Victoria Falls Holiday
Excursions to the falls from South Africa
Many clients wish to combine a trip to South Africa with a visit to Victoria Falls, one of the world’s most spectacular natural phenomena. To this end we have put together a three day add on package to facilitate this request. Given the current political climate we have elected to stay on the Zambian side of the Falls, but have included an excursion to the Zimbabwean side as a day trip.
Zambezi Sun…
Zambezi Sun is a Gobi style hotel simply finished with bright mosaic colours and fabrics close by to the magnificent Victoria Falls. The accommodation is in eight buildings round a central pool area and the complex is serviced by a centrally located check-in area, restaurant and bar. Widely used by The Independent Traveller clients over the last few years, it has proved to be a highly popular hotel within easy access to all the attractions of the local area.
Royal Livingstone Hotel, Victoria Falls…
One of the Leading Hotels of the World, this 5 star property is located along the banks of the Zambezi River, just a short walk away from Victoria Falls itself. The superbly furnished rooms and thatched main building with its wide verandas demonstrate its heritage and roots in the colonial past. The Royal Livingstone offers a superb dining room experience with a wide choice of dishes, and also a river deck bar where you can watch the rainbows form in the spray from the Falls as the sun sets.
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Your First Glimpse Of The Falls…
Depart Johannesburg for Livingstone on your mid-morning flight. On arrival transfer to Mosi-oa-tunya National Park. This park lies adjacent the Zambezi River and the Falls themselves, and as such you can have 24 hour access to the beautiful Falls area without further cost.
Day 2 - Late Afternoon Cruise…
After a leisurely breakfast you will transfer to the Zimbabwean side, which provides a different perspective as the Falls relentlessly cascade 350 ft. After lunch, you will return to the Zambian side in time to board your late afternoon Sundowner Cruise, which gives you access to some tremendous bird life and the opportunity to see the hippos at play.
Day 3 - Your Last Glimpse Of The Falls…
Around lunchtime you will transfer back to Livingston Airport for your mid afternoon return flight to Johannesburg.
What’s Included:
· Return flight Johannesburg to Livingston.
· Two nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis in either the Zambezi Sun or the Royal Livingston hotels on twin share basis.
· Return transfer from Livingston Airport to Victoria Falls.
· Excursion to Zimbabwean side of the Falls.
· Late afternoon Sundowner Cruise.
Notes to the above:
It is possible to return to the UK on Day 3 or alternatively you can transfer directly to Victoria Falls on your day of arrival from the UK. Why not add a short safari to Choebe National Park in Botswana, a short transfer from Victoria Falls?
You can access Victoria Falls by the Rovos Train route and fly back to Johannesburg or vice versa. We would be pleased to quote for this. Helicopter flights that must be pre-booked can add a spectacular aerial view to your trip.
