Places to Stay in Victoria Falls
The magnificent Victoria Falls - known locally as Mosi-oa-tunya ' the smoke that thunders' - is situated along the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. At almost 2km across and over 110 metres high Victoria Falls is one of the worlds highest and most awe inspiring waterfalls. Victoria Falls has more than 10 hotels, lodges and camping places to stay. we have a wide range to choose from, please check a hotel or lodge of your choice and let us do all bookings for you.
The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, a world heritage site, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group. It is one of only three 1S0-accredited hotels in Zimbabwe.
The Edwardian-style five-star hotel, built in 1904, was recently redecorated and refurbished and now combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark.
World-class service, and food and beverage choice and preparation second to none, make the hotel a magnet for international visitors and locals alike.
The opulent Livingstone Room for fine dining and dancing, the Jungle Junction with its famous breakfast and dinner buffets and ethnic entertainment in the evenings, offer variety and wide choice. Stanley’s Terrace, with its clear view of the Victoria Falls Bridge, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia, is renowned for its cocktails and afternoon teas. The Terrace has been a rendezvous for adventurers in Africa for over a century.
The ambience of the hotel is steeped in that history with all suites decorated in the gracious Edwardian style of Zimbabwe’s colonial era. It has 161 rooms comprising 37 standard rooms, 58 traditional rooms, 48 deluxe rooms, 7 junior suites, 4 honeymoon suites, 6 executive suites and the Royal Suite.
A large swimming pool, two tennis courts, a library, reading rooms and chapel are part of the complex. Golfers can enjoy 18 holes on the championship course of the nearby sister hotel, Elephant Hills Resort.
http://www.victoria-falls-rainbow-hotel.com
Rainbow Hotel
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, today. A meeting point of four countries, a stunning world wonder on which the world converges. A place where lifelong memories and friendships are formed. The Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel is the epitomy of all that is Victoria Falls: international in styling, yet with an unmistakable, unashamed African identity; the world’s marvel, yet Zimbabwe’s own treasure; cosmopolitan in character, yet true to its Zimbabwean spirit.
The hotel has the following 88 rooms comprising of:
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56 twin rooms
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12 double rooms
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16 family rooms
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2 family suites
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2 de luxe suites
Among which there are 10 pairs of interleading rooms. These rooms overlook lush gardens or the immaculate swim and sip pool.
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Air conditioning in all rooms
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Ensuite bath & shower
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Direct dial telephone
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Balcony
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Colour television with SABC 1,2,3 , CNN, ZTV, ZNBC & E-TV
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Tea/ Coffee making facilities/option of morning teas served in room
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Safe deposit box in room/ use of the hotel safe storage.
Victoria Falls Rest Camp
The rest camp has got several accommodation options to choose from, including camps sites, dormitories, chalets, self catering chalets, self contained lodges to a few luxury tented options. Each of these accommodation options is suited to different traveller’s needs but the high standard of service is maintained throughout the camp no matter what option you choose.
