Minor Hotels has announced its debut in Zimbabwe with the Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel – complementing The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara and completing an unparalleled Victoria Falls offering with luxury accommodation on both sides of the Zambezi River.

Marking a significant step in the Minor Hotels expansion strategy in Africa, the Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel will be the seventh Anantara property in Africa and the Indian Ocean islands when it officially joins the portfolio on December 1.

This addition will be closely followed by Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp in Zambia in mid-2025 as the next step in Minor Hotels’ mission to grow its African footprint.

“We are excited to announce the addition of a second Anantara property at Victoria Falls, showcasing our dedication to growing our luxury Anantara brand in Africa,” commented Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of parent company Minor International.

“An elegant boutique hotel in a strategic location close to one of Southern Africa’s most iconic attractions, Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel embodies our commitment to deliver peerless hospitality and distinctive experiences in the world’s most desirable locations.”

Located in a conservation area just 15 minutes’ drive from Victoria Falls, the hotel is an intimate 16-key, all-suite property. Each room can be configured as a double or twin and two sets of suites are interconnected to create private two-bedroom accommodation ideal for families.

What’s on offer?

Facilities include a gourmet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in the dining room, on the terrace or in the gardens. The hotel’s lounge and bar serve a wide selection of beverages from teas and coffees to beers, wines and cocktails. A garden swimming pool with shaded loungers allows for easy relaxation while complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel keeps every guest connected.

The hotel is family friendly and offers guests a range of activities for all ages at the hotel and around Victoria Falls – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Natural Wonder of the World.

Activities include boat trips to swim in Devil's Pool at the edge of the falls, ziplining across Batoka Gorge, helicopter flights over the falls and spray and wildlife-spotting sunset cruises on the Zambezi.

Guests can also enjoy game drives and a black rhino conservation experience at the nearby Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, starting from the hotel’s view overlooking an active waterhole.

Minor Hotels currently operates 27 hotels and resorts in nine countries in Africa across its Anantara, Avani, NH and Elewana Collection brands, including Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Zambia, the closest hotel to the falls, and NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel launched earlier this year representing the brand's debut on the continent.