Our stay at Savanna68 was disappointing, mainly due to poor maintenance and the overall condition of the property.
Upon arrival, we had an unpleasant experience with some older US dollar bills provided by our Italian bank. The reception refused to accept them without explaining why, leaving us confused. We eventually discovered the reason ourselves. The staff’s reactions, including exchanged looks and laughter, made the situation unnecessarily uncomfortable.
The property is quite run-down and in need of maintenance. Even the billiard table had broken cues and missing balls. Breakfast was also rather uncomfortable, as staff constantly watched us and cleared our plates almost immediately.
The swimming pools were the biggest disappointment. Two pools were advertised, but one was out of service, while the other had green algae and slippery deposits. I had to request that it be cleaned, and this only happened on our departure day. After chemicals were added, the water was left full of suspended particles, with no warning signs or information about when swimming would be safe. We therefore couldn’t use either pool during our stay.
The location was less convenient than expected. Victoria Falls itself also felt heavily commercialised and geared almost entirely towards tourists, with inflated prices despite the spectacular natural surroundings.
We paid $350 for two nights, which felt excessive considering the condition of the facilities and the overall experience. At this price,