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Tourism Industry
Sun International Hotels, Resorts and Casinos allow
you to immerse yourself in the full range of holiday
experiences. Sun International Zambia owns and
operates two spectacular hotels in Livingstone, The
Royal Livingstone and the Zambezi Sun. Both are
located on the edge of the Zambezi River, a mere
stone’s throw away from the Victoria Falls. Both of-
fer an incredibly unique experience with zebras, gi-
raffes, impala and other game roaming the grounds
of both hotels. Guests can be taken on private walk-
ing safaris to see other animals hiding deeper in the
bush. A stay at either will gain you access to the Mo-
si-oa-Tunya National Park, home to the mighty Vic-
toria Falls, without being subjected to park fees each
time you enter. The sound of the thundering water
and the sight of the mist can be witnessed from both
Sun International hotels. Guests will not be able to
find a better base from which to comfortably explore
the Vic Falls in style.
The luxurious five-star Royal Livingstone Hotel is
named in honour of the explorer Dr. David Living-
stone, and its interior design reflects the elegance
of days gone by using an African architectural style.
The Hotel consists of a series of 17 colonial-style
buildings, the main hotel is a sequence of thatched-
roof buildings, mostly inspired by African influences,
and incorporates a lounge, restaurant and bar. A
classic swimming pool visually links the waters of
the river with the terraces of the hotel.
The resort offers an uninterrupted view of the Zam-
bezi River and is the ideal place to curl up with a
book that can be sourced from the well-stocked
library, or enjoy a drink at the waterfront deck bar
and bear witness to one of the greatest sunsets on
earth complimented by the mist and sounds from the
mighty Victoria Falls. The rooms are located within
two-storey clusters, each with approximately 10 en-
suite air-conditioned rooms, offering private balco-
nies or terraces. Interior furnishings accentuate the
influences of Africa and translate into an atmosphere
that reflects the essence of African Bush life.
The nearby 3-star hotel, The Zambezi Sun, located
on the edge of the eastern cataract of the Victoria
Falls, captures the richness and diversity of Zam-
bia’s past. Inspired by diverse African influences,
the Zambezi Sun architecture reflects the vast sur-
rounding wilderness, and presents guests with the
unique opportunity of being incredibly close to the
Victoria Falls. The Zambezi Sun offers travellers the
opportunity to experience the wilderness, wildlife,
great food and a wide variety of activities at, and sur-
rounding, the Victoria Falls. With a stunning one of a
kind swimming pool, exterior/interior bar and restau-
rant, accompanied by the sounds of traditional music
coming from the adjacent stage, the Zambezi Sun
provides an atmosphere second to none.
The Zambezi Sun is a 212-room hotel appealing
primarily to families and conference delegates. The
guest rooms are designed to acknowledge their Afri-
can roots. During the early evening the dark outline
of the hotel is set against iridescent curls of smoky
vapour that dance above its roofline rising from the
magnificent Victoria Falls.
Responsible tourism is the foundation upon which
Sun International Zambia conducts its daily busi-
ness. It has subsequently been recognized as the
overall winner of the Imvelo Awards for Responsible
Tourism, in addition to receiving two other awards for
“Best Practice Economic Impact,” and “Best Social
Involvement Programme.”
Sun International takes its role as a stakeholder in the
community very seriously. In doing so, it has embarked
on several developmental projects and partnerships
with local communities in order to enhance sustaina-
ble sources of revenue in the region. Sun international
Zambia has partnered with others to assist local or-
phanages with educational materials, foodstuffs, cloth-
ing and other everyday needs. The company also sits
on the Livingstone HIV/AIDS and malaria task force
committees and is very active in making decisions
that influence the health of thousands of Livingstone
residents. In efforts to bring about positive change
to the Livingstone education system, the group has
partnered with the government and other cooperating
partners to improve the facilities at the Zambezi Basic
School, Mukini Basic School, and Kazungula GRZ Pri-
mary School. Renovations to classrooms have been
undertaken and in some cases, additional classroom
blocks have been built.
The perfect location for a little relaxation time at the Zambezi
Sun Hotel