The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara | Victoria Falls (Zambia)
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Zambezi River Aerial View
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Victoria Falls Victoria Falls within 10 minutes walking distance from hotel
Pool View
Anantara Spa
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.
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
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
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fridge, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Adrenaline Activities, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Golf, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Kayaking / Paddling, River Cruises, Rock Climbing, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Time + Tide Chongwe House | Lower Zambezi
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Explore a wild wonderland in this award-winning private home away from home.
Time + Tide Chongwe House rests on a peaceful stretch of the Chongwe River, set against a beautiful mountainous backdrop.
A two-storey, four-bedroom, four-bathroom private house, its design blends effortlessly into the undulating landscape around it, with river pebble accents and furniture carved from a fallen winterthorn tree. The house sleeps four to eight people and features private open-air bathtubs and waterfall showers, a large pool and spacious indoor and outdoor lounges with dining areas perfect for spending time together.
Listen to fish eagle calls and the faint sound of a resident family of warthogs ‘mowing’ the grass outside. Watch elephants wade across the river right in front of the house. Savour fine dining in the wild, featuring local and seasonal ingredients.
Game drives, walking safaris, canoeing safaris, boat cruises and tiger fishing are all on offer at Time + Tide Chongwe House. Throughout your stay, a dedicated staff and guiding team will look after your every need and ensure you make the most of this haven for lions, leopards, wild dog, 370 species of birds and more. Our nearby wildlife hide is great for photography and spotting rare nocturnal creatures.
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Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
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Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 4
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Time + Tide Chongwe House
Time + Tide Chongwe House rests on a peaceful stretch of the Chongwe River, set against a beautiful mountainous backdrop.
A two-storey, four-bedroom, four-bathroom private house, its design blends effortlessly into the undulating landscape around it, with river pebble accents and furniture carved from a fallen winterthorn tree. The house sleeps four to eight people and features private open-air bathtubs and waterfall showers, a large pool and spacious indoor and outdoor lounges with dining areas perfect for spending time together.
Listen to fish eagle calls and the faint sound of a resident family of warthogs ‘mowing’ the grass outside. Watch elephants wade across the river right in front of the house. Savour fine dining in the wild, featuring local and seasonal ingredients.
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Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Pool, Vegetarian
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, High Tea, Kayaking, Night Drives, Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Hiking, River Cruises, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
When it comes to fishing, Chongwe is tiger country! The Lower Zambezi is home to the tiger fish, nicknamed the “water dog,” whose sharp teeth are matched only by its fighting spirit and reputation as one of the world’s top game fish.
At Chongwe House we offer our guests the chance to head out onto the river in search of this formidable combatant, operating a strict catch-and-release policy in order to preserve stocks of this incredible fish.
Alternatively, you can try your hand at bream fishing on the Chongwe river itself, where a limited catch can be brought back to camp and served up with a delicious lemon butter sauce!
Fishing can be combined with game activities and all equipment is provided, with both conventional tackle and entry level fly rods available. We recommend serious fly fisherman should bring their own tackle. Please contact us for specifications and recommendations.
Driving safaris are all conducted in a private, open 4X4 vehicle (Land Cruiser or Land Rover) with either two or three 'rows' of seats allowing the whole group a great view.
Night drives are generally an extension of your afternoon game drive, canoe or walking safari. As the sun begins to set we stop to watch the day come to a close and as dusk falls set off to explore as the nocturnal animals start to emerge.
The best chance of seeing genets, civets, elephant shrew, porcupine and the fierce honey-badger is after sunset and the large predators, with the exception of wild dog, are most active at night. Night time birding can be very rewarding with nightjars, owls great and small, dikkop, bat hawk and coursers are all abundant.
The Africa night sky is simply magnificent and it’s worth coming all this way just to experience its vastness and splendour. The Milky Way seems 100 times brighter in the Luangwa Valley where there is no light pollution. We’re watched over by the Southern Cross, Orion and Scorpio amongst an infinite number of others and memories of sitting in awed silence listening to the distant call of lions, cicadas and a million tree frogs under the crescent of an African moon will live with you forever.
The Zambezi River offers a variety of additional activities that few, if any, other destinations can offer. One such activity is a river safari which offers both morning and afternoon opportunities to view game from the comfort of a luxury boat.
Sit back and relax as your guide leisurely navigates the islands and main channels of the mighty Zambezi. Cruise the river looking at game, birds and enjoy some of the most spectacular sunsets you are ever likely to see. All without the bumps and dust of game drives.
Morning coffee or evening sundowners can be enjoyed from either the boat or from your own island in the middle of the Zambezi River!
The Chiawa Cultural Village was born of a partnership between conservation organizations (with Africa Wildlife Foundation as a key strategic partner), Lower Zambezi Lodges and the Goba people of Chiawa, championing a cultural tourism enterprise prototype that empowers local people to benefit directly from the tourism trade generated by the profusion of wildlife in the region. It is owned by the Chiawa community through the Tsika Development Company.
At the Chiawa Cultural Village, visitors will embark on a guided tour where they will learn about the lives of the Goba people, their traditions, trades, tools, edifices and arts including dance, song and handiwork of local craftspeople.
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Despite the remote and tranquil setting, our culinary team uses locally produced ingredients to create meals that satisfy the soul and delight the palette. Guests at Time + Tide Chongwe House enjoy a completely tailor made and exclusive experience with meal times arranged to suit. Depending on the time of year and choice of activities a suggested itinerary is as follows
Breakfast 6.00am - 7.00am. Watch the hippos stir and early morning game drinking from the river bank in front of you while you sip hot coffee and enjoy a light breakfast buffet.
Brunch 11.30am - 12.30pm. After returning from your morning activity a buffet brunch is served.
High Tea 3.30pm - 4.00pm. Meet for drinks and a delicious, freshly baked treat before setting off on your afternoon activity.
Dinner 7.30pm - 8.00pm. After pre-dinner drinks and canapés sit down to enjoy a delicious three course dinner.
Our team of highly trained, local Chefs are more than happy to cater for any special dietary requirements. If your food preferences or requirements could be considered out of the ordinary (vegetarian, vegan, gluten, dairy free etc) then we do ask that you inform us in advance of your arrival.