Minor Hotels will expand the presence of the luxury Anantara brand in Africa to seven next month with the opening of Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls next month. The hotel will be the first property in Zimbabwe for both the brand, and the overarching company.
This addition will be closely followed by Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp in Zambia, scheduled to open in mid-2025. The launch of these two properties represents the next exciting steps in the mission of Minor Hotels to grow its footprint on the continent and bring pioneering hospitality to travellers all over the globe.
Located in a picturesque conservation area just a 15-minute drive from Victoria Falls, the hotel is an intimate 16-key all-suite property. Each room can be configured as a double or twin and two sets of suites are interconnected to create private two-bedroom accommodation, ideal for families.
The hotel is family friendly and offers guests a range of activities for all ages, both at the hotel and around Victoria Falls. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Natural Wonder of the World, the planet’s largest sheet of falling water offers an abundance of sightseeing and adventure. These include boat trips to swim in Devil’s Pool at the edge of the falls, zip-lining across Batoka Gorge, helicopter flights over the falls and spray, and wildlife-spotting sunset cruises on the Zambezi.
Guests can also enjoy game drives and a black rhino conservation experience at the nearby Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, starting from the hotel’s view overlooking an active waterhole.
“We are excited to announce the addition of a second Anantara property at Victoria Falls, showcasing our dedication to growing our luxury Anantara brand in Africa,” commented Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of Minor International.
“An elegant boutique hotel in a strategic location close to one of Southern Africa’s most iconic attractions, Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel embodies our commitment to deliver peerless hospitality and distinctive experiences in the world’s most desirable locations.”
Anantara Hotels & Resorts offers over 50 properties across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean and Africa, with a strong pipeline of further hotels and resorts under development, including in new destinations such as Saudi Arabia and Brazil.
Minor Hotels currently operates 27 hotels and resorts in nine countries in Africa, across its Anantara, Avani, NH and Elewana Collection brands, including Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Zambia, the closest hotel to the Falls, and NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel which launched earlier this year representing the brand’s debut on the continent.
