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    Bushbuck River House

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    #2 of 37 B&Bs / Inns in Livingstone
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    Plot 1607 Liyoyelo Farm | off Nakatindi Road, Livingstone 60060, Zambia
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    Bushbuck River House is set in 105 acres of bush on the banks of the Zambezi, 16km from Livingstone. It is the first property beyond the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. The house is an owner-run traditional Zambian farmhouse, which has been renovated and thatched to a high standard. All...
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    Plot 1607 Liyoyelo Farm | off Nakatindi Road, Livingstone 60060, Zambia
    5.7 miles to Livingstone Airport
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    All reviewsgreat hostsother gueststour of the propertybuffalo herdday trippatio watchingvictoria fallslivingstone islandinteresting conversationplace to staychobe national parkstayed here for three nightsan amazing placelocal marketsouthern africaeach eveninga wonderful stay
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    Reviewed June 4, 2018
    Gracious hosts and an amazing place to stay

    I loved my time at Bushbuck River House the only thing bad about it was it was too short. In that short time Linda helped us maximize it by organizing and coordinating all of our activities. The food, the people, the property all are great....More

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    Response from Oriel S, Manager at Bushbuck River HouseResponded June 5, 2018

    Thanks Joey Glad you all enjoyed your short time with us, shame it wasn't for longer. There is always next time! Linda

    Reviewed April 19, 2018
    Best Place to Stay in Livingstone

    Oriel was the best, she really helped us make the most of our three days in Livingstone. She gave us great advice, helped us book our adventures, and even drove us half the time! The room was great, the food wonderful, the staff friendly...but the...More

    Thank Collin C
    Reviewed March 20, 2018
    Our stay

    Wonderful 4 night stay,charming hosts with Oriel and Linda and chef Albert was excellent. Transporting us to the falls and sunset cruise was no hassle,altogether a very memorable stay.Would certainly recommend anyone to stay

    Thank Wendy A
    Response from Oriel S, Manager at Bushbuck River HouseResponded March 26, 2018

    Thank you Wendy for your great review. Happy to hear you all enjoyed your stay here at Bushbuck, sorry it wasn't for longer. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Regards Linda

    Reviewed February 7, 2018 via mobile
    Great lodge with an even better view

    Absolutely loved my stay here. Very close to park. Tons of wild life to see. Wonderful sunsets. The food was amazing from Albert, I highly recommend eating your meals at the lodge. Linda is a very and welcoming host. Cannot wait to return.

    Thank spehill
    Response from Oriel S, Manager at Bushbuck River HouseResponded February 8, 2018

    Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure looking after you all, sorry it was not for longer. Linda

    Reviewed October 8, 2017
    Something very different and intimate in Livingstone

    Bushbuck River House is well out of town - that is a large part of its charm as it is an intimate setting on the banks of the Zambezi. We didn't get a hippo visit, but we did see the local buffalo herd twice and...More

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    linda b
    June 3, 2016|
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    Response from Oriel S | Property representative |
    Dear Linda, Thanks for your questions. Yes The Falls will be in good flow in April. This year the elephants returned to Bushbuck in early May but we can not predict from year to year as it depends on the rains. If they were... More
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    February 26, 2016|
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    Response from Oriel S | Property representative |
    We do have wi-fi Bushbuck but please understand that Zambian wi-fi is not the same standard as you might find in other countries. The signal strength varies throughout the day, so sometimes there is signal in some rooms, but... More
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    March 31, 2015|
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    We have plenty of space for parking
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