Shearwater Explorers Village

About Shearwater Explorers Village

Shearwater Explorers Village is a hotel and campsite in Victoria Falls town, Zimbabwe, run by the activity company Shearwater Adventures. It has 80 deluxe and 42 standard en-suite rooms in chalets, 27 serviced dome tents that share bathrooms and a kitchen area, and a campsite for overland trucks and travellers with their own tents.

It suits travellers who want to stay in town on a moderate or tight budget, from couples to families and overland groups. Six deluxe and two standard rooms are interleading, which helps families who want connecting rooms.

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Where Is Shearwater Explorers Village?

The Village is in Victoria Falls town. Its operator describes it as about 400 metres from Victoria Falls and close to the town's shops, restaurants and bars, with Elephant's Walk Shopping & Artist Village about 200 metres away. We haven't measured these distances, so ask the property for the walking route to the Falls entrance if you plan to walk.

View Shearwater Explorers Village on Google Maps. This is the map location the property links to from its own website.

Shearwater can arrange airport, border and inter-hotel transfers, or you can ask us for a transfer quote. To see how a town stay compares with the riverfront and the national park, compare Victoria Falls areas.

Accommodation Choices

Deluxe room (chalet)

• Beds: twin beds or a king-size bed.
• Bathroom: private en-suite.
• In the room: air conditioning, mosquito nets, tea and coffee facilities, a safe, a hairdryer, Wi-Fi and USB charging points.
• Outside: a patio with a small garden in front. The property describes deluxe rooms as more spacious than standard rooms.
• Included: breakfast and daily housekeeping, with an evening turndown.

Standard room (chalet)

• Beds: twin beds or a king-size bed.
• Bathroom: private en-suite.
• In the room: the same in-room facilities as the deluxe room.
• Outside: a patio.
• Included: breakfast and daily housekeeping, with an evening turndown.

Serviced dome tent

• Beds: two single stretcher beds with fresh linen, made up daily.
• Bathroom: shared ablution blocks with hot and cold showers.
• In the tent: a bedside table, a lamp and a power point. Tents are covered or shaded.
• Shared kitchen area: wash-up stations, plug points and a braai.
• Not included: breakfast, which you can buy at the restaurant.

Own camping

The campsite is designed mainly for overland tour trucks, which park in bays with power, but travellers with their own camping equipment can also stay. Campers share the ablution blocks, hot showers and kitchen area. Meals are not included.

Rates and Availability

We don't show live availability. The property publishes its 2026 rates on its own website, valid until 31 December 2026 (checked 22 October 2026). Rates are in US dollars per person per night and include 15.5% VAT.

The property doesn't publish a rate for own camping. Drinks, other meals, activities and national park fees are extra. Rates can change, so the price for your dates comes from the property: check its online booking site or send us an enquiry.

Facilities

For all guests

• Swimming pool
• Open-air restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, light meals and dinner
• Bar and lounge
• Free Wi-Fi
• 24-hour front desk
• Gift shop
• Activity centre for booking Shearwater activities

Chalet rooms only

• Air conditioning, mosquito nets, a safe, tea and coffee facilities and USB charging points
• Daily housekeeping and evening turndown
• Breakfast included in the rate

Extras and services to arrange

• Meals other than breakfast, and breakfast for tent and camping guests: paid at the restaurant
• Drinks and activities: paid separately
• Off-site laundry service: ask the property about charges
• Spa treatments: Essential Beauty Spa, which the property places in Elephant's Walk, about 200 metres away
• Airport, border and inter-hotel transfers: arranged through Shearwater

The property doesn't publish accessibility details. If you need step-free access or an accessible bathroom, ask before you book.

Good to Know

These are the property's own terms, published on its website:

• Check-in and check-out: check-in from 14:00, check-out by 10:00.
• Cancellations and changes: cancellations or changes made within 7 days of your stay are charged in full.
• Payment: the account is settled with the property, in full on arrival unless arranged otherwise. The property's online booking site takes payment when you book.
• Smoking: only in designated areas, not in rooms. The property charges a $50 penalty for smoking in rooms.
• Own drinks: the property charges $5 corkage on alcohol brought in.

If you book through an agent or another booking site, check the terms that apply to that booking.

Photos: we don't have permission to use photos of this property yet. The property's website has a virtual tour.

How to Book

• Check rates and availability on the property's booking site: book.explorersvillage.com is Shearwater Explorers Village's own online booking system. You choose your dates, see what's available and pay the property. This isn't an affiliate link.
• Enquire through us: use Enquire About This Property to send your dates, number of adults and children, and preferred accommodation. We'll contact Shearwater Explorers Village and get back to you with its reply. An enquiry doesn't book or hold a room.
• Contact the property directly: through the Village's contact page.

Whichever route you choose, your booking is with Shearwater Explorers Village, which sets the rates and booking conditions. See how booking works.

Frequently Asked Questions

What accommodation types are available?

Deluxe and standard en-suite rooms in chalets, serviced dome tents with shared bathrooms, and a campsite for your own tent or overland vehicle.

Where is Shearwater Explorers Village located?

In Victoria Falls town, Zimbabwe. The operator gives the distance to Victoria Falls as about 400 metres.

How do I check rates and availability?

Use the property's online booking site to see availability and prices for your dates, or send us an enquiry. The published 2026 rates are listed above.

Which facilities are included?

All guests can use the pool, restaurant, bar, lounge and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included for chalet rooms but not for tents or camping.

How do I make a booking enquiry?

Use Enquire About This Property on this page. We send your enquiry to the property and reply with what it tells us. Your stay is confirmed only when the property confirms it.

Which cancellation terms apply?

The property's published terms charge the full amount for cancellations or changes made within 7 days of your stay. If you book through an agent or another booking site, that booking's terms apply.

Sources: Shearwater Explorers Village's websites, explorersvillage.com and shearwatervictoriafalls.com, checked on 22 October 2026. If you manage this property and want to update this listing, contact us.