Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls- Zimbabwe

The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, a world heritage site, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group.

This Edwardian-style five-star hotel, built in 1904, combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls is just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-Oa-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark.

The ambience of the hotel is steeped in that history with all suites decorated in the gracious Edwardian style of Zimbabwe’s colonial era. It has 161 rooms comprising 37 standard rooms, 58 traditional rooms, 48 deluxe rooms, 7 junior suites, 4 honeymoon suites, 6 executive suites and the Royal Suite.
A large swimming pool, two tennis courts, a library, reading rooms and chapel are part of the complex. Golfers can enjoy 18 holes on the championship course of the nearby sister hotel, Elephant Hills Resort. Wining and dining can be done at any of the three restaurants, with the alternative of 24-hour room service. Also, the 2 bars are available all day, either inside the hotel, or guests can enjoy a drink by the poolside.

For guests who wish to take in some game viewing, a five kilometre drive (or walk) brings them to the national park and, guided by professional rangers, they will seek out Zimbabwe’s “big five” – elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and buffalo – and be able to capture their encounters forever, on camera!
A sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, just upstream from the magnificent falls, is another must for the visitor and will be arranged by hotel staff. Crocodiles and abundant hippo are definitely to be spotted on these legendary exhilarating cruises.

The Victoria Falls Hotel remains the major attraction for visitors. Waking up to the sound of “the smoke that thunders”, seeing the sun rise beneath the mist of one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the lunar rainbow at night, all the while soaking up the history and ambience of a bygone era, is more than unique – it is unforgettable!

Features of Victoria Falls Hotel
* 3 Restaurants
* Edwardian style swimming pool
* Floodlit tennis courts
* Conferencing facilities
* Business center – with internet access
* Foreign exchange facilities
* Library and reading rooms
* Chapel
* Curio shop
* Car hire and touring desk
* Same day laundry
* Doctor on call
* Hair salon and beauty therapist
* 24 hour room service
* Baby sitting services
* Open and secure parking
* Disability Facilities
* Spa
* 2 Bars

Some ideas of what to do at Victoria Falls Hotel
* Sundowner Cruise
* Flight of Angels (helicopter flight over The Victoria Falls (6-Seater))
* Bungee jumping
* Lion walk
* Elephant Back Safaris
* Float plane ultra light
* Microlighting
* Canoeing
* White water rafting
* Day and night game drive
* Game walk
* Full day game drives at Hwange
* Tour of the Victoria Falls
* Victoria Falls Steam Safari Express
* Horse Trails
* Casino available at The Kingdom at Victoria Falls – only 500m away
* Golf - 18-hole Championship course at The Elephant Hills Resort about 5km away.
* 2 conference centres

Where is Victoria Falls Hotel?
Victoria Falls Hotel is located on 2 Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, which is a 20 minutes drive from the Victoria Falls Airport.