Developed by The Ultra Portfolio, a Livingstone-based hospitality group known for conservation-focused tourism experiences, Lone Palm will be located approximately 12 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls. The intimate property will feature just ten rooms, offering a small-scale, owner-led lodge experience designed to connect guests with Zambia’s natural landscapes and local communities.

Positioned as the flagship property within The Ultra Portfolio collection, the lodge will combine nature experiences with a focus on wellness in the wild and personal restoration. Guests will be able to participate in activities such as river excursions, nature walks and guided experiences along the Zambezi, alongside wellness offerings including yoga, sauna and ice-bath therapy, massage treatments and sound journeys.

According to Managing Director Mark McCormick, the vision for Lone Palm extends beyond traditional safari hospitality.

“Our vision for Lone Palm has always been bigger than a lodge,” says McCormick. “We wanted to create a place where guests feel a genuine connection – to nature, to themselves and to the wider purpose of protecting this extraordinary landscape while uplifting the communities who call it home.”

Purpose-driven tourism forms a central part of the lodge’s philosophy. The development aims to support local communities while contributing to conservation initiatives along the Zambezi River ecosystem.

With Livingstone continuing to evolve as a gateway destination for travellers visiting Victoria Falls, Lone Palm will add a new intimate luxury option for guests seeking a quieter riverside retreat while remaining close to one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders.

When it opens in late 2026, Lone Palm is expected to further strengthen the region’s reputation for small-scale, conservation-led hospitality experiences along the Zambezi.