Radisson opens first Zambian resort

Radisson Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort in Zambia. Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River, the resort is the Group's first safari resort in Africa and its first resort in Zambia. This marks a step towards the group's goal of reaching 150 hotels in operation and under development in Africa by 2025.

20 Dec 2022

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Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort is located near the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, 2km south of the city of Livingstone, and 4km northwest of the famous Victoria Falls.

The resort features 200 rooms, suites, and villas, many with views of the Zambezi River.

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Guests can enjoy the resort’s bespoke all-day dining restaurant and enjoy drinks at the resort’s Shungu Bar and Lounge, the Viewing Deck, or the Pool Bar overlooking the Zambezi River.

The resort offers a fitness centre, spa, and swimming pools. The outdoor boma and firepit allow guests to make the most of the African evenings and sunsets. The hotel also offers events and meetings services, with its ballroom of over 500 sqm, boardrooms, and meeting rooms.

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The resort also offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in a unique River Cruise and off-the-river adventure excursions, from Victoria Falls bridge activities to helicopter rides, water rafting, canoeing, and game drives.

Shaun Wheeler, general manager of Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, comments: "I am thrilled to lead the team as we open this magnificent property which allows us to offer visitors memorable moments and exciting experiences such as discovering one of the Seven Wonders of the world (The Victoria Falls), which is a short distance from the hotel."

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"Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, Zambia represents a unique destination for our guests to discover and explore," says Tim Cordon, chief commercial officer, Middle East & Africa, Radisson Hotel Group. "The expansion of our presence in Zambia demonstrates our belief in the country’s potential. This hotel is our second property in Zambia, following the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka, with a third hotel, Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka, Longacres, due to open in 2023."