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Ursula's Homestead

3.5 star property
Travelers find peaceful refuge in a national park setting where exceptional dining complements outdoor relaxation by the pool and in garden surroundings

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Ursula's Homestead offers a genuine retreat into nature with the national park as its backdrop. Guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts before exploring or relaxing by the outdoor pool in tranquil garden grounds. The dining room consistently earns praise for its exceptional food.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Chalet (Ursula)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Victoria Falls, Ursula's Homestead is in a national park. Victoria Falls Field Museum and Maramba Cultural Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include David Livingstone Statue and Victoria Falls Bridge. Rafting and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining nearby. Visit our Victoria Falls travel guide
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Map
Old Ursula Road 2, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls on Zambezi River, view from Zimbabwe, Africa
    Victoria Falls National Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Falls, waterfall on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Africa
    Zambezi National Park
    5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls Bridge
    Victoria Falls Bridge
    8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Devil's Pool
    7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum
    9 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shungu Pool Terrace
    8 min drive
  • The Boma
    8 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Waterfront
    17 min drive
  • The Lookout Café
    7 min drive
  • The Three Monkeys
    5 min drive

About this property

Ursula's Homestead

Lodge near Victoria Falls
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace at Ursula's Homestead. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Ursula's Dining Room, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Ursula's Homestead have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and composting

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ursula's Dining Room

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Utility fee: USD 10 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 19 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 19 (one-way), (up to 15 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Old Ursula Camp Lodge Victoria Falls
Old Ursula Camp Lodge
Old Ursula Camp Victoria Falls
Old Ursula Camp
Ursula's Homestead Lodge Victoria Falls
Ursula's Homestead Lodge
Ursula's Homestead Victoria Falls
Ursula's Homestead Lodge
Ursula's Homestead Victoria Falls
Ursula's Homestead Lodge Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

Does Ursula's Homestead have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ursula's Homestead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ursula's Homestead?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ursula's Homestead?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Ursula's Homestead provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of USD 19 per person applies.

Where is Ursula's Homestead located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Victoria Falls National Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Zambezi National Park. Victoria Falls and David Livingstone Statue are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Ursula's Homestead Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent! All staff were friendly, attentive and accommodating. The safari on their private parkland was exceptional. Our lodging was comfortable and lovely. Food was delicious! I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes beautiful room and view on game in the reserve. Staff was very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service, fantastic location and amazing wildlife!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

RON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing atmosphere overlooking animal park.. obliging friendly staff.. Preferable to staying in town tho a bit distant..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely group of four lodges, in immaculate private grounds, overlooking the Stanley and Livingstone game reserve. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. We loved the rural “get away from it all” feel, combined with the convenience of Victoria Falls being only a 15 minute taxi ride away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An hidden treasure

A proper gem of a place, welcomed every morning by the impala and Zebras while enjoying my morning cuppa. Staff are amazing, helping when ever needed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very calm and intimate experience

Ursulas is a very nice, intimate experience, where only 4 cabins exist. The staff were very attentive and friendly, making the overall experience great. Dinner at the porch while wild animals pass by during the evening was a very special time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet location close to but at the same time removed from the township of Victoria Falls. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. A home away from home. Would happily visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great lodge

Very helpful and friendly staff. Out of town lodge so very quiet. Plenty of wildlife using the water-hole every day. Facilities good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

The property is a real gem, remotely located but still a short taxi ride to the falls. staff and particularly Milly went above and beyond. would highly recommend this location if you’re visiting Victoria Falls
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entering the property at Ursula's Homestead you are immediately struck by the warm welcome from the staff and the amazing view of wildlife just feet from your room. The chalet style rooms are large and comfortable, with the feel of privacy that makes me feel at home. We sat for hours just watching the wildlife - giraffes, kudu, baboons, impala. No need for a bumpy ride in a safari truck needed. And the food is delicious, too. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed at Ursula's for 6 days and we absolutely loved it. We chose the property for the access to nature, privacy and quiet--we were not disappointed in anyway. The staff was incredible, the food was excellent (menu is small, but there is the easy option of eating dinner at the sister property if you desire!!!). I was deeply sad to leave, and am already planning our return. Housekeeping was outstanding, Lorraine was our main point of contact and we loved her so much, and our favorite server was Brutus xxx
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent staff, some aspects need attention

Ursula’s Homestead is located 20minutes out of the Victoria Falls town on the edge of a private game reserve. The lodge itself has incredible views over a watering hole and provides a lovely spot to really have some downtime. The pro’s:The staff were just absolutely amazing! Their attentiveness, and professionalism really enhanced the stay. From the super friendly landscaper, to the hospitality team (Prudence, Priscilla, Milly, Caleb, Duncan, Geoffrey), they really are superb. There is an onsite restaurant with which we really enjoyed every meal. The Sadza, fillets, and every breakfast we had were delicious. The room was large and comfortable - they also provided a proper wooden crib (not a pack and play) for our infant. The cons: it’s expensive. To add onto every expense is the cost to take the shuttle into town as it’s $12 per person per direction - highly recommend you stop in town when you can to grab some snacks and drinks as you may be adding $50 to your bill just to get to town and back for 2 people. The biggest let down for us was the room we stayed in. While large and comfortable in terms of the bed and quality bedding, the room is older and in desperate need of a bathroom update. The water was either scalding hot or freezing cold, and the shower had mold in it. As did the floor around the bathtub as the hose leaks if it’s not in the bathtub causing pools of water on the floor. Under the bed could also do with a good clean. Overall we enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
Our jaws dropped as soon as we walked through the entry. The wildlife right out back is incredible and there’s a giraffe that visits every day. Sitting and watching the transition of animals coming to bed down by the water hole for the night was wonderful. This is my #1 recommendation for a reasonably priced stay in Vic Falls.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a gem. It is quiet with its own private game reserve and a watering hole in front of you. Well visited by animals! The bird life is outstanding. We awoke at sunrise to the most lovely birdsong and the resident troop of baboons kept us entertained. Milly and her staff were outstanding, attentive, kind and so helpful. The perfect host for a vacation of a life time. We will be back with the whole family! Thank you Milly 🤗🤗
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

zolelwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

good

Service was good but no heaters or electric blankets so rooms were cold. Also no WiFi in rooms. Otherwise everything else was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We (my wife and I), had a great stay at Ursula’s (surrounded by bush some 15km from the town of Victoria Falls). The staff was super helpful, efficient and friendly. The setting is great, with a water hole in near but safe proximity to each two-bed unit (electric fenced for the safety of guests and staff alike). To top it all, Ursula’s is good value for money. Transport arrangements by the staff was spot-on for our day excursions and our back-and-forth trips to the airport. No car rental was necessary. The few kilometers travel from the main tar road into tne bush, was a nice reminder that we were away from the town centre yet close enough to the falls etc. Street vendors and high pressure for a sale was bothersome to us; we feel for vendors’ need to make a buck, but they tend to be to close for comfort.

8/10 Good

camilla

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Platsen, utsikt över där djuren strövade och kom och drack från poolen och middagsbordet. Personalen var mycket trevliga och proffsiga
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Die Zimmer waren sauber aber einfach. Der Poll war einladend. Der Gamedrive war teuer und enttäuschend, obwohl wir die "black rhinos" gesehen haben. Der Guide war gehetzt und unfreundlich.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
非常有特色，傍晚和清晨看到長頸鹿、狒狒、羚羊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are exceptional people. Willing to assist and attentive. Special mention has to be made of Olivia whom I regarded as our Entertainment Manager and Michael who was our Game Drive Guide. After only 3 days we felt sad when leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Lodge ist klein das Personal super nett die Wünsche werden einem von den Augen abgelesen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christofer, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We hade a wonderful time, the staff was hospitable and welcoming and we enjoyed the accomodation as well as various activities. Room cleaning and service was exceptional. We will be sure to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Newzealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic relaxed experience ,we were well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018