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    Pioneers Lodge

    Hotel · Victoria Falls Rainforest, Zimbabwe

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 68
    Best time
    May, Aug, Sep
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
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    Pioneers Lodge is a hotel near Victoria Falls Rainforest.

    Why stay at Pioneers Lodge

    • 58 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Pool or spa to rest between drives
    • Welcomes children

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    50

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Solar powered, supports local conservation and anti-poaching

    Activities
    Game Drive, Walking Safari, Horse Riding, Fishing, Spa
    Amenities
    Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Wi-Fi, Restaurant, Dining, Bar, Lounge, Library

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    1,656

    Species

    58

    Mammals

    335

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Chacma Baboon364 sightings
    • Southern Bushbuck282 sightings
    • Common Warthog273 sightings
    • Common Hippopotamus254 sightings
    • Vervet Monkey246 sightings
    • Wahlberg’s Striped Skink246 sightings
    • Nile Crocodile232 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant223 sightings
    • White-fronted Bee-eater221 sightings
    • Common Bulbul209 sightings

    Best time to stay at Pioneers Lodge

    Best months:
    May
    August
    September
    Jan
    Fair24°C243mm
    Feb
    Good25°C132mm
    Mar
    Great25°C49mm
    Apr
    Excellent23°C18mm
    May
    Excellent21°C0mm
    Jun
    Excellent19°C0mm
    Jul
    Excellent19°C0mm
    Aug
    Excellent22°C0mm
    Sep
    Excellent26°C0mm
    Oct
    Excellent29°C3mm
    Nov
    Great28°C51mm
    Dec
    Fair26°C182mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest town

    Victoria Falls

    3 km away

    Nearest airport

    Baobab Plains Airfield (ZM-0034)

    4 km from the park

    International airport

    Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)

    12 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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