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From Victoria Falls
Guided Tour of the Falls
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls hotels at 09h30 & 14h00. Duration 2 hours. Minimum 2 pax on the afternoon tour.
First stop is the Big Tree - a massive baobab many hundreds of years old with a girth of some 22 metres. The tour continues on to the Falls themselves, starting at Livingstone's statue and Devil's Cataract and proceeding through the rainforest to Danger Point. The total walk is 3kms with many spectacular view points along the way.
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Guided Tour of the Falls and visit to the Traditional Living Village
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls hotels at 09h30 & 14h00. Duration 3 hours.
Minimum 2 pax on the afternoon tour.
The tour starts with a visit to the Falls with many photographic opportunities along the way, and continues to the Traditional Living in Zimbabwe village - a unique reconstructed African village which depicts the way of life of Zimbabwe's six main ethnic groups.
Nature Sanctuary/Crocodile Farm
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls hotels at 10h30 & 15h00. Duration 1.5 hours
At the Nature Sanctuary the informative guides reveal the fascinating life history of one of the most feared reptiles in the world, and on display are specimens of all different ages of crocodiles, from hatchlings a few centimetres long which clients can hold, to full grown monsters weighing upwards of 400kgs. The Sanctuary is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including some cats seldom seen in the wild, as well as butterfly and bird gardens and a vulture restaurant.

Morning or Afternoon Game Drive
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls Hotel at 06h00 (Summer) or 06h30 (Winter) and 15h00 (Summer) or 15h00 (Winter). (Winter is normally May - July). Duration 3 hours. Minimum 2 pax NB the park is sometimes closed during the rain season as roads become impassable. Please check when booking. (rains normally Dec-March) The Zambezi National Park, part of a much larger conservation area extending into Botswana, is noted for its population of the regal sable antelope and a variety of other game. In this 56,000 hectare wilderness elephant, lion, buffalo, giraffe, eland, kudu, waterbuck, impala and zebra may be seen, together with plentiful birdlife. Vehicles used may be open landrovers, or specially adapted minibuses, depending on demand.
Full Day Game Drive with Lunch Cruise
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls hotels at 09h30. Duration 8 hours. Minimum 4 pax
NB the park is sometimes closed during the rain season as roads become impassable. Please check when booking. (rains normally Dec-March)
The tour starts with a leisurely game-viewing and bird-watching drive in the Zambezi National Park. Around midday the tour continues to the jetty for a relaxing lunch cruise. Braaied meats and salads are served on board the boat, with a cash bar on board. In the afternoon the tour continues with a drive through the residential areas of Victoria Falls town and on to the Chamabonda area of the Zambezi National Park, an ancient watercourse and now open grasslands. Game viewing en route to the waterhole with a viewing platform where game often comes to drink in the late afternoon.

Full day Hwange Game Drive
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls hotels at 06h00. Duration 11 hours. Minimum 2 pax. Drive to Hwange Safari Lodge and depart on a game drive in open safari vehicle. A chance to spot large numbers of game species in one of Zimbabwe's most prolific game areas. Return to the Hwange Safari Lodge for lunch (buffet or a la carte depending on the weather and on demand). An afternoon game drive into the Hwange National Park completes the game viewing experience for the day, and the transfer back to Victoria Falls departs around 17h30
Full Day Chobe visit
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls hotels at 07h30. Duration 10 hours. Minimum 2 pax Transfer across the Botswana border, completing immigration and customs formalities before continuing to the Chobe National Park. Cruise on the Chobe River with a chance of spotting elephant and other game species coming to drink and bathe in the river, as well as many bird species. Lunch is served at the Chobe Safari Lodge, or as a bush braai, depending on the game concentrations. The afternoon continues with a game drive in open vehicles into the Chobe National Park, with a chance of spotting lion and buffalo as well as numerous plains game species. Transfer back across the Zimbabwe border late afternoon.
Chidobe/Chisuma Village Tour (African village visit)
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls hotels at 09h30. Duration 4 hours. Minimum 2 pax
The day's insight into real African rural life starts with a visit to a rural primary school. Proceed to a business centre in the village, and end the morning with visits to two homesteads to meet the local people. Refreshments are served at the growth point. Transfer back to town early afternoon.

Traditional dancing at the craft village
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls hotels at 18h30. Duration 1.5 hours. Transfer to the craft village, which provides the perfect ethnic backdrop to the talented dancers who will guide clients through the legends of their ancestors in a display of African folklore through dancing. Clients are returned to the hotel after the show.
Flight of Angels - helicopter
Departs from all central Vic Falls hotels between 08h30-12h30 and 14h00-16h00 daily except Sunday. Duration 13 minutes in the air.
Transfer from the hotel 30 minutes prior to flying time. Swoop over the Zambezi River and hover over the thundering Falls for a perfect photographic opportunity.

Heli Game Flight
Departs from all central Vic Falls hotels between 08h30-12h30 and 14h00-16h00 daily except Sunday. Duration 30 minutes in the air.
Transfer from the hotel 30 minutes prior to flying time. Swoop over the Zambezi River and hover over the thundering Falls for a perfect photographic opportunity. Proceed down the Zambezi to view game on the river banks.

Ele Back Safari - no children under 6 years
Departs daily from Vic Falls central hotels at 06h30 (summer) and 07h00 (winter) - duration 4.5 hours, and 15h30 (summer and 14h30 (winter) - duration 3.5 hours) Minimum 2 maximum 14 for full ride, maximum 40 pax for rotational basis ride. Morning safari includes full English breakfast. Afternoon safari includes snacks.
Clients are transferred approximately 16kms to The Elephant Camp for a 15-minute introductory talk on African elephants and their relationship with man, as well as a safety talk. Clients are then introduced to the elephants and their "Ndunas". After a short familiarisation with the elephants, the elephant back safari through the bush begins (1.5-2 hours ride). Upon return to Camp, breakfast or snacks are served depending on the time of day, and clients are then transferred back to Vic Falls.

Boma Restaurant Dinner
Departs daily at 19h00 from all central Vic Falls hotels. Duration 3 hours (flexible)
Transfer to the Boma Restaurant at the Vic Falls Safari Lodge/Lokuthula Lodge site. Dinner is buffet style, and consists of a wide variety of game meats, local dishes, vegetarian options, salads and accompaniments, as well as a range of desserts. During dinner, dancers perform at various intervals - traditional African style, to suit the ambience of this vibey venue. Tea/coffee ends the meal, and a cash bar is available. Transfer back to the hotel later.

Ticket to Adventure
Departs daily, timings depending on choice of product booked
Choice of 2 of either ele back safari, heli flip 13 minutes, white water rafting or bunji jump, plus UTc sunset cruise. If rafting chosen, Usd 10 per person River Usage Fee payable direct. Bunji does not include transfers to and from the bridge.

Lunch Cruise
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls Hotels at 12h15. Duration 3 hours. Min 4 pax
Transfer to the jetty for a relaxing lunch cruise. Braaied meats and salads are served on board the boat, with cash bar on board. Clients can relax on the tranquil Zambezi River in the heat of the day. Return to hotels mid-afternoon.

Sunset Cruise
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls hotels at 16h00. Duration 2.5 hours. Transfer to the jetty for a cruise along the Upper Zambezi in the late afternoon. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zambezi River in relaxation, with local wines, beers, soft drinks and snacks served during the trip. This trip often offers a magnificent chance to witness a spectacular African sunset. Cruise back to the jetty for transfer back to the hotel after sunset.
Breakfast Cruise
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls hotels at 06h15 in winter (approx May-Sept) and 05h30 in summer. Duration 2.5 hours. Minimum 4 pax. Breakfast on board

Victoria Belle Cruises
For a more upmarket and exclusive cruise, book the Victoria Belle steamboat-style cruiser for breakfast, lunch, sunset or sunset and dinner cruises. Minimum 6 pax.

Whitewater Rafting
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls hotels between 08h00-08h30. Duration half or full day. Half day is low water only (July - Jan approx), and returns to town around 14h00. NB during high water (around mid-Jan-mid-July) depending on the rains, not all options may be available. Please check before booking. No under 15. Rates do not include River Usage Fee (currently Usd 10 per person) payable locally.
Take the shuttle bus from the hotel to the meeting point for a safety talk and to pay the River Usage Fee. Continue to the Gorge for practice in the raft. Proceed with an experienced guide through some of the most exciting rapids in the world, drifting between rapids through breathtaking gorge scenery. Lunch of cold meats & salads and cold drinks is served. Rafting continues in the afternoon. An extremely strenuous climb out of the gorge marks the end of the day's activity, and clients are transferred back to town, arriving late afternoon, after enjoying cold drinks and local beers at the top of the Gorge.
There are also full day and overnight trips, which utilise basic camps on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Canoeing on the Zambezi River
Departs daily from all Vic Falls Hotel 07h00. Duration full or half day. Half day does not include lunch, and returns around 12h30 to town. Minimum 2 pax. No under 8. River Usage Fee Usd 10 per person not included.
Transfer with a game drive en route (full day only) to the meeting point for full English breakfast and safety talk. Proceed to the Upper Zambezi for full day canoeing through the relaxing channels of the Zambezi River. Lunch is served on one of the islands on the river - cold meats, salads and soft drinks. Local beers are served at the end of the day before transfer back to town.

Wine Route canoe trip
Departs daily from all Vic Falls Hotels between 14h30 and 15h00. Duration 3 hours. River Usage Fee Usd 10 per person not included. Min 2 pax. No under 8
Transfer to launch site for a relaxing trip where the guides do the canoeing and clients enjoy the scenery of the river in the afternoon light. Soft drinks, beer, wine and snacks are on offer during the trip.

River Boarding - CLIENTS MUST BE FIT, STRONG SWIMMERS AND SPEAK ENGLISH!!!!!!!
Departs daily from all central Vic Falls hotels between 08h00-08h30. No under 15. Duration half or full day (combined with rafting). Minimum 2 pax. River Usage Fee Usd 10 per person not included.
Transfer for a safety talk and payment of River Usage Fee (Usd 10 per person) The trip consists of an exciting combination of rafting and river boarding on different rapids on the Zambezi. Lunch, soft drinks and local beers are included.

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