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Maramba River Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Located near Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Maramba River Lodge provides a memorable escape with opportunities for game viewing. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast each morning, relax by the outdoor pool, and can book soothing spa massages during their stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Basic Tent | Mini-refrigerator

Basic Tent

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Executive Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Chalet | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Family Chalet

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Yard
Furnished patio
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Family Chalet | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Family Chalet

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Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Tent | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Executive Tent

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Executive Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Triple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Executive Triple Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone

What's nearby

  • Livingstone Reptile Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Maramba Cultural Museum - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Devil's Pool - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Maramba River Lodge

Lodge near Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Located close to Livingstone Reptile Park and Maramba Cultural Museum, Maramba River Lodge provides free continental breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Down comforters and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with outdoor showers and shampoo
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Maramba River Lodge Livingstone
Maramba River Lodge
Maramba River Livingstone
Maramba River
Maramba River Hotel Victoria Falls
Maramba River Lodge Zambia/Victoria Falls
Maramba River Lodge Lodge
Maramba River Lodge Livingstone
Maramba River Lodge Lodge Livingstone

Frequently asked questions

Does Maramba River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Maramba River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Maramba River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Maramba River Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Maramba River Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this spa lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Livingstone Reptile Park. Maramba Cultural Museum and Railway Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Maramba River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 132 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property with a great location and peaceful setting . Great staff that were friendly and attentive . Plenty of animals to see around the grounds . Recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay!

Maramba Lodge was a wonderful place to end our time in Zambia! The staff is so friendly and the lodge and its grounds are beautiful! We went for a game drive and on a guided tour of the falls (organized by the lodge) which were amazing and affordable. Even saw elephants and hippos from the property! We would definitely recommend this lodge and we hope to return soon! Also, I want to give a shout out to Lubinda, who was very gracious, patient and easy to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice nature feelin

Very cool place. WiFi at bar and resto. Not in my tent. I got the basic tent and it was spacious and comfortable. Staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to most attractions , second stay there so yes I would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Een van de betere lodges in Afrika. Zeer behulpzaam personeel. Goede bedden. Heerlijke ruime luxe tent. Goed eten, goed ontbijt. Veel wildlife heel dichtbij. Genieten puur.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is amazing and the rooms are so clean and lovely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff. Beautiful room. Good food. Great point for day trips out. Staff can help arrange trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lodge near Victoria Falls with option for safari
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamandé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying here and each time was incredible. I plan to book next year as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maramba was a stopover as part of my drive to South Africa. Although only here for one night, the accommodation was comfortable and the grounds were lovely. I saw a lot of birds, a crocodile and an elephant while sitting on the deck by the river. I had not expected that much wildlife. Katherine at check-in was helpful and amazing. She gets 5 stars. The wait staff at the restaurant was a little slow - I think they might have been understaffed. And the outdoor shower had not been swept when the staff came in for turn down service (which was an unexpected treat). I would come again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

We really enjoyed staying in this lodge. The little chalet was cosy and staff very helpful. The bar is located right at the river and we enjoyed watching a hippo grazing in the water. Breakfast was great. The restaurant is located right at the Maramba River, too. It is spacious and gives good views of the wildlife as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic. They let us watch the Zambia footballers on TV in amazing heated group room with no minimum order at the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole place is well maintained and very clean. Staff were very helpful and polite. The main dining room overlooks the Maramba river and has a huge outdoor balcony area. There weren’t too many mosquitoes and plenty of spray is on hand. Overall it is a lovely resort with quick access to the Falls.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I only stayed one night and I have never stayed in any other place in Zambia so I cannot accurately compare this hotel to the standard of the country. However, this hotel advertised WiFi and there was zero WiFi in our chalet room. Also, there was no phone in our room. Additionally, the food and service were subpar. We got to the restaurant at around 6-6:15, and there are about 4-5 tables full of groups of 4 at each table. None of us had been asked for a drink until 30-40 minutes after we sat down. The service was inhospitable because they simply asked “are you ready to order” after finally arriving to our table. We also watched the staff for 30-40 minutes walk around and move tables and chairs. All 4 staff waiters were too consumed with moving 12 chairs and 5 tables for 30 minutes to adequately service the 20 people waiting to order water, drinks, or food. When the food finally came, it was subpar. The chicken Alfredo was from a can and unseasoned. The Thai chicken noodle salad was adequate but nothing special. The oriental chicken salad was served without dressing and then when the waiter brought dressing, they brought Italian dressing making me think about why they call it “oriental?” The reception staff was extremely standoffish. They were cordial but not welcoming nor warm like the service you might expect from a 3-5 star hotel. The grounds were beautiful. There were plenty of beware of animal signs but we never saw one animal during our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tolani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact that animals are on the grounds is cool. We saw a hippo on our second night there, it was scary but awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What can i say only wow. We loved it here 16yrs ago abs we loved it this time..so much we stayed a 2nd night. Food was lovely, pool area great to keep teens happy and service fantastic. Even got myself a little massage while here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Judy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dårlig oplevelse

Opholdet var en skuffelse. Der var meget lang ventetid på frokost og aftensmad flere dage optil 1. time. Nogle dage kunne vi slet ikke få mad- selvom klokke kun var 19.00 I receptionen var der ikke styr på noget. Ankomst dage kunne vi først på værelserne kl. 14.30, og der var absolut ingen service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ratnam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is close to the falls and border. Some bugs were in the room and my kids were afraid of them.

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome design of huts and lodges with plenty of character giving the whole place a real Zambian feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The renovated rooms are a huge improvement. Very nice. The dining room is very dull, however, I heard it is soon to be renovated. Dining staff need a lot more training. One was attentive but others very slow. Bar staff were much better trained, friendly and attentive. Grounds staff spent a lot of time leaning on rakes and looking at phones. Phones should be handed in and used only on breaks. Then elephant poo may not sit blocking footpaths for 3 days. Fantastic playground for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jelena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

Very nice lodge in the Nat Park, comfortable chalet and surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and cosy lodge. Family friendly with a wonderful big playground which my children enjoyed a lot. Good food and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, peaceful location along the Maramba River. Very clean, very professional, inside the elephant corridor—we got to see a family of elephants feeding right outside the fence! The restaurant food was absolutely delicious. We sat outside as the sunset each evening, where we saw hippos, crocodiles and monkeys, lulled by the soft accompaniment of frogs and wildlife sounds. My daughter and I stayed 3 nights in a luxury tent—very clean, comfortable beds draped with mosquito netting, and a warm water outdoor shower made it extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Many parts of Zambia suffer from loadshedding. Not this establishment. They have a quiet genset that all the difference. This is my favourite hotel in Livingstone. Excellent value for money. Bonaventure and Kelvin at the bar are always do entertaining.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Staff and our tents were great and fun. Don’t expect a 4 star resort if you do that’s your fault not theirs. The only negative is it seems they have some food safety concerns at the restaurant. They reuse their yogurt after it’s been sitting out till 10am the used the same bowl for 3 days. Also with power outages they don’t have proper refrigeration. Only eat cooked food at the restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

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