The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara | Victoria Falls (Zambia)
On the banks of the Zambezi River, The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara is named after the legendary explorer who named Zambia’s iconic waterfall in honour of his queen. The hotel evokes Victorian elegance in impeccable style, and offers unforgettable adventures. A flight from Johannesburg to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport, or Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe is followed by a scenic drive through historic Livingstone or Victoria Falls town. The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara is set along the banks of the great Zambezi River, in full view of the spray of the Victoria Falls. One of the world’s Seven Natural Wonders, this iconic waterfall is a mere 10-minute walk away, with guests enjoying direct access via the hotel’s private entrance.
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Beautifully appointed interiors complement equally beautiful nature in our premier rooms. Laze on your private balcony on the lookout for free-roaming wildlife. Watch the giraffes graze the nearby treetops, or even wander over to greet you.
Private balcony or veranda Luxury amenities Daily turndown service Air conditioning Butler service
Located on the ground floor, our terrace rooms offer once-in-a-lifetime encounters with free-roaming wildlife. Spend tranquil days watching zebras wander the manicured lawns that surround you. At night, the symphony call of nature fills the balmy air.
Expansive terrace with outdoor dining Luxury amenities Daily turndown service Air conditioning Butler service
The Zambezi River is one of Africa’s greatest waterways, and in our deluxe rooms, you enjoy unsurpassed views of it. Admire hippos floating past and zebras grazing its banks either through floor-to-ceiling glass doors or out on your private balcony.
Private balcony or veranda River views Separate tub and rain shower Luxury amenities Daily turndown service Butler service
In our ground-floor deluxe rooms, nature’s majesty is yours to admire at will. Spend sunny mornings on your terrace in the company of free-roaming zebras. Keep an eye out for hippos floating down the river, wandering down to greet them with just a few strides.
Expansive terrace with outdoor dining River views Separate tub and rain shower Luxury amenities Butler service Daily turndown service
Victorian elegance is only fitting for the Victoria Falls’ most elegant accommodations. Revel in refined luxury, perhaps enjoying a good book in your bright sunroom, fan whirling overhead and zebras grazing the lawn just in front of you.
Sunroom Garden view Work desk with power sockets Separate tub and rain shower Butler service Daily turndown service
These corner rooms are unrivalled for river views and breezes. From your exclusive perch, you may enjoy the sight of giraffes reaching up for the trees or hippos floating down the river. Revel in the beauty that surrounds in your sunroom sanctuary, furnished for all-day relaxation.
Sunroom River views Separate tub and rain shower Work desk with power sockets Butler service Daily turndown service
In our junior suites, space is yours to enjoy both inside and out. Laze in your plush armchair with a fresh espresso. Enjoy the warmth of your sunroom that overlooks the mighty Zambezi River, home to majestic wildlife and great flocks of migratory birds. As evening falls, the pleasure of soaking in your oversized tub awaits, accompanied perhaps by a glass of sparkling wine.
River views Smart TV Living room Espresso machine Work desk with power sockets Rain shower Standalone tub Butler service Daily turndown service
Inspired by the legend of explorer David Livingstone, these suites epitomise the Victorian elegance of his time. Sleep regally in a four-poster bed. Spend fresh mornings on your terrace as free-roaming zebras wander by, then retire to the cool comfort of your living room, with coffee and aperitifs brought to you by your butler.
River view terrace Living room Work desk with power sockets Smart TV Espresso machine Separate rain shower and bathtub Butler service Daily turndown service
The one-of-a-kind Presidential Suite has played host to heads of state and royalty. Expansive spaces for entertaining flow from indoors to out. Host a cocktail reception on your terrace as zebras wander past freely. Sit down to an elegant dinner indoors, then retire to the plush living area for Cognac and cigars served by your butler.
River view terrace Kitchenette Living room Espresso machine Smart TV Standalone tub Rain shower Butler service Daily turndown service
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24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Available), Library, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Get a bird's eye view of the Victoria Falls and Zambezi River on a 15 minute or 30 minute flight. This memorable experience will ‘wow’ you long after you’ve landed.
Safari Par Excellence offers half and full day Zambezi Rafting and River boarding excursions during low and high water seasons. Acclaimed as the best one-day white water run in the world, the river is also recognised as one of the top ten paddling rivers in the world. SafPar are one of the original commercial rafting operations on the Zambezi River and have some of the best qualified guides
who will ensure that you have both an enjoyable and safe day on the river.The days adventure is captured on video and film and the trip includes either a riverside lunch and dinner at a lodge or
lunch at a lodge (depending on which trip is booked).
An awesome way to see the Falls is from the bottom of the gorge. Swimming in the rock pools below the Falls, surrounded by the massive black basaltic rock towering up above you and the water cascading down, seemingly out of the sky, is certainly one of the most breathtaking experiences you will ever have. This activity is a perfect combination with white water rafting.
Enjoy the most spectacular view of the Falls from the island where Dr Livingstone first viewed the Mosi-oa-Tunya (The Smoke That Thunders). At low water the island has its very own bathing pool,
(Devil’s Pool) which forms each year amongst the rocks along the edge.
See the raw, powerful beauty of the Victoria Falls from the best possible angle – above. United Air Charter offers 3 different flight options from their base at Baobab Ridge. The short flight circuits the Falls and offers superb views over the gorges below and the Zambezi above. The longer flight skims over the Zambezi rapids, ascends over the Falls and finishes with game viewing over the
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. The adventure flight in a Huey helicopter, flown with doors open at a lower lever, skims over the African bush, deep down into the Batoka gorge and over the falls. A gourmet champagne picnic is the perfect helicopter package, providing a romantic flight over the Falls and into the gorge to an exclusive setting on the banks of the Zambezi River as it rushes down the narrow gorge below the Falls. All flights include transfers to and from our helipad. Airport transfers and charter flights are available.
This unique activity begins with a spectacular scenic helicopter flight over the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls. The helicopter then swoops into the Gorge and lands at rapid 21, where a beautiful riverside spot with stunning views of the river and gorge await you. A beautifully prepared picnic lunch on the white beach at the edge of the Zambezi is a wonderful setting for a relaxing lunch. The ascent out of the gorge by helicopter is the perfect finale to a stunning midday excursion.
The African Queen and the African Princess are berthed just upstream of The Victoria Falls. Fully inclusive morning, lunch and sunset cruises are offered daily, treating passengers to sophisticated
views of the Zambezi River and the surrounding game reserves. We take great pride in our cuisine and friendly service, making The African Queen experience unforgettable.
The Zambezi - river of dreams and romance, evoking images of the great era of adventure and exploration. Wild and captivating, the Zambezi beats to a rhythm and a time that is fast disappearing.
The clear waters of the river and the game reserves that surround it, attract herds of elephant, buffalo, several species of antelope, giraffe, zebra, lion and leopard. Join us on full or half day canoe
trips. You will negotiate small but exciting rapids, canoe through narrow channels and drift down open stretches. No previous canoeing experience necessary.
The Zambezi River below the Victoria Falls is widely considered to be the very best rafting river in the world. A deep channelled, high volume river, the Zambezi has class 3-5 rapids interspersed with tranquil pools. This enables you to marvel at the magnificent beauty of the Batoka Gorge between some of the most exciting and challenging rapids rafted anywhere on the planet. Highly professional guides ensure your safety and enjoyment of this amazing adventure. .
The ultimate safari experience is a day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana, which boasts the world’s largest elephant population. The game cruise on the Chobe River brings you close to brilliant bird life, pods of watering hippos, primeval crocodiles and elephants, breathtaking in their sheer number. The afternoon’s land-based safari heads deeper into the Park to spot the elusive big cats that make Chobe their home.
On the Victoria Falls tour, led by our experienced guides, you will explore this most awe-inspiring
phenomenon - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. At times of high water the mist from this torrent can be seen as far away as 40 kilometres. If you are lucky enough to be here for
a full moon, the magnificent lunar rainbow will take your breath away.
Guests are treated to refined dining infused with a variety of influences in The Old Drift Restaurant. Treat yourself to culinary brilliance either in the plush dining room or outdoors on the terrace. Explore European and indigenous flavours presented with modern sophistication. Offering a wonderful vantage point for the river and wildlife that roam the resort, this restaurant is perfect any time of day.
Breakfast: 7.00 am – 10.30 am Lunch: 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm Dinner: 6.30 pm – 10.00 pm
Visit Kubu for stylish cocktails and dinner in a breathtaking setting. Offering a selection of dishes to enjoy throughout the day, guests can spend the afternoon simply basking in the ambiance. Toast a spectacular African sunset with vintage Champagne.
Bar Service: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm Dinner: 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm
The lounge is an atmospheric place to admire the paintings of Sir David Livingstone, hand-drawn maps of his African travels, and an array of artefacts and books that inspire a sense of adventure. Rise early to soak up the tranquil ambiance with coffee prepared just the way you like it. Dine throughout the day, enjoying a range of delicious light meals and snacks,
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Retreat to our splendid bar with décor harking back to an age of exploration and adventure. Join us in the afternoon for a charming high tea experience. Return to unwind at the end of adventure filled days with cocktails, fine wines, a whisky or well-deserved gin and tonic, to a background of live piano music.
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Fine dining aboard a classic steam locomotive promises an iconic journey, with a choice of breathtaking railway passes.
Relive the bygone era of Victorian elegance. Relax with exceptional service. Capture memories of Africa’s rugged landscapes. Pair your taste for true adventure with an impeccable six-course dinner, expertly crafted by Anantara chefs, served with wines, beers and soft drinks.
Cuisine: Fine Dining Set Menu
Unforgettable views and exquisite fine dining set the tone for a perfect evening. Experience one of a kind Zambian Romantic Dining, as you dine on an elegantly decorated riverside deck or beneath a monkey tree overlooking the Zambezi River. Mediterranean, Asian and African flavours are all on offer as you select the perfect sequence for your gourmet experience in collaboration with your personal chef. Enjoy flawless service by your butler in stunning outdoor settings.
Kafue is vast, remote and utterly wild – with Wilderness Shumba as the perfect camp from which to explore it. Several overlapping pride territories meet here at the "lion’s camp". Panoramic floodplain views are dotted with herds of puku and lechwe, and occasional stands of fig and palm trees. The lions themselves sometimes use these trees as vantage points.
The most luxurious accommodation in Kafue, Wilderness Shumba is open during the dry season each year. It comprises six luxury guest tents (including a family room). Game drives are perfectly complemented by seasonal boating.
INSIDER'S TIP: One of the wildest, most pristine places on Earth. For the abundance and diversity of wildlife, renowned as "the Plains of Plenty".
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Shumba Camp Credit: W.Burrard-LucasMale lion at Shumba
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenSpacious guest tented suite
Boating near shumbaCredit: W.Burrard-LucasBoating at Hippo Pools
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenLion with buffalo herd close to Shumba
Shumba CampRed lechwe in the morning mist
Shumba CampMulti-generational sable antelope herd
Shumba CampCredit: W.Burrard-LucasCheetah on the Plains
Shumba CampCredit: W.Burrard-LucasMoving with intent
Shumba CampCredit: W.Burrard-LucasCheetah in the Plains
Shumba CampCredit: W.Burrard-LucasBoating to Hippo Pools is possible in the early season before the waters recede
Shumba CampCredit: W.Burrard-LucasNight drive on the Busanga Plains
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenLions passing by Shumba
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenDining area looking over the Busanga Plains
Shumba CampEvening light around the Shumba swimming pool
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenMain area and sunken lounge
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenGuest area lounge
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenAfrican sunsets are unforgettable
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenTraditional dinners are served during a boma evening
Shumba CampCredit: W.Burrard-LucasTraditional dancing during a boma evening
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenShumba deck with sunken lounge
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenFresh strawberry panna cotta
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenBrunch spread
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenGuest tent interior
Shumba CampCredit: Dana AllenHippos in a pool near camp
Shumba CampGuests enjoy a complimentary massage on stays of four or more nights
Shumba CampIn-room massage treatment
Each large and well-appointed en-suite tent features an inviting separate seating area, and an outdoor shower, open to the sky, all offering spectacular views of the surrounding plains.
There is one spacious family room which sleeps four comfortably. Consisting of one large room separated by a screen to make a main and a second bedroom, each has two three-quarter beds. The shared en-suite facilities include indoor and outdoor showers, and a double basin vanity, as well as separate toilet.
On game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, guests may catch sight of the celebrated lion prides of the Busanga Plains, including other predators such as cheetah and wild dogs – plus scores of plains game such as puku, red lechwe, buffalo and wildebeest; perhaps even the rare roan antelope feeding on the fertile grasses.
Led by a knowledgeable guide, interpretive night drives offer a glimpse into Busanga Plains’ unique, nocturnal world. A diverse range of species may be seen at night, including genet, civet, owls and occasionally the elusive leopard.
Early on in the season, the Busanga Plains are still largely covered by water allowing for exploration of the channels and their life by boat.
* Water levels permitting and mostly at the beginning of the season.
Boasting hundreds of species, including the range restricted Fülleborn's Longclaw, birding enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice on a specialist birding safari. The area is alive with rollers, bee-eaters, kingfishers, herons and large flocks of storks, to name a few.
Mfuwe Lodge, situated in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park is renowned for its welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Our lodge provides the visitor with a special glimpse of Africa as she was - untouched, unspoilt and unforgettable.
The main living and dining areas is furnished with comfortable seating, beautiful botanical print cushions,and African inspired art works.
The deck extends over the lagoon, to make the most of armchair game viewing, outdoor dining, and a shady place to relax by the swimming pool.
Mfuwe Lodge has 18 luxury, air -conditioned, en suite thatched chalets, with convertible beds, see through trellidors opening onto their own private decks with game viewing opportunities.
The Directors House house has two adjoining rooms with a private garden and swimming pool.
The Phil Berry Centre is situated in a secluded area of the garden near the infamous Wild Mango Tree. The air conditioned library and studio offer a quiet relaxing space to read, edit photos or to have small group get togethers.
Game drives and walks are conducted by an experienced and knowledgeable team of guides. The lodge also boasts a Bush Spa where a range of relaxing and healing African therapies are provided.
Mfuwe Lodge is open all year and all age groups are welcome!
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Mfuwe LodgeLunch is served - using fresh produce from our farm
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Mfuwe LodgeWatching hippos from chalet
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Mfuwe LodgePhil Berry Centre Library
Phil Berry CentrePhoto Studio
Phil Berry CentreOn the deck overlooking the ox bow
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Mfuwe LodgeOutdoor gym
Director's HouseSecluded and private grounds
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Director's HouseLooking across the deck and the pool
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Mfuwe Lodge Chalets
Scattered along two lagoons' shady banks lie 18 thatched chalets from which you can enjoy your own private piece of Africa.
Secluded covered verandas look out over wallowing hippo and thirsty game in the lagoons.
Large comfortable beds with mosquito nets, air conditioning, relaxed sitting area and en-suite bathrooms with panoramic walk-in showers are the perfect place to wind down.
Mfuwe Lodge Director's House
Tucked away in a secluded area on the grounds of Mfuwe Lodge is a spacious private interconnecting two-bedroom, two-bathroom thatched villa with a fenced garden, covered dining deck, swimming pool, fire pit, BBQ and pizza oven.
Perfect for a family or guests who would like their own private space. It is in close proximity and within walking distance to the main Mfuwe Lodge, allowing easy access to their facilities which are available to you.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Gym, Gym (nearby), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Walking safaris can be arranged on request, allowing guests to explore as much of this prolific region of the Luangwa Valley as possible.
The game-viewing potential at Mfuwe Lodge and the surrounding area is second-to-none. Drives are led by our experienced team of guides, setting out at first light, and then again in the late afternoon when the wildlife is at its most active. After sundowners, spotlights are used to pick out a new cast of nocturnal creatures.
Discover the beautiful birds of this area. Plus (upon request).
Discover the true meaning of relaxation at Mfuwe Lodge’s BushSpa, a calm sanctuary in the heart of the Zambian wilderness, perfect for anyone seeking rejuvenation of mind, body and soul while on safari. Our award-winning Bush Spa offers a contemporary range of eastern and western treatments, each one adapted to suit the surroundings and leave you feeling revitalized.
From the Spa’s private deck, with its views over a wildlife-rich lagoon, you can continue your game-viewing in style as you sink into a heavenly herbal Jacuzzi or enjoy a Zambian reflexology foot massage. Indulge each of your senses at the Bush Spa with its classic design and spectacular views, the sounds of the surrounding bush, a refreshing herbal drink, exotic aromas and, most importantly, the skilled hands of our highly trained local massage therapists.
Cultural visits to the local village, school and textiles/handicraft market.
Your Stay
3 Nights
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Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife