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At a glance

  • Elegant Edwardian hotel established in 1904
  • Set in lush, tropical gardens overlooking the magnificent Victoria Falls
  • Elegantly appointed rooms and suites in an English-colonial style
  • Enjoy high tea on Stanley’s Terrace with views towards to falls
  • Old-world ambiance and sophistication

Overview

One of the classic hotels of the world, The Victoria Falls Hotel luxuriates in expansive tropical gardens, lily ponds and centuries-old trees. A 10-minute stroll via a private footpath leads through the hotel gardens to a fantastic Victoria Falls viewing point. Steeped in colonial history, the majority of the hotel’s 115 elegant rooms are housed in two long wings either side of the main lobby, lounges and terrace. They range from cosy standard rooms to a variety of suites, which are larger and have a slightly more modern style. The rest are in the more exclusive, standalone Stables Signature Wing, whose rooms come with their own central courtyard, private lounge, exclusive check-in area and direct access to the front lawns.

When to visit

  • January
    30ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    18ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    191mm
    Average Rainfall
    Water levels at Victoria Falls are increasing. This is the beginning of 'high water' season, when views of the falls can be obscured by mist and spay, so expect to get a bit wet when viewing them. This is a good time for white-water rafting. Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island close around mid-January due to high water levels.
  • February
    30ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    18ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    180mm
    Average Rainfall
    The Zambezi River is starting to rise after the summer rains, meaning there is more water going over the falls, leading to an increase in spray and mist, guaranteeing a soaking when viewing the falls. This is still a good time for white-water rafting. Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island remain closed due to high water levels.
  • March
    30ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    16ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    99mm
    Average Rainfall
    The Zambezi River is fast flowing from the summer rains and Victoria Falls is in full flow, a spectacular sight of sheer magnificence and power, sending up an immense cloud of spray. It's a good time to view the famous spray rainbows and at full moon the lunar rainbow or moonbow, though if visiting at this time expect to get very wet. This is a great time for flights over the falls. Many rafting operators stop white-water rafting at the end of March due to high river levels. Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island remain closed due to high water levels.
  • April
    29ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    14ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    29mm
    Average Rainfall
    This is one of the best months to experience the full force of Victoria Falls, with immense clouds of spray and a thundering soundtrack. It's an especially good time to view the spray rainbows and at full moon the lunar rainbow or moonbow. If visiting at this time expect to get very wet and bear in mind that the spray may obscure your view of the falls. This is a great time to see the falls from the air. Water levels are too high for white-water rafting. Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island remain closed due to high water levels.
  • May
    27ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    10ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    2mm
    Average Rainfall
    The water flowing over Victoria Falls is still very high, making for some spectacular viewing and an opportunity to view the spray rainbows and at full moon the lunar rainbow or moonbow. If visiting at this time expect to get very wet and bear in mind that the spray may obscure your view of the falls. This is a great time to see the falls from the air. Water levels are too high for white-water rafting. Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island remain closed due to high water levels.
  • June
    25ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    6ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    2mm
    Average Rainfall
    Lower water levels and less spray provide excellent visibility of the falls. The white-water rafting season opens as soon as the water drops to a safe level. Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island remain closed due to high water levels.
  • July
    25ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    6ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    0mm
    Average Rainfall
    Lower water levels and less spray provide excellent visibility of the falls. The white-water rafting season opens as soon as the water drops to a safe level. Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island remain closed due to high water levels.
  • August
    25ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    6ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    0mm
    Average Rainfall
    Lower water levels and less spray provide excellent visibility of the falls. August is one of the best months for white-water rafting. Livingstone Island and Devil's Pool open as soon as the water drops to a safe level.
  • September
    32ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    13ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    1mm
    Average Rainfall
    Water levels at the falls are low making visibility good. It's an excellent time for white-water rafting, swimming in Devil's Pool and visiting Livingstone Island.
  • October
    33ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    17ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    27mm
    Average Rainfall
    Water levels at the falls are low making visibility good, although the falls can appear less impressive now. It's an excellent time for white-water rafting, swimming in Devil's Pool and visiting Livingstone Island.
  • November
    32ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    18ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    64mm
    Average Rainfall
    The Zambezi River is at its lowest level of the year and the water going over the falls is at its lowest point. It's an excellent time for white-water rafting, swimming in Devil's Pool and visiting Livingstone Island.
  • December
    30ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    18ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    175mm
    Average Rainfall
    Water levels at Victoria Falls are still relatively low making visibility good, although the falls can appear less impressive. This is a good time for white-water rafting and for swimming in Devil's Pool.

Location

The Victoria Falls Hotel stands dramatically at the edge of Batoka Gorge overlooking Victoria Falls in the town of Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side. The hotel is a 15-minute road transfer from the airport.