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• Offering a barbecue and children's playground, BIG-PIC is situated in Lusaka, 5 km from Arcades Shopping Mall. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

  “The staff is very helpful and the reception was excellent.”

  BIG-PIC

  Average review score: 8.9

• The Royal Livingstone Hotel is located on the banks of the Zambezi River, in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. The hotel has unlimited free access to the Victoria Falls via a private entrance.

  “This is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been in my life. Having dinner outdoors under the huge trees with the linen tablecloths and candles was wonderful and very romantic. The room was so beautiful, and we enjoyed just sitting with a glass of wine on our little deck with animals walking in front of us. I'm so glad we had the same guides for our entire stay (Kenneth and Eddie). They both were amazing, friendly, and knowledgeable. Stopping along the way and having a drink and hor d'oeuvres was fun. This is a trip of a lifetime and I'm so glad we chose Lion Sands River Lodge.”

  Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara

  Average review score: 8.7

• Located just a 10-minute walk from the Victoria Falls, AVANI Victoria Falls Resort boasts an outdoor swimming pool, two restaurants and a garden.

  “The location was fantastic, wonderful food and the staff helpful”

  AVANI Victoria Falls Resort

  Average review score: 8.6

• Located on the banks of the Zambezi River, this Safari Lodge and Spa offers luxurious rooms only 10 minutes’ drive from Victoria Falls. It has a spa and wellness centre and a private river-cruise...

  “A superb location with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff and reasonably priced. What more could anyone ask for? I would recommend this hotel to anyone.”

  aha The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

  Average review score: 8.8

• Situated in Simonga, Tongabezi Lodge offers an outdoor pool and sun terrace. Tongabezi Safaris is 100 metres from the property. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site.

  Tongabezi

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• Located 20 km from Lusaka, Lilayi Lodge is set in a private game reserve that is home to an elephant orphanage. It offers and outdoor pool, game drives, nature walks, horse safaris and village tours.

  “Everything about Lilayi was perfect. We stayed for two nights and went on a game drive which was very reasonably priced. sonnet, the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw Zebra, giraffe and lots of different antelope. We also visited the elephant orphanage. Good was fabulous. Swimming pool and pool area also fabulous. You could go for walks or runs in the grounds on any of their Market trails. Couldn't recommend highly enough.”

  Lilayi Lodge

  Average review score: 9.1