Royal Livingstone - Zambezi River Zambia

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On the forested banks of the great Zambezi River upstream of the mightly cataract where it thunders into the Batoka Gorge is The Royal Livingstone pride of Zambian hospitality In its cool lounges and shaded verandahs you will encounter the elegance and luxury of an earlier more couteous age

A stone s throw away from the mighty Victoria Falls the Royal Livingstone overlooks the smooth waters just before it plunges over the legendary waterfall creating a permanent waterspray As you sit on the sundeck overlooking the forest and the Zambezi rainbows fill the air creating an enchanting atmosphere The hotel has already been named as one of the Leading Hotels in the World for its exceptional levels of service fine dining comfort and hospitality

For luxury extravagance and sheer indulgence there can be no better place than The Royal Livingstone Offering stunning views of Victoria Falls one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World It provides a serene haven at one of the most magical places in Africa

Accommodation

The Hotel consists of a series of 17 colonial-style buildings with deep verandas set amidst indigenous trees and plants

Only footsteps from the Zambezi River the rooms and suites offer a tranquil retreat from the unconstrained beauty of their surroundings Natural light invades the bathrooms as the luxurious sized showers allow natural light to filter through a milk-glass window

The rooms are two-storey clusters and each cluster comprises approximately 10 en-suite air-conditioned rooms offering private balconies or terraces Interior furnishings accentuate the influences of Africa translated into a cultured sumptuousness that reflects the essence of African Bush life

All guestrooms are luxuriously furnished with antique and ethnic decor and have satellite TVs mini bars butler service air conditioning tea coffee making facilities room safe telephone and en-suite bathroom facilities for your total comfort and convenience

Dining

The food served in the restaurants of the Royal Livingstone are inspired by the mixed influences of Africa and the results are a culinary exploration garnered from the many different cultures that prevail in this diverse and delightful continent

The la carte restaurant seats 140 diners and is delightful mixture of modern sophistication and old worldly style

The menus at the Royal Livingstone read like an African folk legend The mezze presented tableside on Ku omboko Canoe Trays offer Za alouk salad and Carpaccio of Nile Perch There are 11 items on this tray including mint tabbouleh and a plantain and green banana salad sweetwater marinated prawn tails and coriander marinated mushrooms

An alternative or in addition to the cold mezze are Warm Kemia such as Minced Herbed Kofta in Capsicum and Tomato Sauce Coconut and Lemongrass Marinated Chicken Sate and Plantain Chili and Polenta Fritters or a Terrine of Marinated Wild Boar with Cumberland Sauce

On the main a la carte menu is a dazzling array of dishes from the river and ocean They include Oven Roasted Zambezi Bream served with a Chili Onion and Tomato Sambal and Cornmeal Dumplings or a catch of the day cooked in a Cataplan - like a Papiliotte - with white wine onions tomato and King Prawns

Bush and game fare includes warthog and wild boar cutlets marinated and grilled with a poivrade game sauce or Sizzling Kudu - filleted strips with ginger and garlic green beans and sweet potato fries

The Lounge

The lounge is warm and comfortable and offers light refreshments a wide selection of teas coffees and pastries High Tea is served on certain days Wednesday Friday Saturday and Sunday

The Verandah

Lunch is served alfresco on the veranda overlooking the rolling lawns and the mighty Zambezi River Light refreshments are also served throughout the day

Activities Facilities

This magnificent Falls Resort allows you the chance to be at one with the uninhibited majesty of the Victoria Falls a time to regroup to find your inner core and to leave enriched and empowered promising to return

The innate heritage of the land offers guests nail-biting experiences ranging from water-rafting to bungee jumping a paradise for wildlife lovers with daily land and water safaris and exceptional angling and fly-fishing

The River

For guests with an appreciation for adventure the Zambezi is Africa s playground Guests may view Africa s Big Five on a cruise up the river up close from a private Land Rover or even take in the scenery from the elevated perspective of an Elephant s back Keen sportsmen can pit their wiles against the legendary Tigerfish or test their nerves against the mighty rapids of the Batoka Gorge in a white water raft or a jet boat In the quiet evening you may choose to spend your time in one of the sophisticated bars of the resort or trying your luck in The Falls Casino and then fall asleep between crisp cool sheets to the sounds of the ancient African night

Casino

Exhilaration of a different kind is to be found at the slot casino where a total of 77 slot machines tempt those with a taste for chance Up to the minute smart-card technology operates the machines Smart cards give players coinless playing time The card having been credited with the amount of money the player requires is inserted in the slot to be played and the game begins Payouts are made on re-presentation of the card to cashiers A comfortable bar provides drinks tea and coffee

Cycling

To allow guests to explore the surrounding area there are mountain bikes for hire at The Falls Activity Centre

Swimming

The poolside beckons and the service is superior There are a variety of poolside activities at the Zambezi Sun that encourage guests to venture towards its azure blue depths The huge free-form pool meanders round a pavilion restaurant and an outdoor bandstand and dance floor An established group entertain guests with soft jazz blues and impromptu pop music The pool deck is also the scene of more formal occasions such as cocktail receptions and alfresco dining

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the mighty Zambezi River while having a luxurious outdoor body massage or sit back and enjoy the healing power of a magnificent foot massage while relaxing next to the swimming pool Try any of our internationally renowned hair and beauty services paraffin wax manicures and pedicures personalized facials hair removal hair care for ladies and gents

Alternatively ride the Zambezi water on a jet boat or slow down on a catamaran sunset cruise Elephant back or river safaris are another optional highlight while the more adventurous can try white river rafting or bungee jumping There are also helicopter trips to the falls through the gorges available

Happy Hippo Club

The Happy Hippo Club which is every child s idea of holiday heaven gives parents plenty of free time to discover all the area s attractions Children enjoy a varied range of activities that include full day or half day excursions to places of interest daily fun and games and nature walks

This supervised haven is available to children from 2 - 12 years of age Children between the ages of 2 - 4 must be accompanied by an adult or babysitter available at an extra cost if they are not potty-trained Babysitters can be arranged through your hotel and are also available during the evening

Staff are specially selected and undergo extensive training in child-care and first aid ensuring that the child and the parent feel protected and secure

There is a highly sophisticated and flexible conference centre able to cater for a variety of international functions and themed banquets It offers conference facilities that match and exceed many of its size in the world

The main hotel is a sequence of thatch-roofed buildings most African in their influence and incorporates the lounge restaurant and bar

The reception area is framed by a classic courtyard featuring a fountain and exuding the aroma of herbs from the interior gardens Overhead wooden fans cool the charged atmosphere The resort s deep shaded verandah offers an uninterrupted view of the Zambezi River and is the ideal place to curl up with a book discovered in the well-stocked library The lounge is filled with original artwork depicting scenes of David Livingstone s great African adventures

The staff will ensure the comfort of your stay offering highly professional and personal service Your butler will see to your transportation and room service requirements and you can pamper yourself to beauty treatments in the privacy of your own room

Services available include room service babysitting laundry and car rental

The Victoria Falls the mighty Zambezi the Royal Livingstone Hotel and the Zambezi Sun Hotel bring you to the most romantic destination on earth The Falls is the ideal honeymoon destination as the thundering and mystical mists of the Victoria Falls have long been recognized as a powerful aphrodisiac

Couples can enjoy a heavenly honeymoon with every conceivable luxury at the Royal Livingstone Hotel or a experience a more earthy honeymoon at the Zambezi Sun Honeymooners will receive a surprise gift and sparkling wine and fruit during their stay at the hotel

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Distance from Airport:	18km
Mode(s) of Transport:	25 minutes by Road

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