International leisure group enters Zimbabwe with new Victoria Falls luxury hotel

By Agencies

Thailand-based international leisure group, Minor Hotels, is introducing its first Zimbabwe hotel.

Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel marks a debut for a Minor Hotels brand in the country.

“We are excited to announce a second Anantara property at Victoria Falls, showcasing our dedication to growing our luxury Anantara brand in Africa,” said Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels.

“An elegant boutique hotel in a strategic location close to one of Southern Africa’s most iconic attractions, Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel embodies our commitment to deliver peerless hospitality and distinctive experiences in the world’s most desirable locations.”

The company has more than 550 hotels in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas.

The property complements The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara, offering properties on both sides of the Zambezi River.

Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel becomes the seventh Anantara property in Africa and the Indian Ocean when it joins the portfolio on 1 December.

This will be closely followed by Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp in Zambia, scheduled to open in mid-2025.

Just a 15-minute drive from Victoria Falls, the Zimbabwe hotel has 16 suites.

Amenities include a restaurant, a lounge and bar and a swimming pool.

The hotel is family friendly and offers guests a range of activities for all ages, both at the hotel and around Victoria Falls.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the falls offers a range of sightseeing and adventure including boat trips, zip-lining across Batoka Gorge, helicopter flights over the falls and wildlife-spotting sunset cruises on the Zambezi.

Guests can also enjoy game drives and a black rhino conservation experience at the nearby Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve.

Activities can be organised through the hotel’s concierge desk.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts has an existing portfolio of over 50 properties across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean and Africa, with a strong pipeline of further hotels and resorts under development.

Minor Hotels currently operates 27 hotels and resorts in nine countries in Africa.