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The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
Livingstone, Southern, Zambia · Anantara · High Luxury
Opened in 2001 as part of the Sun International portfolio, the hotel was designed to evoke the elegance of a grand colonial estate from the era of explorer David Livingstone. It is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and underwent a significant refurbishment in 2012 and 2024. The property became part of the Anantara portfolio, blending Victorian style with African warmth and direct access to Victoria Falls.
- 173 rooms
- Opened 2001
- Neighborhood: Livingstone District
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
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- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
Opened in 2001 as part of the Sun International portfolio, the hotel was designed to evoke the elegance of a grand colonial estate from the era of explorer David Livingstone. It is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and underwent a significant refurbishment in 2012 and 2024. The property became part of the Anantara portfolio, blending Victorian style with African warmth and direct access to Victoria Falls.
The setting
9 km from Livingstone Museum’s history exhibits.
Restaurants and bars
- The Royal Livingstone Dining Room — Restaurant · Modern European and Zambian
- The Royal Livingstone Lounge — Bar
- The Travellers Bar — Bar
- The Sundeck — Restaurant
- Dining By Design — Restaurant · Mediterranean, Asian and African · Chef Personal chef
- Gin Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Boma Dinner — Fireside African feast in the Mukuni Boma village with barbecued meats, live band and traditional dancing.
- The Royal Livingstone Express — Vintage steam locomotive with restored Pullman-style coaches departing late afternoon towards the Victoria Falls Bridge, with a five-course dinner.
- Victoria Falls private access — Unlimited complimentary access to Victoria Falls via the hotel's own private entrance, a 10 minute walk away.
- Helicopter flight through Batoka Gorge — Helicopter ride over the Zambezi as it carves through the Batoka Gorge towards the Victoria Falls.
- Devil's Pool swim — Swim in the Devil's Pool on Livingstone Island at the edge of the Falls.
- Microlight flight over the Falls — Microlight flight over Victoria Falls, or a view from the Batoka Gorge cable car.
Amenities
- Unlimited complimentary access to Victoria Falls
- 24-hour butler service for all rooms and suites
- Outdoor riverfront swimming pool overlooking the Zambezi
- Anantara Spa with riverside massage treatment decks
- Gourmet dining including the Royal Livingstone Express steam train experience
- Wildlife encounters with zebras and giraffes roaming the grounds
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
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