Ratings based on 173 Verified Reviews
4.5 Room cleanliness
4.6 Service & staff
4.4 Room comfort
4.4 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler from Rapid City
Posted 18 Aug 2023
Beautiful hotel right in the river with exceptional staff. Rooms could use an update but the beds and linens very comfortable and nice quality. Difficult to get anywhere from the hotel as it’s not walkable.
by A verified traveler
Posted 5 Jan 2023
Great vibe with all races and nationalities mixing to party over New Year weekend. And excellent live bands adding to the fun.
by A verified traveler from Lowell
Posted 17 Nov 2022
The most scenic and romantic natural setting coupled with a great level of service, foods, and overall excellence.
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Jul 2022
by A verified traveler
Posted 9 May 2022 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
16 May 2022 by Jacki, Hotel Management
Dear John. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with great feedback! We look forward to welcoming you again for a longer stay with us next time.
Yours in hospitality,
Rooms Division Manager
by A verified traveler
Highly recommended
Posted 11 Mar 2020 on HotelsAmazing place to stay. Great breakfast with huge variety of foods to choose from. Lunch and dinner menus reasonably priced with excellent choice. Outstandingly comfortable room overlooking the Zambezi. Woken up to sounds of hippos
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Mar 2020 by Rooms Div Manager, Hotel Management
Dear Nigel. Thank you for your feedback allowing us to identify our strengths and areas where we can improve upon. We look forward to welcoming you back as our guest in the near future and exceeding your expectations again.
by A verified traveler
Bug Spray Required
Posted 27 Feb 2020 on HotelsThe staff were helpful and attentive. The rooms were all clean and comfortable though showing age. The air conditioner worked (Hurray!) and no monkeys found the way into our room. The restaurant food was well prepared and timely served. The variety of drinks and such were sufficient.He selections for vegetarians were slim and for vegan pretty much non-existent. A gluten free vegan would have pretty much been left to a salad. But the kitchen knows its market. The "chips" were called "fries" and the ketchup was Heinz. The burgers came with bacon and didn't pretend to be something special. The biggest "surprise" which may have been simply my mistake is that (1) the tip is included in the bill when you charge it to the room (doesn't reflect on the restaurant receipt) so I ended up tipping twice; and (2) the "airport transfer" was neither free nor arranged without hassle. I had to pay half again more than taxi rate to go there and back. So, as the Gen Z might say ..."my bad" . The riverfront location is marvelous but as with all things on the Zambezi the biting insects were not nearly as charming. Bring real bug spray (100% DEET) and plenty of it. The dining rooms are all outside exposed to the elements.
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Mar 2020 by Rooms Div Manager, Hotel Management
Dear Mr Simon. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us which allows us to identify our areas for improvement as well as where we may have exceeded your expectations. We have responded to you personally.
by A verified traveler
Posted 25 Jan 2020
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Mar 2020 by Rooms Div Manager, Hotel Management
Thank you for your feedback allowing us to identify our strengths and areas where we can improve. We look forward to welcoming you back as our guest in the near future.
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Dec 2019
by A verified traveler
Posted 13 Dec 2019
Comment from Hotel Management
21 Dec 2019 by Res Manager, Hotel Management
Thank you for rating your experience with The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa so highly. This helps us to identify where we are performing well and where we can improve upon our service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
