5 days · Zambia

5-Night Victoria Falls Stay at New Fairmount Hotel

  1. Livingstone

Situated at the heart of Livingstone City Centre, within a historic 19th century colonial building, New Fairmount Hotel blends historical architecture with contemporary interior design. The hotel offers rooms with air conditioning and a year-round outdoor pool. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant.

from$2,000pp in a group of 4

$2,980 pp for a solo traveller. See every group size

  • 5days
  • 1country
  • 4travellers at most
The wide curtain of Victoria Falls

In brief

What this safari is

New Fairmount Hotel sits at the heart of Livingstone City Centre, within a historic 19th century colonial building, close to the home of the Victoria Falls. Guest rooms include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with a personal in-room decoder with access to over 100 channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom.

Before you go

Wild animals are dangerous, so listen to the guides. No leashes or collars the pride runs freely with you through the bush on the Lion/Rhino morning, which takes approximately one hour.

Before you book

Quick facts

Starts at
Livingstone Airport on arrival
Length
6 days / 5 nights
Book ahead
Please ask at least 7 days ahead

Day by day

The itinerary

Each day shows where you spend it, with today's sunrise and sunset there.

  1. Day 1: Afternoon Guided Tour Of The Falls - Zambia Side Tour

    Livingstone

    energy powers its way down a 100m chasm, taking your breath away, as you gaze in awe mesmerized by its strength and incredible beauty. As you captivate this famous wonder you will be completely enthralled to see and feel "The Smoke that Thunders." The Tour Guides will ensure that the best photographic opportunities are indicated, whilst mesmerizing the clients with historical and current information, as well as details on the flora, fauna, bird and wildlife and other related issues on this World Heritage Site. Raincoats are provided when needed.

  2. Day 2: Afternoon The Lion King Boat Cruise Mukuni Big 5 Tour

    Livingstone

    The Lion King Boat Cruise takes place along the river boundary of the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. During the cruise, guests are likely to see hippos, crocodile and some good birdlife. Possible other game sightings are elephant, giraffe, buffalo and buck (although sightings cannot be guaranteed). An experienced guide accompanies each cruise who has good knowledge on the wildlife and local history of the area.

  3. Day 3: Morning Interacting With Lion/Rhino

    Livingstone

    Taking approximately one hour this amazing experience is a great addition to Victoria Falls - Africa's adventure capital. You may even be lucky enough to experience a stalk on some of the wildlife species. Wild animals are dangerous, so listen to the guides. No leashes or collars the pride runs freely with you through the bush.

  4. Day 4: Morning Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, Livingstone - Game Drive Tour

    Livingstone

    Game viewing is an African experience not to be missed. Mosi-ao-Tunya National Park in Livingstone encompasses the Falls and stretches some 12 kms along the riverbanks of the upper Zambezi. It is home to wildlife such as the white rhino, buffalo, elephant, antelope, as well as a host of bird life. Our open game-viewing vehicles, driven by our expert guides are the best way in which to encounter these animals in their natural habitat. NB - animal sightings are not guaranteed.

  5. Day 5: Chobe Full Day Tour In Botswana

    Livingstone

    We cruise on the Chobe River every morning and afternoon in our custom-built photo boats helping clients, of all levels of photographic experience, top get the most amazing photographs. If you don't have a big fancy camera don't worry as you will be supplied with one which is included and the photo guide on-board will show you how to use it. At the end of the cruise, you will be presented with the 8gig memory card from the camera with all of your images. Drinks and snacks are served on-board during the cruise.

Your group

Price for your group

2 travellers: $2,540 each, $5,080 in total.

Price by number of travellers, in US dollars
Travellers Per person Total
1 $2,980 $2,980
2 $2,540 15% off $5,080
3 $2,350 21% off $7,050
4 $2,000 33% off $8,000

Prices are in US dollars per person, from the group rates listed with this trip.

The detail

What is included

Included

  • Full English Breakfast daily
  • 5 nights New Fairmount Hotel in Livingstone
  • 1 x Guided Victoria Falls Tour in Livingstone
  • 1 x 2 hours Sunset Zambezi Cruise (with snacks, local drinks, beers, house wines and spirits) in Livingstone
  • Interacting with Lion/Rhino in Livingstone
  • Game drive in the national park
  • Chobe Full Day Tour in Botswana
  • Livingstone Airport return road transfers
  • Return transfers to and from each activities booked

Not included

  • Laundry Services
  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips
  • National Park entry fees to be paid direct on arrival where applicable
  • Transport to and from the meeting point if you do not use the included transfers

Nights and arrival

Where you stay and how you get there

Where you stay

Situated at the heart of Livingstone City Centre, within a historic 19th century colonial building, New Fairmount Hotel blends historical architecture with contemporary interior design. The hotel offers rooms with air conditioning and a year-round outdoor pool. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant. Access to the secure and soundproof on site nightclub and sports bar is included. Both complimentary fibre-optic WiFi and private parking are accessible at the hotel.

Getting there

Upon arrival at the airport, you will find your driver waiting for you who will help you with your luggage and later transfer you to the hotel for your 5 nights stay while exploring the beauty of Livingstone the home of the Victoria Falls.

Livingstone Airport return road transfers and return transfers to and from each activities booked are part of this 5 nights package staying at New Fairmount Hotel.

What to bring

  • Neutral coloured shorts and T-shirts, swimming costume for summer months.
  • Personal Toiletries and small towel
  • Canvas shoes or rafting sandals, a comfortable pair of hiking shoes where walks are involved
  • Hat with a wide brim
  • Jacket or sweater for the evenings
  • Shirts (including a long sleeved one for sun protection)
  • A kikoi (or sarong) to cover your legs to protect them from the sun
  • Torch or flashlight and extra batteries
  • Camera and accessories
  • Binoculars, sun glasses
  • Sunscreen, Insect repellent
  • Warm clothes to sleep in for winter nights/light waterproof clothing for wet season

Good questions

Questions about this safari

Why stay at New Fairmount Hotel?

Situated at the heart of Livingstone City Centre, within a historic 19th century colonial building, New Fairmount Hotel blends historical architecture with contemporary interior design. The hotel offers rooms with air conditioning and a year-round outdoor pool.

What are the rooms like?

All guest rooms at New Fairmount Hotel and Casino are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with a personal in-room decoder with access to over 100 channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom.

How does arrival work?

Upon arrival at the airport, you will find your driver waiting for you who will help you with your luggage and later transfer you to the hotel for your 5 nights stay while exploring the beauty of Livingstone the home of the Victoria Falls.

What is the guided Falls tour like?

energy powers its way down a 100m chasm, taking your breath away, as you gaze in awe mesmerized by its strength and incredible beauty. As you captivate this famous wonder you will be completely enthralled to see and feel "The Smoke that Thunders."

How long do we spend at the Falls?

2.5 hours depending on how much time clients want to spend taking photos and admiring the spectacular views.

What is the Lion King boat cruise?

The Lion King Boat Cruise takes place along the river boundary of the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. During the cruise, guests are likely to see hippos, crocodile and some good birdlife. Possible other game sightings are elephant, giraffe, buffalo and buck (although sightings cannot be guaranteed).

What is interacting with Lion/Rhino?

Taking approximately one hour this amazing experience is a great addition to Victoria Falls - Africa's adventure capital. You may even be lucky enough to experience a stalk on some of the wildlife species.

What is the Mosi-oa-Tunya game drive?

Game viewing is an African experience not to be missed. Mosi-ao-Tunya National Park in Livingstone encompasses the Falls and stretches some 12 kms along the riverbanks of the upper Zambezi. It is home to wildlife such as the white rhino, buffalo, elephant, antelope, as well as a host of bird life.

What happens on the Chobe full day?

We cruise on the Chobe River every morning and afternoon in our custom-built photo boats helping clients, of all levels of photographic experience, top get the most amazing photographs. If you don't have a big fancy camera don't worry as you will be supplied with one which is included and the photo guide on-board will show you how to use it.

What should we pack?

Neutral coloured shorts and T-shirts, swimming costume for summer months, personal toiletries and small towel, canvas shoes or rafting sandals, a comfortable pair of hiking shoes where walks are involved, hat with a wide brim, jacket or sweater for the evenings, and shirts including a long sleeved one for sun protection.

Read before you book

Guides for this safari

More answers are on our safari questions page and in what guests say. We also arrange flights, hotels and insurance.

How payment works: the balance is due one month before your safari, a reservation made within 45 days of arrival is paid in full when it is confirmed, and a card payment carries a 3.9% service charge. The full wording is in our terms and conditions.

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