Royal Livingstone Hotel By Anantara
-17.91830941, 25.86387634Overview
5-star luxury resort on the Zambezi River with direct access to Victoria Falls
Location & Wildlife
Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara sits inside Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, directly on the banks of the Zambezi River. Guests have free unlimited access to Victoria Falls through a private gate, a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Zebras, giraffes, and impalas roam freely across the manicured lawns, offering wildlife encounters without leaving the property.
Rooms & Grounds
Each guest room at the Royal Livingstone comes with a private balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens or the river. The infinity pool is set on the edge of the lawn with direct views of the Zambezi River and the rising mist of Victoria Falls. Common areas feature colonial-style architecture with local Zambian design elements, and the grounds are patrolled by golf carts for convenient transportation.
Dining
The hotel offers multiple dining venues, including Kubu on the Zambezi riverbank, Zubu restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, and the Old Drift for buffet breakfast. Mukuni Boma hosts a traditional Zambian dinner with live dancing and singing from local tribes, featuring dishes like nshima, kapenta, and grilled meats. The Travellers Bar serves cocktails such as the Mosi Oa Tunya, and themed dinner nights and cooking classes are available.
Wellness
The Royal Livingstone's spa is located on the banks of the Zambezi River, offering treatments like body scrubs, wraps, facials, and massages. Guests can book a hot-stone massage with therapist Pedia, who has been called exceptionally skilled. The spa also has a lounge area, couples massage rooms, and yoga classes, and it uses local and international therapies.
Activities & Family
The hotel provides a certified babysitting service for families, along with a kids' club within the connected Avani property. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed dinner nights, and the Boma tribal night. Adventure seekers can book white-water rafting, bungee jumping, helicopter rides, or a sunset cruise on the African Queen river boat.
- Location: 10-minute walk to Victoria Falls with free guest entry
- Wildlife: Zebras, giraffes, and impalas roam freely on the grounds
- Spa: Treatments on the banks of the Zambezi River
- Dining: On-site restaurants including Kubu and Old Drift
- Unique: Traditional Zambian dinner and cultural performances at Mukuni Boma
- Activities: Helicopter rides, white-water rafting, and bungee jumping nearby
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
30 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed / 2 King Size Beds
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
30 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed / 2 Single beds
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
30 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed / 2 Single beds
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Royal Livingstone Hotel By Anantara
| 💵 Lowest room price | 443 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 6.8 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 14.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International, LVI |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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