The Victoria Falls Hotel Email enquiries@experiencezimbabwe with any questions or to book. Guests at The Victoria Falls Hotel can take in the same breath taking views that captivated intrepid explorer David Livingstone when he discovered the falls in 1855 The first steam train arrived in Victoria Falls in 1904 and the influx of workers and travellers led to the construction of The Victoria Falls Hotel soon after. Originally a temporary wooden structure with corrugated iron roof, the hotel underwent several major re-constructions, being rebuilt in brick in 1917 and closing in 1996 for a major modernisation of the exterior and interior. Today, The Victoria Falls Hotel combines the charm of its original era with the comforts and conveniences of today. The courtyard entrance to The Victoria Falls Hotel overlooks tranquil lily ponds, lush flowering shrubs, bright flowers and swaying palms. Stately mango trees provide shady and serene places to relax. Colonial elegance permeates the marble-floored entrance, main lounge and Palm Lounge as well as the Bulawayo Room, which offers calm and seclusion. A stately Edwardian charm from a bygone age is recaptured in the rooms and suites with colonial prints, four-poster and canopied beds, antique furniture and well chosen artefacts. Modern amenities mingle well with the traditional feeling ~ these include personal safes, bathrobes, satellite television and thoughtfully, umbrellas for the convenience of guests. Overlooking a delightful courtyard the new Stables Wing mirrors the colonial décor with luxurious bathrooms highlighted by free-standing ball and claw tubs and walk-in showers. Set among the landscaped gardens is the glorious swimming pool with inlaid stonework and a cascading fountain. After a day of sightseeing or relaxing, guests can enjoy a gourmet dinner and dancing in the elegant Edwardian Livingstone Room. The Victoria Falls Hotel’s long and colourful history is depicted in various corridors and public spaces by pictures and posters that offer insight into the past glories of the Empire. A chapel, built in 1929 and consecrated by the Bishop of Southern Rhodesia, provides the perfect setting for weddings and weekly Anglican services. Each afternoon on Stanley’s Terrace a very British high tea service is offered ~ this gives guests a unique opportunity to relax and enjoy the spectacular view. For an even closer look guests can meander down a private path from the hotel to the falls. As a world-renowned property set in a place of such breath taking natural beauty, The Victoria Falls Hotel has, over the century, hosted heads of state as well as international celebrities drawn to its site, charm and service. RATES FROM $US 295 per room per night. Please enquire with dates for full list of options. • Breath taking direct view of the Victoria Falls Bridge spanning the Batoka Gorge Airport 22 km ( 20 minutes drive ) from Victoria Falls International Airport Transfers available by prior arrangement Area Attractions • Victoria Falls Steam tours over the famous Victoria Falls Bridge • Zambezi river boarding and sunset cruises • Helicopter flights over the falls • Bungee jumping and gorge swings • Elephant back safaris • Guided traditional village tours • Lion cub encounters and walk with the lions • Game drives • White-water rafting • Game viewing • Canoeing • Horse rides • Casino Dining • The Livingstone Room - elegant fine dining with an a la carte menu and resident band • Jungle Junction - breakfast and dinner buffets with Shangaan dancers and an indigenous choir and marimba band nightly • Stanleys Terrace - light, a la carte al fresco lunch and dinner overlooking the Gorge • Traditional English High Tea served every afternoon in view of the mist rising from the Falls • Stanleys Bar open every evening exclusively for residents and diners • Bulawayo Room - champagne and after dinner ports and cigars served daily Room Amenities/Attributes • 24 hour Room Service • Personal room safe • Bathrobes • Complimentary early morning tea/coffee • Satellite TV including BBC World and CNN • Mini-bars in suites • Stately Edwardian charm is recaptured in the rooms and suites with colonial prints, four poster beds, antique furniture, historical photographs and stylishly chosen artifacts. • Superb views overlooking the Batoka Gorge and Victoria Falls Bridge and the landscaped gardens with gian mango trees. • Edwardian swimming pool with cascading fountain • Stone sculpture garden Special Services & Amenities • Traditional English High Tea with home-made cakes and pastries is served on Stanleys Terrace every afternoon • Same day laundry service • Disabled accommodation • Car hire and touring desks • Baby-sitting services • Packed breakfasts and lunches for guests taking day excursions • Doctor on call • Hair salon • Beauty Therapist offering massage, aromatherapy and a variety of other pampering treatments • Library and reading lounges • Chapel, built in 1929 available for Sunday services and private ceremonies • Business centre for photocopying and facsimile • E-lounge offers internet access • Curio shop Weddings • Chapel available for small ceremonies and weddings • Outdoor receptions can be organized in the hotel gardens overlooking the Victoria Falls Bridge Sports and Recreation Facilities • Elegant Edwardian style outdoor swimming pool with cascading fountains • Two all weather tennis courts with free use of hotel racquet and tennis balls • 18 hole champion golf course at Elephant Hills Inter-Continental (5 minute drive from Victoria Falls Hotel)
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