One of the top travel sources in the world, Travel + Leisure magazine, puts out a survey each year called World's Best Awards. Comprised of a vote on the best resorts, travel destinations and experiences around the world, each one is rated on their locations, hospitality, amenities, and all things that enhance the tourist experience. The readers of the magazine are the voters. And for the top resorts in Africa, they chose the following to appear on the list.
3. The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel
Coming in at number three on the list is the Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara. The resort overlooks the Zambezi River with direct access to Victoria Falls via a five minute walk. One of the many highlights of the hotel includes the wandering wildlife that roams throughout the resort. The destination boasts waking up to the sight of zebras frolicking throughout the grounds.
2. The Oyster Box Hotel in South Africa
Located in Umhlanga, KwaZula-Natal, South Africa, the Oyster Box Hotel is the creme de la creme in luxury. It is a 5-star luxury boutique hotel and spa that boasts fine dining and gorgeous views of the Indian Ocean. Famous for its high teas, delicious curries, fresh delectable oysters from the hotel's own wild oyster beds, and its luxurious spa, this resort has all the finer things in life.
1. The Matetsi Victoria Falls Resort
The Matetsi Victoria Falls is a luxury safari lodge located in the 136,000 acre Matetsi Private Game Reserve. The resorts grounds have 18 suites and two villas on a stretch of land that overlooks the Zambezi River, which is about 25 miles away from the largest waterfall in the world, Victoria Falls. One Travel + Leisure reader called the resort "heaven on earth," while another highlighted the establishment's "superb service." From fine dining to spa treatments to adventurous excursions, the Matetsi Victoria Falls is the perfect location to enjoy the splendor that is Victoria Falls. Alluding to the pristine hospitality another guest gushed that "the management team goes above and beyond in serving clients, and this ethos permeates throughout the hotel." For a vacation in Victoria Falls, you cannot go wrong with the resort, Matetsi Victoria Falls.
