Bushbuck River House
Garden & pool house
Pool & pool house

VICTORIA FALLS, LIVINGSTONE.

ACCOMMODATION AT BUSHBUCK RIVER HOUSE, LIYOYELO FARM

Our African base is in Zambia at Liyoyelo Farm, close to Livingstone and Victoria Falls. Here Bushbuck River House is set in 105 acres of bush, on the banks of the Zambezi and is the first property beyond the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park boundary.

The house is an owner run traditional Zambian farmhouse, which has been renovated and thatched to a high standard. All rooms in the main house are en-suite and there is a swimming pool and pool boma and a tree house/viewing platform overlooking the river. It is an individual, quiet and relaxing place to stay.

Located approximately 16km from the centre of town the house gives easy access to Livingstone and the Victoria Falls, whilst also providing a tranquil and secure enviromnent. Because the property is bounded by the National Park and the Zambezi River there are frequent sightings of bushbuck, waterbuck, elephant, hippo, duiker, buffalo, cape clawless otter, vervet monkey and baboon. Night sightings of mammals have included scrub hare, thick tailed bushbaby and porcupine. A recent bird survey listed 263 species within the ground and immediate surroundings, including Pel's Fishing Owl and the shy African Finfoot. If you enjoy walking there is plenty of opportunity to do so, both on the farm itself and, if water levels are low, on one of the nearby islands in the Zambezi.

Accommodation can be on a bed and breakfast, half board or full board basis. The evening meal is a three course set meal and food is freshly prepared and home cooked. Whenever possible we use produce from our own organic garden and orchard, but sometimes the elephants and monkeys get there first.

OUR CONTACT DETAILS

BUSHUCK MAIN HOUSE currently has five en-suite rooms. Children under 12 yrs are half price and under 3 yrs are free of charge. Meals are set menu and home cooked, please inform us of any special dietary requirements in advance.

THE ORCHARD ROOM is separate from the main house and has balcony views over the river and the bush. There is a washroom with sinks showers and toilets and a small outside cooking area where you can self cater. The buildings are set in a small orchard.

Prices are as follows but may fluctuate with the exchange rate:

BUSHBUCK RIVER HOUSE ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT
1/1/2010 to 31/5/2010
GBP
U$
ZAR
€uro
Orchard Room
Room Only
20
32
240
24
B&B
25
40
300
30
DBB
37
60
445
45
Twin Sharing
B&B
30
48
360
36
DBB
42
67
505
50
FB
47
75
565
56
Twin as Single
B&B
35
56
420
42
DBB
47
75
565
56
FB
52
83
625
62
Std Double
B&B
35
56
420
42
DBB
47
75
565
56
FB
52
83
625
62
Lge Double
B&B
40
64
480
48
DBB
52
83
625
62
FB
57
91
685
68
MEALS
B/Fast
5
8
60
6
Lunch
5
8
60
6
Dinner
12
19
145
14
TRANFERS
Liv Airport
16
25
190
19
Vic Falls
20
30
260
26
Kazungula
50
75
600
60
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1/6/2010 to31/12/2010
GBP
U$
ZAR
€uro
Orchard Room
Room Only
25
40
300
30
B&B
31
50
370
37
DBB
45
72
540
54
Twin Sharing
B&B
35
56
420
42
DBB
49
78
590
59
FB
55
88
660
66
Twin as Single
B&B
40
64
480
48
DBB
54
86
650
65
FB
60
96
720
72
Std Double
B&B
40
64
480
48
DBB
54
86
650
65
FB
60
96
720
72
Lge Double
B&B
46
73
550
55
DBB
60
95
720
72
FB
66
105
790
79
MEALS
B/Fast
6
10
70
7
Lunch
6
10
70
7
Dinner
14
22
170
17
TRANSFERS
Liv Airport
16
25
190
19
Vic Falls
20
30
260
26
Kazungula
50
75
600
60


RENT THE WHOLE GROUND FLOOR
Groups of up to 10 or 12 can rent the whole ground floor, with 5 en-suite
bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room and swimming pool. This is on a
self catering basis and a housekeeper and maintenance staff are included.
The price is from U$400.00 per night, with a minimum of five days rental.
Contact us for more information.

PRIVATE CAMPING (Advance bookings only)
Our small private camping area is serviced by a washroom and utility area
with showers and toilets. The daily cost is U$10.00 each.

PAYMENT
All bookings are provisional until payment has been made.
50% of the accommodation cost is required to secure a booking.
Payment can be made directly into our account, or in cash. Cash payments qualify for a 5% discount. Bank transfer charges are at the clients expense and additional to the rates listed above.
We accept G.B Pounds, U.S. Dollars, S.A. Rand, Botswana Puls or Namibian Dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
Payment can also be made by credit card.

For Bushbuck availability please email nomad@microlink.zm

BUSHBUCK RIVER HOUSE BIRDING SURVEY

Our birding survey, updated in December 2008, now lists 263 species in the area including: Pel's Fishing Owl, African Finfoot, Broad billed Roller and Halfcollared Kingfisher. Thanks to Kathie and Mick Claydon for their enthusiastic field work and their report.


DIRECTIONS:
GPS reading S 17,50.227 E 025,44.235

FROM LIVINGSTONE
Leave Livingstone on the M10 Sesheke road. Pass through two National Park gates (park entry fees are not required) and after crossing the Sinde River (often dry) look for the first 'Lay-by 1km' sign on the left. Take the first track immediately after this sign. The track passes over the railway line, then divides. Take the sharp left and follow the track along the railway line, then round to the right and drive towards the river until you reach the house. From the main road to the house is approx 1km. If you're not driving a 4X4 take care not to ground your car on the dirt road.

FROM KAZUNGULA OR SESHEKE
Take the main M10 and continue towards Livingstone. Once you pass over the railway line, which crosses the road, you are quite close to the turning. A few km after this you will see a triangular road sign on your left warning of bends. Turn right directly opposite this. If you encounter the National Park entry gate you have gone too far. The track passes over the railway line, then divides. Take the sharp left and follow the track along the railway line, then round to the right and drive towards the river until you reach the house. From the main road to the house is approx 1km. If you re not driving a 4X4 take care not to ground your car on the dirt road.

CONTACT DETAILS
NOMAD Zambia e-mail nomad@microlink.zm
Zambian telephone numbers from within Zambia
Bushbuck River House 0213 327769
Zambian mobile numbers:

  • Alan Baird 0977755429
  • Oriel Southwood 0977846164

Zambian telephone numbers from outside Zambia,
Bushbuck River House 00260 213 327769
Zambian mobile numbers:

  • Alan Baird 00260 977755429
  • Oriel Southwood 00260 977846164

    Skype: nomadzambia

    Also Nomad U.K from outside U.K 0044 1284810101

    NOMAD U.K. e-mail nomadat@onetel.com
    U.K. Tel/Fax 01284 810101

    LIVINGSTONE
    Livingstone is located close to Victoria Falls and there are a variety of activities that you can undertake. You can view the falls from the Zambian side, visit the Mosi-oa-tunya National Park, or choose from activities such as pleasure flights over the falls, sun downer cruises, jet boating or canoeing on the Zambezi, white water rafting, game viewing on horse or elephant back, visiting museums and craft markets. The latest attraction for Livingstone is the evening meal restaurant service on a recently restored steam train.

    In Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park there is the possibility of seeing elephant, white rhino, zebra, giraffe and various antelope. As the National Park runs along the banks of the Zambezi and there are also good chances of seeing hippo and a variety of bird life.

    Please contact us if you would like us to book activities in Livingstone for you.


    Victoria Falls

    Canoeing on the Zambezi

    Elephants at Liyoyelo Farm

    Helicopter ride
    Livingstone elephant ride

    ACTIVITY Cost per person U$
    AT THE FALLS
    Visit to the Falls - entry only on Zambian side
    Vic Falls tour Zambia inc entrance
    Vic Falls tour Zimbabwe inc entrance
    Falls tour Zambia & Zimbabwe inc entrance
    *10
    *33
    *58 + visa
    *80 + visa
    Livingstone Island - Morning
    - Lunch
    - Afternoon tea
    Includes chance to swim in the Devils Pool
    *60
    115
    *90
    Closed at high water
    approx. Feb to June
    IN THE AIR
    Microlight flight - 15 mins
    - 30 mins
    120
    240
    Helicopter flight - 12 to 15 mins
    - 25 to 30 mins
    130
    260
    ON THE WATER
    White water rafting - full day, low water + lift
    -am half day, low water no lift
    -pm half day low water no lift
    - full day, high water + lift
    River board/rafting combo - Half/full day
    145
    120
    130
    130
    135/150
    Jetboat extreme 30 min inc gondola lift
    Jetboat/Hei combo (min 4 pax)
    *95
    300
    African Queen/Princess Cruise - Sundowner
    - Breakfast
    - Lunch
    Captains cabin (10)
    *60
    *55
    *55
    *85
    Lady Livingstone - Breakfast
    - Lunch
    - Sundowner
    *65
    *70
    *55
    MV Mukambi Sunset Cruise
    *45
    River Safari - Morning/lunch/sunset
    Private boat hire 1-10 pax
    *75
    995
    Upper Zambezi Canoe Safari - half day
    - full day
    95
    120
    Upper Zambezi raft float
    80
    Fishing on the Zambezi - half day
    - full day
    130
    260
    WILDLIFE & ANIMAL INTEREST
    Crocodile & Snake farm - 1 to 2 hrs entry only
    *20
    Elephant back ride (10 yrs & over) am or pm
    Elephant interaction
    Elephant encounter inc 30 min walk with
    elephants & interaction
    Zimbabwe elephant back ride am or pm
    150
    50
    90
    all+Zam park fee $10
    $110
    +Zim & Zam visas
    Lion encounter
    Cub encounter for children
    125
    75
    +Zam park fee $10
    Horse riding - 2 hr
    - half day with lunch
    *75
    110
    Mosi-o-Tunya game drive - 2.5 hrs
    50
    N.B.+Zam Pk fee $10
    Transfer extra if not
    run by Nomad
    Mosi-o-Tunya game walk
    Mosi-o- Tunya rhino walk
    *70
    85
    N.B.+Zam Pk fee $10
    Mabula Game Farm Eland Project
    Walk with Eland - 5 hrs 9am - 2pm
    Night drive & walk - 7hrs 3pm - 10pm

    *95
    120
    Chobe day trip, Botswana
    185
    ADRENALIN SPORT AND ACTIVITY
    Bunji Jump - Solo/tandem
    Big Air experience combo
    Bridge swing - Solo/tandem
    Bridge slide - Solo/tandem
    110/115
    135
    *80/155
    *35/50
    Abseil - Half day
    - Full day inc lunch
    Gorge swing - 2 swings
    - 1 Swing
    *85
    *95
    *65
    *55
    Flying fox, abseil, rap jump or cable slide
    *35 each
    Quad Bikes - I hour local trail
    - 2.5 hr village trail
    *80
    140
    Clay Pieon shooting am or pm
    *55
    Zambezi paintball am or pm
    *55
    Segway Tours at the Sun Resort Falls tour
    General tour in resort grounds
    Sundowner tour in Falls resort
    *45
    *35
    *30
    1 week gym pass
    *25
    Royal Livingstone Golf & Country Club
    - 9 holes, green fee & caddy
    -18 holes, green fee & caddy
    - Club hire
    Elephant Hills Zimbabwe golf - 18 holes

    *53
    *75
    *11
    80+ Zim & Zam visas
    CULTURAL AND HISTORIC

    Local Village Tour – Nomad African Travel
    supports our local village and school, this
    informal tour will allow you an intimate
    experience of both, subject to school terms.
    NB 50% of the cost is donated to school funds
    30
    Children free of charge
    Historic Livingstone tour
    African Cultural tour - markets, lunch & language
    Maramba market
    *40
    *50
    *35
    Mists of Time tour with Russell Gamon -
    Historical tour of Mukuni Village and Victoria Falls
    100
    Livingstone Museum - entry only
    - tour
    *10
    *35
    Railwa Museum - entry only
    - tour
    *10
    *35

    Steam Train 5 course evening dinner trip from
    Livingstone town to Liyoyelo/Simonga
    Steam Train town siding to Victoria Falls Bridge
    sundowner run with light refreshments
    150

    110

    Rolls Royce Transfers – 1939 Yellow Rolls
    Royce, one way vehicle rates
    Zambezi River Picnic 1 to 1.5 hrs
    Transfer to Royal Livingstone Express
    Airport Transfer
    Vehicle Hire per hour

    300
    225
    325
    300
    SPECIAL OFFERS
    FULL DAY RAFTING + SUNSET CRUISE
    HALF DAY RAFTING + CRUISE
    HALF DAY RAFTING + HALF DAY ABSEIL
    PACKAGE (includes abseil, gorge jump,
    flying fox & rap jump)
    ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI + LION ENCOUNTER
    LION ENCOUNTER + 15 MIN HELICOPTOR
    ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI+ 15 MIN HELICOPTOR
    LION ENCOUNTER + GAME WALK
    ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI + GAME WALK
    ADD ON TO ANY OF ABOVE MUKAMBI CRUISE
    OR LADY LIVINGSTONE SUNSET CRUISE
    165
    145
    175


    230 + U$10 park fee
    210 + U$10 park fee
    240 + U$10 park fee
    160 + U$10 park fee
    160 + U$10 park fee
    25
    40
    CONDITIONS

    It is compulsory to have medical and travel insurance to take part in these activities.
    *The cost of activities does not include transfers into town, but if we are going
    into town we can drop you at a suitable location, alternatively we can arrange a taxi for you.
    If a group of four or more people book an activity with us we can usually provide a transfer
    if we are free to do so, this excludes activities under U$50 in value.
    Other activities include transfers providing they are booked through Nomad.
    Some activities have child age restrictions.
    Some activities require a minimum number of participants.

    Full details are available on request.

    PLEASE NOTE PRICES CAN BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED ON BOOKING