Reviews of Avani Victoria Falls
Wildlife sightings and reviews
219 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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"Ideal position to enjoy Victoria Falls"
The A La Carte restaurant was dismal with 3 T.V.s on so we ate at the Royal Livingstone a much better ambience." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
"Zambezi Sun review"
The second point is that at $39 a head for the evening buffet this was overpriced. The service in the restaurant was very good and attentive and has obviously improved since previous reviews I have read. Location was superb. We were hassled by locals trying to sell things when walking over the bridge towards Zimbabwe (we didn't cross the border proper) and other travellers should be alerted about this as they were persistent and difficult to get rid of.
I presume that if we had taken a walking tour organised by the hotel this would not have arisen and we would have been happy to do this had it been recommended for the reasons given." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
"Great location at the Falls"
The rooms were very comfortable and the staff at the hotel very fiendly and the resident giraffe and zebra added a nice touch. The hotel is also home to a young albino vervet monkey - worth looking out for. the only negative on the hotel was a lack of an al a carte menu - the evening buffet menu being rather pricey if you ony want a standard meal. However, Squires restaurant on the site did offer an alternative which was very good food at a good price.
It might also be nice if the hotel promoted trips into Livingston a bit more, to help encourage vistors to see some of the real Zambia." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Zambezi Sun review"
"best venue to explore the falls"
"Zambezi Sun review"
The setting/facilites are fine - very close to the falls.
Excellent breakfast
Service very patchy. On check out had to ask repeatedly for bags to be collected from rooms, despite having arranged in advance and checked that they had the message. Resulted in a very tight transfer to the airport. Getting room service to react to minor problems in the room was a challenge. They need to get their act together" See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Zambezi Sun review"
The hotel is a typical large hotel but rooms are very good and clean. There is plenty to do around the hotel including unpublicised nature walks and bird hide. The hotel takes advantage of being out of town by inflated prices. Suggest eating dinner at Squires restaurant which whilst not cheap is better value or take a taxi out. Buy drinks in town or at the Shop at the Falls.
We organised our own trip with Bob the Birder from Livingstone - very knowledgeable and very interesting.
We would go back to the Zambezi Sun rather than paying the extra to stay next door." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Zambezi Sun review"
Pity there wasnt a staff box to be shared around.instead of tryng to find Zambia money for individuals" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
"Zambezi Sun review"
"Zambezi Sun review"
We did walk to the Livingstone Hotel and found it more peaceful. The prices are outrageous. We did not want to eat in the restaurant at the Zamezi Sun because it was full of groups of noisy tourists and they could not control the monkeys from stealing your food.
We took a taxi into Livingstone each night to eat our meals and that was a very good idea. We did enjoy that." See all these reviews: 15n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
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Other lodges in Livingstone & Victoria Falls
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
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.
Tongabezi
Secluded on the banks of the Zambezi, less than 20km from the Victoria Falls, Tongabezi is one of the most exclusive lodges in Zambia.
Islands of Siankaba
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.
Waterberry Lodge
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.
Toka Leya Camp
The new Toka Leya Camp stands beside the Zambezi inside Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park – so wildlife often passes through. It's a comfortable tented camp which has great service and includes a range of activities.
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.
The River Club
The River Club, near Zambia's town of Livingstone and the Victoria Falls, overlooks the Zambezi River.
Sindabezi
Sindabezi, near Zambia's town of Livingstone and the Victoria Falls, is an island in the middle of the Zambezi River
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.
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.
Tangala House
Tangala House, the family home near Zambia's town of Livingstone and the Victoria Falls
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.
