Royal Zambezi in Lower Zambezi National Park has been awarded one Michelin Key for offering ‘an exceptional hotel and travel experience’. A sister recognition to the Michelin Stars for restaurants, the Michelin Keys are predicated on the following cornerstones:

  • A destination unto itself: the hotel contributes to the local experience
  • Excellence in architecture and interior design
  • Quality and regularity of service, comfort and maintenance
  • Singularity reflecting the personality of the establishment, its unique character
  • Consistency between the quality of the experience and the price paid

Michelin judges awarded a Key rating after staying at Royal Zambezi Lodge and seeing for themselves how these five criteria really come together to create a memorable experience. Rooms have private plunge pools, Wi-Fi, copper tubs and outside showers. Because the lodge is in Chiawa GMA, night drives are permitted. It is currently the only Michelin Key property in Zambia.