You stay at the Royal Livingstone on the Zambezi River in Zambia, a short walk from Victoria Falls. The lodge has private access to the falls, so you can visit without crossing the public entrance. Wildlife roams the grounds — zebra, giraffe, and impala move freely through the gardens.

The lodge has rooms and suites with private balconies or terraces overlooking the river. Each room has air conditioning and a butler service that handles turndown and meal requests. The grounds hold a pool, a spa, and restaurants serving European and African dishes.

The Zambezi River runs past the lodge. It draws the wildlife and cools the air, and it is the reason the lodge is here at all.