Perched on a small hill overlooking the Zambezi River, the Elephant Hills Resort offers a truly unique experience for travellers visiting Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Just 4km upstream from the iconic falls, this luxurious resort allows guests to stay within minutes of one of the natural wonders of the world while enjoying a wide range of amenities and activities. With its prime location, this resort provides guests with incredible views of the river, opportunities to explore the surrounding wilderness, and an atmosphere that combines luxury with the spirit of adventure. Elephant Hills Resort has everything from an 18-hole championship golf course to fine dining and adventure-filled activities that make it a perfect choice for an unforgettable getaway.
Luxurious Accommodation and Spectacular Views
Elephant Hills Resort boasts 276 rooms, including a Presidential suite, a Deluxe suite, 11 Executive suites, 261 Luxury rooms, and 2 Paraplegic rooms. Each room offers a private balcony, with the west wing providing views of the mighty Zambezi River and the east wing overlooking the stunning golf course. For select rooms, guests are treated to a magical view of the mist rising from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the stay. Every room is equipped with modern amenities such as air-conditioning, digital satellite television, a bar fridge, and an en-suite bathroom, ensuring that comfort is seamlessly integrated with an authentic African ambience.
Activities and Recreation Options
The range of activities at Elephant Hills Resort caters to all kinds of travellers. For those looking to unwind, the resort’s pool area offers a peaceful setting to relax and enjoy the warm African sun. The resort also provides tennis and squash courts, a gymnasium, and a children’s playground, making it an ideal location for families. Guests seeking more adventure can choose from a variety of thrilling activities both on-site and nearby, including bungee jumping, gorge swinging, and helicopter flights over Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Other excursions, such as game drives, sunset cruises, and horseback safaris, are also available through tour operators based at the hotel, allowing guests to explore the beauty and wildlife of the area.
Dining Experiences at Elephant Hills Resort
Dining at Elephant Hills Resort is an experience in itself, with four different restaurants and several bars offering a range of culinary options. The Samukele carvery, overlooking the pool and golf course, features an open-air ambiance and live traditional entertainment at each dinner, creating a truly memorable African experience. The Kasibi Terrace provides a spacious setting ideal for large groups, offering buffet and à la carte options. The Mapopoma Lounge, with its panoramic view of the mist from Victoria Falls, offers light meals in a relaxed, cosy atmosphere. For a unique dining experience, the Pool Area offers an authentic African barbeque dinner accompanied by traditional drummers and dancers, immersing guests in the local culture.
Golfing and Sporting Facilities
For golf enthusiasts, Elephant Hills Resort is home to the only golf course in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. This 18-hole championship golf course, designed by the legendary Gary Player, provides a challenging yet enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels. Set against the backdrop of the Zambezi River and the surrounding bush, the course is a picturesque spot to spend a day on the green. The Halfway House restaurant and bar, located near the 10th hole, offers refreshments and light meals, and is a popular rest stop for golfers and wildlife watchers alike.
Additional Amenities and Services
Elephant Hills Resort caters to the needs of all guests with an extensive array of amenities and services. The resort includes a swimming pool, a spa and beauty salon, a hair salon, and a clinic. A business centre is available for guests who need to stay connected, offering services like faxing, copying, and scanning, and is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm. For families, the resort provides babysitting services, a children’s playground, and a 24-hour room service menu to suit all tastes. Guests will also appreciate the gift shop, car wash service, same-day laundry service, and WiFi connectivity, ensuring that all their needs are met during their stay at this luxurious destination near Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
Adventure and Excursions Near the Resort
In addition to the many on-site activities, Elephant Hills Resort offers guests the chance to experience the natural beauty and wildlife of the region through a variety of excursions. Tour operators based at the hotel can arrange everything from walking with lions and elephant-back safaris to canoeing and white-water rafting on the Zambezi River. Guests can also enjoy a full-day trip to Chobe Game Park in neighbouring Botswana, go on a guided tour of the falls, or visit the local crocodile farm. These activities provide unforgettable experiences that bring guests closer to the wonders of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and its surrounding wilderness.
Rooms
This majestic hotel, aptly named after the gentle giant of the bush (the elephant) merges seamlessly into its natural environment. Elephant Hills Resort has 276 rooms including a Presidential suite, 1 Deluxe suite, 11 Executive suites, 261 Luxury rooms and 2 Paraplegic rooms. All rooms are ethnically decorated creating a combination of African ambience with comfort and elegance. Each bedroom has modern amenities including air-conditioning, digital satellite television, a bar fridge and an en-suite bathroom. Each room has a private balcony; rooms in the west wing have an impressive view of the vastness of the Zambezi River. From the east wing, guests are treated to views of the impressive golf course in the forefront and the Zambezi in the distance. From selected rooms, guests enjoy the awe-inspiring view of the rising mist from The Victoria Falls. Rooms are surrounded by indoor, man-made waterfalls and lush greenery, bringing the rumble of The Victoria Falls within the very walls of the hotel.
Each room includes the following:
- Digital satellite television
- Study and writing desk
- Safety deposit box
- Bar fridge
- Hairdryer
- Air conditioning
- Heater
- Smoke detectors & sprinkler system
- Telephone
- Tea & Coffee facilities
- En-suite bathroom (Shaver socket, toilet, bathtub and shower)
Dining
The Elephant Hills Resort is adequately serviced by four restaurants and eating areas, although not all restaurants will open during the low season. Whether sitting down for a sunrise breakfast at the halfway house or a sundowner barbeque at the poolside, guests will always be treated to excellent hospitality.
Restaurants
- Samukele-carvery
Overlooking the pool and golf course this elevated dining room has glass walls to the east and west, giving it an open-air ambience. With live traditional entertainment at each dinner, guests are treated to a memorable African explosion of talent each night. The Samukele- carvery offers an a la carte lunch and dinner menu and the maximum seating capacity is 180 pax. - Kasibi Terrace
The open and spacious layout of this restaurant together with its long buffet makes it ideal for large conference groups. With modern wood furnishings, a touch of the natural environment is carried throughout this casual restaurant. The Kasibi Terrace offers a Buffet or an a la carte menu. The maximum seating capacity is 120 pax. - Mapopoma Lounge
This open plan lounge offers a choice between cosy couches and contemporary chairs set round coffee tables. With a glass wall stretching along the length of the lounge and a remarkable view of the rising mist from The Victoria Falls, this lounge is excellent for a relaxed dining experience. The Mapopoma Lounge offers light meals and snacks and has a maximum seating capacity of 80 pax. - Pool Area
This open-air eating place comprises tasteful wrought iron furniture set under thatched shelters. Here guests can experience the acclaimed Elephant Hills African barbeque dinner, with traditional drummers and dancers, it is a truly memorable event. During the day, the Pool Area offers an a la carte lunch menu. The maximum seating capacity is 350 pax. - 24-hour room service
An extensive room service menu is available to all in house guests 24 hours a day. The menu includes a wide range of dishes from light snacks to vegetarian meals, ensuring that regardless of your tastes you will be well catered for.
Bars
- Halfway house restaurant and bar
The curious grey monkeys and ‘handsome’ warthogs make amusing lunch companions at this thatched gazebo located next to the 10th hole. The Halfway House is a golfers rest stop, restaurant and bar, serving a range of beverages and light meals. The maximum seating capacity for this area is 80 pax. - Mapopoma Bar
With a magnificent view of the 10th hole and overlooking the swimming pool, this lofty bar is ideal for a light midday snack and cocktail. The bar doubles as a café serving a selection of teas and coffees making it suitable for young children. The maximum seating capacity is 40 pax. - Poolside Bar
This bar is a popular spot to quench your thirst under the hot African sun. Located next to the pool the bar is an open-air gazebo with high stools placed around the bar counter. The maximum seating capacity for this bar is 50 pax.
Facilities
The resort has an 18-hole Championship golf course designed by the legendary Gary Player.
- The following out of hotel activities can be booked through the tour operators based at the hotel:
- Bungee jumping and gorge swinging
- Flying Fox
- Sunset Cruise
- Elephant back safari
- Night game drive including bush dinner
- Horseback safaris
- Helicopter flights over the Falls
- Fishing
- Walking with lions
- Game drives
- Canoeing
- Full / half day white water rafting
- Guided tour of the Falls
- Full day trip to Chobe Game Park in Botswana
- Tour of the crocodile farm
The resort has the following amenities and services for guests:
- Two tennis courts,
- Two squash courts,
- A swimming pool
- A gymnasium
- Same-day laundry service
- Spa and beauty salon
- Hair salon
- Babysitting service
- Clinic
- 24-hour security
- Children’s playground
- Gift shop,
- Business centre open from 8 am-8 pm (fax, copying, scanning and internet services)
- WiFi connectivity
- Car wash available on request
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