What to Expect
Shongwe Lookout on Mopane Street pairs its dining room with a tower over the Zambezi, and reviewers treat sundowners there as part of the meal. Danielle (February 2026) called “happy hour at the rooftop lookout was a great way to unwind”, and Ben (October 2025) called the tower view “the perfect spot for a sundowner”. Todd (July 2026) rated watching sunrise and sunset from the lookout “a perfect way to end and start the day”.
The kitchen gets strong marks on its own terms. Guy (May 2026) said the food “was the best we have had so far” on a week-long trip, and Julie (January 2025) called the dining “superb”, adding it was the best meal eaten across 14 days in Victoria Falls after trying other highly recommended places. Katerina (September 2024) found lunch and dinner “delicious with many international options”, and Kathy (May 2025) noted breakfast includes a cold buffet plus a full hot menu, not just eggs.
Staff are named often, including hostess Shalom and host Killian, who reviewers say kept an eye on both front desk and restaurant during dinner service.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
Menu photos
Prices change, so confirm when you order.
What Diners Say
from 375 Google reviews
★★★★★
Dining was superb, our spa at our hotel recommended it and it was the best meal we have had in Vic Falls, we ate out every evening during our 14 days. I am booking for our last eve as it was the best food and we tried all the highly recommended establishments.
★★★★★
This place was absolutely fantastic the food was the best we have had so far in our week long trip. The staff are just brilliant and so helpful and friendly. The view from tower is really nice and a great place to have an afternoon cocktail. Highly highly recommend.
★★★★★
What a gorgeous little place! Rooms and en suite are huge and spotlessly clean. Each with their own little shaded veranda. Ours looked over the garden. Amazing views from the lookout tower.
★★★★★
The service here was exceptional. The evening dinner we had, Killian was the front desk host, also keeping his eye on the restaurant. He was so observant of anything needed. The housekeeping staff did beautiful arrangements. Bed comfy. Food delicious.
★★★★★
This little paradise was our last stop during our vacation in Africa and it was definitely the highlight. The staff is absolutely amazing. Everyone is so helpful, attentive and friendly. We felt so well treated here like nowhere else.
