, the lodge's focus is on providing personalized service to each individual client. With only 7 chalets, the lodge offers an intimate stay or an exclusive venue to smaller groups. Each spacious chalet is en-suite with its own private garden and outdoor shower. The chalets are constructed of reed and stone with 3/4 walls bringing the outside in. All creature comforts are catered for in their elegantly down to earth design. Chalets are individually prepared as double, twin, triple or family rooms. The indigenous gardens are blended with "bush zen" sand gardens at the lodge entrance and chalet exteriors, and a "green theme" around the swimming pool. There is a boma where evening winter meals are hosted around an open fire. The large viewing deck and adjacent lounge play host to meals and pre-dinner drinks in conjunction to providing expansive views downstream and miles beyond! Our meals are hearty "Afrikaans style" cooking with healthy options prepared in conjunction. We offer full board packages as well as fully inclusive tour packages incorporating visits to the Victoria Falls, cultural village tours, guided bush and bird walks, game drives and a sunset cruise. Any of the numerous activities in the region can easily be arranged by the Lodge. A paradise for birders, Taita also offers guided hiking trails in and around the Batoka Gorge.An ideal beginning or ending to your African Safari - spend a few days taking in the natural wonder of the Victoria Falls and the many adventure activities that the region has to offer!!
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    Victoria Falls Airport15 km
    Livingstone Airport20 km
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    Reviewed 10 October 2018 via mobile
    Amazing view in the middle of an oasis! The staff and the owners make this place so extraordinary great!

    Amazing view in the middle of an oasis! The staff and the owners make this place so extraordinary great and makes you feel home at any time! The food is great and and the bungalows very nice and cozy! Thanks for the time we could...More

    Thank Clemens5348573485
    Response from TaitaFalconLodge, Owner at Taita Falcon LodgeResponded 11 October 2018

    We are so glad you have enjoyed your stay with us! We are waiting for you for your next visit as promised! Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated!

    Reviewed 17 September 2018
    look at the zambezi from another perspective

    if you want to have a beer and unique conversation with a couple of old timers that built one of the best views of the Zambezi . do it quick this is rare and so cool . book writers need to take note just saying...More

    Thank eaterofallthingsgood
    Response from TaitaFalconLodge, Owner at Taita Falcon LodgeResponded 18 September 2018

    Hi Mark, thank you for your review - we appreciate it! So glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Faan says TRIPLE T -Texas, Tops, Terrific!

    Reviewed 9 September 2018
    What a view!!! Great place to relax and bird watch!!

    Our dear friends from Zambia took us to Taita Falcon Lodge the last night of our visit with them. It was a wonderful lodge. Perched on the Bakota gorge the views were amazing. We sent the afternoon bird watching, including seeing a Peregrine falcon, from...More

    Thank Gary L
    Response from TaitaFalconLodge, Owner at Taita Falcon LodgeResponded 10 September 2018

    It was a great pleasure having you at the Lodge and we appreciate your feedback! We sincerely hope to see you again in future!

    Reviewed 26 July 2018
    Stunning views off the beaten path. Wonderful hosts and staff

    The lodge overlooks a stunning drop of over 700 feet to beautiful rapids on the Zambezi River. We enjoyed this amazing view daily from the indoor/outdoor dining room. Our hosts Faan and Anmarie have created a beautifully enjoyable atmosphere in which to relax and enjoy....More

    Thank rjwolfe
    Response from TaitaFalconLodge, Owner at Taita Falcon LodgeResponded 30 July 2018

    Thank you so much for your beautifull review Rosalee! We are very glad you enjoyed your stay with us even if it was a bit of a rocky start. All is well that ends well! We loved having you at the Lodge.

    Reviewed 20 July 2018
    Stunning Location

    Fantastic views over the gorge, warm welcome lovely owners Faan and Anmarie and caring friendly staff, who would do anything to enhance your stay. Even drove my son and me at 5am to the border so he could enter the Vic Falls Marathon and provided...More

    Thank Stoves2018
    Response from TaitaFalconLodge, Owner at Taita Falcon LodgeResponded 22 July 2018

    Thank you for your review Sarah! It is much appreciated! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Please send our regards to Will and tell him we will cheer for him when he goes to South Africa in September to do the...More

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    13 May 2016|
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    Hi, we have just joined 3GDirect payment through which we can accept credit card payments -please enquire when booking with us.
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    Response from SafariCamps | Property representative | Reviewed this property |
    There is no Aircon, but the chalets are open and does have a lot of ventilation and a fan to circulate air. This should be fine to visit in March.
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    Response from TaitaFalconLodge | Property representative |
    Dear client We use the exchange rate of the day when quoting. You can check the currency convertor to have an idea of how much it is in Zambian kwacha depending on the package you want to be booked under. Thanks and let us... More
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    "no air conditioning"
    eaterofallthingsgood
    17 Sep 2018
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    "They only have 7 chalets...all pretty much the same."
    rcamblin
    16 Jun 2018
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    "All are single Chalets, would prefer one near the restaurant"
    Tara5849
    26 Oct 2017
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    "From among the chalets we've seen (2, 3, and 4), #2 is the best and #3 is the least preferred."
    borninprague
    27 Jul 2017
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    PRICE RANGE
    US$204 - US$347 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    LOCATION
    ZambiaSouthern ProvinceLivingstone
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    7
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