On the forested banks of the great Zambezi River, upstream of the mighty Victoria Falls where it thunders into the Batoka Gorge, is The 5 * Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara. Indeed, it is so close that the waterfall's spray can be viewed right from the hotel veranda, the edge of the falls can be seen from the Sun Deck and there is direct access to the world wonder from the hotel grounds. As the Royal Livingstone is located in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park you may also be surprised to encounter zebra or impala grazing on the hotel's manicured lawns.
The hotel's luxurious colonial decor is present throughout the 173 spacious rooms along the river bank including 3 luxury suites and a Presidential Suite. All rooms en-suite guestrooms have their own private veranda, stretched along the river bank. The main hotel is a sequence of thatch-roofed buildings and incorporates a lounge, restaurant, and bar. The swimming pool visually links the river with the terraces of the hotel.
Special offer: 20% discount for stays of 3 nights or more. 25% discount for stays of 6 nights or more. Early Bird Special: 15% discount off when booking 90 days before arrival. These offers are valid until 30 December 2024. Terms and conditions apply.
Direct access to Victoria Falls (five minutes walk)
Colonial style hotel with wildlife roaming the manicured grounds
Massage experiences beside the Zambezi River
River safaris and helicopter waterfall excursions
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173 Rooms & Suites
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
B&B
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"Arrange to have dinner or a lunch picnic at Bindi River Viewpoint, perched on the edge of the Zambezi River. To get there you will be flown by helicopter over Victoria Falls."
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Take a journey through The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara to get a flavour of its unique style and character, designed to enchant every guest.
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Doris Ford, 11th February 2024
Adventure Holiday to The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara
Located on the Zambawa side of the Falls, this is a truly luxury hotel. The food was superb and the staff was friendly. On arriving and leaving, we were greeted and sent off by a small group choir. That was a real treat.
holiday to The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara
Great hotel. Amazing service. Just one issue, we used their adventure desk for whitewater rafting and they booked us on Bundu. The actual rafting portion was awesome but they really need to mention how dangerous it can be hiking in and out of the falls.
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173 Rooms & Suites
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
B&B
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Helicopter Flights
White Water Rafting
Horse Riding
Natural Wonders
Wellness/Spa
