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Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel

Reviews of Victoria Falls Hotel

Wildlife sightings and reviews

162 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Victoria Falls Hotel and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2019, 26 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Victoria Falls Hotel.
Leopard

0% success

Elephant

38% success

Buffalo

5% success

Zebra

0% success

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Munich

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 28 Jan 2024
"The grounds of the hotel are very beautiful and there's much to explore in the hallways of the hotel when it comes to its history.

We have stayed in a room with a lovely view of the garden and the bridge at the falls - great. Breakfast was also very nice. As to the food in restaurant on the terrace this was absolutely okay, but not outstanding. Some of the furniture in the lounges is a little dated, for example some sofas should be renewed.

The staff was very friendly and always happy to help." See all these reviews: 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr A.
Ongar

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

3 nights Arrived 15 Nov 2023
"What can one add about this hotel that has not been said before?

It is very comfortable and we received a very warm welcome. The rooms are super , although a little lacking in storage space.

We also found the shower was a little slippery and felt that either a non slip surface , or some grab rails might be a good idea .

We were staying on a B and B basis and were pleasantly surprised at the cost of lunch , dinner and drinks in the hotel. The quality of food was great and the view over the gorge to the bridge just fabulous.

We did buy some bits from the locals and found some of them rather too insistent and aggressive. We decided to get around the town by taxi rather than walk around and be continually approached ." See all these reviews: 6n in Zimbabwe; 4n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
SoCalCouple
Calif.

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 11 Oct 2023
"The hotel is beautiful and the staff were warm and inviting.

Breakfast was great and we enjoyed high tea there as well." See all these reviews: 5n in Zimbabwe; 4n in South Africa; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Ms AW
SW London

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

1 night Arrived 3 Sep 2023
"This hotel is iconic and history abound. The facilities are beautiful.

Given the number of tourists that can appear all at once, they handle it efficiently . Concierge and customer service superb. The room was a little tired. We were in the stable area I believe and the gardens outside in the courtyard a bit tatty. But overall the premises were beautiful.

Lovely Indoor and outdoor bar area. Breakfast was nice and we had a lunch BBQ which was good. Had problems with the internet in the room. But it was quickly solved.

I wished I had added on a few more days in Victoria Falls as there is a lot to do. We visited the falls unguided. Taxis are USD 6 each way to most places you may wish to go." See all these reviews: 8n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms J.
Northallerton

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 5 Jul 2023
"Lovely old majestic hotel full of history and character, in a fabulous location. Disappointed with the fine dining in the Livingston room, we expecting so much more. Probably the worst diner we had on our whole trip.

Helicopter over the falls was a wonderful end to this superb holiday." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

2 sightings

Chained Bear
Asia

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 16 Jun 2023
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Siôn
Surrey

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 15 May 2023
"The stay would have been excellent but I arrived suffering from a stomach problem and was unable to enjoy the best of the facilities." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 3n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Meryl
USA

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 5 May 2023
"Hotel is beautiful and well situated with regard to the falls. Service was good but not excellent." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
David and Sammy
SF

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

1 night Arrived 7 Apr 2023
"Great location. Grand hotel. Beautiful grounds.

Excellent jungle show with traditional dancing and singing.

Very friendly staff." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 5n in Namibia; 1n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

1 sighting

Elephant

1 sighting

Mr and Mrs W
GLOS

"Victoria Falls Hotel review"

3 nights Arrived 25 Oct 2022
"Beautiful hotel.
Staff very helpful and welcoming.
Fabulous breakfast buffet.
Great swimming pool.
We tried the exclusive dining experience which was fun. Fortunately the men had trousers and shirts and I had a dress so we were allowed in!
Very comfortable rooms.
Falls themselves were stunning.
We very much enjoyed the helicopter ride over the Falls.
My younger son and I went zip wiring which was fun and particularly well run and my older son and my husband went white water rafting which they thoroughly enjoyed." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

1 sighting

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