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🌿 Chundu Island: Between Two Countries, Beyond the Ordinary.

🚤 The Journey Begins

There are trips you plan… and then there are journeys that find you.My visit to Chundu Island, a private paradise by Seolo Africa, was supposed to be a simple lodge tour. I didn’t even stay overnight. But that short visit? It stirred something so deep, it changed the trajectory of my African adventure — and inspired a collaboration I never saw coming.


📍 Where Exactly Is Chundu Island?

Set on a 1.4 km-long island in the Zambezi National Park, Chundu Island lies about 21 km upstream from Victoria Falls, nestled between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Getting there is part of the magic — a 45-minute boat ride that feels like a private river safari in itself.As the spray of Victoria Falls fades behind you and the river narrows into wilderness, something shifts in your chest. You realize you're drifting toward a sanctuary most people will never even know exists.


🛏️ The Lodge: Wild, Refined, and Rooted

Chundu Island Lodge blends raw wilderness with sophisticated simplicity.With six River View Suites and two spacious Family Suites, each thatched-roof bungalow is designed for serenity. Palm-lined exteriors, outdoor decks, and natural ventilation mean you're immersed in nature — not separated from it.

🌱 Sustainability is central.The lodge is 100% solar-powered, has no AC (because it doesn’t need it), and uses local materials and labor in its design. Even the breeze feels intentional here.

🔗 Learn more: Chundu Island – Seolo Africa

💸 Rates & What’s Included

Chundu Island is a luxury eco-lodge with everything bundled in:

Season

Rate (pppn sharing)

Jan–Jun & Nov–Dec

$480–$495

Jul–Oct (Peak)

$650

Included:✓ 2 activities per day✓ All meals✓ Selected beverages✓ Transfers from Victoria Falls or Zambezi NP Gate✓ Laundry✓ Tourism levies & VAT✓ Complimentary guided visit to Victoria Falls

Not Included:✘ National park fees✘ Premium wines/spirits✘ Massages, curated fishing trips✘ Tips and curios

🛎️ Booking & More Info: https://www.seoloafrica.com/chundu-island


🐘 What to Do on Chundu Island

Whether you’re an adventurer, birder, or chill-by-the-pool type, this island gives you space to be fully you:


🌊 River-Based Activities

  • Sundowner Cruises: Golden hour with gin & tonic in hand.

  • Canoeing: Paddle alongside hippos, crocs, and elephants.

  • Fishing: Tiger fish and bream — catch-and-release or fresh for dinner.


🐾 Land-Based Safaris

  • Game Drives: 2.5-hour excursions into Zambezi National Park.

  • Walking Safaris: Intimate, slow adventures into the bush.

  • Birding Walks: Over 400 species await — from kingfishers to bee-eaters.

Optional massage treatments and poolside lounging round out the stay.


🌌 Culture & Myth: The Spirit of the River

Chundu may not carry a legend of its own — but its river certainly does.

The Tonga people believe the Zambezi River is home to Nyami Nyami, a powerful river god with the head of a fish and the body of a serpent. He’s said to control floods, protect those who live by the river, and bring balance to the land.

And as I floated toward Chundu, flanked by two countries, surrounded by the calls of unseen birds and the pull of something older than time — I could feel him.Whispers in the water. Eyes just beneath the surface. A presence.

It didn’t just feel mythical.It felt true.

💬 Why I’ll Never Forget It

I didn’t even spend the night — and yet I walked away changed.This visit wasn’t just beautiful. It was the spark that led to my ongoing partnership with Seolo Africa. Because the moment I arrived, I felt their vision. A deep reverence for the land. A commitment to sustainability. A willingness to protect the wild — while letting guests immerse in it, completely.


🧭 Travel Tips

  • Best time to visit:

    • Dry Season (Jul–Oct) for game viewing

    • Green Season (Nov–May) for lush landscapes and birding

  • Recommended Stay: 3–4 nights

  • Malaria precautions: Yes – bring repellents & consider prophylaxis

  • Child policy: Ages 6+ welcome; some activities 16+ only


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🎥 Watch the Full Vlog

📺 Ride with me on the Zambezi, visit Chundu Island, and discover what makes this place one of the most unforgettable eco-luxury experiences in Africa.👉🏼 Watch on YouTube



📸 Tag Me If You Go!

Planning your own journey to Chundu Island? I’d love to see it.Tag me on Instagram @noerosetravel and use #noerosetravels.

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