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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Shongwe Lookout in Victoria Falls offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, electric kettle, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy an infinity swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. The lodge features a restaurant serving African and European cuisines, a bar, and a coffee shop. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Location: Located 4 km from Victoria Falls, the lodge is close to attractions such as the Victoria Falls National Park (3 km) and David Livingstone Statue (3.4 km). Free on-site private parking and bicycle parking enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They had overbooked but responded immediately to moving us to their other hotel around the corner. Amazing room with pool outside the door Ate and had drinks at the Shongwe and loved the more relaxed unpretentious environment
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is our second time here, very relaxing place with lovely food. The eggs Benedict for breakfast is exceptional! Sunset from the lookout tower is beautiful with a few drinks. They actually upgraded us to their new sister property next door...
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We arrived at 12 midnight from the coach from Harare. We were exhausted but security was there to greet us and showed us to our room which was gorgeous and do inviting. The chef for breakfast and lunch really takes care to make it taste good and...
  • Bryony
    Isle of Man Isle of Man
    A beautiful property, the most delicious food and wonderfully warm and friendly staff! I genuinely loved my stay - the room was gorgeous, the lookout tower is such a lovely feature (as were the happy hour cocktails) and I honestly think the...
  • Magnus
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Comfortable setting, beautiful layout with very kind, friendly and service minded staff. The outlook tower is a very special and attractive feature. Despite fully booked, it never felt crowded. We also like the name: Shongwe. Time has come to...
  • Izak
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely small hotel with pretty rooms, nice bar and pool area with very friendly staff. I would stay here again, good value for money.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a wonderful stay at Shongwe Lookout. All of the staff were so helpful and looked after us throughout our visit. Our room was lovely and the food was great. Thanks so much!
  • Sandeep
    India India
    Great place. Nice set up. Comfortable and well done rooms. Maintains a local flavour. Restaurant and food were great. Great service.
  • Malwande
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is conveniently located . It has a charm about it with the art and African prints incorporated in the decor . There is also a lookout area where you can enjoy the African sunset and sight the thundering smoke from the falls . The food...
  • Alan
    Germany Germany
    The staff were excellent: reception, bar, waitress - all very friendly and helpful. We particularly enjoyed the “ Happy hour” at the top of the lookout with the view across to the Zambezi.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • European
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 02:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.