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
The T family
UK
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 22 Sep 2010
"This place is just in a different league compared to the rest of the places we stayed. Just cannot fault anything here.
Perfect location. Food really tremendous. Perhaps not cheap, the evening buffet costs US$39 pp, but the quality and choice was outstanding representing very good value. We ate in the Squires restaurant the 2nd evening, and the standard of service was very high indeed.
On leaving the hotel, we were left somewhat in the lurch when our expected transport to the airport at 10am did not arrive. The head porter, unprompted, offered to help and looked at our voucher for this trip. It did not specify which local operator would actually be picking us up. The hotel then phoned all the normal ones until they found the one who was due to pick us up (at 10.30 as it happened). This was really excellent service (and a suggestion for Expert Africa to put the name of the local operator on the voucher!)." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
Perfect location. Food really tremendous. Perhaps not cheap, the evening buffet costs US$39 pp, but the quality and choice was outstanding representing very good value. We ate in the Squires restaurant the 2nd evening, and the standard of service was very high indeed.
On leaving the hotel, we were left somewhat in the lurch when our expected transport to the airport at 10am did not arrive. The head porter, unprompted, offered to help and looked at our voucher for this trip. It did not specify which local operator would actually be picking us up. The hotel then phoned all the normal ones until they found the one who was due to pick us up (at 10.30 as it happened). This was really excellent service (and a suggestion for Expert Africa to put the name of the local operator on the voucher!)." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
The J Family
Herts
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 19 Aug 2010
"Great location. Helpful and friendly staff.
Didn't expect to have to pay extra for the kid's breakfast." See all these reviews: 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Didn't expect to have to pay extra for the kid's breakfast." See all these reviews: 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
The B family
Bristol
"Little like a holiday camp"
2 nights Arrived 15 Aug 2010
"This place was like staying in your typical family holiday camp although for the victoria falls you are limited for accomadation I guess, somehow they rate this place as 4 star??
They refused to serve the 2 children with breakfast unless we paid for them $8 each although I thought we had paid for B&B the restaurant service was the worst I have experienced, we had to ask for cups, then coffee, juice, sugar the lot, certainly not 4*
The beds were so small it seemed like 4 of us had 2 single beds between us. Having said that our evening meals just off complex at squires was lovely although expensive" See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
They refused to serve the 2 children with breakfast unless we paid for them $8 each although I thought we had paid for B&B the restaurant service was the worst I have experienced, we had to ask for cups, then coffee, juice, sugar the lot, certainly not 4*
The beds were so small it seemed like 4 of us had 2 single beds between us. Having said that our evening meals just off complex at squires was lovely although expensive" See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Poor
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Terrible
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Average
Ms S & Ms H
Norwood
"Brilliant location"
2 nights Arrived 10 Aug 2010
"The proximity to the Falls makes this an excellent spot to stay - getting up early and being the only people by the falls at one point was fabulous.
The hotel is a little sterile but comfortable.
Breakfasts were good but evening eating a little limited in options. Very pleasant to relax by the pool." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
The hotel is a little sterile but comfortable.
Breakfasts were good but evening eating a little limited in options. Very pleasant to relax by the pool." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs S
Norwich
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 6 Aug 2010
"We were upgraded to the Royal Livingstone, what a treat to finish a fantastic holiday in colonial style!
Vic Falls were not bad either................" See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Vic Falls were not bad either................" See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
NL
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 1 Aug 2010
"For a short stay, just to visit the Victoria Falls, the hotel had a superb location – on a short walking distance from the Falls. The hotel is big, comfortable, though would not have been our first choice for a longer stay. For this occasion however, it was perfect. Staff is very friendly.
The helicopter flight over the falls was worth every penny!
Transfers from/to airport were efficient and well in time." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
The helicopter flight over the falls was worth every penny!
Transfers from/to airport were efficient and well in time." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Ms C & Ms M
Oxford
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 31 Jul 2010
"Excellent location literally five minutes walk from the falls. Staff friendly and service good. Room fine and we liked the pool and bar area.
Our only dislike was that there was only the good but expensive three course buffet for evening meal apart from room service; we would have liked something between the two." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Our only dislike was that there was only the good but expensive three course buffet for evening meal apart from room service; we would have liked something between the two." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mrs & Mr H
San Fran
"Zambezi Sun review"
1 night Arrived 31 Jul 2010
"Everything was fine for the one night we spent in Livingstone."
See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs R
Kent
"Excellent base for the Falls"
3 nights Arrived 8 Jul 2010
"What an amazing location for the falls. we couldn't have asked for better."
See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Sheffield
"Zambezi Sun review"
2 nights Arrived 22 Apr 2010
"Beautiful grounds with direct access to the falls."
See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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