Located on the second floor of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge dinner at the upscale MaKuwa-Kuwa (MKK) Restaurant is a romantic affair, especially if you call ahead and reserve a table that fronts the water hole, which is lit at night and attracts a varied lot of thirsty animals. Regardless of where you are seated the white linen clad tables, candles and knowledgeable and attentive servers make dining here an alluring experience that’s heightened further by the excellent food. Serving an international menu with Zimbabwean influences – think game meat and local fish – the food bursts with flavor and freshness. I ordered the Zambezi bream, which is a local river fish, and it was perfectly cooked, with just the right amount of butter browned crisp, and seasoning. The eland steak was also excellent. I’m not sure what they did in the seasoning department, but it managed to taste more melt-in-your mouth delicious than tough and gamey.
What kicks an MKK experience up a level, however, especially if you aren’t staying the Safari Lodge, is to arrive before dinner for sundowner drinks in the hotel’s first floor bar. Set outside and directly in front of the water hole, the sun literally sinks in front of you and this is one of the most spectacular big orange ball sunset spots I’ve had the pleasure of viewing – especially since once can do so with a cold cocktail and snacks in hand.
The restaurant is also open for lunch, serving a slightly lighter menu that includes pasta, salads and sandwiches. Portions are still quite large however and if you’re not super hungry consider sharing.
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Located on the second floor of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge dinner at the upscale MaKuwa-Kuwa (MKK) Restaurant is a...
Located on the second floor of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge dinner at the upscale MaKuwa-Kuwa (MKK) Restaurant is a romantic affair, especially if you call ahead and reserve a table that fronts the water hole, which is lit at night and attracts a varied lot of thirsty animals. Regardless of where you are seated the white linen clad tables, candles and knowledgeable and attentive servers make dining here an alluring experience that’s heightened further by the excellent food. Serving an international menu with Zimbabwean influences – think game meat and local fish – the food bursts with flavor and freshness. I ordered the Zambezi bream, which is a local river fish, and it was perfectly cooked, with just the right amount of butter browned crisp, and seasoning. The eland steak was also excellent. I’m not sure what they did in the seasoning department, but it managed to taste more melt-in-your mouth delicious than tough and gamey.
What kicks an MKK experience up a level, however, especially if you aren’t staying the Safari Lodge, is to arrive before dinner for sundowner drinks in the hotel’s first floor bar. Set outside and directly in front of the water hole, the sun literally sinks in front of you and this is one of the most spectacular big orange ball sunset spots I’ve had the pleasure of viewing – especially since once can do so with a cold cocktail and snacks in hand.
The restaurant is also open for lunch, serving a slightly lighter menu that includes pasta, salads and sandwiches. Portions are still quite large however and if you’re not super hungry consider sharing.