Gorges Lodge

Gorges Lodge high above the Zambezi River
Botoka Gorges cliffs and views
Thatched standard safari suite
Exceptional safari lodge views
Thatched family cottage at Gorges
En-suite bathrooms
Beautiful manicure lawns and gardens
The amazing prisitine vistas
Aerial view of Zambezi
Spa and wellness at Lodge

Highlights

  • Location and views
  • Birding and photographic opportunities
  • Spa treatments
  • Friendly staff and people of Zimbabwe
  • Stone and thatch chalets
  • 30-minutes from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  • Zambezi River 200m below

Information

  • Lodge type; Safari Camp
  • Location; Batoka Gorge
  • Lodge size; 15 Suites
  • Recommended stay; 2-5 nights

A Lodge Positioned On The Edge Of The Batoka Gorge With Views Of The Zambezi River

Currently Under Renovation, Should Re-Open 2025

Here on the very edge of the Batoka Gorge, one can find an accommodation option that offers up views like no other. Gorges is built on top a 200-metre high cliffs above the mighty Zambezi below.

If you are interested in something different from the norm with spectacular views, incredible birdlife and only a short drive away from the Falls. Located within a 30-minute drive of Victoria Falls, Gorges Lodge and Little Gorges offer guests a more idyllic and peaceful experience away from the madness surrounding Falls and the town.

The perfect safari lodge option for those looking to avoid the bustle of the town.

Part of our selection of the very best Victoria Falls Lodges portfolio.

Rooms and Suites

Ten chalets with ensuite bathrooms and private verandahs while Little Gorges offers up five tented suites with wooden decks and en-suite bathroom facilities - both lodge options come in at the same price.

Both lodge options come in at the same price and offer guests a variety of amenities, including ceiling fans, stocked mini-bars, tea and coffee-making facilities, hair dryers, mosquito nets and repellents, electronic safes, mobile LED lamps, and free daily laundry (weather dependent).

Cuisine and Wine

Dining and cuisine at Gorges Lodge and Little Gorges is a sublime experience. The skilled team in the kitchen prepares all meals from only the freshest and finest locally sourced ingredients that Zimbabwe has to offer.

Guests can enjoy truly fresh and flavourful dishes with sensational views either outside under the African sky or indoors in the formal dining room.

Special dietary requests are catered at Gorges for with advance notice so that everyone can enjoy their meal.

Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a family feast, Gorges is the perfect place to indulge in some of the best food and wine the region has to offer.

Facilities

The thatched central guest area at Gorges with its amazing views over the Zambezi and Batoka Gorge offers guests a lounge area, bar, dining area, swimming pool, and WiFi.

The central guest area is perched on the very edge of the Gorge; it is here where one can sit back and relax while watching the river below and Black Eagles and Lanner Falcons above.

Activities

There are a variety of cultural and safari adventure activities available at Gorges Lodge, Victoria Falls. Guests can enjoy a guided tour of the Falls, as well as a tour of the Zimbabwe craft village. They can also visit a local village, and take a school tour. In the evening, guests can enjoy a traditional dancing display.

Game drives in the nearby Victoria Falls National Park and Zambezi National Park are also available.

Other Victoria Falls safari activities available at the lodge include a gorge-edge walk or hike, black eagle viewing, and a sundowner cruise.

All other Vic Falls Activities including; rafting, helicopter trips and bungee jumping to mention a few are for one's own cost.

Spa and Wellness

A small spa and wellness centre offers up massages and treatments in spectacular locations or in the privacy of one's suite.

There is also a range of massages and treatments available, as well as a beauty salon.

The lodge is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate after a day of exploring Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

In Conclusion

If you're looking for an incredible and unique Lodge in Zimbabwe that offers up views of the Zambezi and Gorge like no other, Gorges Lodge or Little Gorges is your perfect option!

The lodge is perched on the edge of the Gorge with views of the Zambezi River 200 metres below.

With only a 30-minute drive from Victoria Falls town, you can enjoy all the activities the falls have to offer and then retreat back to your idyllic and peaceful lodge.

Gorges offers up chalets and suites with plenty of amenities to make your stay comfortable as well as a variety of activities to keep you busy. And with exquisite cuisine made from only the freshest ingredients, you'll be in for a real treat!

Zimbabwe, Gorges Lodge is the perfect place to stay when visiting Victoria Falls.

Rates From

Currently Under Renovation

Rates Information

Gorges Lodge rates
Per person per night sharing
Rates are in US Dollar
*Rates may vary according to season

Rates Include
  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • Soft drinks, beers, wines & local spirits
  • Laundry
  • Victoria Falls Airport transfers
  • 1x return shuttle to Victoria Falls town per day
  • 2x inhouse activities per day
Rates Exclude
  • All flights
  • Additional transfers
  • Victoria Falls activities
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Spa and wellness
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