The Royal Livingstone Hotel Victoria Falls Zambia by AnantaraLivingstone, Zambia

With Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg as your gateway, the first leg takes you to Anantara’s Bazaruto Island Resort off the coast of Mozambique.

From your luxury beach or poolside villa, sample all sorts of adventures — scuba diving the pristine marine reserve, watching humpback migrate along the coast, visiting with local fisherman, watching sunset from the crest of a giant sand dune, and then relishing the resort’s mouthwatering blend of local and global flavors.

From nearby Vilanculos Airport, it’s a short flight (1.5 hours) to Nelspruit airport in Mbombela on the southern edge of the Kruger.

Rent a vehicle and explore one of the world’s leading national parks on your own or bivouac at one of the luxury tented camps that surrounded the giant game reserve. Although it boasts more than a thousand animal species, Kruger is best known as a refuge for the Big Five.

Last but not least — Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River — and a stay at Anantara’s posh Royal Livingstone Hotel on the Zambia side of Africa’s greatest water wonder.

Spike your heart rate with a helicopter or microlight flight over the falls, a bungee jump from the towering Vic Falls Bridge or a roller-coaster whitewater rafting trip through the Zambezi Gorge before a riverside massage and a romantic al fresco meal at the Royal Livingstone.

Let the wonders of Victoria Falls enrich your stay at Royal Livingstone hotel. Choose from a number of activities that revolve around the world’s greatest waterfall.

Helicopter/microlight: Gaze down on the mighty cascade and the Zambezi River from the air.

Sunset cruise: Sail along the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe as the sun sets over the African wilderness.

Culture tours: Explore the nearby town of Livingstone including a rare collection of explorer David Livingstone’s personal belongings.

Livingstone Island and the Devil’s Pool: Experience the ultimate adrenalin rush on an island in the middle of the Zambezi River where the water tumbles over Victoria Falls.

Game drive: Get up close and personal with African wildlife during an open-top 4×4 drive through Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.

Whitewater rafting: Join a roller-coaster rafting ride through the rapids of the Zambezi Gorge below the falls.

Canoeing safari: Follow in the footsteps of famous explorer David Livingstone with a paddle in search of bird life and other animals on the Upper Zambezi.

Bungee jumping: Take a giant leap of faith of the side of the 111-meter-tall Victoria Falls Bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Victoria Falls is pretty awesome all on its own. But when you combine the legendary cascade with some of the exceptional experiences on offer at The Royal Livingstone resort, you’re looking at the best day ever in Africa.

Start your day with a adrenaline-pumping helicopter or microlight flight over the famous falls, its deep gorge and along the Zambezi River. Hippos and crocodiles are clearly visible from the air, as are the elephants grazing on the bright-green islands upstream from the falls. And then marvel at the zigzag funnel of the gorges that the water tumbles into.

Follow that up with a luxury spa treatment on the banks of the Zambezi River. The menu at Anantara Livingstone Spa offers an array of authentic African therapies, as well as classic Western treatments that promote wellbeing throughout your body. All of this undertaken in outdoor treatment gazebos with lush garden and river views, followed by a sojourn in the spa’s riverside relaxation lounge with healthy cuisine on request.

After dark, indulge yourself with a romantic (and very private) “Dining by Design” gourmet dinner on an elegantly decorated riverside deck or beneath a monkey tree overlooking the Zambezi. Mediterranean, Asian and African flavors are all on offer as you select the perfect sequence for your gourmet experience in collaboration with your personal chef.

The Anantara Royal Livingstone at Victoria Falls offers several unique dining adventures including lunch or dinner at the Elephant Café and lunch on a Zambezi River island.

The Anantara Royal Livingstone at Victoria Falls offers several unique dining adventures including lunch or dinner at the Elephant Café and lunch on a Zambezi River island.

Elephant Cafe

Experience an unforgettable close encounter with these gentle giants and a guided viewing of an elephant herd followed by a dining experience at the open-air Elephant Café overlooking the Zambezi River.

Gorge Picnic

This unique activity begins with a spectacular scenic helicopter flight over the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls. The chopper then swoops into the gorge and touches down beside Rapid 21, a beautiful riverside spot with stunning views. A picnic lunch awaits on a white-sand beach along the river before a helicopter ascent out of the gorge provides a perfect finale to a stunning midday excursion.

Island Picnic

Discover the best of the Zambezi River aboard specially designed boats that can cross rapids with ease and operate in shallow water, giving access to amazing places that were previously out of reach. The islands above Vic Falls are rich in bird and riverside wildlife. Stretch your legs and enjoy a picnic lunch.

The Anantara Royal Livingstone offers several ways to view Victoria Falls from above including helicopter flightseeing and adrenalin-pumping microlight flights.

An exhilarating Microlight Flight offers unique breathtaking views of the world-famous cascade and the spectacular gorge that the Zambezi River has carved into the surrounding landscape. Rates vary from US$179 for a short flight to US$360 for a long flight that takes in more of the scenery along a legendary waterway that separates Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Meanwhile, the “Flight of Angels” offers an unforgettable helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, Batoka Gorge, the Zambezi River and lush Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Adventurers can choose from three aerial journeys: a short 15-minutes flight, a 22-minutes Gorge Flight and a longer 30-minute Scenic Flight. Rates range from US$189 for the short flight to US$360 for the longest version.

Guests at the Royal Livingstone can also arrange an airport transfer by helicopter as well as gorge lift-out at the end of a whitewater rafting trip on the Lower Zambezi.

Restore wellbeing and discover a refreshing approach to unwind and relax while on holiday.

A decidedly unique setting coupled with Anantara Livingstone Spa resort expertise. Indulge in massages on the banks of the Zambezi River. Let the scenes of nature enhance your blissful experience. Purse a healthy journey tailored to your lifestyle and needs. Enjoy the perfect program of spa, fitness and wellness elements in the tranquil Mosi-oa-Tunya Park.

Sample an array of authentic African therapies using Terres D'Afrique products, as well as classic Western treatments that promote wellbeing throughout your body.

SPA FACILITIES

• Three riverside treatment gazebos with breathtaking sunset views
• Lush garden and river views
• Massages on the banks of the Zambezi River
• Riverside relaxation lounge with healthy cuisine on request

HEALING THERAPIES

• Anantara Spa: recharge and beautify in the heavenly surrounds of a national park with a wellness journey perfectly crafted to your wishes. Indulge in massages with views of the serene banks of the Zambezi River.
• Zambezi Massage: Ukuchina is an age old Zambian healing practice restoring vitality and relieving stress. The massage is inspired by the flow of the Zambezi River. Commence your therapy with a hot compress soaked in African floral oil to soothe your fatigue, relieve tension and improve blood flow.

MOVEMENT

• Hiking: the hotel offers complimentary access to Victoria Falls. The Boiling Pot is situated in the national park with a stair pathway that leads you to a scenic route on the World Heritage Site. It is a great way to keep fit and admire endless views of the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls.
• Jogging: you have the choice of running the nature trail on the resort grounds or taking to nature and perhaps spotting our resident impala, zebra, giraffe and monkeys. Start the day and work up an appetite for a healthy gourmet breakfast spread at The Old Drift restaurant.

NOURISHMENT

• Spa Health Bar: enjoy a selection of delicious beverages and snacks from our Anantara Spa Health Bar. Stay energized with fresh fruits packed with lots of nutrients or enjoy an afternoon with anti-oxidant herbal tea.
• Wholesome dining: heal from the inside out with a variety of wholesome and delicious menus and dining options. From Keto cuisine to Vegan delights and colorful salads, it’s all made exclusively for your specific lifestyle and wellbeing.

No matter their size or position, every guest room at the Royal Livingstone features beautifully appointed interiors with gorgeous garden or Zambezi River views and unsurpassed luxury.

Sink into soft bedding dressed in the finest linens. Laze on your private veranda sighting free-roaming wildlife. Enjoy modern amenities (like complimentary high-speed WiFi), the attentive butler service for which Anantara is known, and Free unlimited access to Victoria Falls.

Overnight accommodation ranges from 30 square meter Premier and Deluxe rooms with furnished balcony or veranda that sleep two, to the 63 square meter Livingstone Suite with its separate living and dining room, plus Zambezi River views and the 88 square meter Presidential Suite with separate living and dining room, and an expansive terrace overlooking the Zambezi.

Start your day with a adrenaline-pumping helicopter or microlight flight over the famous falls, its deep gorge and along the Zambezi River. Hippos and crocodiles are clearly visible from the air, as are the elephants grazing on the bright-green islands upstream from the falls. And then marvel at the zigzag funnel of the gorges that the water tumbles into.

Follow that up with a luxury spa treatment on the banks of the Zambezi River. The menu at Anantara Livingstone Spa offers an array of authentic African therapies, as well as classic Western treatments that promote wellbeing throughout your body. All of this undertaken in outdoor treatment gazebos with lush garden and river views, followed by a sojourn in the spa’s riverside relaxation lounge with healthy cuisine on request.

After dark, indulge yourself with a romantic (and very private) “Dining by Design” gourmet dinner on an elegantly decorated riverside deck or beneath a monkey tree overlooking the Zambezi. Mediterranean, Asian and African flavors are all on offer as you select the perfect sequence for your gourmet experience in collaboration with your personal chef.

Luxury hospitality with a conscience

At Anantara Royal Livingstone, we are dedicated to preserving luxury and reducing our carbon footprint for future generations. Recycling, waste reduction, and responsible leisure are at the heart of our practices. Get to know our sustainability initiatives and stay with peace of mind.

Beekeeping Project

Our resort serves fresh honey sourced via a project we started with a female- led cooperative in Mukuni village. The project’s aim is to promote food security and support rural livelihoods as well as supporting sustainable beekeeping practices. The delicious honey comes from beehives made by our resort maintenance staff in cooperation with Zambia Forest College’s teaching staff.

Luxury hospitality with a conscience

At Anantara Royal Livingstone, we are dedicated to preserving luxury and reducing our carbon footprint for future generations. Recycling, waste reduction, and responsible leisure are at the heart of our practices. Get to know our sustainability initiatives and stay with peace of mind.

At Anantara Royal Livingstone, we are dedicated to preserving luxury and reducing our carbon footprint for future generations. Recycling, waste reduction, and responsible leisure are at the heart of our practices. Get to know our sustainability initiatives and stay with peace of mind.

Replacing Plastic Use

We partner with bottle less water company Vivreau to significantly reduce our plastic use. By placing sealed glass water bottles in all rooms and doing away with plastic water bottles in conferencing facilities, we aim to reduce our carbon footprints as much as possible.

Breakfast On The Jetty

Picnic Paradise

Dinner On The Jetty

Discover a world of wonders in this African national park. Magnificent water and wildlife experiences await.

Revel in the grandeur of Victoria Falls. As a part of things to do in Zambia, navigate the grand Zambezi and head out in search of the big five. Indulge in exquisite dining and spa experiences in unrivalled settings.?

• Scenic Arrival - Your amazing African adventure starts here. 

Arrive with the perfect seamless arrival to Victoria Falls bliss. A private chauffeur will whisk you away from the airport in luxury transport, taking care of luggage and the immigration stamping process so you can relax right away.

• Wildlife Encounters on the River - ?Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Zambezi River and other Livingstone attractions.

An experience unique to The Royal Livingstone, board the 4x4 safari boat at the Royal Jetty, and prepare for surreal encounters with nature and her wonders.

Crossing the river at a leisurely pace, take in the sight of free-roaming animals grazing along the banks of the Zambezi. Hippos, crocodiles, elephants and several species of birds welcome you with their incessant calls. Before long the waters unfold into a breathtaking spectacle – the Victoria Falls, described by David Livingstone thus: “Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight”. ?

• World-class Spa Journeys - Surrender to refined relaxation in tranquil surroundings at a Zambia hotel spa.

Melt into divine spa treatments at Anantara Spa. Drawing on revered local wellness traditions along with Eastern and Western techniques, innovative spa journeys deliver replenishment and revival for body and mind. 

Savour The Royal Relaxation therapy under the shade of towering trees on the banks of the river. Alternatively, let us come to your room or suite and bring the pampering to you. Providing a welcome balance to the adventures on offer, the spa offers a number of therapies to relax. ?

• Exclusive Victoria Falls View - Toast a breathtaking sunset at a wonder of the world among Victoria Falls activities.

Raise a glass to one of the world’s most captivating views. Set on the edge of the Zambezi, The Sundeck offers front row seats to the beauty of the Victoria Falls. Admire the stunningly beautiful surroundings as the sun melts from the sky. Sip your classic concoction and listen to the sounds of the falls as you relax. 

• A Grand Afternoon Tradition - Feast in Victorian style. 

Traditional afternoon tea is served in The Royal Livingstone Lounge under the portrait of explorer David Livingstone. Sink into a comfy armchair to begin this lavish tradition. Your table will be laden with sweet and savoury delights as you discuss the day’s adventures. Enjoy each morsel with luxury loose-leaf teas from around the world or a decadent sparkling wine.

Sumptuous temptations include capsicum, bacon and cheddar scones with whipped cream and homemade preserves, Mediterranean quiches, classic English sandwiches and a vast array of splendid cakes. Delight your taste buds with the signature dish of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and toasted almonds.

• Dining Beneath the Monkey Tree - Savour an intimate romantic dining experience.

With awe-inspiring scenery and the finest flavours, cherish a romantic dining journey in an enchanting setting.

Flawless service by your butler enhances the moment with your every whim catered for. Toast your love by candlelight as the sun dips over the horizon. Watch the vervet monkeys at play, providing extra entertainment with their antics.

• Victoria Falls Ultimate Dining Experience  

The Ultimate private dinner – Sip Champagne and treat yourself to irresistible flavours against the backdrop of the Victoria Falls. Create a bespoke menu of local and international fare with your personal chef and let your waiter tend to your every need.

Sit back and savour every moment – from sunset cocktails to starry African skies. Romantic dining in Zambia doesn’t get better than this, and this experience is exclusive to The Royal Livingstone by Anantara.

With safaris, open ocean and thunderous waterfalls, the wonders of Africa are ripe for exploration. Set out on the journey of a lifetime, with Anantara as your guide.

Zambia

The Victoria Falls are unrivalled in majesty, and the Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara provides exclusive access. Dine by candlelight directly overlooking the falls. Soar over them in a helicopter, or bungee jump for the greatest of thrills.

Mozambique

The Indian Ocean coastline of Mozambique is a swirl of color, and just off the mainland lie untouched island paradises. Days at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort unfold leisurely with barefoot strolls and inspirational seafaring adventures.

The Royal Livingstone is located on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, with free unlimited access to Victoria Falls for all resort guests. You’re never far away from the sights and sound of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Sweeping river and savannah views stretch from every veranda as you relax in elegance. Wake up to the once-in-a-lifetime sight of wildlife just outside. Indulge in modern convenience enhanced with explorer-era charm. With elegant design and private outdoor spaces, soak up nature’s wonder.

Raise a glass at sunset to the marvelous waterfall thundering to its depths as you recline in style at one of the riverside restaurants or The Travelers Bar. Surrender to relaxation with spa therapies under the shade of monkey trees on the banks of the river.

Kids & Teens Club

Young adventurers are invited to explore their creativity and the African landscape. Join our activity program with arts and crafts, outdoor discovery, and an indoor playroom where toys and entertainment abound.

Kids Dining

The resort’s dedicated kids’ menu features a range of delicious, nutritious options that little ones will love to tuck into. The menu includes soups, burgers, sandwiches, fish and chicken as well as brownies, fruit salad and ice cream.

Staying at the Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls resort in Zambia?

Get a bird’s-eye-view of the legendary cascades during a microlight or helicopter flight. Experience the sheer 100-meter (300-foot) drop from the edge of the Devil’s Pool at the very edge of Vic Falls. Bungee jump off the historic Victoria Falls Bridge or whitewater rafting the swift-flowing Zambezi River below the falls.