Best hotels in Zimbabwe

Chundu Island is the perfect African getaway. It offers all the right elements of a truly African experience. Guests to the island can expect complete peace and privacy. The camp is intimate and serene, with just eight comfortable and elegant rooms lining the river bank. Chundu Island is located 21km from Zimbabwe’s majestic Victoria Falls. The island is only accessible by boat. It is superbly positioned on the Zambezi River, allowing guests to experience Africa in its purest state. It is peaceful, serene and beautiful. But at the same time, guests have the opportunity to experience the best Zimbabwe has to offer. Peace and quiet combined with excitement and adventure. With Victoria Falls on its doorstep, Chundu guests have the option of participating in some of the town’s most exciting adventure activities, from bungee jumping and white water rafting to fishing expeditions and helicopter rides.

The Zambezi National Park stretches upstream from Victoria Falls, and Batoka Zambezi Sands is in its western reaches, about 25 kilometres from the roar of the Falls where the soundtrack is the birdsong and not much else. Bedouin-style tented suites are strung along the riverbank, ensconced by riverine fig, ebony, and mopane woodland, each perfectly positioned for uninterrupted views across the broad, khaki-green water. Refurbished in 2022 by South African interior designer Yvonne O'Brien, the lodge is run by the female-founded Batoka Hospitality group, solar-powered and Beyond Green-certified. Wonderful. Surrounded by epic wilderness, game drives, bush walks, and river drift cruises fill the days.

528 Victoria Falls is a unique boutique guest house located just 2.5km from Victoria Falls Town and a stone's throw from the iconic waterfall. You are invited to experience 528's uniquely adorned spaces and personalised service. The architecture of 528 is complemented by rich colours and textures within the space. Wall carvings, murals and bespoke pieces such as the chandeliers have been made by Zimbabwe’s talented artisans. The crowning glory is 528's rooftop bar ‘Treetops’ with spectacular views to the ribbon of the Zambezi and Zambia beyond. Sip a gin and tonic (or any other beverage) as you bear witness to one of the astounding sunsets and watch the lights of Livingstone and the stars emerge. Other facilities include a separate lounge and dining room, with views over the pool and leafy gardens.

The dilemma with Victoria Falls is a familiar one: do you want a safari, or do you want the falls? The answer, at this tented camp on the banks of the Masuwe River, is a firm both. Operated by Wild Horizons — the largest eco-tourism outfit in the area — the lodge sits within a 4,500-acre private wildlife sanctuary inside Victoria Falls National Park, where elephants, crocodiles and a reliable cast of other wildlife treat the riverbank as their own. The mist from Mosi-Oa-Tunya hangs on the skyline. The falls themselves are a twenty-minute transfer away. This is not a compromise between two experiences — it's a genuinely well-placed base for all of them, designed by Craig White with the same solar-powered, plastic-free sustainability credentials that run through Wild Horizons' other properties. The chitenge fabric cushion covers and handmade local touches give the whole place a warmth that the word "eco" doesn't always promise.

Nkosi Guest Lodge has been designed with a focus on providing guests with adequate space for socialising and relaxing whilst on holiday in Victoria Falls. The pool Is overlooked by the restaurant and executive bar where top class chefs serve delicious food everyday.

Just a stone's throw from Victoria Falls, Mbano Manor is the creation of Dr. Matifadza “Mati” Nyazema, a Zimbabwean hotelier, globetrotter, and force of nature. The hotel is a testament to her determination and vision, and the suites are beautiful, intimate and tranquil. The entire property was built with extraordinary care and attention (only two trees were removed during construction) and you'll wake up to the sounds of birdsong and rustling teak in the surrounding forests. TIME has even named it one of the World's Greatest Places to visit in 2025...

Waterfalls Lodge is Located in the heart of Victoria Falls, the newly unveiled Wild Horizons Waterfalls Lodge offers refined, accessible accommodation that brings comfort and nature together. This sophisticated retreat is designed to immerse guests in the beauty of the Falls with its waterfall-themed designs.

Just minutes from one of the world’s natural wonders as well as the city centre, the lodge provides access to adventure while offering a peaceful haven for relaxation.

Opened in 2023, The Victorian Manor is an exquisite property offering a truly unique and intimate ambiance. Its interiors are defined by an eclectic collection of statues and curated artwork, lending the space a sophisticated yet homely feel.

Choose the perfect setting from our diverse selection of accommodations. The Main Manor features 1 Master Suite and 4 Victorian Suites, or you may opt for one of 2 secluded Casas or 2 elegant Villas nestled within our picturesque gardens. Each room is thoughtfully designed with a distinct and charming character, featuring king-sized beds, well-equipped private bathrooms, in-room safes, and ample storage.

Guests can indulge in a delightful breakfast, served daily from our private kitchen and included in all rates. For lunch, our executive chef prepares a delicious seasonal menu upon request, and our well-stocked bar offers beverages throughout the day.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the town at The Victorian Manor—a tranquil retreat ideal for business, leisure, and family travelers, complete with complimentary Wi-Fi access. Furthermore, our on-site booking office is ready to help you curate your perfect itinerary, arranging a variety of activities from scenic helicopter flights and tours of the falls to sunset cruises and adrenaline-fueled adventures.

Life perched 180 metres above the Zambezi in Zimbabwe's most dramatic gorge setting.

Clinging to the edge of the Batoka Gorge, just a short drive from Victoria Falls, this brand-new ultra-luxury retreat manages to feel wonderfully remote. The name Bupenyu means 'life' in the local Nambya language, which seems rather fitting when you're gazing down at the Zambezi thundering 180 metres below your feet. Designed by Experience Architects with cantilevered forms that echo the engineering legacy of the historic railway bridge visible downriver, stone-clad passageways lead through miombo woodland to eleven cliffside suites and a two-bedroom villa. Each comes with floor-to-ceiling glass, gorge-facing plunge pools and a design ethos that celebrates rather than competes with the landscape. It's sophisticated, eco-conscious and opening in December 2025.

In the remote northern reaches of Zimbabwe's largest national park, where the basalt plains give way to kopjes, mopane woodland and seasonal vleis, sits a camp with a story that rewards curiosity. The camp, recently revived under private management after years under ZimParks, sits in one of the most wildlife-rich pockets of the park: buffalo herds of over 2,000 animals still roam this area, and the density of lion that follows them is, by the park's own reckoning, the highest within its boundaries. Add regular cheetah, wild dog, roan, sable and tsessebe to the picture, and you have one of the more compelling wildlife destinations in southern Africa — at a fraction of what its Botswana neighbours charge. This is an honest, value-driven safari camp, and it knows exactly what it is.

For those who believe safari is best experienced at a slower pace, this tucked away camp in the remote northern reaches of Hwange National Park delivers in spades. Nestled beneath mahogany and jackalberry trees on an exclusive 80,000 hectare concession, Bumbusi is a magnet for wildlife, particularly elephants who, flock to the spring fed waterhole as the dry season takes hold. Walking safaris are the main event here, with gorges, river valleys and rocky outcrops creating terrain that begs to be explored on foot. But it's the historical dimension that truly sets this camp apart. The nearby Bumbusi National Monument, with its Great Zimbabwe style ruins and rock engravings dating back millennia, adds a layer of depth you simply won't find elsewhere.

Imagine waking up in a beautifully appointed treehouse, watching the sunrise light up the treetops that surround you. Think about stepping through your glass doors onto your deck, enjoying fresh Zimbabwean coffee, surrounded by birds and an elephant walking below. Followed by a day spent in a very remote part of a vast wilderness that you share with very few people.

Welcome to Sable Valley, known for its sprawling grassy plains and abundance of wildlife diversity. The Dete Vlei, home to Sable Valley, provides scenic landscapes of exceptional and rare beauty, sustaining an ecosystem of remarkable habitat and species, all whilst maintains its ecological resilience and amazing natural phenomena. The Vlei is home to robust populations of some of the world most endangered large mammals such as Cheetah, Wild Dog & Leopard. With its back to teak forest, the whole lodge looks out across open savannah, affording plenty of opportunities for game viewing – from the privacy of your bed or personal patio; from the pool or firepit; from a tree-top platform or hide. And, of course, from a game-drive vehicle or on a guided walking safari. With its own private entrance into Hwange National Park, Sable Valley offers a superb spread of safari options.

While most visitors to Mana Pools head for the famous Zambezi floodplains, those in the know make a beeline inland to the Chitake River system – and it's here you'll find this raw, unfiltered gem. Perched on a bluff 50 metres above the dry riverbed, Mhara occupies a private concession that was untouched for centuries before the camp opened in 2022. The wildlife action is nothing short of extraordinary: lion prides patrol the sands below, enormous buffalo herds kick up dust clouds as they thunder to the springs, and elephants dig for water mere metres from your tent. It's walking safari country at its finest, with the legendary Chitake Gorge on your doorstep and guides who grew up in this wilderness. Come here for proper bush immersion – the kind that leaves fresh lion tracks outside your tent each morning.