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Taita Falcon Lodge

Property class: 3
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Livingstone lodge

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A chef slicing bread on a wooden board with a bowl of butter and two glasses of white wine on the side.
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, with a gazebo and lounge chairs in the background.
An indoor bar area with wooden furniture, a bamboo ceiling, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.
A rustic thatched-roof structure labeled "BATELEUR" with a dirt path leading to a covered area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Batoka Gorge, Livingstone, 10101

Room options

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A bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand, a bedside lamp, and a stone wall.

Chalet

  • Mountain view
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Chalet

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Chalet

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Chalet

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Chalet

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Chalet

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Chalet

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Livingstone

On river.Stay at this Livingstone lodge and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Zambezi River and 9 miles (15 km) of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Victoria Falls Field Museum and Victoria Falls.
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Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Travelers Bar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪The Livingstone Dining Room - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Taita Falcon Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Livingstone lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Taita Falcon Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

This 3-star Livingstone lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Taita Falcon Lodge offers 7 accommodations with safes. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Game viewing
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rock climbing

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 130.00 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

How close is Taita Falcon Lodge to the airport?

Taita Falcon Lodge is 22 mi (50-min drive) away from the Victoria Falls (VFA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Taita Falcon Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Taita Falcon Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 30. per person, one-way.

Does Taita Falcon Lodge offer free breakfast?

Taita Falcon Lodge offers free breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Taita Falcon Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Taita Falcon Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Taita Falcon Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Taita Falcon Lodge have a pool?

Taita Falcon Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Taita Falcon Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Taita Falcon Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Taita Falcon Lodge to downtown Livingstone?

Taita Falcon Lodge is 10.4 mi away from Livingstone.

Taita Falcon Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Savy

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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