Reviews of Royal Livingstone Hotel
Wildlife sightings and reviews
89 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Royal Livingstone Hotel and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2018, 10 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Royal Livingstone Hotel.
Zebra
100% success
Hippo
56% success
Elephant
43% success
White Rhino
13% success
Mr & Mrs M
Wiltshire
"Great Location and Lovely Hotel"
2 nights Arrived 4 Sep 2011
"Great location, we enjoyed being able to walk along to the Falls whenever we wished, and there was always the added bonus of what wildlife we might meet on the way, seeing zebra and giraffe in the hotel grounds!
Comfortable bedroom, and the food was very good." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 3n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
Comfortable bedroom, and the food was very good." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 3n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr R
Paris
"Royal Livingstone Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 30 May 2011
"A fantastic place to stay, extremely convenient to be able to walk to the falls.
Great food and spotless service." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Great food and spotless service." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs MJ
SW London
"Royal Livingstone Hotel review"
3 nights Arrived 12 May 2011
"We enjoyed the Royal Livingstone as it gave us a good place to prepare for our safari trip and to get over the flight. It had a peaceful atmosphere and was close enough to the falls that we could walk to it on our own.
The food was good, if a bit expensive." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
The food was good, if a bit expensive." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs G
Darley
"Royal Livingstone Hotel review"
3 nights Arrived 4 May 2011
"Great location. Food OK, but we ate out in Livingstone two nights out of three and had great food at Ocean Basket where the staff were very helpful with Taxis etc.
I was unable to borrow a book on Birding they did not have one!!!!
The bar next to the river was a great spot.
We walked across the bridge to the Zimbawe side , well worth doing better views. We bought a double entry Visa for Zambia so saved about 30 dollers each. We carried on to lunch at the Vic Falls Hotel , very nice and good views from terrace." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
I was unable to borrow a book on Birding they did not have one!!!!
The bar next to the river was a great spot.
We walked across the bridge to the Zimbawe side , well worth doing better views. We bought a double entry Visa for Zambia so saved about 30 dollers each. We carried on to lunch at the Vic Falls Hotel , very nice and good views from terrace." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs W
Croydon
"Royal Livingstone Hotel"
3 nights Arrived 21 Sep 2010
"Excellent location & facilities.
Luxury contrast to earlier part of trip.
Activities quite pricy." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
Luxury contrast to earlier part of trip.
Activities quite pricy." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
MGC
"what a place to spend Xams!"
3 nights Arrived 23 Dec 2009
"this was the luxury part of our trip and the hotel combines old world charm with excellent facilities and frendly staff.
The falls being so close was great and to sit having sun downers watching the sun set in this location was superb! Was great to go to the falls early in morning before the crowds arrive and to see a rainbow in the morning light! what a view!
The staff and the chef were very accomodating to our vehggie diet and the Xmas eve meal was excellent - further enhanced by Zebras trotting by as we celebrated Xmas!!
We also liked the hotel committment to growing its own fruit, vegetable, herbs, flowers etc. The gardeners gave us a an informative tour of the gardens." See all these reviews: 17n in Zambia
The falls being so close was great and to sit having sun downers watching the sun set in this location was superb! Was great to go to the falls early in morning before the crowds arrive and to see a rainbow in the morning light! what a view!
The staff and the chef were very accomodating to our vehggie diet and the Xmas eve meal was excellent - further enhanced by Zebras trotting by as we celebrated Xmas!!
We also liked the hotel committment to growing its own fruit, vegetable, herbs, flowers etc. The gardeners gave us a an informative tour of the gardens." See all these reviews: 17n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Dr W & Ms E
London
"Royal Livingstone Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 18 Oct 2009
"Just marvellous! I stupidly went white water rafting which for me was a disaster ( I am too old) But that is not the hotel's fault.
Everything about it was brilliant, location and service in particular and the breakfast was something people were taking photos of. I would love to go back and maybe explore more of Zambia too. I even found a very good hairdresser in Livingstone, at the hotel's suggestion!" See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Everything about it was brilliant, location and service in particular and the breakfast was something people were taking photos of. I would love to go back and maybe explore more of Zambia too. I even found a very good hairdresser in Livingstone, at the hotel's suggestion!" See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs MB
Farnham
"Fantastic stay at the Royal Livingston Hotel"
3 nights Arrived 19 Sep 2009
"I was slightly worried about this hotel due to some negative comments on Trip Advisor. It was superb, both rooms and suites were fantastic (we got ugraded to a suite so we were lucky enough to try both. The food was great and the location is stunning. It made the perfect end to our holiday as the pool was fantastic to relax by after our busy safari."
See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs T
Guernsey
"Royal Livingstone Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 7 Sep 2009
"After the long trip from London this was a most welcome and relaxing start to our holiday. The location is stunning, the staff very friendly and helpful.
The food at breakfast was first class. We would have no hesitation in returning. I would have given an excellent rating if the choice of evening meals had been better - also we chose to sit outside to eat, but this resulted in poor lighting by which to eat our meal. I also found the choice of wines to be rather expensive." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
The food at breakfast was first class. We would have no hesitation in returning. I would have given an excellent rating if the choice of evening meals had been better - also we chose to sit outside to eat, but this resulted in poor lighting by which to eat our meal. I also found the choice of wines to be rather expensive." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
H family
London
"Royal Livingstone Hotel review"
2 nights Arrived 13 Aug 2009
"Fantastic location, very nice rooms and very helpful staff. Restauant service a bit slow in the evenings."
See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
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