This year, Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe has been featured in TIME’s Annual List of the World’s Greatest Places 2025.

Mbano Manor Hotel is an award-winning, 5-star boutique hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The hotel, 10 minutes from Victoria Falls National Park, offers an intimate, luxury experience across a 4-acre forest setting. The hotel combines safari lodge ambience with modern elegance, catering to travelers seeking tranquility, exclusivity and world-class hospitality. Last year, the hotel won Best Boutique Hotel in Zimbabwe 2024 by Zimbabwe Association of Travel Agents.

Opened in 2020 by female hotelier Dr. Mati Nyazema, its 19 suites and customized rooms, as well as interior spaces, have redefined luxury at Victoria Falls. The  luxurious suites and one custom-designed villa is nestled in a teak forest, celebrating eco-luxury through large living spaces and personalized guest experiences. Fine and casual dining is available on the dining terrace, in the picturesque bar courtyard, in the indoor lounge or in guest suites. Light snacks and cocktails are also available at the pool area. The lounge area of each suite features a self-service refreshment area stocked with coffee, snacks, minibar, ice and coffee machine.

“Being recognized by TIME is an incredible honor and a moment of immense pride for our team,” said Dr. Mati Nyazema, founder and owner, Mbano Manor Hotel. “Our vision has always been to create a sanctuary that celebrates the beauty of Africa while offering an unparalleled luxury experience. This recognition affirm our commitment to excellence and to putting Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe on the global travel map.”

“The future of African tourism lies in the hands of its people, and Black women are taking center stage,” added Nyazema. “I believe that my story, and similar constituent stories of Black women in business, are creating a significant shift towards an inclusive tourism industry. African women have the capacity to be leaders, innovators, and storytellers with the authenticity and knowledge to lead the continent’s hospitality industry with excellence.”