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Maramba River Lodge Zambia Review | Safari Lodge Stay with Elephants Outside Our Room

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πŸ‘οΈ 145 viewsπŸ“… 5 months ago⏱️ 20:08
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I would definitely stay here again. I think this this property is fantastic.

The resort is fantastic. The people here are even nicer. Uh service was excellent, off the charts.

It was spectacular and magical and worth it just for that.

The biggest issue with staying here is definitely the mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are relentless day and night but luckily they don't seem to really bite very often.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Request luxury tent number four for maximum privacy and proximity to nature.
βœ“Bring a mixture of UK and general Europe/Africa power adapters.
βœ“Use the bug spray method: turn off lights, attract mosquitoes to one light, spray, then close windows.
βœ“Sleep with air conditioning and a fan on to keep mosquitoes away.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Staying in a tent instead of a traditional room β€” It's more like a building than a tent; rustic and fun, with air conditioning and screens.
Encountering wildlife alone at night β€” The gated property has 24/7 guards; avoid walking alone after dark due to hyenas, elephants, and hippos.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like staying at Maramba River Lodge in Zambia?
QWhat are the room and resort amenities?
QHow do you deal with mosquitoes at the lodge?
QWhat wildlife can you see near the property?

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We stayed at Maramba River Lodge in Livingstone, Zambia, and it turned into one of the most unexpected highlights of our trip. In this video, we give a full resort tour and room tour β€” plus share what it’s like staying at a safari-style lodge where elephants walk right past the property. This is an honest look at Maramba River Lodge, the rooms, the grounds, the river views, and the wildlife encounters you can experience without ever leaving the hotel. Book this exact Hotel *: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101lAE5g/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2Fho543185%2Fmaramba-river-lodge-livingstone-zambia%2F In this video you’ll see: β€’ Full Maramba River Lodge resort tour β€’ Detailed room tour and accommodations β€’ Elephants walking directly in front of the lodge β€’ Wildlife sightings right on the property β€’ Views along the Zambezi River β€’ What surprised us most about this stay β€’ Who this lodge is best for β€’ Whether Maramba River Lodge is worth it β€’ Part of our 2025 World Tour across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, Egypt, and beyond VIDEO GEAR WE USE * Water Bottle (Iron Flask): https://amzn.to/3TdHnu7 Microphones (DJI Mics): https://amzn.to/40vqDSU GoPro Hero 13: https://amzn.to/3UkL3KJ Camera (Canon EOS M6 Mark II – Body): https://amzn.to/44ItuID 360 Camera (Insta360 X5): https://amzn.to/43q87Na Drone (DJI Mini Pro 4): https://amzn.to/4ptAd2h As an Amazon Associate we earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. TRAVEL DEALS & RECOMMENDATIONS Book this exact Hotel *: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101lAE5g/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2Fho543185%2Fmaramba-river-lodge-livingstone-zambia%2F Viator Trips*: https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00144184&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=Weekenders SAVE MONEY ON GAS WITH UPSIDE (*) Referral Code: EGHBFW Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/upside-cash-back-gas-food/id1099997174 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.upside.consumer.android OUR OTHER CHANNELS Weekenders on the Water: https://www.youtube.com/@WeekendersontheWater Weekender Rides: https://www.youtube.com/@WeekenderRides CONTACT US professionalweekenders.contact@gmail.com INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ProfessionalWeekendersVlog *AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Some links are affiliate links and we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel.