Perched on the edge of a 4,500-hectare private game reserve just minutes from one of the world’s great natural wonders, Anantara Stanley & Livingstone has always occupied a singular position in Southern Africa’s luxury safari landscape. Part of the globally respected Anantara Hotels & Resorts collection, this boutique retreat pairs privileged access to Victoria Falls with expertly guided game drives, walking safaris and meaningful rhino conservation experiences — all within the Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve in Zimbabwe. It’s a rare combination of intimacy, adventure and genuine wilderness access. Now, two new Pool Suites and a dedicated Spa Gazebo take that offering a compelling step further.
A Pool, a Veranda and Elephant on the Horizon — Meet the New Pool Suites
Positioned at opposite ends of the lodge for maximum seclusion, the new Pool Suites represent the most elevated accommodation category the hotel has offered to date. Each opens onto a private veranda where a plunge pool frames uninterrupted views into the reserve — the kind of views where elephant, rhino, antelope and the occasional cheetah drift through the landscape at their own unhurried pace. The suites are particularly well suited to honeymooners, solo travellers and nature lovers who want the full immersion of the African bush without sacrificing privacy or comfort. In-suite dining is available directly from the hotel’s 1871 Restaurant, making it entirely possible — and entirely tempting — to spend a full day in your own corner of the wilderness without going anywhere at all.
Wellness in the Wild
The new Spa Gazebo brings a dedicated treatment space into the hotel gardens, nestled close to the pool and shaded by mature trees. Glass doors open to welcome birdsong and the scents of the bush inside, while the design draws on Zimbabwean craft traditions — natural textures and thatch detailing that feel rooted in the landscape rather than imposed upon it. The space accommodates two guests side-by-side, making it ideal for couples, friends or family travelling together. Treatments use products from TheraNaka, a premium South African brand with strong ethical, cruelty-free and community-focused credentials. The Spa Gazebo is also open to day visitors from Victoria Falls looking for a refined and genuinely restorative escape.
Together, the additions reinforce what makes Anantara Stanley & Livingstone such a distinctive proposition: the seamless combination of wildlife adventure, cultural depth and considered luxury, all within reach of the thundering spectacle of Victoria Falls itself.
For more information, visit anantara.com/stanley-and-livingstone-victoria-falls or contact stanley.livingstone@anantara.com.
