Victoria Falls Hotel

The Grand Old Lady

You will start your Victoria Falls adventure in the wood panelled VFH reception. It is here that you will have your first encounter with famed Zimbabwean hospitality – nowhere is the friendliness and efficiency of Zimbabweans more obvious than at the VFH where the smiling staff genuinely delight in crafting you a visit you will never forget.

The luxurious lounges and reading rooms, hung with Edwardian paintings and furnished with commodious leather and cloth sofas, ooze history. They urge you to pull an aged leather-bound book from the library shelves and sink into blissful relaxation – possibly with a cocktail at your side, the sound of the Zambezi streaming over the falls a constant, comforting companion.

The secluded and beautifully appointed pool offers ultimate serenity and coolth in the heat of the midday especially after a massage in the salubrious African spa.

Edwardian rooms of luxury and history

The VFH rooms are situated on two levels, some offering spectacular views over the Zambezi River canyon while others look onto the tranquillity of the magnificent gardens. Iconic Africa recommends the four executive or honeymoon suites that conjure the privacy, luxury and romance of the turn of the 20th century – steam engines, wild untrammelled Africa and unbridled adventure. The suites have private entrances, cosy four poster beds and generous sitting rooms from which to enjoy a pre-dinner cherry or single malt.
The Royal Suite defines spacious opulence – it opens out onto a private balcony with views of the gardens and panoramas of the Zambezi gorge in the distance.

Adventure from the Victoria Falls Hotel

From the VFH, every conceivable entertainment that the Victoria Falls has to offer is right at your fingertips.
A ten minute stroll from the hotel, the Victoria Falls rainforest clings to the walls of the gorge. From the seclusion of this verdant jungle retreat, nurtured by the spray of the falls, you can watch the waters of the Zambezi tumbling over the colossal cliffs, plunging down into Africa’s most awe-inspiring gorge. Out of the forest, you can face the wall of thundering water, breathing in the healing spray while you marvel at the plants that manage to hug onto the little crag-face islands of calm in the booming falls.

For the adrenalin fiend, there is the terrifying bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge or a toe-curling zip line across the gorge. White water rafting over the boiling cataracts of the Zambezi must rank as one of the world’s most exhilarating experiences.

If you’re less inclined to risk, go on a breath-taking helicopter ride over the falls. Any number of safari activities can also be arranged from the VFH.

After a day of adventure, unwind on a Zambezi cruise. Quaff your favourite cocktail while you watch herds of elephants graze on the banks, hippos grunting in the protection of the current and myriad spectacular bird species – the African sun passing fat, lazy and crimson over the palm trees.

Fine colonial dining

There are three charming and distinct restaurants at the VFH. Your generous breakfast will be served at the Jungle Junction, a delightful open-air restaurant filled with a multitude of scents from the gardens and wild bush beyond. Lunches and high-teas are served al fresco on the Stanley Terrace which offers unfettered views all the way to the Victoria Falls Bridge and, at night, the twinkling lights of Zambia on the opposite bank. A la carte dinners are served in the Livingstone Room – an extravagant, semi-formal experience that that will transport you to the age of the great explorers.

Travelling to the Victoria Falls Hotel

The easiest way to travel to this Zimbabwean Jewel is a direct flight to Victoria Falls Airport. There are regular scheduled flights from Harare, Johannesburg and Windhoek (four days a week). From the airport, a shuttle operated by one of our partners will drive you in comfort to the Victoria Falls Hotel. One of Iconic Africa’s expert travel consultants will help you decide on the most expedient and comfortable way to get to the VFH.

Combinations

Iconic Africa recommends combining your experience at Victoria Falls with a luxurious safari. We have relationships with best safari operators in South Africa and your Iconic Africa travel consultant will recommend the best possible safari option for your tastes. Another excellent option is a visit to Africa’s (and possibly the world’s) most beautiful city – Cape Town. A visit to the cape should include a tour of the epic wine lands.

While larger than most of Iconic Africa’s destinations, the Victoria Falls Hotel is without parallel when it comes to a sense of opulent history. Every nook and cranny seeps an anecdote from the rich tapestry of the pioneering past. The Grand Old Lady is in the best possible location to enjoy the Victoria Falls.

One of Iconic Africa’s passionate consultants is standing by to help you create your ultimate African adventure holiday.