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The Falls Convention Centre

The ideal venue for a business conference, The Falls Entertainment and Convention Centre is located overlooking Victoria Falls on the Zambian side

We can provide, discounted flights from South Africa, ground handling, destination management and services for Zambezi sun conferences

The Falls Convention Centre

The conference centre can be subdivided into separate areas depending on your requirements, offering conference facilities for up to 450 delegates, whose accommodation needs can be served by the three-star, 212-room Zambezi Sun and 173-room five-star Royal Livingstone Hotel.

The Falls Convention Centre, linked to the lobby of the three-star Zambezi Sun, is a highly sophisticated and flexible venue able to cater for a wide variety of international functions and private themed dinners or banquets.

The formal Convention Centre, richly decorated in an African theme, is complemented by an authentic African boma, designed for outdoor conferences and functions.

The Main Ballroom seats 450 delegates theatre style and 340 in the schoolroom configuration. It seats 360 for a banquet, which can be catered from the fully equipped kitchen at the centre.

Royal Livingstone Boardroom

The magnificent colonial style boardroom situated in the lobby of the Royal Livingstone Hotel offers a small personal boardroom for up to 12 people. The large mahogany style table with leather backed chairs and wooden paneling offers guests the ideal venue to discuss business. There are all the modern conveniences including Audio visual equipment.

Ballroom

The Ballroom consists of four conference rooms that can be used as one entity or subdivided into different size rooms.

Whether for 60 delegates or 450 delegates, The Falls Conference centre will provide the perfect setting for your conference/function.

The total area is 594sq m and if the function demands it an intimate area of 86sqm can be arranged to accommodate a minimum of 40 delegates in banquet style seating.

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Accommodation

The Zambezi Sun designed in North African Adobe-style, and The Royal Livingstone fine Colonial Splendour.

Accommodation needs can be served by the three star, 212- room Zambezi Sun, and 173-room 5-star Royal Livingstone Hotel

Delegates will be greatly impressed by the conveniently located Falls Entertainment and Convention Centre.

General Conference Facilities

The conference centre can be sub-divided into separate areas depending on your requirements, offering conference facilities for up to 450 delegates

In addition to the Convention Centre, the incredible attractions and facilities located nearby, offer unlimited opportunities and adventures.

These attractions include;
Private theme dinners; events aboard the African Queen cruising the Zambezi River

Parties under the star-studded African sky; riverbank barbecues; candle-lit ceremonies in the Boma.

Mukuni Boma

An authentic Boma, crafted in the traditional Zambian manner, accommodates up to 350 guests for an unforgettable evening under the stars.

The Boma can be booked for private functions by groups or conference conveners. Barbecues are on offer along with other imaginative menus.

There is a central log fire and although the venue is rustic, the equipment, services and quality of food is outstanding.

The food is themed according and forms an integral part of the evening's experience. A unique journey through the menu is supplemented with dancers involving the local villagers, their arts and crafts and the resident Nganga (witch doctor).

In addition to the vast Boma, a more intimate boma at the same location is available for smaller groups of 30 people. Guests still get to experience the drama of an African Boma without feeling conspicuous in the immense 350-seater boma.

Catering

Banquets and special meals can be served in a number of superb settings including the fabulous Conference Centre or the Mukuni Boma, or the wooden deck at the Royal Livingstone Hotel, where VIP guests can enjoy cocktails and canapés while suspended above the waters of the Zambezi River.

Set menus are a symphony of dishes - each complementing the last. The Touch of Class offers an antipasta plate of smoked Zambezi bream, prawns peri peri, smoked venison terrine, and shaved biltong with a light sweet pepper sauce.

Main courses to choose from include tournedos of grilled salmon, finished with mussels and mushrooms in a light butter sauce, or medallions of beef topped with a sautéed lobster tail finished with a whisky and cream sauce. Dessert is a chocolate mousse with a vanilla and coffee sauce.

Vending machines are conveniently positioned near the rooms and supply cold drinks and snacks.

Conference Guidelines & Services

At the heart of the Resort is the Falls Entertainment Centre, It is here that one can sense adventure, where explorations are discussed and planned. All tours begin and end at this thrilling hub of entertainment and recreational pleasure.

Banquet and Conference Services
The conference and banquet department is on hand to assist and coordinate your conference.

Additional services include:
* Faxing * Emailing * Photocopying * Menu Printing * Flower Arranging

THEMES
A range of themes are available with corresponding menus. Décor and props will set the scene for a festive fantasy also include a shebeen scene and a depiction of Livingstone's journeys in Africa. The banqueting manager and coordinators can assist with any special requests in this regard.

Check-in Procedure
Our guest check-in time is at 14h00. If rooms are requested prior to check-in time, early arrivals will be accommodated as soon as rooms become available.

Check-out Procedure
The check-out time is at 11h00. Luggage can be stored for guests who have checked-out, but wish to stay at the resort until later.

Equipment

Standard complimentary equipment supplied in the conference room:

Overhead Projector - Slide Projector - TV Multi System & Trolley - Flip Chart Easels -

Tripod Screen
Fast fold screen
TV Big Screen
Video Recorder PAL
CD Player
Microphones with stands
PA System/Mixer
Speaker with Stand
Head-Set Microphone
Lapel Microphone

The following equipment will also be provided on request for the clients cost:

* Video/data projector
* Radio microphones
* Lapel microphones

Please note that if the group is bringing in any specialised equipment or room drops, a temporary import permit would be required. This information is required at least 14 days prior to the groups arrival:-

THEMES

Boma Evening
Venue : LUMPASA (THE LIONS DEN BOMA)
Menu : On Application
No of Pax : Minimum 100, Maximum 350
The Boma (which is constructed in an authentic African manner) is simple, rustic and genuine and has been designed to provide guests with a unique African dining experience. The food served will be themed and form an integral part of the whole dining and evening experience. A unique journey through the menu will be supplemented with dancers involving the local villagers, their arts and crafts, music and the resident sangoma (witch doctor) will be an event to remember.

Hunters Night
Venue : LUMPASA (THE LIONS DEN BOMA)
Menu : On Application
No of Pax : Minimum 100, Maximum 350
On arrival, guests will see the "hunting lodge" set complete with deer heads, shotguns and waiters dressed in khaki shorts and boots, ready to protect them from any stray animals which may come their way. The guests are invited to have a glass of wine and warm their hands in front of the huge campfire while the impala and wild boar aromatically finishing roasting on the open charcoal spits. After finding a seat at the long wooden tables lit with paraffin lamps, the guests can wander over to the buffet.

Formal Gala Dinner
Venue : CONFERENCE CENTRE
Menu : On Application
No of Pax : Refer to Capacity tables
Black formal back-drop with silver garlands for formal prize-giving / awards dinners. This comes with alternating black and white linen and chair back covers.

Poolside Braai Evening

Venue : POOL SIDE
Menu : On Application
No of Pax : Minimum 50, Maximum 350

The Zambezi Sun Pool Bar will be the centre of attraction and makes a significant statement. Although only 60 covers are under-cover, there is abundant casual seating scattered around the bar ins the gardens where there are 10 simple thatched gazebos. There is also extra space in the garden for banqueting to bring extra chairs and tables for a 350 seated out-side function. Guest can enjoy sundowner drinks and pool side braai.

Stars And Planets Evening
Venue : Livingstone Hotel Jetty
Menu : Salad of Pisces and Cancer with Starfruit Vinaigrette
Coconut Milky Way Soup with a Galaxy of Vegetables
Panfried Tenderloin of Taurus garnished with Potato Comet and
Moon berries Sauce and Chocolate crater with caramelised popcorn
No of Pax : Minimum 25, Maximum 50
A telescope is available for guests to view the night sky, and the Astronomical Society of Zambia will astral guide guests through the various planets and formations. his is an intriguing evening guaranteed to put stars in the eyes.

New Orleans Fish Market
Venue : Water front venue - not at the resort but at another scenic destination
The Waterfront launch area will be transformed into a New Orleans Fish Market catering for banquets and incentive groups.

Activities

Cycling
To allow guests to explore the surrounding area, there are mountain bikes for hire at The Falls Activity Centre.

Swimming
The poolside beckons and the service is superior. There are a variety of poolside activities at the Zambezi Sun that encourage guests to venture towards its azure blue depths. The huge free-form pool meanders round a pavilion restaurant and an outdoor bandstand and dance floor. An established group entertain guests with soft jazz, blues and impromptu pop music. The pool deck is also the scene of more formal occasions such as cocktail receptions and alfresco dining.

Happy Hippo Club
Situated at the Zambezi Sun and available to children from both hotels. The Happy Hippo Club is open to children from 2 - 12 years of age and is a children's activity centre.

The Royal Salon - International Hair and Beauty
Located adjacent to the reception area of the Royal Livingstone Hotel. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the mighty Zambezi River while having a luxurious outdoor body massage or sit back and enjoy the healing power of a magnificent foot massage while relaxing next to the swimming pool. Try any of our internationally renowned hair and beauty services: paraffin wax manicures and pedicures, personalised facials, hair removal, hair care for ladies and gents.