AVANI Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, Zambia

Virgin rating

AVANI Room
AVANI Family Room
AVANI Suite
AVANI Theatre of Food
AVANI Room
AVANI Family Room
AVANI Suite
AVANI Theatre of Food

The hotel

Those tumbling waters of the Zambezi River over the Victoria Falls are so close you will hear the roar and see the cascades of billowing mist. The AVANI Victoria Falls Resort has the feel of a centuries-old walled city, reflecting the richness and diversity of lands heritage, with earth-coloured buildings featuring turrets and chimneys. Set out for a day of adventure with a helicopter trip over the mighty Victoria Falls or head to the nearby Entertainment Centre for quick and easy booking for adventure activities, sundowner cruises, game-drives, bird watching and cycling safaris.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Children’s Playground
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, footsteps from the mighty Victoria Falls. Transfer time from Livingstone International Airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

212 rooms. All with bush or resort views, balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, complimentary WiFi access, safe and hairdryer. AVANI Rooms with either 1 queen-size bed, 2 double or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

AVANI Family Rooms are located on the ground floor, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

AVANI Superior Rooms and AVANI Suites are also available.

The Theatre of Food (buffet restaurant serving African and International cuisine) and AVANI Poolside Bar and Grill (snacks and light lunches). Swimming pool. Spa*. Entertainment area and kids' playground. Zuba's Adventure Club* close to the hotel. Curio market nearby. Beauty salon*. Unlimited access to Victoria Falls. Gift shop. Room service*.

3 nights between 29 Dec-2 Jan.

Park Fees: children under 18 years pay a mandatory charge of $12 per stay (subject to change) charged locally. Adult park fees are included in the nightly rate.

* Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Sep 17, 2024 desmondchisenga Lusaka, Zambia

I enjoyed the great ambience and pleasant staff. However the room floor was not cleaned well and there is room for improvement here.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel and very friendly staff but very very noisy

Sep 15, 2024 Liz_diamond01

Lovely hotel and friendly staff but very very noisy. Not exactly the calm and serenity that we were we expecting. Seeing the giraffe, impala, zebra and monkeys in the ground is amazing but we struggled to relax. Helicopters constantly buzz round overhead from just after sunrise to sunset . .not a minutes peace. The first evening there was a… Read more
Lovely hotel and friendly staff but very very noisy. Not exactly the calm and serenity that we were we expecting. Seeing the giraffe, impala, zebra and monkeys in the ground is amazing but we struggled to relax. Helicopters constantly buzz round overhead from just after sunrise to sunset . .not a minutes peace. The first evening there was a private function at the Royal Livingstone - sister lodge a short walk away - still banging music after 11pm and it felt more like staying in Ibiza than a lodge in a National Park - no idea how the animals put up with all the noise! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Stay next door for double the money instead

Sep 14, 2024 Love2TravelLuxfromCA Orange County, California

We stayed here before transferring next-door to their sister property Royal Livingstone. We would have stayed next-door the entire time, but they were fully booked one of the nights we were in town. I was really shocked Avani was half the price of the Royal, but it should be 1/4 the price because it’s old, and really lacks many amenities for the… Read more
We stayed here before transferring next-door to their sister property Royal Livingstone. We would have stayed next-door the entire time, but they were fully booked one of the nights we were in town. I was really shocked Avani was half the price of the Royal, but it should be 1/4 the price because it’s old, and really lacks many amenities for the price. I strongly advise anyone considering between the two hotels to pay the extra amount, even if double and stay next-door if you seek anything close to a luxury experience. Avani rooms were very small and dated. Power would flash in and out. Common areas were blah and somewhat cheesy. No great indoor space to avoid the heat. Food was average. Zebras and giraffes free roaming weee spectacular and maybe enough to warrant a stay here at a 3-star category hotel with 5-star prices. Bellman staff and singers/dancers upon arrival were fantastic but they could not make up for the overall dates and worn down aesthetics elsewhere. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very nice lodge near Victoria falls

Sep 14, 2024 Regina_march_2021

The falls are in walking distance and the entry is free for hotel guests. Relaxing environment with a big pool.
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Sep 13, 2024 mercynamukoko

I was impressed as always with the food, friendly staff and hygiene in the rooms, restaurants, surroundings and the experience at the Mukuni boma was spectacular.