Bupenyu Lodge
Batoka Gorge, Zimbabwe
Bupenyu Lodge is located above Rapid no. 22 in the Batoka Gorge, along the Zambezi River, between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Designed to reflect its natural setting, Bupenyu Lodge is an immersive luxury boutique lodge for the leisure traveler and the explorer at heart. Set in proximity to the world-famous Victoria Falls, this is a meaningful destination — one worth discovering. Eleven cliffside suites and an exclusive two-bedroom villa blend harmoniously with the rugged terrain, connected by pathways that wind through indigenous miombo woodland. Each suite features a private plunge pool, generous indoor-outdoor living spaces, and natural textures that root the experience firmly in place. Shared spaces flow naturally across the site, including three distinct dining platforms, a boma inspired by the nesting grounds of the rare Taita falcon, a cliffside bird hide, spa treatment pods, an infinity pool, a wine cellar, a gym with a three quarter mile running track, and an on-site helipad for seamless transfers. Dining at Bupenyu Lodge is designed to enrich your experience, offering a journey of the senses and creating exquisite memories. Mealtimes unfold in various locations, occasionally…
with show kitchens for added sophisticated theatrical flair. Dining takes place in the main restaurant and the outdoor boma or – by special request – in the privacy of your suite or villa, or in the intimate bird hide. A variety of dining styles is embraced, from harvest tables, à la carte menu options and casual, grab-and-go salad lunches to boma braais, buffet dinners, as well as elevated bush dining with fine dining flair
The experiences available from Bupenyu Lodge read like a compendium of African adventure. Helicopter flights over Victoria Falls offer the perspective of angels, while black rhino conservation experiences provide intimate encounters with one of Africa’s most endangered species. The nearby Hwange and Chobe National Parks beckon with game drives through landscapes teeming with elephants, lions, and countless other species.
For the truly adventurous, Devil’s Pool presents the ultimate adrenaline rush: a natural infinity pool on the very edge of Victoria Falls. Meanwhile, the BushtracksExpress steam train journey combines luxury dining with nostalgic railway travel to the Victoria Falls Bridge. Each excursion is carefully curated to provide authentic encounters with Zimbabwe’s natural and cultural heritage.
AT A GLANCE
- 11 air-conditioned cliffside Luxury Suites featuring private decks and plunge pools
- En-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower
- 1 air-conditioned two bedroomed Luxury Villa featuring a private deck with an infinity pool, dining room, lounge and bar area
- Boma
- Swimming pool
- Prime location just seventeen miles from the great Victoria Falls
- Wi-Fi throughout the lodge
- Gym & outdoor fitness area
- Spa
- Wine cellar
- All Inclusive: all meals, all noted activities, all drinks (excl premium brands) and laundry
- Electricity: solar power with back-up generator
