Opened in 2018 and built from the ground up with a clear design vision, Pioneers sits in a quiet residential suburb about two and a half kilometres from the falls, offering a calmer alternative to the busier town-centre options without feeling disconnected from the action. The name nods deliberately to the era of early African exploration, and that spirit carries through the property's aesthetic — colonial in character but genuinely modern beneath the surface, with light-filled interiors, patterned wallpaper, and individual wildlife themes giving each room a personality of its own.
The gardens are the real centrepiece, remarkably well-established for a lodge of its age, with two swimming pools, a day spa, and shaded terraces creating an environment where lingering comes naturally. The restaurant has drawn consistent praise for its cooking, and a commitment to solar energy and local conservation projects gives Pioneers a purposeful edge alongside its comfort. Sister property to Batonka, it shares much of the same owner-operated warmth.
