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

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"Avani Victoria Falls review"
Luckily, we are right next to the Royal Livingstone Hotel which were happy for us to have dinner there both of our nights.
The people at Avani are also looking a bit tired - the whole place needs a face lift...
Of course some of the staff were wonderful and we tipped them separately..." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 3n in Zambia; 1n in Kenya

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Avani Victoria Falls review"
We got drenched by the falls, but it was hard to get a grasp of how large they are from all the mist. Think we should have done a helicopter tour to truly see the whole picture.
We enjoyed hiking around the falls.
Had two baboons ( separate occasions) try to get into our rooms. Makes for good stories to tell at home." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia

Zebra
6 sightings
"Avani Victoria Falls review"

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Just 5 minutes from the Vic Falls"
Personally we prefer the views from the Zimbabwean side, but we did not have sufficient time to visit both sides this time.
We were impressed that on arrival the chef and manager were called to discuss food intolerances in relation to dinner." See all these reviews: 21n in Zambia

Zebra
1 sighting
"Avani Victoria Falls review"

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Avani Victoria Falls review"
The Mois-oa-Tunya national park wasn't the best park that I visited but the walk with rhinos was v special. I also did the mircoflight over the falls which was utterly terrifying." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia

Elephant
8 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

White Rhino
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Avani Victoria Falls review"
There were animals everywhere around the hotel: vervet monkeys, baboons, impala, zebra and giraffes!! (Oh and crocodiles... but don't worry, they didn't join us for drinks and dinner unlike the other animals).
The breakfast was a great spread with some variety every day (and tasty fresh pancakes, waffles, omelettes etc.). We also enjoyed the great stone-baked pizzas and an African buffet with entertainment at the Boma. Mmm... crocodile steaks! Great drinks list and super friendly staff everywhere too.
We walked around the falls on the Zambian side getting totally drenched and then took ourselves over the border to Zimbabwe for great views from the other side (all you need is a KAZA visa, lots of space for passport stamps and a bit of confidence... but there are tour buses if you prefer).
At the hotel, we organised a game drive and walk to see the white rhino. Phenomenal seeing a 2 month old baby rhino at such close range accompanied by the rangers who protect them. 200% recommend! We also went on a wonderful Zambezi river trip, combining a small boat cruise where we saw an elephant on one of the islands, and then a lovely sunset drifting along in the larger boat. A lot of food and wine included! Two of us also went horse riding in the national park.
The hotel wasn't the best at providing information about the excursions (including the basics like where to be when, and what's included) but I think the Zambian way is just to chill out and go with it and once we got that down we were fine!!
If you're going to Victoria Falls, I wouldn't even consider staying anywhere else!! (Unless it's the 5* Royal Livingstone on the same site... and even then I preferred the theming at Avani)" See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia

Elephant
1 sighting

Hippo
4 sightings

White Rhino
1 sighting

Zebra
5 sightings
"Avani Victoria Falls review"
So save yourself some cash and stay at the Avani to sleep, which is very comfortable. Take your meals at the Royal Livingstone. Free transport offered back and forth to the Avani guests. It’s also really fun to see the zebras and giraffes wandering the hotel grounds freely. Definitely makes you smile.
Also want to give a big thank you to Tom, the Concierge when I was there. Helped me organize a day trip to Hwange National Park across the border in Zimbabwe, even though it was not one of their “sanctioned” activities. I asked if it was possible any other way and he reached out to another contact and made it happen. Very thankful to get the help to make that happen.
It was an extremely long day and a lot of time traveling to and from, but worth the time and effort. Saw a huge pride of lions that I did not get to experience anywhere else on the trip." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia; 5n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
"Avani Victoria Falls review"
Although there is no view you get the best sound of the Falls from these rooms.
Service bit slow, breakfast had a good selection." See all these reviews: 7n in Malawi; 4n in Zambia

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Gorgeous falls, nice hotel"
Only downside : the entrance fee to the falls was included with my hotel booking, I understand, but the hotel did not give it to me and I had to pay 20 USD to access the falls." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia

Zebra
3 sightings
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