Design
Matetsi Victoria Falls
“Riverside safari lodge”
Mpala Jena Camp
“Zambezi riverfront safari lodgings”
Batoka Zambezi Sands
“Riverbank safari retreat”
Palm River Hotel
“Queenslander river lodge”
Local
Palm River Hotel
“Queenslander river lodge”
Batoka Zambezi Sands
“Riverbank safari retreat”
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
“Private reserve hideaway”
Matetsi Victoria Falls
“Riverside safari lodge”
Secluded
Matetsi Victoria Falls
“Riverside safari lodge”
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
“Private reserve hideaway”
Batoka Zambezi Sands
“Riverbank safari retreat”
Palm River Hotel
“Queenslander river lodge”
Mpala Jena Camp
“Zambezi riverfront safari lodgings”
The whole area
Matetsi Victoria Falls
“Riverside safari lodge”
The Victoria Falls Hotel
“Edwardian railway landmark”
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
“Private reserve hideaway”
Batoka Zambezi Sands
“Riverbank safari retreat”
Palm River Hotel
“Queenslander river lodge”
Mpala Jena Camp
“Zambezi riverfront safari lodgings”
Local Luxe
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
“Private reserve hideaway”
Matetsi Victoria Falls
“Riverside safari lodge”
Batoka Zambezi Sands
“Riverbank safari retreat”
Luxe Quiet or secluded
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
“Private reserve hideaway”
Matetsi Victoria Falls
“Riverside safari lodge”
Mpala Jena Camp
“Zambezi riverfront safari lodgings”
Batoka Zambezi Sands
“Riverbank safari retreat”
Editorial mentions
The Victoria Falls Hotel
“Edwardian railway landmark”
Matetsi Victoria Falls
“Riverside safari lodge”
Mpala Jena Camp
“Zambezi riverfront safari lodgings”
Batoka Zambezi Sands
“Riverbank safari retreat”
Palm River Hotel
“Queenslander river lodge”
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
“Private reserve hideaway”
$$$$ Medalled
Matetsi Victoria Falls
“Riverside safari lodge”
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
“Private reserve hideaway”
The Victoria Falls Hotel
“Edwardian railway landmark”
Design Local
Matetsi Victoria Falls
“Riverside safari lodge”
Batoka Zambezi Sands
“Riverbank safari retreat”
Palm River Hotel
“Queenslander river lodge”
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Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls HotelCanopied suites with private verandas and slipper bathtubs, paired with customized bush dining and personal safari service.LuxeResortLocal$$$$B
Batoka Zambezi SandsAll-inclusive riverfront tented suites with private plunge pools, deep soaking tubs, and Ghanaian botanical bath amenities.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$M
Matetsi Victoria FallsPrivate riverbank plunge pools and dedicated guides across 136,000 acres of Zambezi wilderness.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$ Mpala Jena CampPersonalized butler and guide service paired with private plunge pools overlooking the flowing river.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$P
Palm River HotelQueenslander river lodgeDesignResortLocal$$$T
The Victoria Falls HotelEdwardian railway landmarkHeritageClassicDesign$$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.