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Shongwe Lookout

3.0 star property

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Restaurant
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mopane St, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province
  • Place, Victoria Falls National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Zambezi National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Victoria Falls Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria Falls (VFA)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, Garden View, Single

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View, Double

Deluxe Room, Garden View, Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Executive Room, Garden View, Double

  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Executive Room, Garden View, Single

  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Studio Room, Garden View, Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Studio Room, Garden View, Single

  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Victoria Falls

With a stay at Shongwe Lookout in Victoria Falls, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Park. .This lodge is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Victoria Falls National Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from David Livingstone Statue.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Zambezi National Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Devil's Pool - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boma - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shongwe Lookout

Lodge in Victoria Falls with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
Shongwe Lookout offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. This Victoria Falls lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the lodge's coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Shongwe Lookout has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (one-way), (up to 3 years old)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Laundry fee: USD 5 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Shongwe Lookout Lodge Victoria Falls
Shongwe Lookout Lodge
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Lodge Shongwe Lookout Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Shongwe Lookout Lodge
Lodge Shongwe Lookout
Shongwe Lookout Victoria Falls
Shongwe Lookout Lodge
Shongwe Lookout Victoria Falls
Shongwe Lookout Lodge Victoria Falls

Shongwe Lookout Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! Very clean and staff very accommodating. We had 3 room all together which was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great service, food was okay not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

Excellent choice of accommodation

The lodge was everything we expected from the stay in Africa at the Victoria Falls. The room was spacious, clean and decorated to make you feel you were in Africa. The breakfast, lounge, and pool ambiance, coupled with very efficient service, makes this an excellent choice when staying at the Victoria Falls
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ll good except a tough steak

8/10 Good

Roselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

Fantastic

It’s just fabulous service is excellent they cannot do enough to help, room was really spacious and clean and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Food was excellent and great value, my only gripe was that they used glass by the pool but other than that FANTASTIC !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
THERE WAS NO FILTER COFFEE IN THE ROOM AND THE FILTER COFFE IN THE DINING ROOM WAS WAY TOO STRONG. I AM A COFFEE LOVER AND THIS WAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR ME. Also, there was no soap, shower gel etc - first hotel I have been to where this is not provided. We asked for some, which was then brought to the room

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its homely, felt safe and liked the beautiful well manicured gardens. The rooms are spacious. The place is ideal for those who have a great taste for nature and those who love a breath of fresh air
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

Loved it!

We loved our stay at Shongwe. It was beautiful, and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small boutique lodge with 5* service & facilities. Lovely friendly/accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Amber, Annapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great and the grounds are beautiful. The pool is a bit smaller than the pics make it seem but still lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel did not meet my expectations. Too expensive & buffet breakfast not so good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff took care of us during a birthday trip. Super advice for our time in avid Falls.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

WindyCity

Shongwe experience was great! Great hotel, food and vibes. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

Great place to stay

Great stay over 4 days. Very friendly staff, comfy rooms and tasty food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

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

excellent hotel in Victoria Falls

Excellent new hotel. Room was wonderful. Big and spacious with comfortable bed. Resort is beautiful. Great tower with a sunset view. Pool is nice. Staff were friendly - Aubrey was very helpful. Restaurant is nice but somethings on menu not available and priced a little high for the local area. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carlasmith, California

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were treated as though we were the only people there. Fantastic Personal service. Wonderful experience
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

THE place to stay in Vic Falls!

Awesome new hotel with great staff! Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Best ever

Everything awesome!! Clean, helpful, location... lookout tower great view...walked to town ... manager extremely knowledgeable about area and all tours...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing facility with an even more amazing staff. I highly recommend sipping on a cappuccino or hot chocolate while sitting in their 4 story lookout watching the sun rise/sun set.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Peter von

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check-In war gut und zügig. Der Zustand der Anlage war ok, ebenso das Zimmer. Das Frühstück und auch das Abendessen waren unterdurchschnittlich. Es war das erste Hotel in 10 Jahren das die zweite Tasse Kaffee extra berechnet hat - sehr kleinkariert bei einem Büffet. Ich habe dieses Hotel aufgrund der Bewertungen ausgewählt und zwei Nächte vom 22.09. - 24.09. gebucht. Einige Tage vor Ankunft bat ich darum, meinen Aufenthalt um einen Tag vorzuverlegen, also auf den 21.09.25 - 23.09.25. Daraufhin erhielt ich eine E-Mail wonach am 21.09. das Hotel vollständig ausgebucht wäre. Eine Stunde nach Erhalt dieser E-Mail buchte ich dieses Hotel für diese eine Nacht. Das ist auch eine Möglichkeit, den Kunden das Geld aus der Tasche zu ziehen. Darauf angesprochen bedauerte man dieses „Missverständnis“. Also nein, dieses Hotel kann ich nicht empfehlen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025