Livingstone & Victoria Falls

ZAMBEZI SUN & ROYAL LIVINGSTONE
These two large hotels are adjacent and occupy a prime position being so close to the Falls. The Zambezi Sun is classified as a 3 star hotel and has 212 air conditioned bedrooms, each with private patio or balcony. The central reception area has a buffet restaurant, entertainment area and bar.
Outside entertainments centre around the swimming pool. The 5 star Royal Livingstone has 173 air conditioned rooms in 2 storey clusters and each has 10 rooms with balconies or terraces and views towards the river. Facilities include evening a la carte restaurant, hairstylist, massage in the privacy of your room or at a special facility by the pool. From the shaded verandah and sun deck there are stunning views of the river. Both hotels offer an extensive range of sporting, leisure activities and tours.

THE DAVID LIVINGSTONE
This brand new colonial style 4 star hotel sits right on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River just 5 kms up stream from the Victoria Falls. Accommodation comprises of 72 well appointed bedrooms and 5 loft suites and from each
room there are magnificent views of the river. Open shutters in the bathrooms give guests a view over the river from the bath. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounge and tropical swimming pool. The spa offers an extensive range of treatments and beauty therapies. Numerous optional excursions and tours such as a helicopter flight over the Falls, elephant back riding, jet boating and canoeing can be arranged and the hotel operates its own launch, the ‘MV David Livingstone’ for daily river cruises

THORNTREE RIVER LODGE
Situated just a few kilometres upstream from the Falls inside the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, the lodge has 9 spacious bedrooms, each with a spectacular view over the river from the covered verandah. I n the main lodge is a bar, lounge and a communal dining table for meals. Weather permitting, dinner is also served outdoors under the African night sky. A highlight of a stay here is an elephant back safari (charges applicable) and these take place in the morning and late afternoon. The possibility of spotting game is enhanced from your elevated position and afterwards you are encouraged to interact with these magnificent animals.

STANLEY SAFARI LODGE
Located 3 kms east of the Falls and set high on a hill overlooking the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, the lodge is decorated in a blend of Colonial and African ethnic tones. The cottage accommodation varies from enclosed Colonial style rooms to spacious open thatch rooms in a rustic style. All 8 rooms have en suite facilities with a lounge area and a private garden. The suites also have a small plunge pool. From the thatched dining room and lounge there are extensive views over the surrounding bush. Just below, on a terrace, is the infinity pool and this provides a lovely setting with the spray from the Victoria Falls as a backdrop

RIVER CLUB
Located 18km up stream from the Falls, this stunning Edwardian colonial-style lodge is set in lush riverine vegetation. Each of the 10 beautifully appointed chalets is under thatch and are split-level, open fronted, so that you can enjoy the vista of the river from both bed and bath! The main building houses the dining room, comfortable lounge, drawing room, well stocked library and a wide verandah on which breakfast and teas are served. The impressive swimming pool has been built to seem part of the river. Many activities are included in the tariff including canoeing, boating, sundowner cruises and visits to the Falls, game reserve and local villages

TONGABEZI
The camp is set 20km upstream from the Falls on a sweeping bend of the river and has always been looked upon as the perfect romantic hideaway. It has 5 spacious river view cottages and 3 luxury houses, each with a personal valet who ensures you are totally pampered. Dining is often outdoors beside the river, or on your private verandah. Many activities are included in the tariff – canoeing, cruises, visits to the Falls, village visits – and there is a swimming pool, tennis court and an attractive croquet lawn in the grounds. If staying a few nights then you may wish to consider spending a night or two on the stunning small

ISLANDS OF SIANKABA
The lodge is on two densely forested islands, connected by a suspension bridge, in the Zambezi River 38km upstream from the Victoria Falls. On the small island are seven beautifully appointed teak and canvas chalets nestling in the tree canopy, each with en suite facilities, ceiling fan and private wooden deck extending out over the river; whilst on the other larger island is the bar, lounge, dining area and small swimming pool. Various activities are included in the tariff including boating, sunset river cruises, visits to local villages and the Falls. Chobe National Park in Botswana is also easily accessible being just 48km away via the ferry at Kazungula.