Reviews of Avani Victoria Falls
Wildlife sightings and reviews
230 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Avani Victoria Falls and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in May-2018, 33 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Avani Victoria Falls.
Zebra
91% success
Elephant
43% success
Hippo
41% success
White Rhino
19% success
Mrs B
Cheshire
"Excellent hotel, especially the zebras!"
2 nights Arrived 12 Oct 2012
"The Zambezi Sun was the first stop on our holiday and it was perfect for this. It was relaxing and enabled us to chill out after the long journey, but had plenty of facilities and activities when we did want to do something. Its proximity to the Falls was also a huge bonus.
The Zambezi Sun is beautifully appointed but not in an intimidating way which made it ideal for our party (2 adult women plus 12 year old girl). Our room was a little cramped with 3 beds in it but as we weren't in it much it didn't really matter. We made a lot of use of the pool, which is excellent, and only ate in the hotel. Food was good quality and plentiful.
The hotel felt safe enough to allow Kirsty (the 12 year old) to wander around the main hotel complex without us being worried for her safety, and all the staff were great with her (especially when she discovered how to charge things to the room!!)
We went on a sunset cruise of the Zambezi (arranged by the hotel) which we loved and would highly recommend." See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
The Zambezi Sun is beautifully appointed but not in an intimidating way which made it ideal for our party (2 adult women plus 12 year old girl). Our room was a little cramped with 3 beds in it but as we weren't in it much it didn't really matter. We made a lot of use of the pool, which is excellent, and only ate in the hotel. Food was good quality and plentiful.
The hotel felt safe enough to allow Kirsty (the 12 year old) to wander around the main hotel complex without us being worried for her safety, and all the staff were great with her (especially when she discovered how to charge things to the room!!)
We went on a sunset cruise of the Zambezi (arranged by the hotel) which we loved and would highly recommend." See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr N & Ms S
Zambia
"Our preferred Livingstone accommodation!"
2 nights Arrived 29 Sep 2012
"This was our second stay at the Zambezi Sun this year and third in the past 18 months or so. As before we greatly enjoyed our time there - it is comfortable, very convenient for what we want to do and the staff were, as always, extremely helpful. We also strongly recommend poking around the gardens where there is excellent bird life (eg Schalow's Turaco)."
See all these reviews: 8n in Zimbabwe; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
York
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 6 Sep 2012
"Very enjoyable with lovely airy room (3333). Glad that shampoo etc was provided so reducing need to bring from UK. Great free access to Vic Falls which was unlimited a great plus as we went 3 times!
Food generous and plentiful and really enjoyed tha peaceful atmosphere, esp the "nauture trail" where we were enthralled by the weaver birds buuilding their nests. Went on a "River Safari" a bit pricey - $80 each_ b ut a great time. We were offerd a free afternnon tea at Royal Livingstone for our 40th Wedding Anniversary.
As elsewhere in Africa we were treated with cheerful kindness everywhere." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Food generous and plentiful and really enjoyed tha peaceful atmosphere, esp the "nauture trail" where we were enthralled by the weaver birds buuilding their nests. Went on a "River Safari" a bit pricey - $80 each_ b ut a great time. We were offerd a free afternnon tea at Royal Livingstone for our 40th Wedding Anniversary.
As elsewhere in Africa we were treated with cheerful kindness everywhere." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr M & co
Portugal
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 2 Sep 2012
"Very expensive but spotless"
See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr R & Ms Z
NL
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 27 Aug 2012
"After problems with entering our room, because of flooding due to a airco malfunctioning, the hotel manager solved it and did an extraordinary job to make us positively feel at home. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Also the walk to the Vic Falls was only 10 minutes. Negative is that the hotel gate to the falls closes at 6 pm, which is before sunset. We recommend to close this gate 15 min. after sunset."
See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia; 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr S
Sleepy Hollow
"Excellent facilities and service. Perfect loc"
2 nights Arrived 26 Aug 2012
"The ideal place to view the Falls which are spectacular even in low water season (late August) perhaps even more so in a different way."
See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 3n in South Africa; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
W family
Aylesbury
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 18 Aug 2012
"Generally good, particularly for families. Or room would benefit from some maintenance checks, particularly on electrical sockets, and some general sprucing up.
The swimming pool was unheated and surprisingly cold in August. Despite 28C air temperatures , very few if any were willing to brave the pool." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
The swimming pool was unheated and surprisingly cold in August. Despite 28C air temperatures , very few if any were willing to brave the pool." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs T
Surrey
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 29 Jul 2012
"the Zambezi Sun was perfect for our holiday as we had organized all our activites before we had left the U.K.
The rooms were clean. We choose this hotel as it was very near the falls. The food didnt worry us as we were their only two nights. But we didn't enjoy the food in the Falls room. The next night we went to the hotel restaurant which was a treat as we were finishing our holiday the next day as we thought it rather expensive. (with a captive market as we were quite away from the town).
However all the staff were very polite and efficient." See all these reviews: 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
The rooms were clean. We choose this hotel as it was very near the falls. The food didnt worry us as we were their only two nights. But we didn't enjoy the food in the Falls room. The next night we went to the hotel restaurant which was a treat as we were finishing our holiday the next day as we thought it rather expensive. (with a captive market as we were quite away from the town).
However all the staff were very polite and efficient." See all these reviews: 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
O Family
Vancouver
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 2 Jul 2012
"We were very happy with our decision to stay at the Zambezi Sun. It's location is excellent to visit the Falls. And, it was a great place to sleep off the jet lag, and ease our children into the trip, and the eventual culture shock. We enjoyed the breakfast buffets, however the lunch and dinners were average."
See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia; 8n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Poor
Facilities:
Good
Ms B & Mr D
Colorado
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 6 Jun 2012
"Location, location, location to the Falls."
See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 6n in South Africa; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
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