The much-anticipated launch of Queen Nandi Place, a versatile upmarket events venue located on the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge estate, was held on Friday, 4 April, drawing members of the local travel trade and business community to celebrate its opening.
The event was set against the backdrop of Queen Nandi Place’s stylish interiors and superb views over the Zambezi National Park and the spray of the Victoria Falls, and it showcased the venue’s potential to host a wide variety of functions – from weddings and gala dinners to product launches and wellness events.
A part of the Victoria Falls Safari Collection, which is operated by the Africa Albida Tourism Hospitality group, Queen Nandi Place is set to play a key role in positioning Victoria Falls as a competitive year-round destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE).
Speaking during his welcome remarks, Andy Conn, Group Operations Manager, highlighted the importance of such a facility in addressing the challenges of the low season in the destination’s tourism calendar.
“Queen Nandi Place is not just another venue – it’s a response to the challenges we all face in the destination during the low season. By attracting more upmarket events and meetings over our traditionally quieter months, we hope to fill not only our rooms but rooms across Victoria Falls and drive business for everyone in the destination,” he said.
Anald Musonza, Head of Sales and Marketing, also emphasised the importance of collaboration within the destination’s tourism sector, saying:
“To grow the MICE business in Victoria Falls, collaboration is key. Queen Nandi Place is just one piece of the puzzle, and we need the entire community to rally together and actively position Victoria Falls as a world-class events destination.”
Named after Queen Nandi, the mother of King Shaka Zulu, the venue honours her legacy of strength, courage, and beauty.
The state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility seats up to 180 delegates and has a dedicated kitchen to provide seamless event catering.
Africa Albida Tourism hospitality group operates the Victoria Falls Safari Collection, a portfolio of properties renowned for capturing the essence of Africa in one of the region’s most iconic destinations – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
The collection incorporates the flagship Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, the premium 20-room Victoria Falls Safari Club, the spacious Victoria Falls Safari Suites, the family-friendly Lokuthula Lodges – Victoria Falls, the deluxe MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant, the “must-do” Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, the Victoria Falls Safari Spa and Queen Nandi Place, a versatile upmarket events venue, all located on the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge estate, just 4km from the Victoria Falls.
