Victoria Falls Hotel, Livingstone, Victoria Falls and Botswana

The 161 rooms and suites epitomize the romance of travel in their rich traditional Colonial style, with many original finishes and fittings. All the rooms are air-conditioned and have satellite TV, safety deposit boxes, bar bridges and coffee and tea stations. The dressing rooms have trouser presses and hair dryers and the en-suite bathrooms boast the typical black and white tiles, free standing Victorian bath tubs and separate showers. The king or twin beds are mostly four poster, surrounded by dark woods and heavy drapes, with plenty of space for sitting areas and writing desks.

The grounds are adorned with the bygone features of floodlit, all-weather tennis courts, a large rectangular freshwater swimming pool and a quaint chapel, privately set away from the main building. Make use of the massage, beauty and hair salon, the gift shops, the business centre and internet lounge as well as the babysitting services. The spectacular Victoria Falls and the enchanted rain forest are an easy 10 minute walk away.

The grand Livingstone Room is known for fine dining and dancing, while the Jungle Junction Summerhouse offers causal buffets and ethnic entertainment. Stanley's Terrace is a perfect outdoor setting for snacks, high teas and cocktails overlooking the famous Victoria Falls Bridge.