Victoria Falls Experience
On this getaway to Victoria Falls you will experience breathtaking views of the beautiful Victoria Falls - a World Heritage site. The waterfall has a vertical drop of 90 - 170 meters and drops an average of 550,000 cubic meters of water over its edge into the Zambezi Gorge per minute. One of the seven natural world wonders, Victoria Falls is listed as a 'must-see destination’ on the lists of many travellers.
In addition to the activities included in the package, there are endless optional activities to enjoy on this 3-day getaway in Victoria Falls. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Victoria Falls, visit a local craft market, relax on a Zambezi River cruise and watch an idyllic African sunset. Take flight over the Victoria Falls and experience a traditional Boma dinner and drum show.
Victoria Falls Highlights
- Easily customizable experience and combinable with any other Southern African safari
- Stay at luxury accommodation overlooking Zambezi National Park
- Daily, hourly courtesy shuttle to Victoria Falls Rainforest and town centre
- Guided tour of the falls and a visit to the Vulture Culture centre
- Sunset cruise with access to the luxury deck, over the Zambezi River
- Cultural experience in Victoria Falls at the Boma with dinner and drum show
- 25 min helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls
Day 1: Smoke that Thunders
On arrival at Victoria Falls, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Safari Club set within the Zambezi National Park. The location of this authentic, luxury lodge is ideal if you are looking to indulge in some added wildlife viewing.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring the facilities at your lodge or make use of the complimentary shuttle into town and walk through the bustling town and visit the craft markets and shops. This is a great opportunity to purchase some of Zimbabwe's popular arts and crafts, such as wooden carvings and stone sculptures.
In the evening enjoy Zimbabwean cuisine with African drumming and traditional storytelling. Shangaan dancers and Ndebele performers will entertain you with energetic dances and songs.
Day 2: Flight of Angels
After breakfast, depart on a guided walking tour of Victoria Falls. Explore the sights, sounds and splashes of the breathtaking waterfall. The most extensive and spectacular views of the Falls is from the Zimbabwean side - 70% of the vistas can be seen from the viewpoints in the rainforest. For a closer view of Victoria Falls, the 'Flight of Angels' is the perfect activity.
When David Livingstone first documented his discovery of the Victoria Falls he described it as: "A sight so wonderful that angels must have gazed down on it in flight”. Take off and fly over the Victoria Falls continuing downstream over the Batoka Gorge.
Soak up the beauty of the awe-inspiring dramatic Zambezi River. As you head back, fly over the upper Zambezi River and the National Park, home to a wide variety of wildlife species. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will leave you breathless and give you close-up views of the Falls.
Day 3: Farewell to the Falls
Included
- Scheduled return flight from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Victoria Falls
- Return road transfers from the airport to your hotel in Victoria Falls
- 2 nights' luxury accommodation in Victoria Falls
- Breakfast and set menu dinner at MaKuwa-Kuwa restaurant
- Vulture culture lunch in the MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant on day 2
- Afternoon tea and pastries as well as sundowner cocktails and canapés
- Drinks including bottled water, beers, house wines and soft drinks
- Cultural experience at The Boma with dinner and drum show (includes transfers)
- Guided tour of the Victoria Falls
- 25 min "Flight of Angels", a scenic helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls
- Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River (signature deck)
- Use of swimming pool and sundeck overlooking the waterhole
- Hourly courtesy shuttle to Victoria Falls Rainforest and town centre
- Complimentary Wifi in room and main areas
Not Included
- Rainforest and National Parks entry fees
- All other optional extras to be settled direct
