Pioneers

Folded into the bush edge of Victoria Falls town, Pioneers positions its ground-floor rooms and garden terrace within a short walk of the spray cloud rising from one of the world's largest waterfalls. The four-star property suits couples and safari travellers wanting a spa-equipped base rather than a bare-bones transit stop.

A full spa runs on-site — full-body, couples, and foot massage alongside facial and body treatments — unusual depth for a town-centre lodge. Game drives and bike tours are bookable at the tour desk, and the airport shuttle removes the need for a hire car on arrival.

The restaurant handles special-diet requests and packed lunches for early game-drive departures. Golf is accessible within two miles, horseback riding and fishing are both arrangeable, and the sun deck and outdoor pool provide a retreat when the afternoon heat peaks.