Liam Mosi-a-Tunya
Private residence, Luxury · Chinotimba, Victoria Falls
Come as a tourist. Live as a Tonga.
The first true township lodge in Victoria Falls.
Everyone sees the Falls. Few meet the people who have lived beside the smoke for a thousand years.
Welcome to Liam Mosi-a-Tunya, nestled in the heart of Chinotimba, the vibrant soul of Victoria Falls. Here the roar of Mosi-oa-Tunya is your alarm clock, children playing in the street are your welcome song, and the BaTonga elders are your storytellers.
This is not a hotel near the township. We are the township.
Why Chinotimba? Why here?
Victoria Falls town has two faces: the tourist resorts, and the real town, Chinotimba. This is where music plays from tuckshops, where braai smoke rises at 6pm, where aunties gossip and uncles debate football. This is the Zimbabwe they don't show on postcards.
We built Liam Mosi-a-Tunya here on purpose, so you don't just visit Vic Falls. You belong to it.
The BaTonga spirit: our roots
Long before David Livingstone "discovered" the Falls, the BaTonga people were here. They named it Mosi-oa-Tunya, the Smoke That Thunders. They are the guardians of the river and the keepers of ancient wisdom, and our lodge is inspired by their heritage.
- Our people: we employ local people who truly understand the culture, roots and soul of the BaTonga spirit.
- Our food: learn to pound millet, taste mutwiwa, fresh kapenta from the Zambezi, and our Gogo's famous groundnut stew. The Dusty Road Restaurant is a stone's throw away.
- Our evenings: sit around the boma fire as BaTonga elders beat the budima drums, play the kalimba and tell you why the river never stops flowing. The Boma is an authentic cultural experience you should not leave Victoria Falls without.
- Our hands: every basket in your room, every carved stool, every beaded bracelet is woven by BaTonga women from our village cooperative. Your stay directly feeds a family. Pick up a souvenir from our gift shop before you leave.
Your township experience
- Morning: wake to BaTonga morning songs. Your Personal Host walks you through the township: buy fresh tomatoes at the market, get your hair braided, play football with the kids.
- Afternoon: a 12-minute walk to the Falls entrance, and back for a traditional lunch at the Dusty Road Restaurant.
- Night: no hotel buffet. You eat with us. The Boma Experience is a must: sadza under the stars, neighbours stopping by to say hello. The drums start. You don't watch culture, you are in it.
For the conscious traveller
If you want a plunge pool, it is right by your door. If you want to know whose land you are standing on, who protects the river, and to go home with a BaTonga name given to you by an elder, come home to us.
At Liam Mosi-a-Tunya we don't offer township tours. We offer township belonging. More than a stay, it's a homecoming. Hosted, not just booked.
Rooms
King Room
Sleeps 2
An en-suite room with a king-size bed or twin beds, decorated with baskets, carved stools and beadwork made by BaTonga women from our village cooperative. The plunge pool is by your door.
King-size or twin beds · Bed and breakfast · 8 available
Room facilities
- Room service
- Safe
- Wi-Fi
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Stationery
- Power points
- Toiletries
- Work and sitting area
- Tea and coffee making
- Nespresso machine
- Smart TV
- Mini bar fridge
- Purified bottled water daily
- Bathrobes
- No smoking
- Laundry facility
The lodge
The lodge
- A sparkling plunge pool and sun loungers
- A gas-powered barbecue
- The Zambezi Bar, for relaxing and unwinding
- Farm-to-table breakfast: fresh, organic and Zimbabwean
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- 24-hour security
- 7 minutes' drive to Victoria Falls
- 10 minutes to the Zambezi sunset cruise jetty
Activities
We don't just book your activities. We host adventures.
At Liam Mosi-a-Tunya, your adventure is personal.
Victoria Falls has over 30 activities, but not all are worth your time and money. As Your Personal Host on the ground, we know which ones give you goosebumps, which ones are tourist traps, and which ones you will tell your grandchildren about.
You tell us your dream; we arrange the rest. No long queues, no fake prices, no stress. Just pure Victoria Falls magic, handled personally.
Property facilities
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Breakfast available
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- Secure parking
- Backup power
- Room service
- Laundry
Nearby
- Victoria Falls 10 min drive · 35 min walk
- The Big Tree 12 min drive · 70 min walk
- Sinathakaw Curio Market 10 min drive · 35 min walk
- The Boma 12 min drive
- Victoria Falls Bridge 15 min drive · 75 min walk
- The Lookout Cafe 7 min drive · 36 min walk
House rules
- No parties
- No pets
- No hooting
- No loud music
- Smoking outside only
- Please close all water taps after use
Frequently asked
When does Liam Mosi-a-Tunya open?
Liam Mosi-a-Tunya opens within the next twelve months. An opening date has not been confirmed. Send an enquiry and our reservations team will contact you as soon as dates are released.
Where is Liam Mosi-a-Tunya located?
Liam Mosi-a-Tunya is in Chinotimba, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, ten minutes' drive from the Falls and about thirty-five minutes on foot.
How many rooms will Liam Mosi-a-Tunya have?
Eight rooms, each with a king-size bed or twin beds, and breakfast included.
What amenities will Liam Mosi-a-Tunya have?
A pool and an open-air restaurant, with secure parking, Wi-Fi throughout and backup power.
Will Liam Mosi-a-Tunya be accessible?
Yes. The property will be wheelchair accessible.
What will the check-in and check-out times be?
Check-in will be from 14:00 and check-out by 10:00.
Will Liam Mosi-a-Tunya be pet-friendly?
No. Pets will not be permitted, and neither are parties or loud music.
Is Liam Mosi-a-Tunya part of a larger group?
Yes. It is part of the Liam Collection, a portfolio of private, design-led properties across Harare, Victoria Falls and Mount Hampden.