CLOSE TO VICTORIA FALLS. FAR FROM THE TOWN RUSH.

Private Safari Lodge — 15 Minutes from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Side

Mutsviri Game Lodge is an intimate six-chalet safari lodge set on 70 hectares inside Zambezi National Park on the Zimbabwe side, around 15 minutes from Victoria Falls.
Wake to wildlife around camp, start sunrise game drives directly from the lodge and let one local team coordinate your Falls visit, transfers and Chobe / Botswana experience.
✓ 15 minutes from Victoria Falls
Close to the Falls, away from the town rush.
✓ Safari starts from the lodge
Sunrise game drives leave directly from camp.
✓ Chobe included with three nights
Every 3-Night Signature Stay includes the Chobe / Botswana day trip, in every season.
✓ One local team. One clear plan.
Your lodge stay, confirmed transfers and experiences are coordinated together.
DESTINATION OF THE MONTH
Featured by Destination ZW Magazine, in partnership with Visit Zimbabwe

Turn Victoria Falls into a private safari stay — without the town rush, hotel changes or planning stress.

Victoria Falls can be seen in a single morning, but the best stays do more than tick off the waterfall. Many travellers want the Falls, safari, lodge time and Chobe / Botswana in one journey — without staying in the busy centre of town, moving between accommodations or coordinating several activity providers. Mutsviri gives you one quieter base inside Zambezi National Park: close enough for the iconic Victoria Falls viewpoints, calm enough to feel like a real safari lodge, and supported by one local team that confirms your stay, activities, transfers and border details before you travel.
No rushed stopover. No hotel changes. No guessing what is included. One private base, one local team and one written plan before you travel.

How far is Mutsviri from Victoria Falls?

Mutsviri Game Lodge is a private safari lodge around 15 minutes from Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side, away from the town rush.

Where is Mutsviri Game Lodge located?

Mutsviri Game Lodge is set on 70 hectares inside Zambezi National Park near Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, with wilderness and wildlife around camp.

How many chalets does Mutsviri have?

Mutsviri Game Lodge has six private luxury tented chalets with en-suite bathrooms, offering an intimate safari stay near Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Is Chobe included with a stay?

Every 3-Night Signature Stay at Mutsviri Game Lodge includes the Chobe / Botswana day trip, in every season, within the confirmed itinerary.
Full board · Selected locally produced beverages · Two activities per day · Private transfers as confirmed in your itinerary

Planning your arrival? Read the Victoria Falls Transfers & Visa Guide →
A CALMER VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI

Why stay at Mutsviri Game Lodge near Victoria Falls?

Many travellers quickly realise that Victoria Falls is easy to visit — but not always easy to turn into a relaxed, complete journey. A town hotel keeps you close to the Falls, but it can also mean traffic, vendors, noise and a more touristy rhythm. A riverfront lodge can feel polished and scenic, but you may still need to coordinate Falls visits, safari activities, Chobe, border details and transfers through different providers.
“Town is practical — but will it actually feel relaxing?” “Are three or four nights too much if we are only seeing the Falls?” “Who handles Chobe, Zambia, transfers and border details if we do not want to organise everything ourselves?”
See Victoria Falls, begin safari directly from the lodge and add Chobe — without changing accommodation, coordinating multiple operators or navigating cross‒border logistics on your own.
Mutsviri combines a private six‒chalet safari lodge with the local destination expertise of Africa Premier Safaris. One local team coordinates your lodge stay, confirmed transfers, guided activities and Chobe / border‒crossing arrangements, while visa and entry requirements are clarified before travel.
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe-side viewpoint near Mutsviri Game Lodge

How close is Mutsviri Game Lodge to Victoria Falls?

Close to Victoria Falls. Far from the town rush.
Mutsviri is around 15 minutes by road from Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side. Visit the iconic viewpoints with ease, then return to the quieter setting of Zambezi National Park, away from town traffic, visitor activity and daytime helicopter noise.
Sunrise game drive from Mutsviri Game Lodge in Zambezi National Park

Can I take a game drive directly from Mutsviri Game Lodge?

Sunrise, afternoon and night game drives from the lodge.
Game drives into Zambezi National Park can depart directly from Mutsviri at sunrise, in the afternoon or after dark, depending on the confirmed itinerary and park conditions. Exploring at different times of day reveals changing wildlife activity and creates more opportunities for sightings — without a separate town pickup.
Elephant regularly seen in the landscape around Mutsviri Game Lodge in Zambezi National Park

How often can guests see wildlife around Mutsviri Game Lodge?

Wildlife around your private safari lodge
Mutsviri lies beside a small river, which repeatedly attracts wildlife to the surrounding landscape. Buffalo and elephants are seen regularly, while impala and other species may also pass through depending on season, water and natural movement. All sightings remain part of the wild and can never be guaranteed.

What accommodation does Mutsviri Game Lodge offer?

Luxury tented chalet comfort — not camping
Mutsviri Game Lodge has six private luxury tented chalets with en-suite bathrooms, proper beds and private decks. Full-board lodge comfort preserves the atmosphere of a tented safari without giving up privacy or ease.
Local safari guide coordinating transfers and activities for guests at Mutsviri Game Lodge

Who arranges Victoria Falls, transfers and Chobe?

Victoria Falls, Zambezi National Park & Chobe — one local team
One local team coordinates your lodge stay, two activities per day and the private transfers included in your confirmed itinerary. Every 3-Night Signature Stay includes a Chobe / Botswana day trip, adding another major wildlife experience to your Victoria Falls safari.
Curious how the transfers and visa side works? Read the Getting There Guide →

Victoria Falls, safari and Chobe — without changing your base

Share your dates and we'll confirm availability and the right itinerary for your stay.
Where you stay
SLEEP IN COMFORT. WAKE UP TO THE WILD.

Private luxury tented chalets with en‒suite bathrooms — closer to the wild, without compromising on comfort.

Mutsviri Game Lodge has six private luxury tented chalets with en‒suite bathrooms, designed to bring guests closer to the Zambezi wilderness without compromising on comfort. Each chalet features a king‒size bed, a separate living area, refined furnishings and a private viewing deck overlooking the surrounding landscape. These are permanent safari rooms, not camping tents. Canvas walls preserve the atmosphere of a classic safari stay, while hot water, a bathtub, complete privacy and proper lodge comfort create an intimate retreat near Victoria Falls.
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King-size bed inside a luxury tented chalet at Mutsviri Game Lodge near Victoria Falls
Private en-suite bathroom with bathtub and vanity in a luxury tented chalet at Mutsviri Game Lodge
Private en-suite bathroom and toilet inside a luxury tented chalet at Mutsviri Game Lodge
Private viewing deck overlooking the bush landscape at Mutsviri Game Lodge
King-size bed inside a luxury tented chalet at Mutsviri Game Lodge near Victoria Falls
Private en-suite bathroom with bathtub and vanity in a luxury tented chalet at Mutsviri Game Lodge
Private en-suite bathroom and toilet inside a luxury tented chalet at Mutsviri Game Lodge
Private viewing deck overlooking the bush landscape at Mutsviri Game Lodge
I wanted the dining room open — a three-sixty view where you can see animals — but elevated, for the protection of guests. You're safe from the wildlife, but you can still see them from where you sit.
Abigail Nema, Managing Director, Africa Premier Safaris
I love the bush life. I wanted a proper bed, a proper bathroom, a proper door — but under canvas, in the middle of the bush. Not a small tent.
Abigail Nema, Managing Director, Africa Premier Safaris

Inside your private luxury tented chalet

Each chalet combines a separate bedroom and living room with private bathroom comfort, practical in-room features and its own private viewing deck facing the wider river landscape.

King-size bed

Proper sleeping comfort inside your private chalet.

Separate living room

A distinct living area with two comfortable armchairs.

Private en-suite bathroom

Your bathroom is directly connected to your private chalet.

Bathtub & hot water

Private bathing comfort after a day of safari activities.

Private viewing deck

A private outdoor space with views towards the river landscape.

Minibar & in-room safe

Practical in-room comfort for drinks and personal belongings.

Desk, dressing table & USB charging

Space to prepare, write, recharge devices and organise your belongings.

Mosquito net & fans

A mosquito net, ceiling fan and additional room fan support sleeping comfort.

Questions guests often ask about tented chalets

The word "tent" can sound simpler than the experience really is. These practical answers explain what guests can expect from the permanent luxury tented chalets at Mutsviri Game Lodge.
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Is a tented chalet like camping?

No. Mutsviri Game Lodge offers permanent luxury tented chalets with proper beds, private space, furniture, refined interiors and the comfort of a safari lodge — with the feeling of canvas, not the discomfort of camping.
Permanent and private — with the feeling of canvas, not the discomfort of camping.
02

Do tented chalets have private bathrooms?

Yes. Every chalet at Mutsviri Game Lodge has its own private en-suite bathroom, so guests never share facilities or walk outside to a separate bathroom block.
Your room and bathroom form one private accommodation space.
03

Am I too exposed to the wild?

You stay close to nature, but within a hosted safari lodge with the local team and a security guard on the property 24 hours a day. After dark, guests are accompanied between their chalet and the main lodge area, so no one needs to walk through the grounds alone at night.
Close to the wilderness, supported by the lodge team day and night.
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Why choose a tented chalet?

A tented chalet feels lighter in the landscape and creates a closer connection to the surrounding wilderness than a conventional hotel room, while retaining privacy, a proper bed, hot water and private bathroom comfort.
A more immersive safari feeling without giving up comfort.
Safari atmosphere outside. Private lodge comfort inside. That is what six tented chalets at Mutsviri Game Lodge are designed to deliver.
Share your dates and number of guests. The local team will confirm chalet availability, the seasonal rate and the experiences included in your stay.
HOW MANY NIGHTS DO YOU NEED?

How many nights do you need at Victoria Falls?

Many guests first wonder whether two nights are enough, especially with Victoria Falls only around 15 minutes away and game drives departing directly from the lodge. Two nights can work for a focused stop, but once arrival and departure are counted, there is very little room for Chobe, rest or unexpected delays.

A three-night stay usually gives you only two full experience days: one for Victoria Falls and Zambezi safari, and one for the Chobe/Botswana day trip. Three nights are therefore the minimum we recommend for the complete Mutsviri experience, while four or five nights create a calmer pace with more lodge time and fewer compromises.
Not sure what fits your trip? Read the full How Many Nights Guide →
RECOMMENDED
2 NIGHTS

The Focused Stay

Best for a short stop within a wider itinerary.
✓ Usually one full experience day
✓ Victoria Falls plus one confirmed activity
✓ Time to enjoy the lodge
✗ Chobe is not included; adding it would make the stay feel rushed
3 NIGHTS

The Signature Stay

Best for Victoria Falls, Zambezi safari and Chobe — without rushing.
✓ Usually two full experience days
✓ Full day: Victoria Falls and Zambezi safari
✓ Full day: Chobe/Botswana
✓ No hotel change
4–5 NIGHTS

The Immersive Stay

Best for a slower, more flexible journey.
✓ Everything in the Signature Stay
✓ Time to add Zambia, rhino tracking or a helicopter flight
✓ More lodge time and less scheduling
Arrival and settle in → Victoria Falls + Zambezi safari → Chobe/Botswana → Departure
Tell us your dates and priorities — the local team will recommend the right length of stay honestly.
CLEAR VALUE, NO GUESSING
WHAT'S INCLUDED AT MUTSVIRI GAME LODGE — AND WHAT CAN BE ADDED

What's included in your Victoria Falls safari stay?

Every confirmed stay includes your private en-suite chalet, full-board meals, selected locally produced beverages, two activities per day and the private transfers listed in your itinerary. The 3-Night Signature Stay adds the full Chobe/Botswana day trip, while government fees and optional premium experiences are shown separately before you confirm.
INCLUDED IN EVERY STAY

Your Mutsviri lodge stay

✓ Private luxury tented chalet with en-suite bathroom
✓ Full-board meals
✓ Selected locally produced beverages
✓ Two activities per day, as confirmed in your itinerary
✓ Private transfers listed in your confirmed package
INCLUDED IN THE 3-NIGHT SIGNATURE STAY

Victoria Falls, Zambezi Safari & Chobe

Everything included in every stay, plus:
✓ Chobe road transfers
✓ Border-process support
✓ Chobe game drive
✓ Chobe River boat safari
✓ Lunch and applicable Chobe park fees
✓ Coordination by one local team
Visa costs remain separate and depend on nationality and route.
QUOTED SEPARATELY

External fees & optional upgrades

External fees
+ Victoria Falls National Park entry fee
+ Visa fees and any applicable government border charges
Optional upgrades
+ Helicopter flight
+ Devil's Pool or Angel's Pool when seasonal
+ Rhino tracking
+ Additional Zambia-side experiences
+ Unscheduled or additional private transfers
Read the Victoria Falls Transfers & Visa Guide →

How much is the Victoria Falls National Park entry fee?

The current 2026 Victoria Falls National Park entry fee is US$58 per international visitor and is payable separately. Last checked July 2026. Government fees may change without notice.

2026 seasonal rates at Mutsviri Game Lodge

2026 rates from US$540 per person per night
Based on two guests sharing.
3-Night Signature Stay from US$1,620 per person in Green Season, before applicable external fees.
Green Season
December–March
US$540 per person per night
Mid Season
April, May & November
US$672 per person per night
Main Season
June–October
US$770 per person per night
Rates valid for the 2026 season. Last updated July 2026.
Confirm your 2027 stay by 30 November 2026 to secure the current rates. Bookings for 2027 confirmed from 1 December 2026 are subject to a 15.5% rate increase.
Rates may vary when single occupancy, children, different room arrangements or additional services apply. Your final written quote confirms the exact total for your booking.
One clear quote before you travel
Included services, optional upgrades and external fees are shown separately for your dates before you confirm.
Tell us your dates, number of guests and preferred length of stay — we'll confirm the rate and inclusions in writing.
YOUR STAY, YOUR RHYTHM

How do Victoria Falls, game drives and Chobe fit into one Mutsviri stay?

Most guests travel first for Victoria Falls, then choose Mutsviri because they can add game drives in Zambezi National Park and the included Chobe/Botswana day trip without changing accommodation.
A 3-night stay usually gives you two full experience days. Four or five nights add more flexibility for Zambia, rhino tracking, cultural experiences or simply more time at the lodge.
These are example days within a stay — not one fixed daily schedule.
VICTORIA FALLS

Begin with the reason you came

Visit Victoria Falls in the cooler morning hours, before the busiest part of the day. Depending on your itinerary, this can be combined with time in Victoria Falls town, lunch at Mutsviri or a quieter afternoon at the lodge.
Mutsviri is around 15 minutes from the Falls, allowing guests to experience the main Zimbabwe-side viewpoints without staying in the busy centre of town.
✓ Early guided Victoria Falls visit
✓ Optional Victoria Falls town visit
✓ Return to Mutsviri for lunch or lodge time
✓ No hotel change required
Guided Victoria Falls tour on the Zimbabwe side arranged from Mutsviri Game Lodge
GAME DRIVES FROM THE LODGE

Choose the time of day that suits your stay

Game drives into Zambezi National Park depart directly from Mutsviri, without a separate pickup from Victoria Falls town. Sunrise, afternoon and after-dark conditions reveal different wildlife activity across the stay.
An afternoon game drive can continue naturally into the return journey after sunset, so guests do not need to return for dinner and then leave again.
✓ Sunrise game drive directly from Mutsviri
✓ Afternoon game drive through Zambezi National Park
✓ No separate Victoria Falls town pickup
✓ After-dark viewing where timing and conditions allow
How does the after-dark return work?
If an afternoon drive ends after sunset, the return through Zambezi National Park can naturally continue as an after-dark wildlife experience. Guests who prefer to return directly are driven back to the lodge, while any extended search remains optional and subject to the confirmed itinerary, licensing, guide availability and safety conditions.
An additional drive may occasionally be arranged if nearby lion activity is heard, subject to guide availability and conditions.
Safari vehicle in Zambezi National Park near Mutsviri Game Lodge
INCLUDED WITH THE 3-NIGHT SIGNATURE STAY

One complete day in Chobe, Botswana

The included Chobe/Botswana day trip is a full-day cross-border experience with coordinated road transfers, border-process support, a Chobe game drive, a Chobe River boat safari and lunch before returning to Mutsviri.
Because Chobe uses one full day, a 3-night stay leaves one other complete day for Victoria Falls, a Zambezi game drive and time at the lodge.
✓ Private road transfer from Mutsviri
✓ Border-process support
✓ Chobe game drive
✓ Chobe River boat safari
✓ Lunch and return to the lodge
A LONGER, MORE PERSONAL STAY

Add Zambia — or deliberately do less

With four or five nights, guests can add selected Zambia-side experiences, rhino tracking, a helicopter flight, a town or cultural visit, another safari activity or simply more unhurried time at Mutsviri.
The purpose of a longer stay is not to fill every hour. It is to create more choice, fewer compromises and time to enjoy the lodge without rushing.
✓ Zambia-side experience where suitable
✓ Rhino tracking or helicopter option
✓ Town, culture or additional safari activity
✓ More time in your chalet and at the lodge
Guided rhino tracking in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the Zambia side
The right stay is not about doing everything — it is about having enough time to enjoy what matters.

Three nights allow you to combine Victoria Falls, a Zambezi National Park game drive and Chobe without changing accommodation. Four or five nights provide more flexibility, more lodge time and fewer compromises.
Share your dates and priorities. The local team will recommend the right balance of Victoria Falls, game drives, Chobe and time at the lodge.
BETWEEN THE EXPERIENCES

The moments between the experiences matter too

Full-board meals, selected locally produced beverages and unhurried time at the lodge create the rhythm between Victoria Falls, game drives and Chobe.
Mutsviri is not only a base for activities. It is also a place to pause, share meals and enjoy the surrounding wilderness before the next part of the journey.
MORNING

Breakfast around the day ahead

Whether the morning begins with Victoria Falls or a game drive, breakfast and the rest of the day are coordinated around the confirmed itinerary rather than forcing every guest into one fixed schedule.
Morning meals follow the day's confirmed plan — not the other way around.
MIDDAY

Lunch and time to slow down

Return to Mutsviri for a full-board lunch, followed by unhurried time in your chalet, on the private deck or around the main lodge before the next confirmed experience.
Midday is intentionally left spacious, so the stay never feels like a sequence of back-to-back activities.
EVENING

Dinner at the lodge — or a bush dinner on request

End the day with dinner at the lodge and selected locally produced beverages, or request a special bush dinner where the confirmed itinerary and operating conditions allow.
The evening is designed to feel relaxed and personal after a full day at Victoria Falls, on safari or in Chobe.
Full-board meals · Selected locally produced beverages · Bush dinner available on request
Please share any dietary requirements before arrival. The local team will confirm what can be arranged for your stay.
Time at the lodge is part of the journey

Meals, quiet pauses and the surrounding wilderness give each day space to breathe between Victoria Falls, safari and Chobe.
Share your dates and priorities. The local team will shape the stay around the experiences and pace that suit you.
GUEST VOICES

What guests remember about Mutsviri Game Lodge

Filmed with real guests at Mutsviri — no actors, no scripts.
"It was just really peaceful, quiet, tranquil."
We weren't too sure what to expect. Then we got shown the room — the staff were just amazing, and it's quite overwhelming when you walk in because it's just so big. Even from the outside it looks so crisp and clean. Most hotels wouldn't even have a bathroom that big. It was just really peaceful, quiet, tranquil, in keeping with nature. The food quality is brilliant — I have had no complaints. If someone asked me what my perfect African escape would be, I think this would be just how I'd describe it.
Lisa, Newcastle, UK
"This was my first safari, and it completely blew me away."
This was my first safari, and it has completely blown me away. We left before sunrise with torches, and as we drove, the sun came up behind us across a beautiful skyline. Not far from the lodge we saw a spotted hyena, then found ourselves between two elephants. We saw zebra, jackals, giraffe, warthogs, birds and a tree filled with baboons. It was beautiful and tranquil, and we were the only people around. Our guide's knowledge was astounding — he explained the relationships between the animals in such detail, and we learned so much.
Tony Carr, Newcastle, UK
Destination ZW Magazine, Edition 23, featuring Mutsviri Game Lodge as Destination of the Month. Read the full issue on Issuu.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Mutsviri Game Lodge named Destination of the Month

Featured in Destination ZW Magazine, produced in partnership with Visit Zimbabwe
Mutsviri Game Lodge was selected as Destination of the Month by Destination ZW Magazine.
The editorial feature presents Mutsviri as a private six-chalet safari lodge inside Zambezi National Park, around 15 minutes from Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side — combining luxury tented accommodation, game drives and access to Victoria Falls from one private wilderness base.
DESTINATION OF THE MONTH
Selected by Destination ZW Magazine
NATIONAL TRAVEL RECOGNITION
Produced in partnership with Visit Zimbabwe
EDITORIAL FEATURE
Mutsviri profiled as a private safari lodge near Victoria Falls
Read the full Destination ZW feature
Edition 23 · Opens on Issuu
Ready to plan your own Mutsviri stay?
Share your dates and priorities. The local team will recommend the right length of stay and confirm exactly what is included.
DIFFERENT TRAVELLERS, DIFFERENT RHYTHMS

Is Mutsviri Game Lodge right for your trip?

Mutsviri suits travellers who want Victoria Falls, private safari experiences and time in the wilderness without moving between several hotels or coordinating every detail themselves.
You do not need to be an experienced safari traveller. The local team shapes the confirmed stay around your dates, priorities and preferred pace.
The examples below show different ways to experience Mutsviri — they are not fixed guest categories or packages.
COUPLES & MILESTONE JOURNEYS

Private time for honeymoons, anniversaries and meaningful escapes

Mutsviri suits couples planning a honeymoon, anniversary, birthday journey or private Victoria Falls escape. With only six chalets, the atmosphere remains personal and quiet, while the itinerary can combine shared experiences with unhurried time at the lodge.
A private chalet, local coordination and a calmer wilderness setting create space to enjoy the journey together without staying in the busy centre of town.
✓ Private luxury tented chalet
✓ Shared Victoria Falls and safari experiences
✓ Quiet lodge time without rushing
FIRST-TIME VICTORIA FALLS & SAFARI TRAVELLERS

A calm first safari with local guidance throughout

Mutsviri works especially well for guests visiting Victoria Falls or going on safari for the first time. You do not need previous safari experience or a highly adventurous travel style.
A private chalet, coordinated transfers, guided activities and one local team help make the journey feel understandable and well supported from arrival to departure.
✓ No previous safari experience needed
✓ Guided activities and coordinated transfers
✓ One local team helping shape the stay
SOLO TRAVELLERS

Private accommodation with local support when you need it

Mutsviri gives solo travellers their own private chalet while activities, meals and confirmed transfers are coordinated around the individual itinerary.
Guests can enjoy privacy without having to navigate every stage alone. Guided experiences and the local team provide practical support throughout the stay, while rates and room arrangements are confirmed individually before booking.
✓ Private chalet entirely your own
✓ Guided experiences with local support
✓ Individual rate confirmed before booking
ADULT FAMILIES & SMALL PRIVATE GROUPS

Shared experiences with room for different interests

Mutsviri works well for adult families and small private groups who want to experience Victoria Falls and safari together while still retaining personal space and private downtime.
The itinerary can balance shared activities with quieter lodge time, allowing different interests and energy levels to be considered within one coordinated stay.
✓ Shared Victoria Falls and safari experiences
✓ Flexible pacing for different interests
✓ Space for private downtime at the lodge
PART OF A WIDER JOURNEY?


A private Victoria Falls base within a wider Southern Africa itinerary

Mutsviri can also fit naturally into a wider Zimbabwe, Botswana or Southern Africa journey. The local team can coordinate the lodge stay, confirmed transfers and selected Victoria Falls, Zambezi and Chobe experiences around the wider route.
"We cater for any age group — from babies to our oldest guests. Because we're close to town, guests don't have to drive long, bumpy roads to get here."
— Abigail Nema, Co-Founder, Africa Premier Safaris

Not sure which stay fits your trip?

Share your travel dates, who you are travelling with and what matters most. The local team will recommend the right balance of Victoria Falls, safari, Chobe and lodge time.
LOCALLY HOSTED. BACKED BY DECADES OF EXPERIENCE.

Meet Tendayi and Abigail — the people behind your Mutsviri stay

Mutsviri is owned and personally hosted by Tendayi and Abigail, the founders of Africa Premier Safaris. Together with their local team, they coordinate your lodge stay, confirmed transfers and experiences around Victoria Falls, Zambezi National Park and Chobe.
Africa Premier Safaris has been operating since 2005, and Mutsviri operates as an entity of Africa Premier Safaris registered with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority.
01

Local Victoria Falls experience

The local team knows Victoria Falls, Zambezi National Park, regional transfers and the practical details involved in planning a stay in the area.
02

Lodge and safari planning in one

Your accommodation, confirmed transfers and selected lodge or regional experiences are coordinated through one local team.
03

Existing hospitality experience

Before opening Mutsviri, the team was already hosting travellers and arranging accommodation, transfers and guest support in Victoria Falls.
04

Clear guidance before you travel

You receive written information about your itinerary, confirmed inclusions, optional extras, transfer arrangements and practical arrival details.
We run Africa Premier Safaris together as husband and wife, and our experience in tourism eventually led us to create Mutsviri inside Zambezi National Park.
What makes this place special to me is the connection to the wilderness while remaining close to Victoria Falls. Hospitality is personal to us — we want guests to feel genuinely hosted and supported throughout their stay.
Tendayi
Director, Africa Premier Safaris
Co-host of Mutsviri Game Lodge
I have worked in tourism for twenty-nine years across housekeeping, food and beverage, front office and accounts. I wanted Mutsviri to offer the atmosphere of the bush without asking guests to give up proper comfort.
For us, Zimbabwean hospitality is personal and welcoming. We also shape each confirmed stay around the guest, including personal preferences and dietary requirements where these can be arranged.
Abigail
Managing Director, Africa Premier Safaris
Co-host of Mutsviri Game Lodge
Plan your stay with the local team
Share your dates and travel priorities. Tendayi, Abigail and their team will check availability and recommend the right balance of Victoria Falls, safari, Chobe and time at the lodge.
HOW BOOKING WORKS

A calm, transparent booking process — with every detail confirmed in writing.

Share your dates and priorities. The local team checks real chalet, activity and transfer availability, then sends one written itinerary and quote showing what is included, what is optional and what is payable separately.
No payment is required before you receive and approve the written booking details.
1

Send your travel dates

Share your preferred dates, number of guests and the experiences that matter most to you.
2

We check real availability

The local team checks chalet, activity and transfer availability for your dates before you are asked to confirm or pay.
3

We shape your stay

We recommend the right length of stay and balance of Victoria Falls, safari, Chobe and lodge time.
4

Receive one written proposal

Your itinerary and quote clearly show included services, optional extras, external fees, transfers, payment terms and cancellation conditions.
5

Confirm directly with Mutsviri

Once you approve the written plan, you confirm your stay and receive the official payment instructions.
6

Prepare for your journey

Before arrival, the team provides practical guidance on transfers, visas, border requirements, payments and what to expect.
Planning your route?
Read the Victoria Falls transfers and visa guide →
Ready to check your dates?
Share your preferred dates and number of guests. The local team will check real availability and reply personally with the next steps.
No payment is required to make an enquiry.
CURATED VICTORIA FALLS EXPERIENCES

Things to do at Victoria Falls from Mutsviri

Choose the right rhythm for your stay.
Build your stay around Victoria Falls, game drives in Zambezi National Park and the Chobe/Botswana day trip included with every 3-Night Signature Stay. Selected additional experiences can be arranged around your interests, travel dates and preferred pace.
THE EXPERIENCES MOST GUESTS CHOOSE
Guided Victoria Falls tour on the Zimbabwe side arranged from Mutsviri Game Lodge
Included activity option

Guided Victoria Falls Tour

Explore the main Zimbabwe-side viewpoints and rainforest trail with a guided visit arranged around your stay. Mutsviri is around 15 minutes from the Falls. The Victoria Falls National Park entry fee is payable separately and remains subject to government change.
Game drive from Mutsviri Game Lodge in Zambezi National Park
Included activity option

Zambezi National Park Game Drive

Morning or afternoon game drives depart directly from Mutsviri into Zambezi National Park, without a separate town pickup. Timing depends on the confirmed itinerary, availability and conditions. Wildlife sightings vary naturally and are never guaranteed.
Guided walking safari near Mutsviri Game Lodge in Zambezi National Park
Included activity option

Guided Walking Safari

A guided walking safari usually lasts around two hours and offers a slower, more detailed view of the bush. It is subject to guide availability, guest fitness and safety conditions, with a minimum age of 12. When confirmed, it counts as one included daily activity.
Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls
Included activity option

Zambezi Sunset Cruise

Watch the Zambezi change in the evening on a sunset boat cruise near Victoria Falls. Wildlife and birdlife may be seen along the riverbanks, while exact inclusions and timing depend on the confirmed itinerary.
Read the Zambezi Sunset Cruise Guide →
INCLUDED WITH EVERY 3-NIGHT SIGNATURE STAY

One complete day in Chobe, Botswana

Spend one complete day in Chobe, Botswana, with coordinated road transfers, border support, a game drive, a Chobe River boat safari and lunch before returning to Mutsviri. The day trip is included with every confirmed 3-Night Signature Stay, in every season. Visa costs remain separate.
✓ Private road transfer from Mutsviri
✓ Border-process support
✓ Chobe game drive
✓ Chobe River boat safari
✓ Lunch and applicable Chobe park fees
✓ Return to Mutsviri
Read the Chobe Day Trip Guide →
ADD ONE MORE HIGHLIGHT
Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls and Batoka Gorge
Premium optional extra

Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls

See Victoria Falls and Batoka Gorge from above on a scenic helicopter flight, often known as the Flight of Angels. This premium experience is arranged on request and quoted separately.
Read the Helicopter Flight Guide →
Devils Pool or Angels Pool on the Zambia side of Victoria Falls
Seasonal optional extra

Devil's Pool or Angel's Pool

These seasonal Zambia-side experiences are possible only when water levels, specialist-operator availability and safety conditions allow. They are arranged separately and are best suited to guests comfortable with an adventurous experience.
Read the Devil's Pool Guide →
Guided rhino tracking in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the Zambia side
Optional extra

Rhino Tracking in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

A guided rhino-tracking experience can add the Zambia-side rhino component to a wider Big Five itinerary. It is subject to park conditions, guide availability and current entry requirements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Zambia-side day tour from Victoria Falls
Cross-border add-on

Zambia-Side Day Experience

Explore Livingstone and selected Zambia-side highlights with border coordination and seasonal activities shaped around your dates and interests. The final itinerary, duration and pricing are confirmed by the local team before travel.
MORE CAN BE ARRANGED
Victoria Falls Town & Craft Market · High Tea at Victoria Falls Hotel · Lookout Café · Boma Dinner · Bush Dinner · White-Water Rafting
Specialist adventure activities such as bungee jumping, zip-lining and gorge swings may also be arranged through established local operators.
Subject to season, availability, safety conditions, guest suitability and separate pricing where applicable.
Two activities per day are included in every confirmed stay, as shown in your itinerary. Premium extras and cross-border experiences are quoted separately. The Chobe/Botswana day trip is included with every 3-Night Signature Stay.
Ready to experience Victoria Falls your way?
Share your dates and interests. The local team will recommend the right mix of Victoria Falls, safari, Chobe and time at the lodge.
No payment is required to make an enquiry.
WHERE TO STAY AT VICTORIA FALLS
Town convenience, river views or a private safari base?

Where to stay at Victoria Falls — and when a safari lodge is the better fit

Victoria Falls accommodation generally falls into three categories: town hotels for walkability, riverfront lodges for Zambezi views and safari lodges for wildlife and a quieter bush atmosphere.
Mutsviri is designed for travellers who want Victoria Falls within easy reach but prefer to sleep inside Zambezi National Park, start game drives directly from the lodge and have transfers, activities and Chobe coordinated by one local team.
Mutsviri Game Lodge is around 15 minutes from Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side.
CHOOSE THE SETTING THAT FITS YOUR TRIP
Town hotel pool area near Victoria Falls centre
Best for walkability

Town hotels & Airbnbs

Choose a town stay if restaurants, shops and quick access to the Falls are your main priorities. It works particularly well for a short urban stop, but offers less privacy and less of the wildlife and bush atmosphere found inside Zambezi National Park.
Riverfront luxury lodge deck overlooking the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls
Best for river views

Riverfront luxury lodges

Choose a riverfront lodge if Zambezi views, river activities and polished resort-style comfort are central to your stay. These lodges often offer extensive facilities and are generally positioned at premium luxury price points around Victoria Falls.
Mutsviri Game Lodge safari base near Victoria Falls
Best for a quieter safari base

Mutsviri Game Lodge

Choose Mutsviri if you want Victoria Falls close by without sleeping in the centre of town. Stay in one of six private luxury tented chalets inside Zambezi National Park, begin game drives directly from the lodge and let one local team coordinate the Falls, safari, transfers and Chobe.
Choose town for walkability, riverfront for Zambezi views, or Mutsviri for a quieter safari base with Victoria Falls still close by.
Does Mutsviri sound like the right base for your trip?
Share your dates and priorities. The local team will check availability and confirm whether Mutsviri is the right fit for your Victoria Falls stay.
No payment is required to make an enquiry.
ZIMBABWE OR ZAMBIA?
Choose the Zimbabwe side as your base — add Zambia when it suits your trip.

Why stay on the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls?

Most first-time visitors choose the Zimbabwe side for the broadest range of classic Victoria Falls viewpoints and the main rainforest trail. Mutsviri is around 15 minutes from Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls Airport, allowing guests to reach the lodge without crossing a border.
Zambia still has an important place in the journey. Seasonal experiences such as Devil's Pool or Angel's Pool and rhino tracking can be added when conditions, entry requirements and the confirmed itinerary allow. The local team coordinates the route, transfers and border guidance before travel.
Use Zimbabwe as your base. Add Zambia for selected experiences — without changing accommodation.
WHY THE ZIMBABWE SIDE WORKS SO WELL AS YOUR BASE
Victoria Falls viewpoints on the Zimbabwe side near Mutsviri Game Lodge
The classic Falls experience

The widest range of Zimbabwe-side viewpoints

The Zimbabwe side includes the main rainforest trail and the broadest range of classic viewpoints used by most first-time visitors. Guests can experience the Falls from several angles without changing countries or crossing a border.
Airport transfer from Victoria Falls Airport directly to Mutsviri Game Lodge
A simpler arrival

From Victoria Falls Airport directly to Mutsviri

Guests arriving at Victoria Falls Airport can transfer directly to Mutsviri on the Zimbabwe side. The lodge is around 15 minutes from the airport and the Falls, with no border crossing required on arrival.
Devils Pool on the Zambia side of Victoria Falls when water levels allow
Zambia remains within reach

Add Zambia without changing your base

Selected Zambia-side experiences, including Devil's Pool or Angel's Pool when seasonal conditions allow, may be added to the stay. Rhino tracking and other Livingstone-area highlights can also be arranged, with the route and border requirements confirmed before travel.
Passport, visa and entry requirements depend on nationality and route.
Read the Zimbabwe or Zambia Guide →
Plan both sides from one base
Share your dates and nationality. The local team will advise on the best route, current entry requirements and the right balance of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
No payment is required to make an enquiry.
MORE THAN A STOPOVER

Victoria Falls is more than a stopover — why three nights at Mutsviri unlock the full experience

Victoria Falls can be seen in a single morning, but a three-night stay at Mutsviri Game Lodge turns the visit into a complete safari escape. Combine the Falls with sunrise game drives in Zambezi National Park, time at a private wilderness base and the included Chobe / Botswana day trip — rather than treating Victoria Falls as a quick stopover.
3-NIGHT SIGNATURE STAY

Victoria Falls, Zambezi Safari & Chobe

✓ 3 nights with full-board lodge comfort
✓ Two activities per day
✓ Chobe / Botswana day trip included
Transfers and visas sorted for you.
Read our full guide to what to do at Victoria Falls →
BIG FIVE, EXPLAINED HONESTLY

The Big Five near Victoria Falls, explained honestly

The Big Five are not found in one place around Victoria Falls. Different species are associated with different parks and experiences, which is why honest itinerary planning matters more than a wildlife checklist.
Here is where each part of the Big Five experience can realistically fit into a Mutsviri stay.
WHERE TO LOOK — AND WHAT TO EXPECT
AROUND MUTSVIRI
Mutsviri and the surrounding Zambezi wilderness

Elephant, buffalo and occasionally leopard

Buffalo and elephants are regularly encountered in the wider landscape around Mutsviri, particularly near water and along wildlife routes. Leopard are present but elusive and require patience, good guiding and good fortune.
Possible around the lodge and during Zambezi National Park activities. No sighting is guaranteed.
ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK & CHOBE
Two different wildlife areas within the wider itinerary

Lion in Zambezi — exceptional wildlife in Chobe

Lion sightings are possible in Zambezi National Park, although they are never guaranteed. The included Chobe/Botswana day trip adds another major wildlife area, known especially for large elephant and buffalo populations.
Chobe is included with every confirmed 3-Night Signature Stay. Visa requirements remain separate.
MOSI-OA-TUNYA, ZAMBIA
A separate cross-border experience

Rhino require a dedicated Zambia-side visit

Rhino are not found around Mutsviri or in Zambezi National Park. A guided visit to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the Zambia side is required for the realistic opportunity to add rhino to a wider Big Five itinerary.
Subject to border requirements, park conditions, guide availability and current entry rules.
The better promise is not "Big Five guaranteed." It is honest guidance on where to look, when to travel and what can realistically be arranged.
Want the honest breakdown for each of the five? Read the Full Guide →
BEST TIME TO VISIT VICTORIA FALLS
FALLS, SAFARI OR CHOBE — CHOOSE YOUR PRIORITY

When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?

There is no single best month to visit Victoria Falls — only the best season for what you want most. Come for the thunder and spray of higher water, clearer views into the gorge, prime Zambezi and Chobe safari conditions, or seasonal Zambia‒side experiences such as Devil's Pool or Angel's Pool.

The Zimbabwe side generally offers the most reliable year‒round views of the main Falls. At Mutsviri Game Lodge, the safari rhythm and recommended experiences change with the season, water levels and current conditions.
Want the full seasonal breakdown? Read the Full Guide →
FEBRUARY – MAY

The Falls at their most powerful

This is usually the most dramatic high-water period, with immense volume, thunder and rising spray — often reaching its strongest point around April and May. The experience is powerful and atmospheric, although heavy mist can sometimes soften close-up views.
Best for: the classic high-water experience, dramatic photography and the full force of Victoria Falls.
JUNE – JULY

Strong water and a beautiful balance

The Falls are often still impressive, while gradually improving visibility can create a rewarding balance between water volume, atmosphere and clearer viewpoints. These months also move into the cooler, drier safari season.
Best for: travellers who want strong Falls, more balanced views and the beginning of prime safari conditions.
AUGUST – OCTOBER

Clearer Falls views and prime safari season

The dry season from August to October brings clearer Victoria Falls views, lower spray and prime safari conditions. These dry months are also especially strong for Zambezi game drives and the Chobe / Botswana day trip, as wildlife often concentrates around permanent water sources.
Best for: safari, Chobe, wildlife photography, clearer viewpoints and warm, dry days.
NOVEMBER – JANUARY

Lower, more variable water and seasonal highlights

This is generally the lower-water and more variable period. Views into the gorge can be clearer, and Zambia-side experiences such as Devil's Pool or Angel's Pool may operate when water levels and official conditions allow. Rainfall may begin to change the landscape towards the end of the year.
Best for: clearer gorge views, seasonal pools, warmer weather and travellers comfortable with more variable conditions.
CHOOSE BY PRIORITY

What matters most to you?

Match your travel priority with the season that suits it best.

Powerful Falls

February–May
High water, dramatic spray and the most powerful Victoria Falls experience.

Best Balance

June–July
Strong water, clearer views and comfortable conditions for Falls and safari.

Safari & Chobe

August–October
Dry-season game drives, wildlife photography and clearer Victoria Falls viewpoints.

Clearer Views

November–January
Lower water, green-season landscapes and seasonal highlights when conditions allow.
Victoria Falls water levels vary from year to year depending on rainfall across the wider Zambezi catchment. We confirm current conditions and seasonal experience availability closer to your travel dates.
Share your preferred travel months and priorities — we will recommend the right seasonal fit honestly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your questions about Mutsviri & Victoria Falls, answered

These answers explain how a stay at Mutsviri Game Lodge works and what the local team confirms in writing before you travel.

Planning your stay

Where exactly is Mutsviri Game Lodge?

Should I stay on the Zimbabwe or Zambia side of Victoria Falls?

Can I visit both the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides, and do I need a KAZA UniVisa?

How many nights do I need at Victoria Falls?

Is the Chobe / Botswana day trip included, and how long is the day?

What is included in my Mutsviri stay?

Are Victoria Falls National Park entry fees included?

Can children stay at Mutsviri Game Lodge?

Practical details before you travel

Should I fly into Victoria Falls Airport or Livingstone Airport, and are transfers included?

Is Victoria Falls safe for tourists?

Do I need vaccinations or malaria medication for Victoria Falls?

Do I need USD cash, and can I pay by card?

What is the Wi-Fi situation at Mutsviri Game Lodge?

Are walking safaris suitable for everyone?

How do payment and cancellation work?

What should I pack for a safari at Victoria Falls?

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