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. It is one of only three 1S0-accredited
hotels in Zimbabwe.
The Edwardian-style five-star hotel, built in 1904, was recently
redecorated and refurbished and now 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 are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel's
private pathway, and "the smoke that thunders" or "Mosi-O-Tunya" in
the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this
luxurious landmark.
Additional Activities
- Bunji Jump 111-meter jump from the bridge (min
weight 45kg/max weight 110kg)
- Scenic Flights View the Falls from the air
with either short or extended flights by
Helicopter, Ultralight or Parasailing
- High Wire Adrenalin Activities The Foofie
Slide, Gorge Swing, Abseil, Rap jump & the Flying Fox
- Spa & Wellness Treat yourself to a range
of beauty therapy treatments ranging from manicures to massage
- Golf Enjoy a round of golf on a 'Gary Player'
designed course
- Horse Riding 1 ½ hour novice ride or 2-½ hour
game-viewing ride (max weight 90kgs / 197 lbs)
- Hwange Full Day A full day drive through
Hwange National Park
- Meet the People A tour into an authentic
African village in Zimbabwe
- Night Drives A 5 hour game drive (6.00 pm -
11.00 pm) including a bush dinner
- Shopping Shop till you drop in Victoria Falls
Town and markets!
- Hide Sits Guided 'sits' at a Hide (just 5
meters away from the waterhole)
- Victoria Falls Tour Open 6.00am to 6.00pm -
Entrance fee charged.
- Bridge Tour A 2 hour tour (either 10.15 am /
2.15 pm)
- Steam Train trips A variety of Steam Train
tours ranging from the Royal Tea Run to the Victoria Falls Bridge
to an "Out of Africa" Bush Breakfast.
- Botswana Full Day Explore Chobe National Park
by boat and vehicle
- Crocodile Farm and Nature Sanctuary Open from
8.00am to 5.00pm. Feeding times 11.15am and 3.45pm
- Elephant Back Trails and Interaction (06.30 am
- 10.30 am / 3.00 pm - 7.30 pm), Morning or afternoon trails in a
private Game Reserve
Rooms
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. The latter, as the name
suggests, has seen reigning monarchs, presidents and, more
recently, many famous Hollywood stars among its privileged
occupants. The corridors reflect and tell the history of this
unique part of Africa, with particular reference to the building of
the railway from Cape Town to what is now Zambia. It is very much
part of the unrealised "Cape to Cairo" dream of Cecil John
Rhodes.
All rooms are air conditioned with every modern amenity
including digital satellite television and a personal safe. The old
fashioned bath tubs of the stable wing turn the bathroom into a
haven of relaxation. Rooms range from standard rooms, twin standard
rooms, deluxe twin, standard suites, honeymoon suites and the
famous royal suite.