Harking back to the days of polished brass, fine crystal, and silver service, the Royal Livingstone not only has an enviable view of the spray of Victoria Falls but also immaculate grounds and a gracious approach to hosting guests. From the imposing foyer and bar filled with fine cognacs to the zebras grazing peacefully on the lawns, this is a place to spoil yourself and your loved ones for a special occasion like an anniversary or honeymoon.

An easy 2-hour flight from Johannesburg in South Africa, the Royal Livingstone offers the plushest accommodation in Africa’s adventure capital. By day, head out white-water rafting on the Zambezi River, abseiling down Batoka Gorge, bungee jumping, or walking with lions; by night, enjoy a Pimm’s on the waterside terrace before savoring perfectly-cooked Zambezi bream and sinking into your ultra-comfortable king-sized bed.

The Royal Livingstone also offers guests a spa and beauty salon as well as two gyms and a large swimming pool with river views. Whatever it is you feel like doing, the concierge and your private butler will be on hand – leave the ‘admin’ to them and make the most of your time at ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’, the Smoke that Thunders.

Highlights

• Wi-Fi & air conditioning
• Private butler, babysitting & concierge
• Gym, pool & spa
• Fine dining & top-tier bar
• Excellent proximity to Victoria Falls
• Presidential suite
• Zebras, impala, giraffe & small antelope graze on grounds

Activities

• DAY TOURS
• SPA TREATMENTS

Rooms

Deluxe Room

The Royal Livingstone Hotel is made up of a total of 173 en suite guestrooms in several river-bank residences, each with its private terrace offering views over the Zambezi River and the gardens.
All rooms have shoe cabinets, safes, ceiling fans, and mosquito nets. Inter-leading rooms are available on request. There are also rooms suitable for disabled guests.

Facilities

Within the 17 colonial-style buildings that make up The Royal Livingstone lie facilities to cater to guests’ relaxation and fitness needs. Two separate gyms host weight training, circuit training, and body sculpting in one, and aerobics and karate in the other.

The Royal Spa offers a comprehensive range of cleansing and balancing treatments using top-quality Dermalogica and Clarins products. Choose from the massage menu and unwind in the privacy of a cool gazebo set up on the banks of the Zambezi River or opt for a rejuvenating session in the comfort of your room.

The Royal Livingstone also provides numerous other services such as a butler assigned to your room, laundry, babysitting, and shoe polishing. The concierge will be able to assist you with activities and transfers around Victoria Falls and Livingstone, from casting for tiger fish in the Zambezi River to powering through grade 4 rapids.

As a guest, you will have unlimited access to Victoria Falls via the hotel’s entrance. Follow the pathway through the rainforest that runs along the edge of the river and watch in awe as the broad flow of the Zambezi plummets over the precipice and crashes into the gorge deep below to create the world’s largest sheet of falling water.

Dining

There are exquisite dining locations dotted throughout the Royal Livingstone’s manicured estate. On the aptly-named Sun Deck and the verandah on the edge of the lawn, enjoy chilled drinks, light bites, and gourmet barbeque while gazing out over the shimmering waters of the life-giving Zambezi River. If your luck is in, you may even spot a herd of elephants crossing the river, the adults protecting the little ones while the leader finds the safest passage.

In the late afternoon, revive with a classic high tea – the table laden with dainty cakes and pop-in-your-mouth savories – or a perfectly mixed G ‘n T in The Lounge to the accompaniment of live piano music. The atmosphere is redolent of David Livingstone’s adventures in Africa, with hand-painted maps marking his intrepid journey.

The Royal Livingstone Dining Room is a perfect bookend to your day; glimpse impala or zebras wandering past the windows as you tuck into breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The à la carte menu effortlessly fuses European classics with notes of Africa and India. A must-have is the Zambezi bream, oven-roasted whole with just a touch of salt and pepper.

The Livingstone Bar is one of the most gracious on the continent, its high wooden shelves stocked with excellent cognacs and whiskies for a well-deserved nightcap.

Should you prefer to spend a night in front of your TV or on your private balcony, order from the 24-hour room service menu?