Avani Victoria Falls Resort

The contact with animals

Old infrastructure

Amazing property, renovated rooms and well positions right at the falls. Next door to the Royal Livingstone hotel which makes it easier to move around between the 2 for change in restaurant and ambiance. The 2 hotels also share shuttle services etc.

The main areas and main restaurant need some maintain and cleaning, restaurant needs new cutlery and crockery, some chairs need to be replaced as they are serious warn out.

Avani is in a nice location and is neatly maintained. I enjoyed my wildlife around the resort and I could easily access the Victoria Falls, which was amazing

Avani Victoria Falls Resort didn't disappoint as I stayed here 12 years ago and it is still an amazing place to stay as the Victoria Falls is right behind the resort and you can go there as many times as you like for free staying at this place where as on the Zimbabwe side you have to pay and can only go once. Loved the zebras just wondering about the resort. Rooms are clean and bright, breakfast plenty to choose from and very friendly staff we all loved our stay.

Avani at Victoria Falls was such an enjoyable stay. If you have kids the pool is especially so much fun. The whole place is beautiful and kept well. The staff were fantastic. I especially enjoyed the hamburger that Albert made. The breakfast was delicious-perhaps the best you can find in Zambia.

The staff were very helpful and polite. From the lady at reception, Ketasy, to Alan the bartender and also Chewe at the restaurant. I also loved seeing giraffes, baboons, and zebras walking around freely. The food at the restaurant was fantastic and I must say, value for money. Breakfast at the Theatre of Food was well presented and balanced. I loved the Mukuni Boma dinner, especially the special effects of dancing, storytelling, and musical display.

The paths to some rooms could do with more lighting, especially at night. Similarly, the lights in my room were not adequate. Having a shower in the morning was challenging as I had to run the tap for at least 10 minutes to get hot water. Overall, though, the discomfort was very minimal, and the positives far outweighed any challenges encountered.

I recently stayed at Avani Victoria Falls Resort and came away with mixed feelings. The location and wildlife experience are truly special, with easy access to Victoria Falls, comfortable rooms, and excellent food throughout the stay. However, the overall atmosphere felt more like a large high-volume resort than the refined, personalised luxury experience presented online. Service was inconsistent at times, with delays for simple requests such as coffee orders and laundry collection. While the hotel has many strengths, especially its setting and friendly staff, travellers seeking a calm boutique-style luxury experience with strong attention to detail may find other African lodges more aligned with those expectations.

Tolle Hotelanlage: Super schöne moderne Zimmer mit gutem WiFi, Balkon oder Terrasse und Wasserkocher, Englisch sprachigen TV Sendern, Moskitonetz, kostenlosem Kaffee und viel Ablageplatz. Zebras, Giraffen und impalas bewegen sich frei in der Anlage. Ca 5-10 Min. Zu Fuss zu den Victoria Fällen, täglich von 6-6 geöffnet, kostenfreier Zugang, außerhalb des Hotels auch einige Shops und ein Kiosk. Im Hotel ein Shop und Schalter für Ausflüge und Transfers (Bushtracks). Unser Transfer hat wunderbar funktioniert (von VFA 45$ pP one way), die Fahrer helfen auch an der Grenze. Ca 1h Fahrt bis zur Grenze nach Botswana (Safari). Alle sehr freundlich. Kostenfreier Shuttle zum Royal Livingstone Schwesterhotel, dort tolle Bar für Sundowner direkt am Zambesi!

Für das Preisniveau hätte ich ein umfangreicheres Frühstücksbuffet und etwas gehobeneren Ausstattung in den Restaurants erwartet.