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The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Interior entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Riverside Drive, Off Sichango Road, Livingstone, 1111
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
    1 min walk
  • Maramba Cultural Museum
    17 min walk
  • Livingstone Reptile Park
    7 min drive
  • Livingstone (LVI)
    15 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

  • 34 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

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Breakfast included
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Parking included
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The price is NZ$1,214
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
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About the area

Livingstone

With a stay at The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa in Livingstone, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Victoria Falls and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. .This spa hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Maramba Cultural Museum and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Zambezi River.

What's nearby

  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 1 min walk
  • Livingstone Reptile Park - 7 min drive
  • Livingstone Museum - 8 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 11 min drive
  • Devil's Pool - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Munali Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa offers 72 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Satellite television is provided. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The David Livingstone Spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a spa tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 72 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a steam room. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at the Kalai Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
Kalai Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Kalai Restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: ZMW 190 per person, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Breakfast
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Partner property access
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Valet parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZMW 160 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZMW 160.00 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 10 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Livingstone Lodge Safari
Livingstone Safari Lodge
Three Cities David Livingstone
Three Cities David Livingstone Safari
Three Cities David Livingstone Safari Lodge
Three Cities David Safari
Three Cities David Safari Lodge
David Livingstone Safari Lodge
David Safari Lodge
David Livingstone Safari
David Livingstone Safari Hotel Livingstone
David Livingstone Safari Lodge And Spa
The David Livingstone Safari &
The David Livingstone Safari Lodge Spa
aha The David Livingstone Safari Lodge Spa

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 180 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is GORGEOUS! Rooms feel a bit dated though. There was broken tiles and discoloration on grout. Waiters Joseph and Bruce were super nice, other staff felt indifferent to guests. Resort seemed empty but the guests were all put on far side of hotel - kinda strange!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was more than impressed by the facility. It met all my expectation. The staff were so courteous and helpful. I did get value for my money and would definitely come back. The facilities compliment and promote African culture while allowing you access to many modern amenities. Kudos
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Varshabhanavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The David is a lovely hotel, if you stay here your experience will be truly unforgettable. My room was spacious, clean, and had a breathtaking view of the Zambezi river. The staff were super helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend taking the sunset cruise and coordinating your excursions with their onsite concierge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Connie, Rapid City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right in the river with exceptional staff. Rooms could use an update but the beds and linens very comfortable and nice quality. Difficult to get anywhere from the hotel as it’s not walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great vibe with all races and nationalities mixing to party over New Year weekend. And excellent live bands adding to the fun.

10/10 Excellent

Randy, Lowell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most scenic and romantic natural setting coupled with a great level of service, foods, and overall excellence.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Amazing place to stay. Great breakfast with huge variety of foods to choose from. Lunch and dinner menus reasonably priced with excellent choice. Outstandingly comfortable room overlooking the Zambezi. Woken up to sounds of hippos
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bug Spray Required
The staff were helpful and attentive. The rooms were all clean and comfortable though showing age. The air conditioner worked (Hurray!) and no monkeys found the way into our room. The restaurant food was well prepared and timely served. The variety of drinks and such were sufficient.He selections for vegetarians were slim and for vegan pretty much non-existent. A gluten free vegan would have pretty much been left to a salad. But the kitchen knows its market. The "chips" were called "fries" and the ketchup was Heinz. The burgers came with bacon and didn't pretend to be something special. The biggest "surprise" which may have been simply my mistake is that (1) the tip is included in the bill when you charge it to the room (doesn't reflect on the restaurant receipt) so I ended up tipping twice; and (2) the "airport transfer" was neither free nor arranged without hassle. I had to pay half again more than taxi rate to go there and back. So, as the Gen Z might say ..."my bad" . The riverfront location is marvelous but as with all things on the Zambezi the biting insects were not nearly as charming. Bring real bug spray (100% DEET) and plenty of it. The dining rooms are all outside exposed to the elements.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time, the view is amazing and sunset should never be missed. My wife used the spa and it was first class.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

mujahid

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience
I stayed in this hotel for two nights as soon I arrived in my room, I have noticed no wifi signal and I reported to front desk. Front desk said IT person will be there shortly. No one showed up, I had to do some work so after waiting for him a while, I decided to go in lobby and perform my work. Next day I told them again about my situation and they said they are fixing it. I told manager on duty to come with me in my room to see for himself. He spent 30 minutes trying to explain to his IT with the situation and they came around 1030PM on my last night to provide me with hotspot which I will not need at this point. If you are on business trip, stay away from these folks...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

M

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My friend accidentaly sliped a
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful riverside location: great value and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel ever
It was the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the position of the hotel overlooking the Zambezi was wonderful. I loved staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location, great staff, very relaxing post safari stop
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had the Riverside suite and it was lovely and large, although the spa pool was unheated, and the river was barely visible through the trees. I did enjoy the visit from the vervet monkeys, and the staff were super friendly, especially the Activities center staff. Also had a great massage. Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019