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Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Rustic elegance with panoramic wildlife views

Rustic charm meets natural splendor with panoramic views of a bustling watering hole from your room. Delight in magical sunsets, a scenic pool area, and exclusive wildlife viewing opportunities, all while savoring good food in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room (Lodge Standard) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room (Lodge Standard)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room (Lodge Waterhole Facing) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room (Lodge Waterhole Facing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Lodge Waterhole Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Stand 471 Squire Cummings Ave, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Zambezi National Park - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Devil's Pool - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge near Victoria Falls
Take advantage of game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and a playground at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy dinner, light fare, and African cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, babysitting (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms boast comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle up to 6 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Buffalo Bar
  • MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant
  • Pool Deck & Viewing Deck
  • The Boma-Place of Eating

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZWL 18 per person (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Lodge Victoria Falls
Safari Lodge Victoria Falls
Safari Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Lodge
Victoria Falls Safari
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Victoria Falls Safari Hotel Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Safari Hotel
Victoria Falls Safari
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Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Lodge Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

Does Victoria Falls Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Victoria Falls Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Victoria Falls Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZWL 18 per person applies.

Where is Victoria Falls Safari Lodge located?

This family-friendly Victoria Falls lodge is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Victoria Falls National Park and Zambezi River. Zambezi National Park and David Livingstone Statue are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 400 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge and good transportation to the falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, nice rooms great service and amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is absolutely beautiful! We loved watching the watering hole wildlife! Staff is so friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a great spot to stay while visiting Victoria Falls Overlooking a billabong with visiting animals
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay at a lodge with a watering hole!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely GORGEOUS! I was trying to think of a word that summed it up…tranquil. It was beautiful, quiet, staff was super friendly! Just an overall great experience! We would highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience

The staff and hotel were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Nee Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were attentive and service oriented.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel with a kind and helpful staff. Rooms are a little outdated and pricy for what you get but it’s got a nice location and is nicer than many other VF properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an exceptional experience staying at The Elephant Camp! Carol, Gloria & all staff were extremely welcoming and caring. Can’t say enough about the comfortable & private rooms, exquisite meals, excursions and hospitality. An experience of a lifetime, including feeding the elephants, safari rides, trip to Victoria Falls with Lookout cafe and seeing all the wildlife in their environment. Don’t miss out, you won’t regret it! Stayed here for 3 nights and would recommend staying at least that long to appreciate this incredible property and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting for a lodge with a wilderness impression and empirical with the boarder of Zambezi National Park. Animals such as Giraffe, Elephants and Water Buffalo would gather morning and evening at the water hole that fronts the view of the dining area and most of the rooms that included a deck for viewing. Great Sunsets! The food was very good. Breakfast included in the stay. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Staff & service
One pays for the view at this property, which is spectacular. The rooms are tired, the service lacks finesse, food is average at best, and there was a complete lack of attention to detail and zero management presence around. Had to keep on asking for basic things like towels around the pool, which were threadbare and bleach stained. Waiters kept forgetting people’s orders etc. Way too expensive for what one gets. Members of the team who stood out, as an exception were, the driver, Steven, and Gibson at Reception. I would definitely not pay what I did, and stay here again, as it’s just not worth it, no value for money. Several other lodges around with a better product, better food, and better service. The view is beautiful though.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed 2 nights at the Lodge and 3 at the Club. Food and drinks were a good value for a resort as most everyplace we've been for the past month have been. The rooms are nicely decorated with the Club being more contemporary. The staff have all been great. My biggest negative was the sewer smell at the east end of the Club pool. Both days there was also a backhoe operating so maybe it was working on the problem. The game watering hole at the west end of the Lodge mostly has had Mirabu storks yet 8 giraffes were near it at dusk today. I'd stay here again if ever in Vic Falls again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

A V

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff were very curt and unfriendly. Breakfast service was forgettable. We were not informed of the VIP amenities nor we were made to feel like VIPs though we paid the VIP guest price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was at the hotel 15 years ago and nothing has changed apart from it being very very expensive for what you get. The main premise is that you pay to get a waterhole view, but Hwange Safari Lodge ( Not in VicFalls) has a watering hole and cost thousands less has more animals at the watering hole. At Vic Falls Safari Lodge you get lots of vultures and Storks during the day and a few Elephants at night. Watering hole is quite far so can hardly see them. The place has quite a few American tourists that love to tip. So the staff expect a tip. This is not Zimbabwe. Every aspect costs a lot of money here.. If you take a 1 minute taxi journey from hotel into town, that costs $10USD one way. They staff are not apologetic or would reduce the price. Its cheaper hiring a car top get around than use there taxi service. They have a shuttle bus but ends at 6pm. If you wanted to go to dinner you'd pay for transport. The food in the hotel is okay at best. Very limited menu of offering of a traditional menu. I've cooked better stuff at home. The breakfast is good with a lot of selection. For dinner I would advice eating out, unless slop is your thing. Staff are very friendly as is whole on Zimbabwe. Victoria falls Safari Lodge is very very overpriced for what you get. The rooms have not been modernised and toilets leak. Very dated and expensive. It's not a very child friendly place if you have a two year old. The swimming pools don't have a shallow end to stand or relax. Its dive in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, staff excellent, spa amazing, waterhole view lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the attention to detail. Everything need was considered and addressed. We give it 10 stars. The staff was amazing especially Zebulen, the rooms were luxurious, the food top notch and the views... so peaceful and overlooking the water hole with the sunset. We are planning a teip back to see it after rainy season!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is not handicapped accessible. I was not able to walk all the steps to go up and down to various locations even in your room you had to go down steps from the bathroom to get to the bedroom. The staff was awesome. The breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful 2 days

We had a fabulous stay - nothing was too much trouble. Thank you all 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mozelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely stay here

Highly recommend this hotel. Extremely nice staff always making you feel welcomed. The breakfast buffet has a lot of options. The food was great with a lot of vegetarian dishes as well. And everywhere has the view of the watering hole, you never know who you’ll see out there. Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PENNY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A greatcway to start a vacation!

So relaxing and quiet! First rate accommodations. Loved the balcony view of the watering hole. The free shuttle to and from town was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of those rare places that are as good as the pictures. The staff were excellent and nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, beautiful hotel. Would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young Shin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are kind and helpful. View from balcony was fantastic. Breakfast was also very nice. I enjoyed sound of birds and soft breeze every morning. We stayed 2 night 3 days.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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