Victoria Falls Hotel - Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

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Victoria Falls Hotel is one of the grand hotels of Africa It is filled with a feeling of old-fashioned charm with it s colonial appeal and has a stately position at the mighty falls This legendary hotel is situated on a world heritage site overlooking the magnificent Victoria Falls one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World

The hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Zimbabwe established around the turn of the century this gracious colonial style hotel set in lush tropical gardens epitomizes the romance of grand travel and offers total relaxation

The Victoria Falls Hotel is a five star hotel and was built in 1904 when the Cape to Cairo railway reached Victoria Falls Ever since guests have been charmed by the old world atmosphere of one of the few remaining hotels of it s kind in the world

The Victoria Falls Hotel has for over a 100 years being the preferred hotel for visiting members of Royal families Heads of State celebrities authors journalists and poets where they are assured of total privacy comfort and care

Accommodation

Our rooms are decorated in a manner that recaptures the comfortable charm of a bygone age with colonial prints four-poster and canopied beds antique furniture and well-chosen artifacts Modern facilities and amenities mingle well with the old-fashioned ambience including such 21st century travellers necessities as personal safes minibars bathrobes digital satellite television and even umbrellas for the convenience of guests visiting the Rain Forest surrounding the Falls Deluxe Rooms and Suites in the original section of the hotel offer breathtaking views across the deep Zambezi River gorge to the Victoria Falls Bridge and the spray of the Falls

The suites and rooms are well appointed cool and comfortable furnished in traditional Edwardian style all air-conditioned with every modern amenity including satellite television mini-bars in suites complimentary early morning tea coffee direct dial telephone personal safe 24-hour room service bathrobes hairdryer umbrellas for personal use during your stay when visiting the Falls

Dining

The Livingstone Room

Elegant dinner and dancing with a classic la carte menu As a result of many requests from visitors The Victoria Falls Hotel has decided to relax aspects of the long-standing dress code in force in its premier dining venue The Livingstone Room This is in recognition of the fact that many travellers do not bring with them the more formal clothes that have until now been mandatory in this restaurant Smart casual wear will now be acceptable in The Livingstone Room at dinner each evening The fine silver-service dining experience that visitors have come to expect will continue to be the order of the day however

Stanley s Terrace

A la Carte lunch afternoon tea sundowners light dinner and la carte menu

The Jungle Junction

During the late 1940 s the Solent Flying Boat service offered by Imperial Airways became one of the more interesting ways to travel to Africa This service flew from Southampton England to Johannesburg South Africa The Solents landed and were serviced on a reach of the Zambezi above the Victoria Falls This stopover became known as the Jungle Junction and was soon the favourite stop on the route as all passengers disembarked and stayed at The Victoria Falls Hotel

Breakfast and dinner buffets with Makishi dancers and an indigenous choir entertaining every night

High Tea on the Terrace

Traditional high tea is served every afternoon on the Terrace with spectacular views of the Victoria Falls bridge down the Batoka Gorge with the spray rising from The Falls Later enjoy one of the hotel s famous Livingstone cocktails or a gin and tonic whilst listening to the mighty roar of the Falls

Activities Facilities

Cool off and enjoy the splendour of our glorious Edwardian swimming pool set among beautiful landscaped gardens overlooking the famous Victoria Falls bridge with panoramic views

A walk along the hotel s private pathway will bring guests out atop the gorge and provides a magnificent view of the bridge crossing into Zambia From here one can watch in awe as bungi jumpers fall 111 metres down the world s longest natural bungi jump towards the mighty Zambezi below

Enthusiasts can experience a selection of the area s wildlife on foot by vehicle in boats along the Zambezi River on horseback - and even on an elephant A Vintage train excursion canoe safari flight of the angels helicopter ride or visit to a traditional African Village all provide memorable experiences for travellers who especially want to complement the enjoyment of seeing The Victoria Falls For the more adventurous there is white water rafting bungee jumping and the Gorges Swing on offer The Victoria Falls rainforest is only a 10-minute walk from the hotel

Set among the landscaped gardens is the glorious swimming pool with inlaid stonework and a cascading fountain Floodlit tennis Courts and croquet in the gardens are on offer or for those who want to be pampered a massage and beauty salon offers a range of therapeutic treatments

Unique shopping Two curio shops specialize in gifts such as clothing curios silverware colonial memorabilia and intriguing artifacts from all parts of Africa The Pullman Suite shop is converted from a former conference room to house objects d art as well as a small art gallery

Other activities available include golf casino and fishing

Weddings and Honeymoons

The Victoria Falls Hotel is a delightfully romantic setting for weddings and honeymoons From the charming little in-house chapel to the luxurious Honeymoon Suites this hotel is a bride and groom s delight Wedding guests and honeymooners are given sparkling wine Belgian chocolates red roses and a fresh fruit platter on arrival with a champagne breakfast served in the privacy of their rooms Specially chosen gifts from the hotel are offered to wedding couples and honeymooners on their first night

The Chapel is available for private ceremonies and weddings Outdoor receptions can be organised in the hotel s gardens with views overlooking The Victoria Falls Bridge

Conferences

The Centenary Room is available for meetings for a maximum of 20 people The room is set up in boardroom style and is for use by in-house guests only This room is also available for small executive meetings and private dining

Children

Children are welcome at The Victoria Falls Hotel younger guests will receive a goody bag on arrival which includes puzzles sweets and writing paper Bedtime stories are read in the evening with tales about African animals and folklore garden nature trails are organized for children to learn more about flowers trees and birds and a special children s menu is available through room service by the pool or on the Terrace A baby-sitting service is also available upon request

Services available include hairdresser business centre internet lounge laundry car hire doctor on call library and safety deposit box

At the smoke that thunders Victoria Falls Hotel is one of the grand hotels of Africa full of old-fashioned colonial charm An atmosphere steeped in history combining the charm of the old with all the comfort and convenience of today It is one hotel that can truly claim to be unique

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Distance from Airport:	22km
Mode(s) of Transport:	30 minutes by Road

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