The Royal Livingstone Hotel Victoria Falls Zambia by Anantara

Beautiful surroundings, lovely staff and waking up to Zebras and Giraffes on the lawn was magical. Walking to the Victoria Falls each day was also great along with a helicopter ride over the Falls.

We stayed two nights and loved it. It is quite magical to walk your lodge and see zebras grazing outside your door or have a giraff walk by a few meters away. Our room was very comfortable and clean (I saw at least one reviewer had been unhappy with the cleaning of the room but we were happy with it and we are sticklers for cleanliness). There were lots of small treats in our room that we appreciated. The one thing I feel the room needs to improve on is charging; all customers now come with smart phones and other things that need charging so the room should have more and more conveniently located outlets). The staff were all friendly and helpful. The buffer breakfast was outstanding in variety and quality. The location was perfect for excursions to look at rhinos, the Victoria Falls and the Zambezi river and also to take the old, luxurious train with dinner.

Our stay at the Royal Livingstone Lodge was absolutely fantastic — a perfect mix of classic elegance and the untamed beauty of the Zambezi River. From the moment we arrived, it felt like stepping into another world. Zebras wandered freely across the lawns, the staff greeted us with warmth and grace, and every detail, from the cool welcome drink to the evening turn-down service, was impeccable. Our room opened directly onto the river, where we could hear the distant thunder of Victoria Falls. Each sunset turned the water to gold, and we’d sit out with a drink, watching the light fade as hippos grunted somewhere downstream. It was peaceful, grounding, and breathtakingly beautiful. Breakfasts on the terrace were a highlight — the food was delicious, and the view was unforgettable. We loved the private walkway leading straight to Victoria Falls, a rare privilege that made the experience even more special. Royal Livingstone isn’t just a lodge — it’s an experience that captures the heart of Africa, blending comfort, grace, and adventure in the most unforgettable way.

The scenic views and excellent service from all the staff will definitely bring us back to this hotel.

This is our second visit to this wonderful hotel, it’s the place to stay if you go to the falls. We love the animals wandering in the grounds, to the easy access to the falls, and the great bar to the friendliness of the staff, all overlooking the mighty Zambezi. I would recommend getting the Karza visa so you can cross boarders easily, you can get this on your arrival in the airport, and will save you time crossing any of the local boarders, from here you can cross to see the falls from the Zimbabwe side, and there are trips well worth doing there, also you can cross into Botswana quickly, and I would recommend a day safari there, it’s very different to South Africa, as you have a boat safari in the afternoon and the landscape is very different to. Just a beautiful place to stay with wonderful staff, thank you again for a great stay.