Cresta Hotels

Cresta Hotels is one of Southern Africa's leading hotel management groups, operating business and resort hotels in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia. Experience the true warmth of African hospitality at Cresta Hotels, where we'll do whatever it takes to make your trip a memorable one. All sixteen Cresta properties have modern and comfortable facilities for both the leisure and the business traveller and are renowned for personalized service and true African luxury. Celebrated leisure hotels in the Group are the Mowana Safari Resort & Spa and Cresta Sprayview in Victoria Falls. Perfectly positioned on the banks of the mighty Chobe River in Botswana the luxurious Mowana Safari Resort & Spa has spectacular river views, with guest rooms tastefully decorated in ethnic style to compliment the natural ambience. The Spa is a haven of relaxation. Game drives and sunset cruises complete the experience. Cresta Sprayview Hotel, just 1.4 kilometres from Victoria Falls Rain Forest, is the perfect gateway for adventure seekers exploring the resort town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and its surrounds. Cresta Sprayview was completely remodelled in 2013. Whether you are travelling alone, with a group or on honeymoon, you are sure to leave with wonderful memories! Cresta Marakanelo is the operating company for the 10 Cresta Hotels in Botswana as well as one hotel in Zambia. New ventures are in the pipeline and will be announced in due course. The company was established in 1987, when Cresta Hospitality was awarded the Management contract for the Marakanelo Hotels in Botswana by the Botswana Development Corporation. From an initial portfolio of less than 100 rooms under management, the group now manages over 1000 rooms in Botswana and Zambia. Cresta Marakanelo is jointly owned by the Botswana Government, through the Botswana Development Company, and TA Botswana. Established in 1970, the Botswana Development Company is the investment arm of the Botswana Government. BDC's main aim is to be the country's main agency for commercial and industrial development. The Government of Botswana owns 100 percent of the issued share capital of the Corporation. BDC has interests in industry, property development and management, agribusiness and services.