ACCOMMODATION: Architecturally, the buildings take their cue from African resonances. The Royal Livingstone Hotel stretches luxuriously along the banks of the Zambezi River. The Hotel consists of a series of 17 colonial-style buildings, with deep verandas, set amidst indigenous trees and plants. The main hotel is a sequence of thatch-roofed buildings, most African in their influence, and incorporates 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 water of the Zambezi.
The guest rooms comprise the following:
• Presidential Suite
• Standard Suite
• Standard King
• Standard Twin
• Standard Paraplegic
Standard Room Features & Amenities
• Butler service (from 07h00 - 23h00)
• Satellite TV
• Radio on TV set
• Coffee and tea-making facilities
• Mini-bar
• Mini-safe
• Telephone with message/wake-up/voice-mail facilities
• Dry-cleaning & Laundry
• Cots
• Babysitting service
• 24 hour room service
• Video in suites
FACILITIES: The River: For guests with an appreciation for adventure, the Zambezi is Africa's playground. Guests may view Africa's Big Five on a cruise up the river, up close from a private Land Rover, or even take in the scenery from the elevated perspective of an Elephant's back. Keen sportsmen can pit their wiles against the legendary Tigerfish, or test their nerves against the mighty rapids of the Batoka Gorge in a white water raft or a jet boat. In the quiet evening, you may choose to spend your time in one of the sophisticated bars of the resort or trying your luck in The Falls Casino, and then fall asleep between crisp cool sheets to the sounds of the ancient African night.
Casino: Exhilaration of a different kind is to be found at the slot casino, where a total of 77 slot machines tempt those with a taste for chance. Up to the minute smart-card technology operates the machines. Smart cards give players coinless playing time. The card, having been credited with the amount of money the player requires, is inserted in the slot to be played, and the game begins. Payouts are made on re-presentation of the card to cashiers. A comfortable bar provides drinks, tea and coffee.
Cycling: To allow guests to explore the surrounding area, there are mountain bikes for hire at The Falls Activity Centre.
Swimming: The poolside beckons and the service is superior. There are a variety of poolside activities at the Zambezi Sun that encourage guests to venture towards its azure blue depths. The huge free-form pool meanders round a pavilion restaurant and an outdoor bandstand and dance floor. An established group entertain guests with soft jazz, blues and impromptu pop music. The pool deck is also the scene of more formal occasions such as cocktail receptions and alfresco dining.
Happy Hippo Club: The Happy Hippo Club, which is every child's idea of holiday heaven, gives parents plenty of free time to discover all the area's attractions. Children enjoy a varied range of activities that include full day or half day excursions to places of interest, daily fun and games and nature walks.
This supervised haven is available to children from 2 - 12 years of age. Children between the ages of 2 - 4 must be accompanied by an adult, or babysitter (available at an extra cost), if they are not potty-trained. Babysitters can be arranged through your hotel and are also available during the evening.
The Royal Salon - International Hair and Beauty: Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the mighty Zambezi River while having a luxurious outdoor body massage or sit back and enjoy the healing power of a magnificent foot massage while relaxing next to the swimming pool. Try any of the internationally renowned hair and beauty services: paraffin wax manicures and pedicures, personalised facials, hair removal, hair care for ladies and gents. |
