Description
The Royal Livingstone Hotel is named in honor of the explorer Dr. David Livingstone, and it's interior design reflects the elegance of days gone bye using an African architectural style.
The Royal Livingstone Hotel stretches luxuriously along the banks of the Zambezi River close to the Victoria Falls. The main hotel is a sequence of thatch roofed buildings, most of them African in their influence, which incorporate the lounge, restaurant and bar. A classic swimming pool visually links the waters of the river with the terraces of the hotel, with a sweeping timber deck planted in the swirling waters of the Zambezi.
The Sun Deck is a lovely area built directly over the Zambezi, and affording views of the Falls, is a favorite for light lunches and early evening drinks.
Zambia's tourist capital the historic town of Livingstone has become one of the best travelling destinations in Africa. Most visitors come for Victoria Falls, but the town has attractions of its own - a genteel colonial history combined with a very African ambience. Livingstone is only a short distance from the falls and is not far from the national parks.
The large but tidy Livingstone Museum on Mosi-oa-Tunya Road is the oldest museum in Zambia. Highlights are the Tonga ritual artifacts, life-size model African village, a collection of David Livingstone memorabilia and display of maps dating back to 1690.
Mukuni is a local village of about 7000 Leya people. Tourists can visit the village to find out more about their traditional way of life, while the admission fee helps fund community projects.
The village is 18km (11mi) southwest of Livingstone and only accessible by taxi.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in 173 spacious en-suite rooms: 113 with twin beds, and 54 with king-size beds. Each room has its private verandah.
Three suites offer a separate lounge and bedroom, while the Presidential Suite offers an additional, optional separate bedroom. There are two rooms with disabled facilities.
All guestrooms are elegantly decorated, each room has large beds with white linen, satellite television, air-condition, mini bar, mini safe, telephone, tea and coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms are in Victorian style with a shower and a bath.
Childcare
Although there are no specific child care facilities, children are most welcome at the hotel. Food and activiites can be tailored to suit younger guests and baby-sitting is available on request.
Facilities
Facilities at the hotel include a swimming pool, beauty salon, 24-hour room service, Butler service, Laundry / Valet facilities, Shoe polishing, Baby-sitting service and a conference facility. The Conference Centre capacity is for up to 12 people. The meeting room is well equipped and features a large mahogany table with leather backed chairs and wooden panelling.
Activities
There is a large range of activities on offer at the Victoria Falls, visits to craft markets, game viewing, Zambezi River activities, village visits, Livingstone Island trips, bungy jumping, elephant safari, white water rafting, helicopter flight, micro-lighting, horse riding and the gorge swing can all be arranged from the hotel.
When to travel
There are three seasons: the dry season (mid-April to August), when temperatures drop at night, but the landscape is green and lush; the hot season (September to mid-November), the best time to see wildlife as flora is sparse; and, the wet season (mid-November to mid-April), ideal for bird-watching.
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Location and directions
Livingstone, Zambia
The Royal Livingstone stretches along the banks of the Zambezi River, just a short walk to the entrance of The Victoria Falls.
How to get there
11 hour international flight to Johannesburg International Airport, followed by a 1 hour 45 minute flight to Livingstone. The Royal Livingstone is a 20 minute road transfer from Livingstone airport. Alternatively, you can fly to Livingstone via Lusaka.
