Victoria Falls · 553 Mopane Street, Victoria Falls

Shongwe Lookout

Shongwe Lookout is a scenic restaurant found in Victoria Falls. It holds a 4.6/5 rating from 375 Google Maps reviews.

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Price: Price on request

Phone: +263 77 529 8598

Location: 553 Mopane Street, Victoria Falls

Details last checked 2026-09-23. Confirm hours before visiting.

What people are saying

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.

5.0 / 5

“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.”

Julie · January 2025

5.0 / 5

“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.”

Guy · May 2026

5.0 / 5

“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.”

Cat · October 2025

5.0 / 5

“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.”

Kathy · May 2025

5.0 / 5

“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.”

Daniel · January 2024

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