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Restaurant in Livingstone
What should I order at The Elephant Cafe, Livingstone?
What to order
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Multi-Course Meal
This was the most consistently praised food item, described as a carefully curated, 4-course or full dining experience with apps, soup, main, and dessert. Reviewers repeatedly called it delicious, elegant, well-balanced, and cooked to perfection.
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Lunch
The lunch was specifically mentioned as perfect, delicate, high-standard, and delicious, with reviewers highlighting the farm-to-table style, fresh local ingredients, and beautiful riverside setting.
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Dinner
Dinner was repeatedly recommended for being a fine-dining experience with classic, creative presentation and locally sourced ingredients. Reviewers especially liked the balanced flavors, careful preparation, and overall five-star quality.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
About The Elephant Cafe, Livingstone
The Elephant Cafe is a restaurant in Livingstone, Zambia. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with options including organic dishes, small plates, vegan options, and vegetarian options. Reviews consistently praise the elephant interaction and feeding experience, along with the locally sourced food and attentive staff. Guests also mention wildlife viewing on the way to the cafe, including hippos and crocodiles.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Reservations required
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Frequently asked
What is The Elephant Cafe known for?
It is best known for feeding and interacting with elephants before or alongside a multi-course meal. Reviewers repeatedly mention the elephant sanctuary experience, the well-cared-for animals, and the farm-to-table dining by the Zambezi River as the main reasons people visit.
What dishes are most recommended at The Elephant Cafe?
Reviewers most often highlight the 4-course meal, the riverside dinner with appetizers, soup, a main, and dessert, and the locally sourced lunch that changes with the chef’s market finds. People also mention the food being well balanced, cooked to perfection, and flavored with local spices and ingredients.
What is the atmosphere like at The Elephant Cafe?
The vibe is described as magical, calm, and upscale, with outdoor seating on a raised riverside platform and close-up elephant viewing. It tends to suit couples, groups, tourists, and solo diners who want a memorable experience rather than a quick meal.
Is The Elephant Cafe good value, and what is the price range?
The restaurant is on the higher-end side, with reviewers describing it as a 5-star or fine-dining experience, but they say the food, service, and elephant interaction make it worth it. The value comes from the full experience, not just the meal, and reservations are required.
What should I know before visiting The Elephant Cafe?
Plan ahead, because reservations are required and the experience includes a safety briefing before you meet the elephants. Some guests arrive by boat and mention spotting hippos and crocodiles on the way, which adds to the visit.
Is parking available at The Elephant Cafe, Livingstone?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking is available.
Does The Elephant Cafe, Livingstone have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Elephant Cafe, Livingstone offers vegan options.
Is The Elephant Cafe, Livingstone kid-friendly?
Yes, The Elephant Cafe, Livingstone is good for kids.
