The tree that enriches the soil beneath its canopy.
We're often asked why we named our lodge after a tree. Was it just a random decision aimed at claiming top spot on Google searches? Most definitely not. The Albida tree offers a fascinating story.
Our origins, the people, the legends.
A collection of
our stories.
We're often asked why we named our lodge after a tree. Was it just a random decision aimed at claiming top spot on Google searches? Most definitely not. The Albida tree offers a fascinating story.


Your journey begins the moment you land at Victoria Falls International Airport. Private transfers, a dedicated butler service and an all-inclusive stay begins.
Stories from
beneath the canopy.
We're often asked why we named our lodge after a tree. Was it just a random decision aimed at claiming top spot on Google searches? Most definitely not. The Albida tree offers a fascinating story.
Your journey begins the moment you land at Victoria Falls International Airport. Private transfers, a dedicated butler service and an all-inclusive stay begins.
The man tasked with heading up Albida – Victoria Falls is manager Gerald Kapesa. Gerald's hospitality background is a rich one; from Zambia to the Seychelles, Dubai, Ghana, Namibia and South Africa.
How do you build alongside one of the world's most extraordinary natural wonders, without competing with it? The answer became a lodge of just 13 villas.
One of the central tenets of Albida is a genuine commitment to look after our environment. That means many things, including our obsession with reclaiming valuable resources as we build, rebuild and grow.
The team tasked with making Albida – Victoria Falls a success is small, committed, tightly-woven and determined to offer the best service and make every stay as seamless as possible.
The Albida – Victoria Falls dining story draws strongly on its African context – embracing local produce, celebrating the abundant Zambezi River and building on a rich culinary history.
Tea, as any Zimbabwean will tell you, has a very special place in our hearts. From rural villages near Victoria Falls to townhouses in Harare and farms in the Eastern Highlands, tea is always brewing. It's the Zimbabwean way.
We've gathered the details you need to make things simple, so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying the experience.
From river cruises to safari drives, the following specially selected experiences are included in your stay. Additional experiences are available at an extra cost.
Community.
Conservation.
Sustainability.


Africa’s Eden is a unique regional tourism association uniting Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

United States Tour Operators Association is a professional trade association representing the leading tour operators in the United States.

The Wildlife Conservation Coalition (WCC) is a private voluntary organisation dedicated to wildlife protection and conservation.