On a tiny island 30km upstream from one of the world’s seven natural wonders, another wonder awaits: Royal Chundu. Hidden from sight in the middle of the Zambezi, just four enormous suites hang over the rapids that surround this exclusive retreat. Chic interiors sing with cobalt blues, understated chitenge fabrics and chunky chandeliers strung from meticulously hand-rolled clay beads. And the personal service is meticulous too.Katombora’s secret picnic spots brim with Pimm’s and persians beneath the jackalberries. The massages are sublime. And the sunset river cruises are, well, they’re pure darn poetry. (Forgoing one borders on heresy, in our books.)
