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Avani Victoria Falls Resort

  • Price$120-$180
  • CategoryMid Range
  • Rating★ 4.3

Avani Victoria Falls Resort sits on Sichango Road in Livingstone, approximately 2 kilometres from the Victoria Falls entrance gate and a short drive from the town centre. The property belongs to Minor Hotels' Avani brand, which positions it as a reliable mid-market option delivering consistent comfort and good activity access without five-star pricing.

Well-appointed resort near Victoria Falls offering comfortable rooms, multiple dining options, and easy access to the falls and activities. Great value for families and couples.

Avani Victoria Falls Resort sits on Sichango Road in Livingstone, approximately 2 kilometres from the Victoria Falls entrance gate and a short drive from the town centre. The property belongs to Minor Hotels' Avani brand, which positions it as a reliable mid-market option delivering consistent comfort and good activity access without five-star pricing. The resort's design uses warm earthy tones, textured stonework, and open-plan communal areas that draw natural light into the lobby and dining rooms, giving the public spaces an airy, contemporary-African feel. The 215 rooms cover standard, superior, and suite categories. Standard rooms include flat-screen televisions, air conditioning, minibars, and en-suite bathrooms; superior rooms and suites add private balconies or patios. Interconnecting room configurations are available, making the property practical for families travelling with children. A complimentary shuttle to the falls entrance runs multiple times daily and is one of the resort's most practical features. Dining spans several settings: the Aqua restaurant provides all-day à la carte service beside the pool, and the Boma courtyard hosts an evening cultural dining experience featuring traditional Zambian dishes served to the accompaniment of live marimba music. A full hot-and-cold breakfast buffet is standard under most room rates. The Corridor bar serves cocktails, beers, and light snacks throughout the day. The pool is a key amenity — a large free-form design with a separate shallow children's section, surrounded by sun loungers and landscaped garden plantings. A spa with four treatment rooms covers standard massage and body-treatment menus. A fitness centre operates around the clock. The concierge desk can book all major Livingstone activities including Victoria Falls guided tours, sunrise game drives into Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, white-water rafting, helicopter flights, and Zambezi sunset cruises. The property suits families, couples on a moderate budget, and corporate travellers attending regional meetings.

Amenities

  • pool
  • restaurant
  • bar
  • spa
  • free shuttle to falls
  • wifi

Location

Sichango Road, Livingstone

-17.8617, 25.8558 View on map

Highlights

  • Complimentary shuttle to Victoria Falls entrance runs several times daily
  • Boma courtyard evening dining with traditional Zambian cuisine and live marimba music
  • Large free-form pool with a separate children's section and sun-lounger surrounds
  • 215 rooms including interconnecting family configurations in superior and suite categories
  • On-site spa, 24-hour fitness centre, and a full concierge activity-booking desk

Tips for visiting

  • Book the Boma dinner at least a day in advance during peak season (June–October) as the courtyard fills quickly and walk-in availability is not guaranteed
  • Check the shuttle timetable at check-in to plan morning falls visits — the schedule is fixed and the earliest departure is usually around 7 am
  • Balcony rooms on upper floors face the gardens rather than Sichango Road, making them noticeably quieter for light sleepers
  • Confirm whether breakfast is included in your rate at the time of booking — promotional rates sometimes exclude it

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