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With Elephant's Walk Shopping & Artist Village reachable in 656 feet, Shearwater's Explorers Village provides accommodations, 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 accommodations 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 in particular 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 twin beds
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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

  • Philip
    United States of America United States of America
    This was a busy place but I throughly enjoyed my meals, the comfort of my room and the bird feeder.
  • Doug
    United States of America United States of America
    Decent location, a bit of a walk to town but closer to falls than some. Quiet rooms with strong wi-fi, good facilities and gated. The very experienced staff can arrange any kind of excursion. Good vegetarian options at dinner.
  • Ana
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    I like that it is really beautiful, it’s comfortable, they offer all the tours it was amazing 🤩
  • Kirstin
    United States of America United States of America
    The property is inviting and relaxing, well kept landscape and super friendly staff. It’s also close to everything in town so we walked everywhere!
  • Memories
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was very clean and modern and up to date.
  • Alison
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, walkable to Victoria Falls restaurants and shops. The tour desk offers various activities and airport transfers, we enjoyed the guided tour of the falls and sunset cruise. The hotel also kept our 2 luggage bags in their store room...
  • Kristina
    United States of America United States of America
    Very friendly and helpful staff. Convenient location and on-site booking for popular attractions. Coordinated all hotel pickups and park fees for a very easy experience. Room was comfortable and clean.
  • Slawek
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything. great service. very nice swimming pool and tasty breakfast. the possibility of purchasing activities in the hotel is also a big plus.
  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful facility, friendly staff and great location
  • Maria
    United States of America United States of America
    Close proximity to the Victoria Falls National Park, walking distance to the restaurants, pubs and shopping. The pool is refreshing at the end of a hot and hectic day. Smiling and very attentive waitstaff.😍

Property questions and answers
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  • 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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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

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

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Interconnecting 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Massage chair
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 is 0.8 miles from the center 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Shearwater's Explorers Village include:

    • Twin
    • Double
  • 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
  • Check-in at Shearwater's Explorers Village is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Shearwater's Explorers Village has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Shearwater's Explorers Village offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beauty services
    • Horseback riding
    • Body scrub
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pedicure
    • Bicycle rental
    • Massage chair
    • Bar crawls
    • Makeup services
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa facilities
    • Walking tours
    • Body treatments
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Body wrap
    • Game drives
    • Facial treatments
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Manicure
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.