The Stanley & Livingstone at Victoria Falls
The elegant Stanley and Livingstone is set within the game-rich Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, just 10-minutes drive away from the world famous Victoria Falls. Representing the grandeur of a bygone era and catering for the most discerning guests, this boutique hotel allows you to experience one of Africa's great highlights and the myriad adventures available around Victoria Falls, in utmost glamour and style.
Accommodation
The Stanley and Livingstone has been completely refurbished in recent years to cater for the most discerning of tastes, with only 16 exquisitely furnished suites, including the sumptuous honeymoon suite, to choose from. No detail has been spared to make your stay at the Victoria Falls one of uncompromised luxury and finery.
Each suite embraces a spacious bedroom, sumptuous Victorian-style bathroom, living-area with all mod-cons and a secluded patio overlooking the African bush. The elegant bathrooms blend old and new influences - a romantic Victorian bathtub, modern power shower, and a range of amenities for decadent bathing. Every suite offers air-conditioning, mini-bar, safe, DVD player, satellite television and telephone.
By day many guests choose to relax outside on the raised patio overlooking tropical gardens and a waterhole, which attracts a constant flow of animals, including elephant, buffalo, kudu and waterbuck. The swimming pool provides welcome respite during the heat of the day, and guests can laze around the pool or enjoy cocktails within full view of the surrounding wildlife.
In the evenings, the plush bar area is a natural gathering place and guests are encouraged to visit the handsomely-stocked wine cellar that boasts a selection of connoisseur's favourites from France and South Africa. The elegant dining area is in a class of its own and offers the definitive fine dining experience in Victoria Falls. Service is impeccable and the food superb, with the emphasis on fresh local ingredients, lovingly prepared by a master-chef.
The Stanley & Livingstone consistently earns accolades for best hotel, restaurant, hospitality and service in Victoria Falls and proudly takes its place amongst the finest hotels in Africa. Our staff regularly receive accolades for their outstanding service and attention to detail, and they are dedicated to ensuring that each stay here is memorable. Read the guest comment book during your stay!
Activities
The 6 000 acre Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, situated adjacent to the game-rich Zambezi National Park, is the only area in Victoria Falls where the "Big Five" (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard) may be seen. Guests can view a wide array of flora and fauna whilst on day and night game drives here, including herds of buffalo, elephant, sable antelope, kudu, waterbuck and black rhino. Three endangered black rhinos were introduced to the reserve in 2006 in a groundbreaking operation which has seen black rhino return to Victoria Falls for the first time in 50 years.
An Elephant Back Safari is an experience you will never forget. After being introduced to your elephant carer, you mount your elephant for a meander through the bush, viewing game from a wonderfully elevated vantage point. Your safari ends with interaction time with your elephant, followed by breakfast, lunch or snacks. All the elephants are rescued orphans from necessary culling operations in Zimbabwe in 1988. Although it is extremely difficult to train African elephants, by using a positive reward system these elephants have been lovingly and patiently trained to a high degree.
Walking with Lions is a thrilling encounter that may prove a highlight of your Victoria Falls experience. During your lion encounter, the pride strolls freely through the bush and, after an initial safety briefing, you are free to walk with them, watching them interact, play, or even stalk prey species that they encounter. On both lion and elephant safaris, there are opportunities to take close-up photographs of interactions with these magnificent animals.
Established in 1982 and with an impeccable reputation, Shearwater Adventures specialises in providing adventure activities below, above, over and in front of the Falls, as well as offering a range of innovative bush experiences.
Rates
From USD 200 per person per night sharing (B&B - Luxury Suite)
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