Victoria Falls Accommodation

 

Victoria Falls Town in Zimbabwe is home to one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world - The Victoria Falls. The Local people call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" -- the smoke that thunders.  The Victoria falls is 1 708 meters wide, making it the largest curtain of water in the world. It drops between 90m and 107m into the Zambezi Gorge and an average of 550,000 cubic metres of water plummet over the edge every minute.

Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860\'s. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared National Parks and a World Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialisation. Victoria Falls is very similar to its sister town of Livingstone in Zambia as it offers up some of the most exciting adventure activities available world wide, A number of activities can be undertaken. The \'Flight of Angels\' provides a fabulous views of the falls, the upstream river and its many islands and for the more adventurous there is microlighting. Rafting the grade five rapids below the Falls is a very popular adventure and visitors can also kayak, canoe, fish, go on guided walking safaris, ride on horseback and lunch on Livingstone Island.

Is Vic Falls Safe?

The locals living in Victoria Falls rely heavily on the tourists for their lively - hood and therefore know it is in their best interests to protect the tourism sector in their country. There have been no reported incidents of civil unrest in Victoria Falls and crime exists at very low levels. The truth is that crime in Victoria Falls is a fraction of that experienced in most cities or other major destinations and is mostly petty crime. There are hawkers and salesmen on the streets in Victoria Falls, as there are in many tourist resorts and they can be a pest. Yellow jacketed Tourism Police have been introduced to ensure the safety of tourists. They are also trained to assist, advise, guide, and where necessary to prevent any street salesmen from becoming an irritation.

Whatever kind of holiday you\'re looking for, our selection of Victoria Falls accommodation will have something to suit your tastes. Please feel free to browse the below selection of lodges and send through your enquiries for a free no obligation quotation.

Elephant Hills Resort

This environmentally correctly-positioned luxury hilltop hotel, with its great solid structure, is sited by a trail that has seen the passage of countless elephants over thousands of years. It deliberately imposes itself on the surrounding riverine bush. Its tranquil evergreen setting on the upper Zambezi River belies the might of the Victoria Falls just three kilometres away. The Elephant Hills Hotel Zimbabwe contains 263 luxury rooms, 11 executive suites, one deluxe suite and one presidential suite which are served by three restaurants and two bars, and the whole complex is expertly run by African Sun’s dedicated staff.

 

The Kingdom Hotel

This is a fun-filled resort hotel aimed unashamedly at the tourist who wants to take in the majesty and excitement of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World as well as enjoy a holiday adventure as part of a group, with someone special, with the children, or as a single traveller.  Complete with its own food court offering a wide choice of relaxing or quick meals, suiting all ages, The Kingdom at Victoria Falls also offers three swimming pools and a toddlers pool, a children’s play area and, for the ladies, planning a “night on the town” or a visit to the resort’s own casino, a spa and beauty parlour. Stunning architecture, which echoes the Victoria Falls but draws on the ancient Kingdom of Munhumutapa, with great domes, pillars, and bridges over the many water features, belies the fact that the resort is run on very traditional African Sun lines, with no compromises on the highest levels of products and guest service.

 

The Victoria Falls Hotel

The Edwardian-style five-star hotel, built in 1904, was recently redecorated and refurbished and now combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark.  World-class service, and food and beverage choice with preparation second to none, make the hotel a magnet for international visitors and locals alike. The opulent Livingstone Room for fine dining and dancing, the Jungle Junction with its famous breakfast and dinner buffets and ethnic entertainment in the evenings, offer variety and wide choice. Stanley’s Terrace, with its clear view of the Victoria Falls Bridge, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia, is renowned for its cocktails and afternoon teas. The Terrace has been a rendezvous for adventurers in Africa for over a century.

 

The Stanley and Livingstone

The 6 000-acre private reserve known as the “Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve” on which the Stanley and Livingstone is located, borders on the Zambezi National Park, and offers a diverse and yet unique African experience. Activities include game drives, walk with the lions and Elephant Back Safaris on the property and The  Falls and Zambezi River are only a 15-minute drive away.  For those wanting to relax, The Stanley and Livingstone’s gardens are lush and tropical. In the early evening, guests can enjoy sundowners on the patio whilst watching elephants, kudu and waterbuck at the watering hole, no more than 25 meters away. Guests are treated to delicious meals prepared by a chef par excellence. The staff ensures that the days spent at The Stanley and Livingstone are memorable.

 

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

A masterpiece of thatch and wood, intricately designed around the indigenous trees, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge creates a large open plan tree house from which to watch game and take in the breathtaking African bush.  Seventy two African influenced, en-suite bedrooms with private viewing decks have been written about extensively in international publications.  Victoria Falls Safari Lodge sets the trends in Victoria Falls with its award winning Boma, Place of Eating and Makuwa Kuwa restaurants.

 

Imbabala Safari Lodge

Situated where Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia converge, 80km west of Victoria Falls, Imbabala Lodge has its own safari park in which Game drives are conducted and is directly on the banks of the Zambezi River, offering pontoon cruises to view the game and extensive bird life.
The lodge offers every luxury and comfort for your sojourn in the wilds. There are just 8 thatched chalets accommodating a maximum of 18 Guests, so individual attention and service is guaranteed.