Chundu Island

We had a great stay on Chundu Island. Warm, friendly and helpful staff; great guiding from Tutu. The river provides a beautiful backdrop to the lodge and hippos provide the soundtrack. The room was large and very comfortable. I heartily recommend.

Im Anschluss an unsere Safari durch Botswana waren wir 4 Nächte in dieser wunderbaren Lodge. Das Personal war extrem freundlich und hilfsbereit. Als wir ankamen, waren wir die einigen Gäste auf der Insel und wurden vom gesamten Team sehr verwöht. Das Essen ist köstlich, man kann zu Mittag aus 2 Hauptgerichten wählen und es gab immer köstlichen Salat, welchen man bedenkenlos genießen konnte. Auch am Abend kann man bei Vor-, Haupt- und Nachspeise aus 2 Gerichten wählen. Die Portionen sind sehr groß, wir haben um kleinere Portionen gebeten, welche völlig ausreichten. Die inkludierten Weine waren sehr gut. Mit unserem Guide Johannes haben wir tolle Pirschfahrten, Sundowner Cruises etc. unternnommen. Er ist immer zu Späßen aufgelegt und wir haben uns sehr gut verstanden und unterhalten. Der Chef der Anlage, Mr. Dudley, hat sich sehr um seine Gäste gekümmert, auch der Transfer zu den Viktoria Falls und der Helikopterflug wurden perfekt organisiert. Die Lodgeunterkünfte sind sehr groß und sehr komfortabel. Sogar eine Badwanne mit Ausblick auf den Sambesi ist vorhanden. Wir haben sie aber nicht benützt, da wir nicht so viel Wasser verschwenden wollten. Wir haben lieber die Outdoor Dusche genossen. Es gab nie ein Problem mit Warmwasser, auch Strom war immer vorhanden. WIFI gab es in der Lodge, gelgentlich war die Verbindung instabil, aber es hat nie lange gedauert und es hat wieder alles funktioniert. An diesem wunderbaren Ort sollte man ohnehin auf Internet verzichten und die Ruhe geniessen. Für uns war es der perfekte Aufenthalt zum Abschalten. Wir empfehlen die Lodge sehr zum Erholen und Relaxen. Wir hoffen sehr, vielleicht einmal wieder zu kommen.

Wonderful place, we arrived in Victoria Falls and was met by Phyllis who drove us to Zambezi national park. Driver was arranged by the lodge. We were met by Johannas who our guide for the stay was. We climbed into the safari rover and took off through the park which is how you get to the Island. drive was around 50 minutes. Not 10 minutes in we found Giraffes and Impalas. We saw much more along the way. We reached the launch point were one of the Islands boats met us and took us across to the lodge/camp. Was beautiful place had nice common area with internet access, bar and lounge area where they held afternoon tea every day. There was a nice pool to cold for us to get in as was winter there, but I know it would be lovely to use at certain times of the year. on the way to the room was the outdoor dining area. You can sit and have your meals with just your party, or you can join others if you want to. Our server Cletus was superb. We had choices and plated dinner and lunch. Breakfast was a wonderful buffet with eggs or something to order. Chef did an amazing job. Brian the bartender was always there to meet you needs. Cabin was fabulous. All the cabins have private views. Bed was huge, oversized king with seating, closet area tub and indoor toilet was in its own room with door for privacy. lovely outdoor private shower. The service to the room was fantastic always made when we returned from our morning drive and always set up for bed at night. There were some small island bucks that live on the island and of course we heard the hippos all night was wonderful. We had a sunset cruise with Captain Conrad and Johannas on the river and around the island. They also offer fishing, canoeing, walking on the Island in the wilderness area and trips to Victoria falls. The place was well managed by Dudley. Everyone was so gracious and professional. The drives were amazing. We saw many Elephants, Cape Buffalo, Impala, Kudu, Baboons, Zebras, Giraffes, Hippos, we even saw a African Wild Cat. Trip was truly amazing we will go back and I would highly recommend this to anyone the river was so relaxing and beautiful. the pictures on the site of the resort are great representation of the place so I did not add those. A big thank you to the whole staff ask for Johannes to guide you he was the best!!!

Staff and manager/host , food, service—excellent 10+; laundry service available each day. Internet available at the main lodge area. Cabin/tent/room excellent (no heat and no ac-most important to bring warm clothes for night/sleep and morning game drives). Not allowed to walk at dark without escort. Very private island-needs boat each time to access. Outdoor shower is private; indoor toilet private; great view water/river. All water is potable. Outside common Plunge swimming pool Game drives each day/twice; Fishing, canoeing, sunset cruise, and Nature walk on island available. Guide took us to Victoria Falls included in package. Inside a national park protected and managed by government. Game drives excellent; lots of game; the guide, Johannes- is excellent and knowledgeable. The game vehicle is in great shape and comfortable but there are a lot of bumpy roads/trail. This is shoulder season-beginning of winter and dry season-good time to go.

This was a near perfect stay. We were made to feel like we were the only guests. Service was 100%, location is a dream and the villa was beautiful, clean and slick. Activities great also. One of those places where you can't hear yourself breathing - we were so relaxed

An exceptional experience. Hippo outside tent, crocodile following our sunset boat trip, incredible sightings, hundreds of animals elephant, lion, giraffe even saw a 5m python eating an impala. My guide Gerald was knowledgeable, professional and friendly - fantastic.