Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Vibe
Manicured lawns give way to wild bushveld, where days revolve around tracking black rhinos and watching wildlife gather at the waterhole.
“Private reserve hideaway”
Canopied suites with private verandas and slipper bathtubs, paired with customized bush dining and personal safari service.
Guided morning and night game drives, black rhino tracking, walking safaris, and a pool overlooking an active waterhole.
Direct access to black rhino tracking across the surrounding private reserve, alongside regional game reserve dining at 1871.
On a private game reserve bordering Zambezi National Park, fifteen minutes from the falls.
“In its architecture and design it’s more small luxury hotel than boutique safari lodge, though it does feature its own private game reserve.”
Rooms
Each suite pairs a canopied bed and slipper bathtub with a private veranda, while select Pool Suites add secluded plunge pools.
Wellness
Botanical massages take place in an open-air thatched garden gazebo, while the main pool looks directly out over an active waterhole.
Eat & drink
At 1871 Restaurant, African flavours meet European classics on a rooftop terrace, complemented by sunset gin tastings in the lantern-lit bar.
The neighborhood
The property sits within a private game reserve bordering Zambezi National Park, just fifteen minutes from the roaring spray of Victoria Falls.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.