The Royal Livingstone Hotel, Zambia
The Royal Livingstone hotel in Zambia, overlooking the Victoria falls, is where 5-star luxury meets nature’s majesty. Easily accessible from Johannesburg, South Africa, The Royal Livingstone feels like it is a million miles from ordinary.
Renowned for its colonial-inspired décor, The Royal Livingstone owes its existence to its namesake, the explorer David Livingstone.
On 16th of November 1855, David Livingstone discovered the mighty Victoria falls that would define his life story, and that of an entire country. Visible from over 30 kilometres away, the Kololo people with whom he had travelled downriver called it Mosi-oa-Tunya – the smoke that thunders. As the first European to witness this magnificent site, he decided to name it Victoria Falls in honour of the queen of England.
Now more than a century later, The Royal Livingstone hotel is just as famous as the iconic Victoria Falls. Guests can enjoy the magnificent views from the Hotel’s sundeck that makes this hotel a bucket list destination year after year.
Reasons to Stay at the Iconic Royal Livingstone:
- Unlimited access to the Victoria Falls within easy walking distance via private entrance.
- Sundowners on the deck overlooking the Victoria Falls is a majestic experience for your bucket list.
- 5-star luxury hotel rooms and suites located on the banks of the Zambezi River.
- Unrivalled facilities ideal for corporate events and weddings.
- The Royal Spa offers personalised treatments in a private gazebo or in the comfort of your hotel room.
- Indulge in fine African-inspired cuisine and soak up the historical ambiance of the glorious setting.
- Conveniently located close top outdoor activities and safari adventures.
- The Royal Livingstone is part of the exclusive Sun International Sunlux Collection.
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While Niagra Falls has a wider span; on a grand scale, Victoria Falls is more mind blowing, the water falls into a much deeper gauge. It's impossible for you to see the bottom of the gauge unless it is during Nov/Dec when the river dries out. During that period, I was told it is an amazing experience to swim in the devil's pool on Livingstone Island, a natural rock pool right on the edge of the fall!
If the water level is low, you get a better view on the Zimbabwe side, however if there're sufficient water flow, easier to take better pictures on Zambia side. The best view of the fall is when you get double rainbows! Happens on almost any sunny days, it's absolutely stunning!
The overall best experience of Vic Falls would have to be helicopter tour or Microlight flights which I experienced, it has an open cockpit for the ultimate adrenaline ride and best aerial view of the fall, Zambezi River; and down stream over the Batoka Gorge or upstream over the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park providing an excellent game spotting opportunity, various wildlife in the park or river..
I rested at Royal Livingstone, the best 5 star hotel on Zambia side, river front, right before the falls, with unlimited access to the falls entrance. It's also part of a national park, wildlife on premises I saw included zebras, giraffes, baboons, and sometimes elephants may float along the river bank in front of the property! Don't forget to experience The Royal Livingstone Express - a unique dining experience on train through local villages and the national park. And for those wanting to soak up the serenity, a waterfront spa treatment should not to be missed!
I would recommend a min. of 3 nights there to get a full experience!
Tina Tong
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