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Avani Victoria Falls Resort

Mosi-oa-Tunya Rd, Livingstone

8.6 Excellent426 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation

    AVANI Victoria Falls Resort offers air-conditioned guest rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, kettle, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even boast a balcony with garden views, providing a serene escape for guests.

  • Culinary Delights

    Indulge in a buffet breakfast and savour authentic African cuisine at the on-site restaurant. The culinary experience at AVANI Victoria Falls Resort is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

  • Relaxation and Recreation

    Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool, explore the lush garden and terrace, or let your children have a blast at the playground. For business travelers, take advantage of the well-equipped business center, ensuring a productive stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort, gastronomy, and leisure at AVANI Victoria Falls Resort.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Amazing staff

  • Wildlife experiences

At the hotel

Popular amenities

120 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • ATM/cash machine on site
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Pools & wellness

  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Cooking class
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Bike tours
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Hot spring bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Babysitting/child services
  • Children's playground
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Kids' club
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Horse riding
  • Indoor play area
  • Karaoke
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Movie nights
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

426 reviews
10/ 10
We arranged the Devil's Pool tour at the top of Victoria Falls. Was beyond expectations. Also the Zambia Victoria Falls Park was within a short walk from the hotel and included. Zebras, Giraffes and monkey's roamed freely on hotel grounds.
Sharon · extended group · 2026-10-13

The guest experience

8.6out of 10
426 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Amazing staff
  • Wildlife experiences

Worth knowing — Issue with app communication · Minor maintenance delays

How guests scored the stay

  • Location8.8

    The location is super convenient for accessing the falls and Zimbabwe.

  • Service8.7

    All the staff were very welcoming and cheerful. Specific staff members provided excellent service.

  • Overall Experience8.7

    Guests felt they had an enjoyably stay, expressing a desire to return.

  • Food and Beverage8.6

    Excellent meals in the restaurant with a wide choice and enjoyed by guests.

  • Cleanliness8.5

    The hotel personnel provided good hospitality and maintained cleanliness of both the rooms and the environment.

  • Amenities8.5

    Enjoyable amenities, including free access to Victoria Falls and opportunities to see wildlife.

  • Room Quality8.5

    Rooms are lovely and contained everything needed for a comfortable stay.

  • Value for Money8.4

    Good pricing for the meals and the overall experience provided at the resort.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

83% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

8.6426 reviews

  • Excellent, walking distance to falls and customer service was exceptional.

    10/10

    Sharon · extended group · 2026-10-13

    “We arranged the Devil's Pool tour at the top of Victoria Falls. Was beyond expectations. Also the Zambia Victoria Falls Park was within a short walk from the hotel and included. Zebras, Giraffes and monkey's roamed freely on hotel grounds.”

  • Best hotel we’ve ever stayed at, magical Africa, unforgettable and world-class. You won’t be disappointed. Can’t recomme

    10/10

    Tracey · couple · 2026-09-19

    “From the moment we arrived at Avani, it was clear this wasn’t just another hotel stay — it was something truly special. I’ve travelled extensively, and I can say without hesitation that this is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Every single staff member we encountered was warm, friendly, and genuinely invested in making our stay unforgettable. Their kindness, helpfulness, and beautiful energy set Avani apart. Nothing was ever too much trouble — they went above and beyond in every interaction. The resort itself is stunning. Our room was exceptional: spacious, spotless, beautifully designed, and complete with a separate lounge and kitchenette. The bed was the best, pillows and mattress so comfortable. Thank you to the staff who kept our room spotless and turned down our bed and opened mosquito nets every night. The entire property feels thoughtfully maintained and wonderfully peaceful. The pool area was a dream — sparkling water, comfy loungers, and delicious, well‑priced cocktails. The pool and bar service was outstanding, with staff who made relaxing feel effortless. The food was delicious and service outstanding, thank you. And the setting? Absolutely magical. Our room sat right by a serene pond (home to some little alligators!) overlooking the pool, creating a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. You couldn’t ask for better access to the area. It’s an easy walk to the Zambia side of Victoria Falls, and just as simple to wander over to the Livingstone Hotel for sunset cocktails. Everything feels close, safe, and beautifully connected to nature. This was the highlight of our stay — and something we’ll never forget. We sat outside our room watching around 50 monkeys play, leap, and chatter. Then, as if scripted, a giraffe galloped past, followed by another who wandered right up and paused to look at us — only a few metres away. Zebras graze casually around the grounds and by the pool, impalas wander gracefully, and even mongoose scurry through the gardens.”

  • Delightful place

    10/10

    Helen · solo traveller · 2026-09-17

    “Amazing to be so close to falls, kind staff and zebra and giraffe on site”

  • Clean room with excellent location.

    9/10

    Xuedong · couple · 2026-08-20

    “Location is perfect, very close to Victoria falls.”

  • Excellent location and brilliant staff

    10/10

    Lou · solo traveller · 2026-08-18

    “Brilliant staff (great experience with James the porter, Chewe and Nduba in the restaurant and everyone else too, and the reception staff too. Wonderful housekeeping ladies. So attentive to detail. Also an amazing location”

  • It was a good experience

    7/10

    Milagros · couple · 2026-08-05

    “The breakfast”

  • Only good thing - the animals on site

    4/10

    338neilc · NONE · 2026-07-29

    “The customer service is so unprofessional and front office staff so poorly trained. For US$500/night, it might be the worst service I've ever experienced f 1) Upon check-in, we asked if someone could break up some USD large bills so we could tip the driver you organised and your porter. We were told "no", but the driver could take the USD and break it and come back and give us the rest. So we waited for that to happen. Then we were told 10 mins later by someone else that yes they could have broken the bills and also there was an ATM on site, that the first person didn't tell us 2) We had 2 separate bookings for same room type, consecutive days. We were made to come to reception on the second day to sign a new form for the second night. This is absolutely crazy. Firstly, ideally you should combine the two bookings. AT THE ABSOLUTE WORST i should be able to sign both documents for each day at time of check in 3) Tried to overcharge me for the second night vs the price I was quoted. Both were booked through your website, not through third party. I had to "prove" it with an email. When asked to forward it, the person put in the wrong email address and I had to check if it was right. 4) The wait time to get service and sign bill at the poolside restaurant was so so so slow. Many people would be standing around chatting, but nobody helping 5) Ran out of draft beer on tap at restaurant 6) The admin of the on-site activities was terrible. We organised 2 things - rhino visit and then river cruise. I got an invoice for both (so far so good), and some good whatsapp communication from Naomi. So far so good. We did the rhino visit in morning, so far so good. Was told to come back at 3:20pm for pickup for river cruise. So far so good. I then get 2 calls immediately after this message to come to reception at 2pm as someone is there to take payment? I said I wasn't going to come to reception at 2pm to pay someone then again at 320pm. She agreed to this, but it was really bad customer service. Just a lack of thinking / common sense about what is easy for customers. I also think it would be much easier if we could have just paid Avani on check out, and then Avani pay the subcontractors separately, rather than pay one person at 2/3pm and then another at the other site. 7) The welcome dancers are a bit much - way in our face and awkward 8) At checkout, they "forgot" the US$30 resort credit I had on my booking. All in all - it was truly horrible customer service ”

  • Fantastic trip.

    10/10

    dorothychamyolo · Business · 2026-07-29

    “Would advise to come back for it again. Had fun site seeing going to the Victoria falls. Working around the hotel area. Great faculties used especially the gym. Nature with animals. The room was comfortable and amazing together with the great food ate. Avani is the place to go for sure!!”

  • EXCEPTIONAL

    10/10

    762gracez · Friends getaway · 2026-07-28

    “The front office staff were very helpful, keep it up.”

  • Magique! Lieu unique à 5mn des chutes

    8/10

    isabelle · extended group · 2026-07-25

    “La tranquillité, le fait de voir quotidiennement zèbres et girafes, la qualité de la restauration et la gentillesse des équipes”

  • Ritah made all the difference. The service she demonstrated was exceptional even from before we arrived

    10/10

    Anthony · couple · 2026-07-24

    “The proximity to the falls Open a spacious”

  • Livingstone magic

    10/10

    Lyle_Peters · NONE · 2026-07-21

    “Super hotel - value, location, staff, wildlife, activities and great food made for super time. Highly recommended.”

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