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Taita Falcon Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior
Gift shop
View from property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Chalet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Chalet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet

Chalet

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 47 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Comfort Chalet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Chalet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Chalet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Chalet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Batoka Gorge, Livingstone, 10101

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 32 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 32 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Devil's Pool - 33 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Livingstone Reptile Park - 36 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Victoria Falls National Park - 71 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace @ Victoria Falls Hotel - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬34 min drive

About this property

Taita Falcon Lodge

Lodge by the river
You can look forward to free breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and an airport shuttle at Taita Falcon Lodge. Active travellers can enjoy fishing, ecotours and horse riding at this lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking and rock climbing. Guests can also expect to find a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property, a gift shop and a front desk safe
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in reception and helicopter/aeroplane tours
Room features
All guest rooms at Taita Falcon Lodge have amenities, such as safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 130.00 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 130.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Taita Falcon
Taita Falcon Livingstone
Taita Falcon Lodge
Taita Falcon Lodge Livingstone
Taita Lodge
Taita Falcon Lodge Lodge
Taita Falcon Lodge Livingstone
Taita Falcon Lodge Lodge Livingstone

Frequently asked questions

Does Taita Falcon Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Taita Falcon Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Taita Falcon Lodge?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Taita Falcon Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Taita Falcon Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-7:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 30 per person applies.

Where is Taita Falcon Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is steps from Zambezi River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Victoria Falls Field Museum. Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls Bridge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Taita Falcon Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The setting is breathtaking over the gorge and the accommodation private and unique. Gets cold in winter!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clemens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view and best staff I ever met!
Amazing view in the middle of an oasis! The staff and the owners make this place so extraordinary great and makes you feel home at any time! Thanks for the time we could spent at your nice lodge guys!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clemens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular view and unbelievable nice staff!
Amazing view, paired by the most welcoming staff and owners I ever experienced. Thank you so much for this great time in your great oasis!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A terrible waste of a magnificent location...
Having read other reviews of this property, we arrived with high expectations. We were sadly disappointed. Apart from its breathtaking location on the edge of the Batoka gorge with stunning views of the Zambezi flowing 1200m below, this lodge has very little left to offer. The lodge is reached by a 45 minute drive along very rough dirt roads (at $27 per person) – this makes getting to and from, arduous and inconvenient, although there was always a driver on standby and the staff were very willing to assist. In its heyday, it must have been beautiful, but one gets the feeling that absolutely no maintenance or deep cleaning of any description has taken place in the last decade. From the cobweb laced lamps, to the cracked concrete floors and the cushions worn thin by use, this was all a little too rustic for us! The chalets are unusual in their construction – made of wooden poles (droppers) with thatched roofs, they have an opening of about 40cm all the way around. meaning that there is a constant breeze blowing through the room. In winter, this would be unbearable. Hendrik, our resident host, tried his best but even his best efforts made it difficult to ignore the lack of staff training (our drinks were served in their bottles, without glasses); the mediocre food (with microwaved puddings reminiscent of boarding school) and the shabby accommodation. This property needs a major upgrade to make it remotely comparable with even the most basic lodges in Southern Africa.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly! Thanks so much for a very nice visit. The road to get to the hotel is difficult but once you are there it is all worth it!

10/10 Excellent

Savy, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zambian Bush Lodge experience with 5 STAR Service
First and foremost, if one wants to experience Africa then Taita - Falcon Lodge is definitely a place to visit and or stay. The location and views are spectacular and unsurpassed whilst the silence of the African night remains peaceful beyond words. Taita Lodge exudes Africa in every way, it seems isolated, yet so close to civilization - Livingstone, Victoria Falls, shops, chemists, restaurants, hospitals and Airport. The lodge is built like non other. Spotlessly clean, tidy with service that most dream about. The rooms are as close to Tribal Africa as one can get yet, the necessary comforts are firmly in place. Built on the edge of the gorge and overlooking "rapid 17 - double trouble" on the mighty Zambezi River some 270 meters below. One catch watch the infamous "White Water Rafters" passing through this rapid each day and see various species of Eagles soaring above in the gorge. Everything is 5 star without the "glitz and glamour" and we will definitely be returning.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
5 stars for the staff, the view and the pets
It is the staff (among others, Dixon and John) who makes the stay a unique experience, away from crowded tourist hotels and rip-off places. John and Dixon made it even possible to host our driver free of charge, although it was told us at reservation that they will charge him fully. Thank you guys. Of course, it is quite a drive from Livingstone. An own driver is highly recommended, because every drive is charged st $27 per person into town. Make sure they dont charge the driver. We have been travelling through whole africa, and it was never the case that our driver was charged. All in all: An amazing experience if you a ready to accept the fact that in the bush not everything will always run smoothly. Although you pay 200$ + for the room dont expect a five star experience from the facilities. The only five star experiences are the view, the staff, Whiskey (the cat) and Tessa (the dog).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lodge with an amazing view over the gorge
Amazing lodge, great view over the gorge. It is a bit further out of town, but so quiet and relaxed. Chalets are amazingly decorated and clean! Dedicated Staff, Thanks Guys!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

General hotel information

Check-In Time
11:00 AM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0
Address
Batoka Gorge, Livingstone