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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Mar 24, 2019 NishaanNaidu Johannesburg, South Africa

Visited the Royal Livingstone in Zambia to celebrate my sons 16th birthday. Booked tours with Bushtracks. From the time I arrived to the moment we left we were treated with friendliness that I have not experienced at any other resort ever and I travel quite a bit. We were greeted upon arrival by Edward with an amazing dance routine and attire. It… Read more
Visited the Royal Livingstone in Zambia to celebrate my sons 16th birthday. Booked tours with Bushtracks. From the time I arrived to the moment we left we were treated with friendliness that I have not experienced at any other resort ever and I travel quite a bit. We were greeted upon arrival by Edward with an amazing dance routine and attire. It made us feel very welcome. The lady at reservations arranged a small cake as a surprise for my son which really made his birthday extra special. Every single person we encountered greeted us with a smile from the gardeners to the maintenance people. Even the general manager made a point to come by and greet us personally. I must mention Kenneth, one of the gardeners who made a point of coming up to my kids and offering to show them giraffe that were on the grounds. The staff are truly amazing and you can see that they have a genuine interest in making their guests feel welcome. The setting and location of the hotel is amazing. You can relax at the pool or restaurant while zebra and giraffe roam the grounds and experience the most romantic sunset! The rooms are very comfortable and the beds and pillows are some of the most comfortable that I’ve slept on. I highly recommend this hotel. Will definitely go back. Thank you to the management and staff for making our visit unforgettable Read less
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Mar 24, 2019 malaika2018 Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Excellent , clean resort. Good ambience. Fantastic customer service. Very large, clean, swimming pools. My first visit , but definitely not the last. The zebras are amazing. Hopefully I shall return next year.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Spectacular position, but that's where it ends.

Mar 20, 2019 johnrachelbea2n Cape Town, South Africa

Sadly did not live up to it's 5 star status ,far too many staff not knowing what they are doing, very disappointing food,service appalling when one did manage to get ones attention. If only everything else matched its 5 star position.
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Mar 19, 2019 Jahudi Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia

We had a lovely stay at the Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls. It was nice to see zebras, giraffe, and impala roaming around the hotel ground. The staff were very friendly, courteous and helpful. We had a nice room facing the Zambesi River. The real plus point for us was easy and unlimited access to the Victoria Falls. I wish I had known earlier… Read more
We had a lovely stay at the Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls. It was nice to see zebras, giraffe, and impala roaming around the hotel ground. The staff were very friendly, courteous and helpful. We had a nice room facing the Zambesi River. The real plus point for us was easy and unlimited access to the Victoria Falls. I wish I had known earlier about night viewing of the waterfalls during the full moon - on three nights in the middle of lunar calendar. Read less
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Mar 17, 2019 cjonsson Johannesburg, South Africa

We had a lovely 2 night stay at the Royal Livingstone. The venue is beautiful right on the bank of the Zambezi river. You can see the mist from the falls from your breakfast table. The attention to detail is wonderful and service is impeccable. I would definitely visit the Royal Livingstone hotel again. Thanks for a lovely stay and for making… Read more
We had a lovely 2 night stay at the Royal Livingstone. The venue is beautiful right on the bank of the Zambezi river. You can see the mist from the falls from your breakfast table. The attention to detail is wonderful and service is impeccable. I would definitely visit the Royal Livingstone hotel again. Thanks for a lovely stay and for making our anniversary so special. Read less