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 The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara 

Luxury on the banks of the Zambezi

An elegant colonial hotel on the banks of the Zambezi River.

With a spectacular setting in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, this premier hotel offers all the comforts of a sophisticated luxury hotel with the convenience of being a stone’s throw from Victoria Falls. Leisure facilities here include an expansive swimming pool and the indulgent Anantara Spa – offering a range of traditional and contemporary treatments. Outside of the hotel, you could also join in a variety of activities which include guided tours of the falls, fly-fishing, riverboat trips and 4x4 game drives.

Why we love The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara

  • The hotel has a private entry point, giving guests complimentary direct access to Victoria Falls

  • Each room has a balcony or terrace, where you can enjoy views of the gardens, river or the occasional passing zebra

  • Spa treatments take place in gazebos on the banks of the Zambezi River

  • For something extra special, you can book a table on The Royal Livingstone Express for a unique dining experience on board a steam locomotive

5 stars
On the banks of the Zambezi River, approx. 10 minutes from the Victoria Falls
Approx. 25 minutes from Livingstone airport
Romance, We recommend

Our Expert Tips

Royal Livingstone Express dinner run

Travel back in time on a vintage train ride with dramatic views of Victoria Falls as you sit down to a sumptuous six-course meal. Fully restored, the charming interior of the 1930s carriages will whisk you away to a time of finer things. The leisurely pace allows you to really take in the wondrous natural beauty of 'the Smoke that Thunders' as you cross the Victoria Falls bridge.

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Spas & wellness
  • Activities
  • Good to Know

Thanks to the hotel's exceptional setting, all of the restaurants and bars at The Royal Livingstone enjoy views overlooking the Zambezi River. The Old Drift Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sit inside the plush dining room, or head outdoors to the terrace to embrace the sights and sounds of the nearby falls. Open throughout the day, bask in the elegant ambience with a cup of coffee, or sample a delicious selection of light meals and snacks at the Royal Livingstone Lounge or head to the colonial setting of The Travellers Bar or head to Kubu Deck for drinks, snacks and river views.

The Old Drift Restaurant
The hotel's main restaurant serves a tantalising menu of traditional European classics and authentic Zambian specialities.

Kubu Deck
Serving meals throughout the day this is also the perfect place to visit for a sundowner.

The Royal Livingstone Express
A classic steam locomotive with a delicious six-course dinner menu.

The Royal Livingstone Lounge
Open for refreshments, here you can admire artefacts, paintings and hand-drawn maps by Sir David Livingstone.

The Travellers Bar
A colonial-style setting where you can unwind with an afternoon tea or a delicious selection of cocktails, fine wines, whiskies and spirits.

Choose from a charming selection of unique settings for a signature Anantara private dining experience.

What's Included

Breakfast • Continental breakfast at the restaurant

Set on the banks of the Zambezi, experience the unique setting of the Anantara spa where signature treatments include the Toka Leya Cleansing Ceremony and the Nalikwanda Lozi Journey, both of which are inspired by traditional Zambian tribal therapies.

Join a guided tour of Victoria Falls, take a helicopter ride and land by the Zambezi for a picnic lunch or go in search of wildlife on a river safari.

Minimum stays apply over New Year, please ask for details.

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