Royal Zambezi Lodge

Zambia

Royal Zambezi Lodge

Eco Lodge

since June 2025

Family-owned and guided by the spirit of Pamodzi (“walking together in unity”), Royal Zambezi Lodge blends luxury with purpose. Based on the banks of the Zambezi, it protects wild spaces, supports local communities, and delivers mindful safari experiences, ensuring each stay benefits people, wildlife and the land.

Royal Zambezi Lodge aligns every decision with the 4Cs - Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce, as Zambia’s first member of The Long Run. Powered by 480 solar panels, the lodge operates off-grid, eliminates single-use plastics, and supports reforestation. It provides clean water to local villages, funds education and healthcare, and champions cultural exchange. Platinum supporters of Conservation Lower Zambezi, they aid anti-poaching and environmental education. Over 80% of staff are local, trained in guiding, hospitality, and wellness. Guests enjoy ethical dining, mindful safaris, and a stay that directly preserves the Lower Zambezi for future generations.

CONSERVATION

Accommodation runs 100% off-grid with 480 solar panels, drastically cutting carbon emissions and protecting the pristine wilderness.

As Platinum supporters of Conservation Lower Zambezi, they stand at the forefront of anti-poaching and wildlife protection, working to safeguard the valley for generations to come.

COMMUNITY

Drilled boreholes now provide safe, clean drinking water to nearby villages, transforming daily life for hundreds of families.

From building a maternity ward to funding three university scholarships, they invest directly in the health, education, and future of the community.

CULTURE

Guests connect with Zambia’s rich heritage through village visits, the soulful harmonies of the Royal Choir, and local customs passed down for generations.

The gift shop champions local artisans, ensuring traditional crafts thrive while providing a sustainable source of income.

COMMERCE

Over 80% of the staff come from the local area and receive ongoing training in guiding, hospitality, wellness, and coxswain skills, ensuring careers are built and expertise grows within the community.

Income from accommodation, safaris, wellness, and dining sustains jobs while directly funding conservation and community initiatives.

Royal Zambezi Lodge Highlights

We partner with Conservation Lower Zambezi as Platinum supporters aiding in anti-poaching and wildlife protection & education.
Beyond the riverbank, Royal Zambezi has drilled seven boreholes for clean water access, built a maternity ward, and funds education - including tuition for local university students.
From the harmonies of the Royal Choir to sourcing seasonal produce from Zambezi farmers, ensuring every meal supports the local economy while reducing environmental impact.
Handcrafted wares in the lodge shop, Royal Zambezi Lodge celebrates Zambian culture and shares it with every guest.