The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls by Anantara

Livingstone, Zambia

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Deluxe Room
Deluxe Corner Room
River Deck Restaurant
River Deck Restaurant
Royal Livingstone Express Dining
Express Bridge Crossing Parallel to The Victoria Falls
Devils Pool
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Corner Room
River Deck Restaurant
River Deck Restaurant
Royal Livingstone Express Dining
Express Bridge Crossing Parallel to The Victoria Falls
Devils Pool

The hotel

Bathed in the shade of Acacia trees, the raw splendour of this special environment blends beautifully with this exceptional hotel. Reaching new levels of luxury and sophistication, this is the place for the discerning traveller, with every detail crafted to capture all the opulence of a bygone Africa. Set inside the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, zebra, giraffe and monkey roam freely through the grounds. Stretched along the forested banks of the River Zambezi, you can pass lazy days on the magnificent sun deck overlooking the river with the deck seemingly within touching distance of the rainbow-infused mist of the magnificent falls. Enjoy a sumptuous traditional high tea served every afternoon on the terrace taking in that view again, you may even catch a glimpse of hippos. The thatched-roof buildings have handsome rooms with cream-coloured walls and dark wood, and they all point the right way - towards the Zambezi. The restaurant serves renowned international cuisine and the Anantara Spa offers all kinds of treatments including Ukuchina - a traditional Zambian massage.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Safari
  • Spa
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Near National Park
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On the banks of the Zambezi, a short stroll to the Victoria Falls and within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Transfer time from Livingstone International Airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

173 rooms on 2 floors. All rooms and suites face the Zambezi River and have balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar* and safe. Deluxe Rooms with private veranda have 1 king-size bed or 2 single beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Corner Rooms have a private enclosed patio and lounge area, with 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Restaurant (breakfast, lunch and à la carte dinner, International and African cuisine), The Sun Deck with fall views, The Lounge (drinks, high tea, pastries), The Travellers Bar. Swimming pool. Anantara Spa* with massages, body and beauty treatments. Various massages* also available at the pool or in your room. Laundry service*. Babysitting service*. 24-hour room service*

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Jul 21, 2019 Smash-Adventurs Democratic Republic of the Congo

Absolutely fantastic place to stay.... The Royal Livingstone has everything you need whilst staying at Vic falls.... The location is a short walk to the falls with complimentary entry and also only a short drive to most of the tours by road or boat... The staff go above and beyond for anything you need and their attention to detail is second to… Read more
Absolutely fantastic place to stay.... The Royal Livingstone has everything you need whilst staying at Vic falls.... The location is a short walk to the falls with complimentary entry and also only a short drive to most of the tours by road or boat... The staff go above and beyond for anything you need and their attention to detail is second to none.... Within the resort grounds we got to see up close and personal (but not too close) zebras, monkeys, impalas and giraffes.... we will definitely be recommending to family and friends Read less
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Jul 21, 2019 Marnus V

We had the best experience at the Royal Livingstone by Anatara and Avani Victoria Falls resort in Zambia. These are the only two properties within the National Park and a few hundred metres walk from the falls itself. The Zambian staff at the hotel must be some of the friendliest in the world and made our stay super special. The dinning experience… Read more
We had the best experience at the Royal Livingstone by Anatara and Avani Victoria Falls resort in Zambia. These are the only two properties within the National Park and a few hundred metres walk from the falls itself. The Zambian staff at the hotel must be some of the friendliest in the world and made our stay super special. The dinning experience prepared by Chef Jason was absolutely amazing. Growing up in South Africa I thought I have experienced the best of African wildlife but the river safari and picnic on a river island was also a once in a lifetime experience. The Royal Livingstone Hotel and staff experience is truly something to add to any bucket list. I will definitely be back with the entire family to share this experience. Read less
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Jul 18, 2019 davebart2509 Saint Louis, Missouri

Royal Livingstone has the best possible location for visitors seeing the falls. The property is beautiful but rooms are tired and need updating. Staff is disorganized and not particularly well trained. Meals inconsistent and rates are quite high. Hotel needs new management and an update. Service is inexcusably spotty.
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Jul 17, 2019 JONWILL101 Brisbane, Australia

We arrived @ Victoria falls airport once through with our KAZA visa were immediately met by our hotel organised transfer. The driver was very friendly and chatty about where we were and once we got to the boarder crossing he had explained that we had to change transport and have our passports stamped, there was a line on both sides and seemingly… Read more
We arrived @ Victoria falls airport once through with our KAZA visa were immediately met by our hotel organised transfer. The driver was very friendly and chatty about where we were and once we got to the boarder crossing he had explained that we had to change transport and have our passports stamped, there was a line on both sides and seemingly chaotic but all was smooth and the two drivers were well versed as to what needed to be done and we were through and on our way to the hotel in 20 min. Once we arrived we were greeted with a wonderful song and dance and a very welcoming Edward who checked us in very soothly and we met Bora who made us feel very welcome. From then on from our Butler Jonathan and to all the front of hose and back of house we could not be more happier that we stayed at The Royal Livingston Hotel and would highly recommend to any one. Read less
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Jul 16, 2019 Panayiotis S

Great location with unbelievable facilities offering amazing activities. Wonderful staff personalizing every experience. Take your morning run among impala and giraffe but beware of crocs when passing the pond; relax in a hammock on the lawns and by the pool; rejuvenate at the spa; relive Africa on a boat trip on the river; retire to view the… Read more
Great location with unbelievable facilities offering amazing activities. Wonderful staff personalizing every experience. Take your morning run among impala and giraffe but beware of crocs when passing the pond; relax in a hammock on the lawns and by the pool; rejuvenate at the spa; relive Africa on a boat trip on the river; retire to view the sunset from the sundeck. On a serendipitous note: quite coincidentally we were serenaded at dinner with our wedding song The Rose - "some say love it is a river..." And speaking of a river drowning the tender reed and the heart that never takes a chance and the soul that never learns to live - you have to experience the thrill of the mighty Zambezi surging past you to drop 108 meters under your nose as you pose for a swallow-dive on the rim of Devil's Pool; but do this before you take a birds-eye view in a heli flip over the falls (you won't do the pool after the flite!). Remember to leave early for the airport, just in case you also run into the herd of 48 elephant crossing the main road between the hotel and Livingstone town.... Read less