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With Elephant's Walk Shopping & Artist Village reachable in 200 metres, Shearwater's Explorers Village provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a shared lounge. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. A continental breakfast is provided, while a la carte breakfast options are available at an additional charge. The accommodation offers a terrace. Shearwater's Explorers Village provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling nearby. Popular points of interest near the lodge include David Livingstone Statue, Larry Norton Art Gallery and The Scotsmans Rattle (Victoria Falls).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Salim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel good location clean high level service food , no water offered
  • Kathy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Loved the pool and the birds. Will recommend to friends. Ji
  • Anumi
    Australia Australia
    Good location. Thought breakfast could have had more selection
  • Sibongile
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms were clean and location perfect. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I booked for my daughter and she felt very safe as a solo traveller and loved the sunset cruise and the guided tour of the falls. The team were very helpful when we called ahead to make plans for her.
  • Anton
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    In a very close proximity to the falls, around 10 minutes walk. Nice room and area.
  • Jan
    Germany Germany
    Good location walking distance to the park entry and direct option to book activities
  • Simon
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Beautiful facility in the vicinity of the falls. Beautiful decor. Great atmosphere. It's set in a beautiful garden. With an outdoor bonfire. You can see animals coming to drink at the pond behind the property. The staff at the restaurant is just...
  • Yvonne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The setting is wonderful, even saw an elephant on the other side of the high fence. Easily able to walk to Victoria falls. Very clean, comfy beds and food fabulous. Also loved the pretty gardens which...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for the Falls, comfortable rooms and restaurant/bars good

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is there an airport shuttle to the lodge and how much would it cost per person

    We provide airport transfer services and our rates are as follows : Vic Falls Airport to Vic Falls Town/ Hotels - USD$14pp one way Livingstone Airpor..
    Answered on 20 November 2019
  • how far from falls

    we are just 400m away from the Falls.
    Answered on 25 August 2021
  • Do your rooms have mosquito nets?

    All our rooms have mosquito nets.
    Answered on 19 June 2023
  • Looking to come from Capetown South Africa for 3 days leaving CT on Jan 19th, 2023. Do you know of travel agent I can work with. Will need to be picke..

    Shearwater is one of the largest transport and activity operators in Victoria Falls town, Should you require airport transfers or activities Shearwate..
    Answered on 1 January 2023
  • Is there an option to pay for meals at once rather than buy everyday

    Hello and yes, you can pre-pay for your meals in advance as well. we have both options available.
    Answered on 25 August 2021
  • If you are staying in a domed tent do you have access to rest of the explorers resort ie swimming pool restaurant bar etc

    Absolutely! Guests staying in our domed tents enjoy full access to all the Explorers public areas, including the swimming pool, restaurant, and bar...
    Answered on 8 May 2024
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Shearwater's Explorers Village
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Massage chair
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Make up services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
5 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
US$50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Shearwater's Explorers Village

  • Shearwater's Explorers Village has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Guests staying at Shearwater's Explorers Village can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Room options at Shearwater's Explorers Village include:

    • Twin
    • Double
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Shearwater's Explorers Village is 0.8 miles from the centre of Victoria Falls. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Shearwater's Explorers Village may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Shearwater's Explorers Village offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beauty Services
    • Horse riding
    • Body scrub
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pedicure
    • Bicycle rental
    • Massage chair
    • Pub crawls
    • Make up services
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa facilities
    • Walking tours
    • Body treatments
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Body wrap
    • Game drives
    • Facial treatments
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Manicure
  • Check-in at Shearwater's Explorers Village is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.