Reviews of Avani Victoria Falls
Wildlife sightings and reviews
233 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, 36 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Avani Victoria Falls.
Zebra
92% success
Elephant
45% success
Hippo
42% success
White Rhino
21% success
Dr. L & wife
Denmark
"Nice place "to end journey""
2 nights Arrived 22 Aug 2019
"Really nice large place to end journey with many activities nearby including free access to VIC Falls. On the bad side, helicopters and flights in the air all day - be warned. Perfect rooms, large pool area and good pool bar. The buffet was not up to the standard and price tag, perhaps just go for the fine bar menu. The staff were extraordinarily friendly. We would be happy to visit again in end of a trip. Super internet."
See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr Lee
Chicago
"Avani with Victoria Falls and wild life"
3 nights Arrived 18 Aug 2019
"Loved the zebras eating grass out our sliding doors. Enjoyed the monkeys and impalas and nearby giraffes.
Great location and short walk to Victoria Falls and bridge to Zimbabwe.
Pool area very nice for lounging and eating but uneven food service." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Great location and short walk to Victoria Falls and bridge to Zimbabwe.
Pool area very nice for lounging and eating but uneven food service." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report
E & S H.
California
"Avani Victoria Falls review"
2 nights Arrived 30 Jul 2019
"We had a very nice visit at Avani Victoria Falls. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and when we were cold at night the staff were happy to provide us with heaters (otherwise the rooms do get very chilly at night in the winter).
The grounds are lovely with a huge swimming pool, and zebra and monkeys wandering around. There were ample good quality food choices in the restaurants and at the buffet breakfast. We were certainly glad to be within the Victoria Falls park and it was easy to walk to the Falls.
Unfortunately the Falls only had a trickle of water when we were there (on the Zambian side). Apparently there had been lower rainfall than usual this year so we did not get to see the spectacular sight we had hoped for." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
The grounds are lovely with a huge swimming pool, and zebra and monkeys wandering around. There were ample good quality food choices in the restaurants and at the buffet breakfast. We were certainly glad to be within the Victoria Falls park and it was easy to walk to the Falls.
Unfortunately the Falls only had a trickle of water when we were there (on the Zambian side). Apparently there had been lower rainfall than usual this year so we did not get to see the spectacular sight we had hoped for." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report
Mrs & Mr B
Canada
"Avani Victoria Falls review"
1 night Arrived 5 Jul 2019
"Good location, noisy hotel as corridors are concrete.
Food average, staff friendly enough." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 8n in Zambia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Food average, staff friendly enough." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 8n in Zambia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report
Mr & Mrs TM
Utah, USA
"One Night at Avani Victoria Falls"
1 night Arrived 26 Jun 2019
"Excellent location to access the falls.
Late arrival and early morning departure so we weren't able to do some of the available activities at the hotel." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 7n in Botswana
Late arrival and early morning departure so we weren't able to do some of the available activities at the hotel." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 7n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Steve H
Cumbria
"Great stay at Avani Victoria Falls"
3 nights Arrived 23 Jun 2019
"The Avani turned out to be a very comfortable hotel with wildlife in the extensive grounds and amazing access to Victoria Falls.
Great facilities, spacious comfortable room, and good restaurant. Very cheerful and attentive staff." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Great facilities, spacious comfortable room, and good restaurant. Very cheerful and attentive staff." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report
Drs L & B
Scotland
"Avani Victoria Falls review"
1 night Arrived 30 May 2019
"We felt that the accommodation was average. The establishment was large, impersonal and we had disappointing service at dinner.
It was noisy - both around the restaurant area and in the rooms.
Breakfast was excellent.
The location of the hotel is its redeeming factor and our ability to visit “The Falls” early in the morning when we were virtually the only visitors was special." See all these reviews: 6n in Zambia
It was noisy - both around the restaurant area and in the rooms.
Breakfast was excellent.
The location of the hotel is its redeeming factor and our ability to visit “The Falls” early in the morning when we were virtually the only visitors was special." See all these reviews: 6n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Poor
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report
Mr & Mrs W
NH USA
"Avani Victoria Falls review"
2 nights Arrived 8 Apr 2019
"We loved our stay at the Avani. We spent our first two days there and as it was our first look at this part of Africa, we were charmed by the game wandering the property.
The room was comfortable and exactly as advertised. Breakfast was superb and the staff very friendly. The location was great and we enjoyed unlimited access to the falls and an easy walk to the Zimbabwe side. Also a good place to do the river cruise (very enjoyable).
We used the proximity to the Royal Livingstone to enjoy high tea (excellent and pricey). We were usually too busy to bother with the restaurant and opted for the pool bar.
As it was busy the service was very slow ( we gave up on awaiting dinner on the second night and just went back to our room)." See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
The room was comfortable and exactly as advertised. Breakfast was superb and the staff very friendly. The location was great and we enjoyed unlimited access to the falls and an easy walk to the Zimbabwe side. Also a good place to do the river cruise (very enjoyable).
We used the proximity to the Royal Livingstone to enjoy high tea (excellent and pricey). We were usually too busy to bother with the restaurant and opted for the pool bar.
As it was busy the service was very slow ( we gave up on awaiting dinner on the second night and just went back to our room)." See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report
Ms G.
USA
"Civilization with a Touch of the Wild"
3 nights Arrived 1 Oct 2018
"After being in the bush for several days, we found Avani to have more the feel of a resort, but with the zebras, impalas and giraffes wandering the grounds, still enjoyed a bit of the wild.
It was easy to make tour reservations and were able to go to Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side for a better view of the falls. Being the dry season, there was very little flow on the Zambia side. A river tour on a speed boat gave us a unique view of the river and wildlife living along the river. We were able to get close to shore to see various wildlife and birds.
The staff of Avani was very helpful and polite and the dining area staff very helpful with special food choices. I did feel their entree menu was a bit limited and would have liked more choices. The buffet at breakfast and dinner was very comprehensive but its usually too much food and a bit pricey for everyday. Nice walking paths throughout the resort to get some exercise and a large pool to relax by in the afternoon were amenities were enjoyed.
There was a gift shop in the back of the resort that we hadn't heard about until coming upon it on a walk. They had unique gifts and crafts to offer that the shop near the lobby didn't have. They need better signage for this area." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
It was easy to make tour reservations and were able to go to Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side for a better view of the falls. Being the dry season, there was very little flow on the Zambia side. A river tour on a speed boat gave us a unique view of the river and wildlife living along the river. We were able to get close to shore to see various wildlife and birds.
The staff of Avani was very helpful and polite and the dining area staff very helpful with special food choices. I did feel their entree menu was a bit limited and would have liked more choices. The buffet at breakfast and dinner was very comprehensive but its usually too much food and a bit pricey for everyday. Nice walking paths throughout the resort to get some exercise and a large pool to relax by in the afternoon were amenities were enjoyed.
There was a gift shop in the back of the resort that we hadn't heard about until coming upon it on a walk. They had unique gifts and crafts to offer that the shop near the lobby didn't have. They need better signage for this area." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report
Mrs K.
Gravesend
"AVANI great location for Victoria falls "
3 nights Arrived 26 Sep 2018
"Really good hotel - excellent location for the falls - staff excellent and professional - nice relaxed atmosphere, mini safari in the grounds re the roaming animals also nice to be able to go to the sister hotel the royal livingstone - the terrace bar in that hotel has excellent location on the river - spectacular sun sets transfers between hotels all free and prompt"
See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report
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