
Guest Reviews
Read what our guests have to say once after they have experienced Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls!
A MUST stay! - 5 STARS!!! I would give it 10 if the ratings allowed. We were greeted and treated as though we were royalty every day of our stay including... read more returns from our daily excursions. The staff and team were ALWAYS amazing and the food was excellent! No wonder Mbano Manor is listed in Time Magazine as THE 5-star Boutique Hotel to stay in when visiting Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls (one of the 7 Greatest Wonders of the World or when traveling! I highly recommend and will definitely be returning!
November 1, 2025
Luxurious Living Amongst Nature - What an incredible experience! Each villa feels like plush living in the middle of the jungle with every intricate and luxurious detail. The staff was extremely welcoming and ensured that... read more we were well taken care of.
November 1, 2025
World class experience!!! - Absolutely AMAZING staff and property! We were given a warm welcome at check in. The rooms are lovely and private. The food is absolutely delicious. Can’t... read more wait to come back!
November 1, 2025
A must try oasis - A very peaceful setting, close to the town, the falls and the airport. Staff was lovely, rooms were big and I enjoyed the dinners at the restaurant. The cauliflower steak... read more is a must try!
November 1, 2025
A wonderful boutique hotel! - Mbano Manor Hotel is a very nice boutique hotel in an area of Victoria Falls that is all relatively new. The grounds are nicely landscaped with a natural feeling. The... read more rooms are spacious, but not expensively so. The mosquito netting over the beds is a very nice touch. The bathroom is relatively cramped and for a hotel that is only five years old, there was excessive wear, lack of maintenance, and, particularly in the showers, lack of thorough cleaning. We had one room where the air conditioning unit was not functioning well enough to cool the broom, and the hotel management made an attempt to repair it. When that was unsuccessful, they switched us to a different suite. The complementary breakfast was outstanding as was the service. All in all, we had a wonderful stay. The maintenance issues and lack of cleanliness in the showers prevented us from giving us otherwise fine hotel five stars.
October 1, 2025
Amazing - We stayed for two nights and our only regret is not having stayed longer. Lovely rooms and excellent service. A true gem. The breakfast was lovely. Sadly we did not... read more have the time to enjoy the high tea, restaurant and the spa. One unexpected highlight was a herd of eight elephants walking past the lodge's entrance and munching on the trees outside.
September 1, 2025
Beautiful setting - This is a very nice hotel with beautiful lodges set amongst the trees so a lovely setting. The pool was quite small but we did feel the communal areas... read more lacking in atmosphere but maybe it was because of the quiet season and hardly anyone around.
September 1, 2025
Victoria Falls Excellent Hotel - Excellent Service. Beautiful unique suite with 2 rooms and a separate dressing area. Very safe with security at the front gate and grounds all the time. Food at breakfast and... read more dinner awesome.
September 1, 2025
Quiet, secluded, peaceful resort. - We had a lovely time at this resort; very peaceful and secluded; about 10-15 minutes from the falls; close to Outlook Cafe. The staff was so accommodating and kind. The... read more beds comfortable and good AC. Very safe resort, and Safe to walk around town. Would highly recommend!
September 1, 2025
Enjoyable Stay - The Mbanor Manor is a very nice lodge located in a suburb of Victoria Falls. I had assumed that it was in an isolated area but it’s actually in... read more an unusual neighborhood that is filled with boutique inns and lodges.
The lodge is 2-3 miles from the Falls and most restaurants which is somewhat inconvenient. They offer a free shuttle during the day which helps a lot. At night they can arrange taxis for you but the costs are double the local rates (one way trip @ $20 vs. $10).
The grounds are well maintained and the main buildings are very nice. There’s an outdoor pool with nice lounge chairs but we didn’t use it.
Our deluxe villa/suite was very nice. It was the size of a junior suite with a large bathroom and a nice porch. The mini-bar was stocked with complimentary beer and soft drinks. They weren’t very cold though as the mini-bar didn’t work well.
WiFi worked was very good. TV had lots of channels but was difficult to use - confusing guide and two remotes, one for volume and one for channels.
The place was pretty empty as we didn’t see any other guests during our two days here. This didn’t affect service and the restaurant, though. Both were excellent.
The Mbanor Manor is a high quality lodge although a bit out of the way.
Jeff K February 1, 2025
The best way to experience Victoria falls - Mbano is a world class stay at a must see travel destination. The staff are truly incomparable and pay attention to every detail. My recommendation for anyone visiting Victoria falls... read more is to book your stay here and then call and coordinate all of your activities with their staff. The team here are experts in planning and delivering the best experiences Victoria falls has to offer.
Lastly I will add, a part of the stay that wasn’t heavily advertised is how exceptional the food is. The onsite chef prepared one of the best chicken burgers I’ve ever had. Couple that with the traditional oxtail stew and it’s hard to recommend leaving the hotel for a meal (with the exception of the boma and dinner cruise).
Joshua T January 6, 2025
Beautiful and Peaceful Hotel in Zimbabwe - We absolutely loved this hotel! 10/10 would recommend this to anyone. The service was phenomenal. The staff was very attentive to our needs and helped us navigate Zimbabwe as it... read more was our first time visiting. It’s a gorgeous hotel with amazing amenities (pool, high tea, delicious meals, etc.).
January 5, 2025
Come here to visit Victoria Falls! - Wonderful! Beautiful, private, great food, and very close to Victoria Falls. The hotel rooms are very large, with a well organized bathroom, nice air conditioning, and a mosquito net on... read more the bed. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the breakfast having both a buffet and a hot breakfast you can order.
January 2, 2025
Quiet and relaxing. - Very quiet and luxurious hotel. Rooms are spacious and well decorated with everything needed or wanted. Staff are friendly and helpful. Very few people staying. The restaurant has good food... read more and well served. Very relaxing to stay. Helpful for a visit to the falls.
January 1, 2025
Fabulous! - Exceptional! Service, food, suite all 5* and then some. There are quite a few lodges in the surrounding area but most are quite “built up” with less... read more greenery/ gardens. Mbano feels like you’re in the bush and surrounded by nature. Food was fresh, tasty and made with quality ingredients. It’s a limited menu so after day 4 got a bit “samey” but consistently high quality. The room was of very high spec with perfect finishes. Everything worked and highly convenient. Room was an excellent size with a substantial outside seating area. Staff were very friendly whether it was reception, restaurant, housekeeping, etc. You will need a car to get around once you leave the property and Victoria Falls is 10-15 minutes. Same to the airport.
Everywhere is on the list… January 1, 2025
The Mbanor Manor is a very nice lodge located in a suburb of Victoria Falls. I had assumed that it was in an isolated area but it’s actually in... read more an unusual neighborhood that is filled with boutique inns and lodges. …
Exceptional! Service, food, suite… all 5* and then some. There are quite a few lodges in the surrounding area but most are quite “built up” with less greenery/... read more gardens. Mbano feels like you’re in the bush and surrounded by nature. …
Very quiet and luxurious hotel. Rooms are spacious and well decorated with everything needed or wanted. Staff are friendly and helpful. Very few people staying. The restaurant has good food... read more and well served. Very relaxing to stay. Helpful for a visit to the falls.
The service in this hotel is spectacular. Front of house, waiters, chefs: all are excellent and friendly. A very comfortable and comforting experience which allowed us to have a lovely... read more stay despite inclement weather. Linda, Faith, Timothy and many others contributed to a great stay. Thank you Mbano Manor
We staied very well in Mbano Hotel, the lodge is big and comfortable. A plus from other lodges they had mosquito net around the bed enclosing also the bedtables. Fortunately... read more we had all daily activities already booked, the hotel is far from the main street and is not advisable walk out in the night because there are not street lights. The staff is very kind and take care of any guest request. The food is prepared by a chef very talented and everything we eat was very good. If you need they also accept little variation request from the menù.
Quiet place |Super clean|Staff were very welcoming |The room was great|Definitely a place to go|The different activities were easy to book with the reception |We did the helicopter tour and... read more the river cruise with dinner on the boat|Seeing crocodiles and hippos
Wonderful! Beautiful, private, great food, and very close to Victoria Falls. The hotel rooms are very large, with a well organized bathroom, nice air conditioning, and a mosquito net on... read more the bed. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the breakfast having both a buffet and a hot breakfast you can order.
Mbano is a world class stay at a must see travel destination. The staff are truly incomparable and pay attention to every detail. …
We absolutely loved this hotel! 10/10 would recommend this to anyone. The service was phenomenal. The staff was very attentive to our needs and helped us navigate Zimbabwe as it... read more was our first time visiting. It’s a gorgeous hotel with amazing amenities (pool, high tea, delicious meals, etc.).
This is how you spell L U X U R Y!!! |I was in the hood so I thought I would scout a nice lodge for next year’s VicFalls Marathon.... read more |Mbano popped up on my desktop search so I dropped in on them. Exclusive! Serenity! Wilderness! …
The Mbano Manor is one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. It is extremely clean, beautiful and comfortable. It looks every bit as good as the pictures on the... read more website. …
I truly enjoyed my stay at Mano Manor. It is a beautiful property with excellent staff, food, and accommodations. The staff is so courteous and attentive. Great food as well.... read more I highly recommend. If ever I am in Zimbabwe, this will be my choice.
We were eight friends traveling together who spent three nights at Mbano. What a beautiful space and property, but Mbano’s greatest asset is the lovely staff, who were so warm... read more and welcoming and kind. …
We stayed at the hotel for 4 days, the staff were very helpful and friendly. The restaurant was excellent, and the Chefs (John) recommendations suited our taste. …
Brilliant hotel, very friendly and helpful staff I enjoyed staying there. Best service. The food was very nice and things were organised really well. The gift was nice aswell, and... read more it’s very accommodating. I enjoyed the accommodation and pool
Our stay at Mbano Manor has been wonderful. The staff, service, food, and amenities are so amazing. The hospitality is way above average. They are beautiful people with great personalities.... read more We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here with them and the many adventures here in Zimbabwe.

VIP Guest Review
Find out what SA Businesswoman & Fashion Influencer Norma Mngoma had to say about her stay at Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls
“My stay at Mbano Manor Hotel was absolutely amazing, I really enjoyed everything about it. Firstly the warmth from the staff and professionalism. My highlight was being welcomed by Dr Mati, it was really impressive to see an owner taking out time to come and greet , seeing her doing that was so inspiring and showed how hands on she is on her business and it was an assurance of our safety in her premises.
The food was so amazing especially for me because I enjoy good food that is one of the things that draws me in a place.
The place was so neat, clean towels and the best part the staff took care of our valuables. Also enjoyed the flowing of the itinerary as someone who was visiting Victoria Falls for the first time , with their assistance I saw a lot of interesting places, activities (elephant interaction, nice restaurants, game drives, the professionalism between the travel tour taxis ,tour guides and Mbano was incredible. Looking forward to come back again”