Introduction
The Mercure A’Zambezi is a laid-back river lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River, a few kilometres from the Victoria Falls. It is easily reached by tarmac road and falls within the Victoria Falls district’s confines. The lodge is located next to the Zambezi National Park and it’s possible to spot some hippos, crocodiles or game coming in for a drink from the rooms. And if you’d like to see even more of these beasts, the nearby crocodile farm and various game parks offer good close-up views. The lodge rooms are spacious and really comfortable. The emphasis is on making guests feel at home – and it shows. Many of the rooms provide good views over the river, and offer air-conditioned comfort with a wide variety of room types and even two suites for extra space and ease. A great plus point is the many nearby facilities and tons of activities to take part in. Of these the adrenalin ones stand out – white water rafting, bungee jumping, gorge swinging and abseiling, while the more relaxed ones include elephant back safaris, game watching, river cruises and nature trails. A’Zambezi is an informal family-friendly hotel with an ethnic feel to it. The atmosphere is welcoming and the service friendly. If you’re after a good-value-for-money get-away, close to the action – this is the place for you.

Facilities
The accommodation at A’Zambezi consists of 83 thatched rooms in a two separate, curved buildings. All the rooms have balconies or terraces looking out over the property and the picturesque river.

Of these 83 rooms, 46 are twins, 7 are doubles, 17 are triples and 11 are family rooms. The remaining 2 are executive suites.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms (showers – no baths), and come equipped with air-conditioning, telephones, satellite TV, in-room safes, hair dryers, radio alarm clocks and tea and coffee stations. The family rooms are bigger and better suited to larger groups, while the suites have additional mini-bars, separate rooms and even spa baths.
Complimentary newspapers are supplied to the rooms, and daily housekeeping services are offered.

The double rooms have river views, while the twins have either river or garden views. The triple rooms overlook the gardens and have three single beds with a shared bathroom.

The Family Rooms have two separate bedrooms – one with a double bed and one with two singles. These rooms share a bathroom and main entrance and can sleep a maximum of four people.

Activities

Dining
There are a couple of dining venues at A’Zambezi. Firstly there’s the Amulonga Restaurant, a thatched building that offers a good fusion of ethnic and classic dishes. Amulonga means ‘by the river’ and, as it overlooks the mighty Zambezi, suits this open-air restaurant perfectly. Meals are served either from the buffet table or from a la carte menus and are enjoyed al fresco. They also offer light meals and snacks during the course of the day.

The second, the Kuzhe, offers great bush dinners under the stars with the sound of the African night in the background. In the evenings their meals are accompanied by an interesting traditional song and dance performance. The hotel also offers sunset cruises on the Zambezi that include a light meal.

A’Zambezi has three bars – the Safari poolside bar, the Cocktail Bar and the Zambezi Bar that offer a good selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to refresh you after an exciting day in the Vic Falls surrounds. The lodge also offers barbeques on the terrace overlooking the river, with good music in the background.

Children
A’Zambezi offers many child-friendly activities and is superb for families with young children. On-site facilities include table tennis, darts, boats for hire and a children’s playground. They also have a large swimming pool with children’s pool to cool off in after a hot day.