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A gazillion tonnes of water thundering over a sheer cliff drowns all other sounds and the swirling mist hides all sign of human activity. Beyond your rain forest sanctuary people are hurling themselves off bridges, across gorges, into walls of raging water and out of aircraft. Victoria Falls is a paradox of tranquil beauty and exciting adventure.
Activities abound and they span the gamut of experiences from serene nature, like bird hides, nature walks and restorative spas, to wild action, like white water rifting, bunji jumping and high wires. The rickety railings at the sheer precipice are excitement enough for some. Others take it to the extreme, swimming in a whirlpool at the falls' edge. Either way Victoria Falls will enthral you with its might and multitude of picturesque vantage points.
Scenic flights over the falls, dubbed the “Flight of Angels” after Livingstone's famous words, offer a staggering perspective of this mile-wide phenomenon.
Along the Zambezi River and surrounding Victoria Falls is all National Park and there are several excellent game reserves nearby making a wildlife safari and Victoria Falls combination a popular option.
The art and craft markets have equal shares of vibrant colours and vibrant traders; museums (some are exhibits in their own right) offer a sober look at the natural and political history of this significant region.
Most of the hotels have excellent restaurants and themed bars some of which extend to casinos and cabaret shows.
Sport is popular everywhere in Africa and at Victoria Falls, Gary Player has designed a championship golf course complete with the wildlife grass-cutters and the occasional lion kill. There's also horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, skydiving, abseiling, tennis, squash and more.
Itinerary Type: Sample
Accommodation: Standard
Days: 16
Countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe
Highlights: Victoria Falls, Chobe, Okavango Delta, Caprivi, Damaraland, Etosha, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Windhoek, Maun
In a residential area, not far from the magnificent Victoria Falls, this boutique style guest lodge is a top pick. Comfortable with a modern elegance and a great price tag for what you get.
Minutes away from the Victoria Falls, Bayete Guest Lodge is simple yet beautiful with sub-tropical gardens and a welcoming homely feel. A place to relax and a good point from which to venture off.
Victoria Falls Hotel stands in all its grandeur overlooking the magnificent Victoria Falls. Old school colonial charm meets modern sophistication. The ultimate in luxury and location.
Distinguished. Dignified and Sophisticated. Just a short stroll from the Victoria Falls. A boutique hotel with an elegant flair and warm homely charm.
With easy access to Victoria Falls, Phezulu Guest Lodges rests in a quiet suburb, close enough to explore the waterfalls and the activities on offer.
Family friendly – check. Within walking distance of Victoria Falls - check. A large hotel with a lively African feel - check. Welcome to Kingdom Hotel.
Atop a plateau in the Zambezi National Park, the luxury Victoria Falls Safari Lodge has a vantage point overlooking the waterhole. You are also less than 5km from the falls themselves.
Situated inside the Victoria Falls National Park. Ahead, a view of the mighty spray of one of the World's Seven Wonders. This is luxury living with a homely atmosphere and a side of wildlife to boast.
A’Zambezi River Lodge spoils with food and entertainment, enjoy traditional song and dance every night, award-winning restaurants and of course, there's Victoria Falls.
Victoria Falls Safari Club is a boutique hotel inside the Zambezi National Park. An exclusive retreat it’s close to the falls, one of the world's most awe-inspiring spectacles.
Ulrike helped us plan our safari for 2 years... patience of a saint and the insight and knowledge of a true local.
