Last checked: October 2026
All 32 places to stay in one table
Compare all 32 places to stayVictoria Falls town is the easy default: it lies immediately next to the falls2 on the Zambezi River5. The tour company Adventure Life calls it functional rather than particularly charming6, which is why plenty of people sleep in the suburbs, upriver or across the border instead.
| Area | What it's like | Example rates | To the falls | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls town | Next to the falls; functional, not charming | US$34 pp tent to $664 room | Most places within 3 km | Helicopter noise; quieter 20 min out |
| Town suburbs (B&Bs) | Quiet, leafy, owner-run B&Bs | $195–230 pp half board | 2–2.5 km | Batonka shuttle at 10am and 3pm |
| Upriver, Zambezi National Park | 5-star lodges in the park | $910–1,120 pp | Lokuthula: 4 km | Free shuttles at most better lodges |
| Livingstone, Zambia | Zambia's counterpart town | $63 double to $364 pp half board | About 10 km | Across the border; free hostel shuttles |
Wikivoyage; Adventure Life (tour company); Travel Butlers (tour company); Expert Africa (tour company); Explorers Village (resort); The Victoria Falls Hotel (resort); Pioneers (resort); Batonka Guest Lodge (resort); Safari.com (booking agent); siyabona.com (booking agent); Kayak (booking agent); safari.co.za (booking agent); backpackzambia.com (resort)
| Place to stay | Price from | Breakfast | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
The Victoria Falls Hotel Victoria Falls town, overlooking the falls and the Victoria Falls Bridge Good for
| $664(Classic Room) to $6,500 (Presidential Suite) | Included: agent rates | |
Victoria Falls River Lodge Zambezi National Park, upstream on the Zambezi River Good for
| US$910per person per night sharing, tented suites (2026, green to high season) | – | |
Elephant Hills Resort Upper Zambezi River, upstream of the Falls Good for
| US$380per unit, B&B (Aug 2026–Oct 2027, agent guideline) | Included | |
Shearwater Explorers Village Victoria Falls town, about 400 m from the falls Good for
| US$110per person sharing in a chalet (2026); US$176–218 single; serviced tents US$34–46 | Included | |
The N1 Hotel & Campsite Victoria Falls Adam Stander Drive, Victoria Falls town Good for
| – | Not included | |
Lokuthula Lodges Victoria Falls Safari Collection estate, by Zambezi National Park Good for
| Self-catering from US$63.50–172 per person per night; B&B US$144–166 per person sharing (2026) | – | |
Shoestrings Backpackers Victoria Falls town (West Drive) Good for
| about US$20per person sharing (2026, guide estimate) | – | |
Nyota Backpackers Victoria Falls town (66 Courtney Selous) Good for
| – | Included | – |
| Woodlands Community Reserve Outskirts of Victoria Falls town | $11per adult (2026) | – | |
Premier Guest Lodge Aerodrome suburb, Victoria Falls town Good for
| – | – | |
Pioneers Mahogany Road, quiet residential suburb of Victoria Falls town Good for
| US$195per person sharing, half board (2026, Safari.com); Viatu lists from €147 per person (no year given) | Included | |
Victoria Falls Backpackers Lodge Gibson Road, Victoria Falls town Good for
| US$10a night (no year given) | – | |
| Pennywise Cottages Kingsway, Victoria Falls town (residential area) | $40 | – | – |
Miombo Mews Chinotimba, Victoria Falls town Good for
| about US$200per villa per night in 2026 (2–4 people) | Included | |
Liam Victoria Falls Victoria Falls town Good for
| – | Included | – |
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara Zambezi riverbank, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park Good for
| US$545per room per night; Go2Africa quotes $668–904 per person sharing (2026 seasons) | – | |
Ravine Lodge Central Livingstone, Mosi-oa-Tunya Road Good for
| – | Included: booking site | |
The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa Banks of the Zambezi River, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park Good for
| – | – | |
The Nkhosi Livingstone Lodge and Spa Mukuni Village Good for
| USD224(Trip.com average; no dates given) | Included: cooked to order | |
Avani Victoria Falls Resort Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Mosi-oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone Good for
| US$540per room per night, B&B (2026, agent guideline); refreshed Superior Pool View rooms from US$1,100 | Included | |
Jollyboys Backpackers Livingstone town centre (34 Kanyanta Road) Good for
| – | – | |
Zinga Backpackers Magoye Road, Livingstone Good for
| – | – | – |
Thula's Royal Stay Livingstone town Good for
| – | – | – |
Grubby's Grotto Livingstone town Good for
| – | – | – |
Sikalongo Lodge John Hunt Way, central Livingstone Good for
| – | Included: 6–8 AM | – |
Richland Lodge Lusaka-Livingstone Road, Livingstone Good for
| – | – | – |
Victoria Falls Backpackers Zambia Mokambo Road, Livingstone town Good for
| about $63a night for a double (Kayak snapshot, year not given) | Not included | |
| Crystal Hostels Livingstone town centre | US$25.86per night for 2 adults (Booking.com) | Extra | – |
Richland Lodge Motel Mutelo Street, Livingstone Good for
| – | Included | – |
Golden Days Lodge Livingstone town, behind the Livingstone Museum Good for
| K500–1,500 (Livingstone rates, undated) | Included | |
The Victoria Falls Waterfront Zambezi riverbank, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, 3 km upstream from the falls Good for
| US$60per room per night for 2, B&B; camping US$15 pp | Included | |
Batonka Guest Lodge Victoria Falls town suburbs Good for
| US$196per person sharing (2026) | – |
A dash means our sources don't say. Each value comes from the sources listed at the end of this page.
The type of stay changes your days as much as the area does. Compare the three below, then open the guide that fits; for the upriver end, start with the Victoria Falls safari lodge comparison.
| Kind of stay | Example | Price per night | Where | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel | The Victoria Falls Hotel | Classic Room from US$664 | In or near Victoria Falls town | Families (the hotel's own claim) |
| Apartment | Lokuthula Lodges, self-catering | US$63.50–70 per person, green season | 4 km from the falls | Families and friends |
| Homestay | 528 Victoria Falls, owner-run B&B | US$190–230 per person sharing | Quiet, leafy suburb | |
| Glamping | Shearwater Explorers Village, dome tents | US$34 per person sharing, no breakfast | 400 m from the falls | Backpackers, adventure travellers |
On a budget
Victoria Falls town, about 400 m from the falls, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Serviced tents from US$34 pp sharing, 400 m from the falls
US$110–137 per person sharing in a chalet (2026); US$176–218 single; serviced tents US$34–46
For families
Victoria Falls Safari Collection estate, by Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Self-catering lodges sleep up to 6, from US$63.50 pp in green season
Self-catering from US$63.50–172 per person per night; B&B US$144–166 per person sharing (2026)
For quiet
Mahogany Road, quiet residential suburb of Victoria Falls town, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Quiet residential suburb, 2.5 km from the falls; from US$195 pp half board
From US$195 per person sharing, half board (2026, Safari.com); Viatu lists from €147 per person (no year given)
For a splurge
Zambezi National Park, upstream on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
In the Zambezi National Park, $910–1,120 pp a night
US$910–1,120 per person per night sharing, tented suites (2026, green to high season)
Picks are based on location, price and what each place says it offers, not on our own stays.
Rates mix bases here: some are per person sharing, others per room or per unit, so compare like with like.
US dollars per night. Bases differ (per person sharing, per room or per unit), so check what each rate includes.
Agents quote The Victoria Falls Hotel a little above its own from-rate: Siyabona lists $728 per unit7 (checked October 2026) on bed and breakfast, and Safari.com $730 per person sharing8.
Victoria Falls town suits you if you want to walk. Shearwater Explorers Village is 400 metres from the Falls9, backpackers such as Shoestrings are a 15–20 minute walk10 away, and The Victoria Falls Hotel, an Edwardian-style hotel built in 190411, is in town too.
Town also keeps evenings simple. Wild Horizons’ Royal Sunset Cruise lasts about two hours and includes return transfers from hotels and B&Bs in town12, or you can book a luxury Zambezi sunset cruise. For dinner, see these restaurants around Victoria Falls town.
“Deluxe suites” covers two very different stays. The Victoria Falls Deluxe Suites is a hotel at 710 Aerodrome, 1.1 miles from the centre of Victoria Falls13, with free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 24-hour room service14. At The Victoria Falls Hotel, the four Deluxe Suites start from $1,36215.
The suburbs are where the B&Bs are: quieter, and a taxi or shuttle ride from the falls. One example is 528 Victoria Falls, an owner-run boutique B&B in a leafy suburb16, listed from $210 per person sharing17 on bed and breakfast.
Upriver is the splurge end: Travel Butlers points to some 5-star lodges upriver in the Zambezi National Park1. Victoria Falls River Lodge is surrounded by the plains of the park25, and Old Drift Lodge offers a range of activities16.
Distance cuts both ways. Adventure Life says staying about 20 minutes outside town largely removes the helicopter noise, and most of the better properties outside town offer complimentary shuttles6. Lokuthula Lodges sit 4 km from Victoria Falls26, on a plateau above the park.
For taxis, shuttles and transfers between the lodges and town, see the Victoria Falls road and transfer updates.
For most people, no: Livingstone sits about 10 km from the falls28, and the Zimbabwe side has a wider choice of more affordable properties1. Livingstone is to Zambia what Victoria Falls town is to Zimbabwe28, and its hostels make the distance easy:
On the riverbank, The Royal Livingstone by Anantara has 173 en-suite guestrooms32, and The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa is within the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park33. Livingstone is also the side for Devil’s Pool: Tongabezi, which runs the Livingstone Island trips, says it usually opens mid-August to late December34.
Whichever side you sleep on, the Victoria Falls Bridge, a steel arch with a view of the falls from its centre2, is between you and the other. Plan the crossing with our page on getting to Livingstone, Zambia.
Read the small print before comparing two rates: levies and VAT are often included, while park fees, transfers and sometimes breakfast come on top.
| Extra | How it shows up |
|---|---|
| Government or tourism levy | 2% levy included at Lokuthula and The Victoria Falls Hotel |
| VAT | 15.5% included at Explorers Village and Lokuthula |
| National park fees | Not in Explorers Village rates or the Royal Sunset Cruise |
| Breakfast | About USD 15 pp at Premier Guest Lodge; not in Waterfront campsite rates |
| Airport transfers | Extra at Lokuthula and Pioneers; USD 12 pp one way at Premier Guest Lodge |
| Children | 50% of the rate at ages 2–11 (Victoria Falls Hotel) or 3–11 (Lokuthula B&B) |
Victoria Falls Safari Collection (resort); The Victoria Falls Hotel (resort); Explorers Village (resort); Wild Horizons (operator); Hotels.com.au (booking agent); Safari.com (booking agent); Safpar (operator)
Season changes the view more than the bill. The rainy months, November to March, bring higher water and more dramatic falls, though the spray can obscure the view; by October the falls may be just a trickle2.
Some lodges price by season: Lokuthula’s bed and breakfast is US$144 per person sharing in green season and US$16637 (checked October 2026) in high season. The month by month weather guide has the detail.
Yes. It's sold fully inclusive (accommodation, all meals, select drinks and activities), priced per person sharing per night.
Victoria Falls Airport is 18 km south of the town.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Authors and licences: image credits
