Avani Victoria Falls Resort

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Avani Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (339 reviews)
Mosi-oa-Tunya Road , Livingstone , zm

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Clubhouse
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Amazing staff
Wildlife experiences
Cons:
Issue with app communication
Minor maintenance delays

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
The hotel personnel provided good hospitality and maintained cleanliness of both the rooms and the environment.
Service
8.7
All the staff were very welcoming and cheerful. Specific staff members provided excellent service.
Location
8.84
The location is super convenient for accessing the falls and Zimbabwe.
Room Quality
8.49
Rooms are lovely and contained everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Amenities
8.52
Enjoyable amenities, including free access to Victoria Falls and opportunities to see wildlife.
Value for Money
8.38
Good pricing for the meals and the overall experience provided at the resort.
Food and Beverage
8.63
Excellent meals in the restaurant with a wide choice and enjoyed by guests.
Overall Experience
8.7
Guests felt they had an enjoyably stay, expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 13:39

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
AVANI Victoria Falls Resort offers air-conditioned guest rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, kettle, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even boast a balcony with garden views, providing a serene escape for guests.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a buffet breakfast and savour authentic African cuisine at the on-site restaurant. The culinary experience at AVANI Victoria Falls Resort is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool, explore the lush garden and terrace, or let your children have a blast at the playground. For business travelers, take advantage of the well-equipped business center, ensuring a productive stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort, gastronomy, and leisure at AVANI Victoria Falls Resort.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LVI

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 339 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 8.49
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 8.7
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joseph • couple • us
8
It should have been paradise. This room should be a learning experience for Minor hotel mgmt!
Pros:

Location, Location, Location, this is the place to stay if you want to see Victoria Falls. 'wide' animals roaming the premises and beautiful gardens/landscaping. It's almost as beautiful as the falls. Unlimited/free Access to the Zambia national park just out the back gate is what sold me on the place. People and breakfast are also all fantastic

Cons:

Our room was in serious need of repair. The shower door was almost falling off the wall. The toilet seat refused to stay up. The power outlet and usb plugs by the window side of the bed did not work. The thermostat was so worn you could not make out all of the settings. Just one of these I could have lived with in a $500/night room. All of these together, make me wonder whether I should recommend anyone else coming here. It is Africa, but the idea is that when you are in the Avani it should be paradise. It could have been. I did mention the toilet seat to the staff, I ended up using my t-shirt to tie the lid up, they should have seen this and immediately taken action.. They didn't. Serious room for improvement. Having said that I would still recommend this to anyone visiting the falls, maybe I should have complained loudly, but the ambiance made me take it stride.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Y5043MD_ • Couples
10
Very nice experience at Avani Victoria Falls Resort !
Pros:

We had an unforgettable experience in Livingston and the Avani hotel. Everything was amazing! It is incredible that from our room with a 5 minute walk we found ourselves in front of the Victoria Falls.
At the hotel all the staff are very hospitable, willing to serve you, always with a smile that makes your mood.The breakfast is amazing and especially the sweets!!
The room is very clean as are all the areas of the hotel. Thank you all for our wonderful stay and we hope to see you again.Nikos and Voula from Greece 🇬🇷

2026-01-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Karol • couple • pe
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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ManuMD22 • Couples • Bucharest
10
Unbelievable Boma dinner experience!
Pros:

We tried the restaurant for a Boma Dinner experience and it was simply exquisite. Nowhere else have I tried food like here. The staff was amazing and Chef Teddy is truly a master of his art! Chapeau 🎩!!

2026-01-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Irina • family_with_children • ru
3
Cons:

Unfortunately, this hotel did not meet our expectations. The staff, especially at the reception, were very unhelpful and sometimes rude. Basic questions could not be adequately answered, and no one offered or explained airport transfer options. We later found out that transfers are often unavailable due to a lack of cars and must be arranged well in advance, which was never communicated.

The hotel does not respond to messages on Booking.com at all - communication is only possible by email, and replies are very slow. Payment was another major issue: we were not informed in advance that payment must be made on-site, not through Booking.com. We only discovered this just before check-out and had to contact Booking support to confirm it.

Room service was very slow and required multiple calls. The air conditioning units were very noisy, and the hotel does not feel new. The restaurant is located in the middle of the hotel, under a roof only, making it extremely hot and uncomfortable during lunchtime. Given the price, the overall experience was not worth it.

The only positives were the wildlife on the property (zebras, giraffes, monkeys) and the location close to Victoria Falls. Other than that, we were very disappointed, mainly due to the poor service and lack of hospitality.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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patrickhX2925SM • NONE
6
Great location, great natural environment, so-so hotel
Pros:

The Avani Victoria Falls resort benefits from two main advantages: extremely close proximity to Victoria Falls (5 mins walk to the back gate and there you are at the entrance to the falls, with park fee already included with your stay), and wild animals roaming around the grounds since the hotel is inside the national park surrounding the falls (mostly impala, zebras, baboons & monkeys and the occasional giraffe). Those aspects are truly unique and basically impossible to replicate elsewhere, save for the Royal Livingstone Hotel, its sister property nearby. Otherwise, the rooms are fine - comfortable, nothing too fancy - and the pool and grounds are attractive. The food was just okay and service was often slow. Slow food service is not unique to travel in Africa but could be better at this property. Breakfast was solid and the buffet setup mitigated the slow service compared to dinner. Staff is friendly, although take care not to leave your valuables behind after checkout, as they might not make it back to you, as we learned from a fellow traveler. There are fancier lodges with better food & service in the area, but at higher prices, while the Avani is more of a standard hotel, with the major exception of being so close to the falls and being among the animals.

2026-01-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Charles MS • family_with_children • zm
8
Found it worrisome that kids were allowed in swimming pool at night
Pros:

Well prepared with variety

Cons:

Mushroom

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

Everything was amazing

Cons:

Needed more closet space

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Kambeli • extended_group • zm
8
Wonderful stay
Pros:

Super location

Very good breakfast

Cons:

Alacarte (never mind the spelling) meals were not very good

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Steve • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Fantastic location

Cons:

TV not working in room and not rectified within the 3 day stay. Breakfast chaotic, not enough room within the restaurant forcing guests to eat outside

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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reiner • family_with_children • es
10
super hotel
Pros:

alles, zebras und giraffen im hotelpark, direkter zugang zu den victoria falls, toller swinmingpol

Cons:

nichts

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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mupsntalasha • NONE • Lusaka, Lusaka Province
10
Mups&Lulu
Pros:

Great experience, we had a beautiful time as family and looking forward to visiting anytime soon and also recommend to some one.

2026-01-02 • via Tripadvisor
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mweenehachingala • NONE
10
Excellent stay at Avani
Pros:

It’s the best hotel in Livingstone and I will not hesitate to recommend it to many Freind. I look forward to coming again with my family for a much longer period.

2026-01-01 • via Tripadvisor
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clickszambia • NONE
6
Livingston trip
Pros:

Not satisfied with this trip to Livingston for a regular guest it has stood out to me that the food and service has really deteriorated.

2025-12-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Lyubov • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Месторасположение прямо в парке у водопада ! По территории гуляют дикие животные ! Жирафы 🦒, вечером небольшая развлекательная программа ! Бассейн на улице , можно освежиться !

Cons:

Нет

2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • family_with_children • zm
10
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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nkulichirwa • NONE
10
Amazing location, friendly staff and clean facilities
Pros:

Me and my partner had an amazing stay at Avani. It was in walking distance to the falls, the grounds where clean and we got to see many animals living and roaming within the hotel.

2025-12-19 • via Tripadvisor
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georgemuyunda • Business • Lusaka, Lusaka Province
8
My experience at Avani Victoria Falls Resort
Pros:

My experience at Avani Victoria Falls Resort was exciting, soothing and refreshing, what with the natural beauty and environment, the pool & the boat cruise, clean comfortable room and sumptuous food. Cheers!!

2025-12-12 • via Tripadvisor
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lashaundas2018 • NONE
10
Most Amazing Hotel
Pros:

I absolutely loved everything about this hotel! The staff were all amazing, friendly, and helpful. The property itself is very well maintained. Breakfast and dinner have many options to choose from, and everything I ate was delicious! I stayed at the property for a week and seeing zebras, giraffes, monkeys, and impalas almost daily was such a sight to see. Very easy access to the falls, and a short distance to walk to the Zimbabwe side. I definitely recommend this hotel!!

2025-12-10 • via Tripadvisor
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randis740 • NONE • Oslo, Eastern Norway
10
Animals and Victoria Falls made a delightful stay
Pros:

Only minor annoyances, even monkeys for breakfast company were fun. Great rooms with well working appliances. Great breakfast, thanks to Chewe and all!

2025-12-08 • via Tripadvisor