ザ・コートニー・ロッジ(The Courtney Lodge)

My brother and I stayed at The Courtney over a weekend while seeing Victoria Falls. Lesley and Clive have created a beautiful property and the attention to detail truly makes this a special place. Taku, Owen, and the rest of the staff took such good care of us and made us feel so welcomed. My brother and I said if we could give 10 stars we would! The Courtney is a real gem!

Leslie and Clive have created a place of peace/relaxation and well-being in Victoria Falls with their lodge. The entire lodge is very lovingly furnished. The rooms, 9 in total, are very spacious. Breakfast is served on the terrace overlooking the beautiful garden, which is adjoined by the pool and bar. Breakfast consists of a small buffet and a selection of hot dishes, which are ordered a la carte and freshly prepared. All services were excellent, especially Taku, the lodge manager, who took care of all our wishes and organised all activities (Zambezi cruises, helicopter flight etc.) for us. The location of the lodge is such that you can reach the town of Victoria Falls in 10 minutes on foot, but travelling on foot is only recommended when it is light, because after dark you have to share the roads with wild animals (e.g. elephants), which really shouldn't be considered fun. That's why we always took a taxi after dark, which is no problem and not expensive (town -＞ lodge approx. 5 dollars, lodge -＞ waterfalls approx. 8 dollars).

I stayed at The Courtney Lodge for 4 days in March 2024. It was the most comfortable and welcoming place I've been to in Zimbabwe and throughout Africa. The staff there had the kindest smiles and were super friendly. Every part of the lodge, like the cozy garden, bar, swimming pool and lounge, was filled with care and attention to detail. I was also really happy with the meals. I highly recommend it not just for families and couples but also for solo travelers like me. A big thank you to Clive, Leslie and all the staff including Taku, Robbie, and Danny.. for making my trip to Zimbabwe the best.

We are so pleased to have picked this very special lodge for our stay in Victoria Falls. The ambiance, amenities, and gracious staff enhanced the time we spent recharging after our day’s adventures - a perfect melding of old and new in a very welcoming environment. The grounds are lovely and tempt you to spend time just relaxing to the sound of African birdsong or lounging by the pool. The Courtney is a gem. We highly recommend it!

The staff and owner were amazingly kind. It was a lovely and peaceful stay for my family with an 11 year-old son. The location was also good for activities and good restaurants. The only issue was mosquitos as we travelled in December, the rainy season although it didn’t rain so much anyway.

Highly recommend staying at The Courtney! This is a newly opened lodge and it was the best find. We were looking for somewhere that felt luxurious and relaxing without the excessive price tags of a lot of Victoria Falls accommodation. This place did not disappoint. The manager and the owners were on hand to ensure our stay was wonderful, they made reservations for a sunset river cruise, rafting and dinner at Dusty Rose which is a traditional experience with a twist and was a great experience we wouldn’t have known about if they hadn’t suggested it. The space is immaculate, clean, and beautifully decorated. And I even went in the pool which is rare, however this one was so clear, and not full of chemicals and wonderfully refreshing, within their beautifully tended gardens which I wish I could recreate at home! And I must also mention that the chef made a lovely dinner for us and we enjoyed breakfast each morning, great flavours and choices. 100% recommend and would stay again without question.

What an amazing experience! We would highly recommend the Courtney Lodge if going to Victoria Falls. The staff were friendly, attentive and extremely helpful. Taku, the Hotel Manager, arrange all our excursions, made dinner reservations and catered to our every need. The breakfasts were excellent and they were able to provide me with tasty vegan options. When making our dinner reservations Taku made sure that as a vegan I could be catered for. The rooms were clean and spacious and the hotel is tastefully decorated the relaxation and comfort. Thanks to Robby the grounds are kept immaculate and the pool was a welcome treat at the end of very hot days. All and all our stay was excellent and I cannot make a high enough recommendation.

Incredible! We had the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful new lodge and could not have been more pleased with every aspect. Staff communicated professionally and friendly throughout the reservation process and during our stay. While on site, the Owners and staff took time to communicate with us daily and make sure we had what we needed to enjoy our stay. The property itself is beautiful from room design and furnishings to landscape design and common areas to gather. Very clean, secure, and a great location for visiting local attractions. Don’t pass up the opportunity to stay at this new lodge. Attention to detail from construction to customer care is wonderful. This is a true gem!

Amazing ownership and management team that is warm, inviting, and helpful. Accommodation and living space were spacious, clean, and engaging. The employees were helpful and responsive. I would highly recommend this establishment for visitors to Victoria Falls.