Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

Hotels
9 (581 reviews)
471 Squire Cummings Road , Victoria Falls , zw

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Food quality issues
Cleanliness concerns in pools

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
Some concerns about cleanliness in the pools and common areas.
Service
10
Service was friendly and attentive, contributing to a positive experience.
Location
9.56
Excellent location with beautiful views and wildlife.
Room Quality
9.1
Good quality rooms with a notable upgrade upon arrival.
Amenities
9.05
Variety of food options and activities available.
Value for Money
8.58
Good value for money, though some issues with food service noted.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Food quality has declined; specific issues with certain dishes.
Overall Experience
9.59
Overall a fantastic experience with great service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:18

Property Description

Scenic Views and Serene Atmosphere
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Victoria Falls from the comfort of your balcony at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

Modern Comforts and Convenience
Experience a restful stay in well-appointed rooms equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and thoughtful amenities.

Exceptional Dining and Relaxation
Savor delectable international cuisine at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar after a day of exploration.

To experience the perfect blend of luxury and nature at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, book your stay now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: VFA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for US$145 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for US$145 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 581 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 10
Location: 9.56
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 9.59
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Chatterjee • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The view overlooking the watering hole was amazing.. we saw so many animals in the space of 4 days.
Added to this the staff were exemplary and could not be more attentive.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
10
Lovely people and a fabulous location
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Min • solo_traveller • us
8
Great Luxurious Hotel
Pros:

One of kind luxurious hotel, stunning architecture, beautiful interior design and easily to spot elephants, zebras, impala, monkeys and hawks. Free shuttle bus services to shopping centers, banks, Victoria Falls and airport. Management pays attentions to feedback. Client service manager Lin is above and beyond.

Cons:

Front desk representatives should treat each customer with equal respect (one clerk stopped helping me and initiated a new service for a white couple behind me). Room service manager should make rounds and make sure clients room are cleaned timely (during my stay, my room wasn’t cleaned until 9:00PM and after several requests to clean). Both incidents were communicated to hotel management which apologized and will improve going forward.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Gabriella • couple • gb
8
We had a wonderful stay and loved everything from start to finish.
Cons:

Our room wasn’t ready at check in time
Our dinner booking at the restaurant got lost
Our taxi booking got mixed up with a different room

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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MARK • couple • us
9
VFSL is a great location. We slept like babies and enjoyed the serependipitous animal sightings !
Pros:

Although there are many great options, and perhaps more modern, for lodgers in this area near Victoria Falls, the ability to be able to watch animal activity real-time in the bush areas as well as in the surrounding water hole area makes VFSL a favorite. Although it is not the newest property, it is well maintained and the staff is quite attentive. We were able to witness a crocodile execute a death roll against what looked to be, perhaps, a warthog in the water hole area while we ate breakfast. The night before, at dinner, a large herd of elephants were minding their own business, re-hydrating themselves, when some sort of night cat approached them in order to, we assume, find some food. While the remaining elephants continued to enjoy the water, the largest of the elephants bellowed a loud trumpet while chasing the cat away before returning to return the other pachyderms. We've never seen anything like this. Just, wow ! Also, don't be so sure that you won't see anything from your hotel room if you don't book a water-hole viewing room. We stayed in both water-hole side rooms and a bush view room and, while the experience was different, we saw plenty of animals in both cases, and actually enjoyed the bush view room better.

Cons:

We did receive some invalid information from one of the front desk staff members. We had booked our initial 2 nights through a tour company, but also, an additional night, independently. When we asked a particular front desk member to confirm if we could stay in the same exact room throughout our stay, the representative checked 'something', thought a bit, and then said "Your wish is granted ... you may stay in the same room throughout". It turned out that was wrong, so that, by the 10 A.M. time after our 2nd night we had to rush madly to get packed and then haul all 4 of our bags to a different room on the far side of the property in order not to miss check-out time. Other than this disappointment, the stay was great ! We'd recommend retraining for that employee.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Knut Per • couple • no
9
Verdi for alt du har betalt - selv om det er dyrt
Cons:

Fantastisk beliggenhet ved vannhullet

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Jaco • couple • za
9
Pleasant due to the location and the friendly staff team.
Pros:

We liked the people working at the lodge, we enjoyed the view from all areas of the property and the feeling of being close to nature.

Cons:

We felt that the property needs maintenance attention and specifically the condition of the ensuite bathroom which is old and use damaged.

In terms of the room experience - a makeover is well and long overdue!

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • extended_group • us
6
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Csilla • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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PHILIP • couple • au
10
A great base for a few days of sightseeing.
Pros:

The room was huge and the view over the countryside was beautiful. We saw buffalo, zebra, warthog and many birds from our balcony.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Clive • extended_group • zm
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
10
Amazing stay at the lodge. Staff are very accommodating. The food was great.
Pros:

The watering hole, the pools, the staff.

Cons:

Nothing. This place is amazing!

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Sam • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Beautiful location in the middle of the nature and wildlife. The staff is absolutely amazing, nothing is too much. Special shout out to Charity, she welcomed me and made me feel comfortable from the start. The rooms are very nice, with as absolute highlight the stunning view from the balcony!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • au
10
Pros:

Loved this property

Cons:

Was very expensive

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • au
9
Great stay. Staff were amazing kids had the best time.
Pros:

Great that our two rooms were next door to each other.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • au
9
Amazing place to stay. The staff looked after us really well!
Pros:

Our room was really close to the restaurants and pools.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Jean • family_with_children • be
10
Très beaux Lodge !
Pros:

Très bel établissement ! Tout était parfait.
Vue exceptionnelle.
Très belle chambre.
Très belle situation.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Heiluo • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee