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The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara

Victoria Falls (Livingstone), Zambia · National park

Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Hotel
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Breakfast (BB)

Daily breakfast

173 rooms

Premier Garden Balcony Room, Premier Garden Terrace Room, Deluxe Zambezi River Balcony Room and 7 more · Sleeps up to 346 guests

All ages welcome

By air

25 min from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

Wi-Fi in rooms

Power around the clock

Overview

About The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara

On the Zambian bank of the Zambezi, The Royal Livingstone combines a riverside hotel stay with direct access to Victoria Falls. Zebras wander the grounds, while giraffes graze near the garden rooms. Choose a balcony, terrace or corner sunroom, with larger suites adding space to unwind. Butler service, a pool, a gym and riverside spa treatments make it easy to spend time at the hotel between outings. The Best Flexible Rate includes daily breakfast. Helicopter flights over Batoka Gorge are available at extra cost, and the drive from Livingstone airport takes 25 minutes.

“A comfortable base for travellers who want Victoria Falls close by, with river views, wildlife in the grounds and a pool to return to after exploring.”
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Known for

What you can expect to see

ZebraGiraffe

Zebras roam the riverside grounds and giraffes graze near the garden rooms.

Your stay

What's included

Board: Breakfast (BB)

Included

  • Daily breakfast
  • Boat safaris

Optional extras (at a cost)

Helicopter flights through Batoka Gorge cost extra.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Children's programme
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Public WiFi
  • Kids club

In your room

  • Wi-Fi in your room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Mini bar
  • Tea/coffee station
  • In-room WiFi
  • Safe

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 346 guests

  • Premier Garden Balcony Roomsleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Private balcony, Garden view, Butler service
  • Premier Garden Terrace Roomsleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Private terrace, Garden view, Butler service
  • Deluxe Zambezi River Balcony Roomsleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Private balcony, River view, Separate tub and rain shower
  • Grand Zambezi River Balcony Roomsleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Private balcony, River view, Butler service
  • Grand Zambezi River Terrace Roomsleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Private terrace, River view, Separate tub and rain shower
  • Executive Garden Roomsleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Corner sunroom, Garden view, Separate tub and rain shower
  • Executive Zambezi River Roomsleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Corner sunroom, River view, Separate tub and rain shower
  • Livingstone Junior Suitesleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Sunroom, River view, In-room bath
  • Livingstone Suitesleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Separate living room, Terrace, River view
  • Presidential Suitesleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Terrace, Butler service

Activities

Things to do

Included in your stay

Boat safaris

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
  2. 25 min transfer
  3. The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
How you arrive
By air · 25 min from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
Transfers
The drive from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport takes 25 minutes. From Victoria Falls International Airport, the drive takes 45 minutes and includes a stop for border formalities.

Good to know

Before you book

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
By 11:00
Children
All ages welcome
Power
Power around the clock
Malaria
Low malaria risk

Before you travel

Australian Government travel advice

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Good
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Good
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Best time to visit
  7. July: Best time to visit
  8. August: Best time to visit
  9. September: Best time to visit
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Good
  • Best time to visit
  • Good
Month-by-month notes

Mar

Good

Wildlife: Falls in full flood

Apr

Good

Wildlife: Falls in full flood

May

Good

Wildlife: Falls in full flood

How we judge each month
  • Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
  • GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
  • Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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