If you are visiting Vic Falls or Livingstone or require pre or post accommodation for your Book Bus placement we have a range of accommodation to suit....
Victoria Falls is formed by the Zambezi river flowing over a huge crack in the earth and running into a huge gorge that eventually emerges into Lake Kariba. The falls form the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and the river is spanned, immediately below the falls, by Isambard Brunel’s iconic bridge which is still a working bridge and the site of the crazy bungee jumping.
The Smoke that Thunders
Since the troubles in Zimbabwe, most activities have moved across the border to the Zambia side. However, 2012 is beginning to see the re-emergence of the Zimbabwe side. There are a host of activities click here for a selection.
There are lots and lots of accommodation options, catering for all budgets. To help you choose where you might like to stay we have divided our favourite hotels into three groups. This is very subjective and based on our personal experiences over the last couple of decades. Bad properties get new managers and re-invent themselves, good places can go bad, so do ask us for the latest client feedback..
Livingstone
Budget
Jolly Boys Backpackers
A fabulous ever popular backpacker hostel…2 minute walk from town.
Owner operated and managed by the helpful Kim and Sue you can choose from a range of rooms including individual thatched chalets, en-suite rooms, dormitories and camping. Facilities include a wonderful sunken lounge with fire pit and pillow – perfect for relaxing, reading and meeting, swimming pool, pool table, gardens and wooden deck where you can see the spray from the falls. Prices start from £8pppn
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Jolly Boys
Mid Range
Maramba River Lodge
Situated on the banks of the Maramba river, this is a real oasis in the bush with green lawns and mature trees, hippos, elephants and birds aplenty. The lodge is excellent for families and individuals. Facilities include bar, pool, restaurant, play area. You can choose from thatched chalets, luxury safari tents and camping.
Prices start from £20pppn
Maramba River Lodge
Chanters Lodge
Ideally located very close to the Book Bus base this small comfortable guest house also offers free airport transfers. There is a pool, well stocked bar and excellent restaurant.
Prices start from £35pppn
Chanters
Luxury Tongabezi
Set on a sweeping bend of the Zambezi, Tongabezi has set the regions standard for innovative camp design. One of the most exclusive places to stay on the North bank. You can choose from beautiful thatched cottages all with river-view bathtubs and private sitting areas; more exclusive houses: the Bird House, Tree House and Dog House, each is individually designed.
The lodge has its own school run for over 100 children of Tongabezi staff and local villages. A visit to the school is a must.
Prices start from £285pppn
Tongabezi
Victoria Falls
Luxury
Victoria Falls Hotel
There is only one really iconic hotel at the falls, and it’s this Edwardian classic. It stands within the National Park with great views (and sounds) of the falls. The last few years have been challenging for the hotel, but it’s beginning to regain its former popularity. Prices start from £175pppn
Victoria Falls Hotel
Gorges Lodge
Downstream from the falls, with stunning views and a fraction of the footfall compared to the Zambia side. Well worth considering. Prices start from £175pppn
Breakfast at Gorges Lodge
The thing about Vic Falls is that there is so much choice: let us know you’re likes and dislikes and we can probably come up with another nine properties for you!
Victoria Falls is all about relaxing in an energetic way – if that isn’t an oxymoron! There’s so much to do, most of it fairly active, but that can be rejuvenating. How long you stay, and how much you do is completely flexible. A few days is great, a week is fantastic. Airline communications with London are a little tricky because Livingstone isn’t an international airport. We have good links with several “internal” airlines around the falls and can dovetail your international flight (into Lusaka, Windhoek or Johannesburg) with a domestic flight to or from the falls. Thus your safari itinerary can be tweaked to fit.
Prices
Prices: we obtain trade rates from each hotel so making your booking with us costs you nothing extra and may even save you money. We can certainly help to match your expectations with reality and let you know which hotels have lost their sparkle and which ones are improving.
So if you're joining us on the Book Bus or simply on safari then get in touch for more information, advice or to book.