The perfect place to experience all of the adventure and action that Victoria Falls has to offer, from helicopter flights to safaris.
Location
Located within five kilometres of Zimbabwe's stunning Victoria Falls, Batonka Guest Lodge offers guests tranquillity that comes from being outside of town, while also being in easy reach of the area’s main attractions. The lodge prides itself on providing friendly and personalised service, as well as being committed to keeping its carbon footprint as low as possible. Guests can either self drive or arrive via road transfer from Kasane or Victoria Falls Airport.
Rooms
The lodge offers 27 spacious, air-conditioned rooms, each with a private patio overlooking either manicured gardens or one of two swimming pools. Rooms blend contemporary comfort with classic elegance and include en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, a minibar fridge, flat-screen TV, digital safe, Wi-Fi and flexible bed configurations. Several inter-leading rooms and family-friendly layouts make Batonka a good choice for groups and families
Facilities
Central lodge spaces include relaxed indoor and outdoor dining areas, a welcoming lounge with comfortable seating, a shaded verandah and two swimming pools, one in the main garden and another off the Flame Lily Wing, complete with loungers and light poolside service. There’s also a curio shop and an activities desk to help plan excursions. Meals are freshly prepared and served with options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with a fully stocked bar and speciality coffee drinks
Activities
While the lodge itself is a restful haven, its location puts you close to the majestic Victoria Falls and a huge range of activities. Your stay can include guided Falls tours, sunset cruises on the Zambezi, cultural village visits and birdwatching, while adrenaline seekers can book white water rafting, bungee jumping, helicopter flights and more. Batonka also offers you the opportunity see an amazing lunar rainbow, or moon bow when conditions are right. Victoria Falls is one of the few places on Earth where this phenomenon is known to occur.
Sustainability
Batonka Guest Lodge is built with environmental awareness in mind. Solar geysers heat water, inverter-style air conditioners reduce energy use, grey water is recycled for garden irrigation and LED lighting and waste separation help minimise its footprint. The lodge also supports conservation through partnerships and responsible practices in water and energy use.
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When to visit Zimbabwe
Find out the best time to visit Zimbabwe with our month by month guide.
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January
January is an excellent time to head out with expert guides and view resident and migratory bird species. The days are warm, with the risk of rain, this clears very fast as it arrives.
February
February is the best time for birders. The days are warm, with the risk of afternoon rain showers, but they clear as fast as they arrive.
March
If you want to witness Vic Falls at its fullest, March is the month to visit, with huge volumes of spray, it is perfect if you want to see the gorges and geology of the area.
April
The world famous Mana Pools re-open in April. The days feel fresher as the wet season ends leaving the landscapes looking lush green, making it perfect for walking safaris.
May
In May, the days continue to feel fresh and bright making it a perfect time to venture out on walking safaris.
June
June heralds the return of winter, nights turn colder and the temperature dips - take plenty of layers as the temperature can drop below freezing. It is the perfect time for photographers to explore Hwange National Park before the busy holiday period.
July
Winter temperatures continue into July so take plenty of layers. Much like June, it is perfect for photographers looking to view wildlife from a different angle.
August
If you want clear, bright blue skies and continuous wildlife sightings, August is the month for you. Camps are likely to be fuller, however, if you visit private concessions you can still experience exclusivity and no crowds.
September
Much like August, September is an amazing time for wildlife spotting and weather, in particular it is considered the best time of year to see elephant herds in Hwange National Park.
October
In October wildlife sightings are at their peak as the dry season ends. If you travel during this month you can experience hot days with temperatures soaring up to 40 degrees.
November
November is the best time to head out with expert guides and view resident and migratory bird species. The days are warm, with the risk of rain, this clears very fast as it arrives. It is low season and one of the best times to go white water rafting at Vic Falls, the volume and speed of the water is reduced exposing the rapids.
December
In December the days are warm with the risk of rain showers mid afternoon. The rivers rise and dependant on water levels travellers can visit 'devils pool' at Vic Falls, providing high excitement and a head for heights needed if you want to get close to the drop off.
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