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Avani Victoria Falls
Avani Victoria Falls
Avani Victoria Falls
Avani Victoria Falls
Avani Victoria Falls
Avani Victoria Falls
Avani Victoria Falls
Avani Victoria Falls

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

Showing 81-90 of 230
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Arrival date
Mr & Mrs C
Hawaii

"Zambezi Sun Review"

3 nights Arrived 6 Sep 2014
"We loved the overall feel of the hotel, the metal sculpture animals in the grounds, the decor of the rooms and the general layout.

The hotel is undergoing some renovation, but that did not impinge upon us. Some checking that all the electrical outlets in the room actually work would be useful. We were there with a large delegation of Commonwealth Judges and Magistrates, but the hotel staff did a wonderful job of managing everything so that there were no difficulties. The concierge who helped us with activities did a marvelous job." See all these reviews: 3n in Zambia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Ms T
California

"Zambezi Sun review"

1 night Arrived 1 Sep 2014
"Zambezi Sun was great for an inexpensive overnight to see Victoria Falls.

Location is terrific...out the back gate and you are standing in front of the falls. It is worth a short stop to see the falls, but you don't need any more than an overnight. Food at the Zambezi Sun was only very ordinary. We tried way ahead to book a reservation at the Royal Livingstone, sister hotel, but they don't respond to email or reservation requests...very frustrating.

We had cocktails on their deck overlooking the Zambezi at sunset...definitely worthwhile!" See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 1n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Mrs & Mr L
Durham

"Short stay to see Victoria Falls"

2 nights Arrived 30 Aug 2014
"As a base for visiting the Victoria Falls this hotel is very good, stayed 2 nights.
Breakfast food OK but did not find the buffet dinner particularly appetising. Ate dinner on second night at The Royal Livingstone.
Meal and dining experience excellent and not much more costly than Zambezi Sun." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Mrs S
Maldon

"Royal Livingstone - wonderful"

2 nights Arrived 11 Aug 2014
"We were moved to the Royal Livingstone because of a conference at Zambezi Sun and had a wonderful time. They were extremely helpful and attentive and the facilities and setting were excellent.

The only downside was the cost of drinks and meals which were more than they would have been. It was a wonderful place to stay." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Powys

"Zambezi Sun review"

3 nights Arrived 11 Aug 2014
"As the Zambezi Sun was totally occupied due to a conference, we were upgraded to the Royal Livingstone hotel next door.

Needless to say, this was quite wonderful and will be our preferred hotel at the Falls on future visits" See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Family G
Oxordshire

"Zambezi Sun is perfect for the Falls"

2 nights Arrived 28 Jul 2014
"A great hotel if all you want to see is the Falls - which we did. We spent our evenings at The Royal Livingstone as it had a more gentle feel to it.

The staff at the Zambezi Sun are really good and the buffet breakfast is great. Being only a few minutes walk from the Falls was the best thing though." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Brockham

"very convenient for Vic Falls"

1 night Arrived 18 Jul 2014
"Good location and friendly staff." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Ms G
Zurich

"Zambezi Sun review"

2 nights Arrived 11 Jul 2014
"The location is great. The hotel is an average hotel with average services. After staying at the lodges it's rather impersonal.

Certain activities are very expensive. Like the lunar rainbow walk. 50$ per person. One could do it easily on it's own." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Dr & Mrs C
W Sussex

"Convenient for the Falls"

2 nights Arrived 20 Jun 2014
"A very good position for walking to the Falls. Spacious grounds with token animals. Brightly decorated room but a little tired and in need of a good clean.

Good breakfast selection, buffet dinner variable. Pool-side menu looked good for lunch." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Average
Mr & Mrs VV-G
Belgium

"Zambezi Sun review"

2 nights Arrived 17 Jun 2014
"breakfast enjoyable, beautifull garden, walking to the Falls as often as you wish.

we preferred to have dinner at the Royal Livingstone" See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
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Royal Livingstone Hotel

Royal Livingstone Hotel

Conveniently located just a short walk from the Zambia. side of the Victoria Falls, the colonial-style Royal Livingstone has beautiful grounds and small but quite luxurious rooms.


93% (86 reviews)
Tongabezi

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Secluded on the banks of the Zambezi, less than 20km from the Victoria Falls, Tongabezi is one of the most exclusive lodges in Zambia.


93% (64 reviews)
Waterberry Zambezi Lodge

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Offering great value for money and within easy reach of the Victoria Falls, Waterberry is a small, family-friendly lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River.


98% (54 reviews)
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In a lovely location on the Zambezi upriver of the Victoria Falls, Islands of Siankaba provides a tranquil setting to relax at the start or end of a safari to Botswana or Zambia.


96% (54 reviews)
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89% (23 reviews)
Stanley Safari Lodge

Stanley Safari Lodge

Stanley Safari Lodge has views of Victoria Falls spray from all the rooms, and is a convenient base for exploring the Zambezi River area.


96% (21 reviews)
The River Club

The River Club

The River Club, near Zambia's town of Livingstone and the Victoria Falls, overlooks the Zambezi River.


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Sindabezi

Sindabezi

Sindabezi, near Zambia's town of Livingstone and the Victoria Falls, is an island in the middle of the Zambezi River


98% (16 reviews)
David Livingstone Safari Lodge

David Livingstone Lodge

The four-star David Livingstone Safari Lodge is in a lovely spot on the edge of the Zambezi River in Zambia, close to the Victoria Falls.


86% (7 reviews)
Thorntree River Lodge

Thorntree River Lodge

Rebuilt in 2017, Thorntree River Lodge is one of the best riverside lodges in Livingstone, with a strong sense of the environment and straightforward access to the Falls.


100% (6 reviews)
Tangala House

Tangala House

Tangala House, the family home near Zambia's town of Livingstone and the Victoria Falls


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Sussi & Chuma

Sussi & Chuma

Sussi & Chuma combines a luxurious, laid-back camp with a good location on the Zambezi River, with quick access to the Victoria Falls.


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