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Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel

Reviews of Victoria Falls Hotel

Wildlife sightings and reviews

166 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Victoria Falls 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-2019, 28 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Victoria Falls Hotel.
Leopard

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Elephant

39% success

Buffalo

4% success

Zebra

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Arrival date
Mr D & Mrs J
IOW

"A fascinating place"

1 night Arrived 26 Oct 2016
"A place we had to visit, and facilities definitely grand and attractive.

Dinner in the Livingstone Room was a highlight - except the mosquitoes lurking under the table!" See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 7n in Zimbabwe; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Carolita
UK

"Colonialism is still alive."

1 night Arrived 21 Oct 2016
"It was like a step back to a by-gone time. This sprawled out genteel colonial hotel was elegant and timeless.

I didnt eat there apart from breakfast as I took the Zambezie river cruise that served food and champagne, but the breakfast was the most comprehensive I have ever experienced, even from a top flight Hong Kong hotel.

The setting was tropical and the staff were attentive and couteous. My room looked out over the grounds at the back directly in front of the famous bridge that separates Zambia from Zimbabwe." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar; 1n in Kenya; 1n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms P
San Francisco

"Charming hotel by Victoria Falls"

2 nights Arrived 20 Oct 2016
"Staying at this hotel was like being transported back to the early 1900s, the decor was of luxurious and tasteful Victorian style and the service was excellent. Our room was spacious and comfortable, the bathroom dreamy.

There were many rooms for guests to entertain in, but my favorite was the piano room which led to a terrace overlooking a vast garden and Victoria Falls bridge. There's a path that would take you from the hotel to Victoria Falls, which we took advantage of. We stayed here for two nights and really enjoyed the afternoon, massages and food.

Would recommend this place to anyone coming to Victoria Falls!" See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs G
Herts

"Unlocked for upgrade"

2 nights Arrived 23 Sep 2016
"Shown to Luxury Suite overlooking bridge and waterfall smoke. No explanation for upgrade but very welcome.

Used as rest day, walking to falls and afternoon by large pool. Took small meals on Terrace restaurant, not overpriced.

Hotel remains icon of historical decadent luxury in Vic Falls tourist bubble in country trying to feed itself. Nevertheless a fabulous experience" See all these reviews: 8n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Orpington

"Victoria Falls Hotel - perfect!"

2 nights Arrived 9 Sep 2016
"Highlights:-

Loved the ambience of this hotel. Many very interesting communal rooms. The Stanley Terrace was an amazing place to sit - comfortable chairs - stunning view - impeccable service. Food excellent.

It was our 45th wedding anniversary and we were given a wonderful welcome - flowers and wine in our room with a lovely poem tied up in a scroll with a red rose.

Our room was extremely comfortable with a king size bed, spacious bathroom and quiet air conditioning.

Activities - no comment as we did not arrange activities via the hotel.

We did go on a wonderful Zambezi Sundowner River Explorer (Signature Deck) that Megan at Expert Africa arranged for us." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 5n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs J & Family
Dunmow

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

3 nights Arrived 13 Jul 2016
"Beautiful old colonial hotel with excellent service and lovely food. We couldn't fault it.

My daughter and I did the zip wire over the gorge from the Zimbawaen side which only took us half way across which was a bit disappointing and very expensive.

We really enjoyed the 'booze cruise' on the Zambezi and my husband and other daughter went white water rafting which is quite hairy and you need to be fairly fit to walk down and up the gorge sides to the river." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs D & family
UK

"One of the best views"

3 nights Arrived 11 Jun 2016
"This hotel is a real experience of colonial living, tea on the lawn, dinner in the Livingstone room and supper at the African buffet is all a must, plus there are so many other activities to do whilst you are here or you can just idle away a few hours by the pool.

The staff are excellent and very helpful they arranged a screening of the England v Russia game for us at another hotel." See all these reviews: 12n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Jack B
Guildford

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

1 night Arrived 6 Jun 2016
"Please see my review for the first stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel" See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Jack B
Guildford

"A truly great hotel"

2 nights Arrived 28 May 2016
"This is one of the truly great hotels in the world.

The welcome, ambience, service, attention to detail, amenities and food were of the highest order.

One felt it was a privilege to have stayed there and the icing on the cake was that it was only a few minutes walk from the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls." See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs C
Tring

"What a wonferful place"

3 nights Arrived 22 Mar 2016
"Fantastic location to visit the Falls and town. Beautiful hotel. Lovely staff.

Dont bother visiting Zambia to see the falls. Zimbabwe is good enough. If you do get mutiple visa otherwise you pay twice.

Very relaxing place but food not great so go to Look Out Cafe-amazing views, to eat." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
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