Welcome to Chundu Island

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Chundu Island is located 21km’s upstream from Victoria Falls in the Zambezi National Park and is without a doubt one of the most picturesque islands on the mighty Zambezi River. This teardrop shaped island is approximately 1.4km’s long and at its widest point approximately 0.4km. Sit back, relax and enjoy every minute on Chundu Island with us.

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Always a warm welcome

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Positioned at the end of the island, the main lodge is wrapped around magnificent trees with spectacular views of the Zambezi River. The welcoming reception, lounge, bar, pool deck and indoor/outdoor dining areas flow seamlessly together, while the island shop offers a selection of curios and treasures. Ilala palm roofs, wooden decking and canvas walls create a fresh, contemporary island feel.

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Take a moment to indulge

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A place to unwind

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Our swimming pool is nestled away just around the corner from the main lodge to promote the serenity and tranquility of this relaxing cove. 

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Breath-taking landscapes

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Under the African sky

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The dining area at Chundu allows for indoor and outdoor dining as well as different views of the Zambezi as it is separated from the main lodge by natural fauna and flora and the most magnificent tree on the island, an ancient Acacia Albida.[/vc_column_text][/qode_elements_holder_item][/qode_elements_holder][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” background_color=”#f4f0eb”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=”two_columns”][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”0px 50px 40px 0px” item_padding_600_768=”0px 0px 40px 0px” item_padding_480_600=”0px 0px 40px 0px” item_padding_480=”0px 0px 40px 0px”][vc_column_text]

Reducing our footprint

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Our lodge is run entirely by solar power and therefore we do not run air conditioning systems or electronics that require high voltage such as hairdryers or hair straighteners. We do however have charging points in each of our suites for smaller electronics such as cellphones, laptops, cameras and tablets.[/vc_column_text][/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item vertical_alignment=”middle” advanced_animations=”no”][vc_single_image image=”14091″ img_size=”large” qode_css_animation=””][/qode_elements_holder_item][/qode_elements_holder][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]