Kenya to Vic Falls

Visiting: Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Kenya to Vic Falls

Visit tiny Tanzanian villages, Seek out the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater, Safari through the endless Serengeti plains, Camp on the beach at Dar es Salaam, Revive the senses at a Zanzibar spice plantation, Walk through the alleyways of Stone Town, Watch fishermen at work on Lake Malawi, Search for elephants in Hwange National Park, Be amazed by the force of Victoria Falls

Watch captivating Africa unfurl before your eyes as you travel from the gritty modernity of Nairobi to the epic power of Victoria Falls. Magnificent herds of elephants roam the vast Serengeti plains, golden sunlight warms powdery beaches in Zanzibar and local villagers keep age-old traditions alive in Malawi and Zimbabwe. From the frenetic pace of busy cities to jaw-dropping game drives, experience the best of nature and be charmed by warm welcomes on this revealing tour of Africa.

Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1.

You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting; please ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If your flight arrives too late, we recommend that you consider arriving a day early and book a night's accommodation prior to the trip so you are able to attend. If you are going to be late please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your kitty, insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting so please ensure you have all details on hand to provide to your leader.

Nairobi - which takes its name from a Maasai phrase meaning 'place of cool waters' - has a cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are plenty of good bars and restaurants, while markets and shops have most things you could want or need, as well as various arts and crafts from the region.

If you arrive early, you can head out and explore the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum (author of Out of Africa) or Bomas of Kenya where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed in an outdoor village.

Optional Activities

Bomas, Nairobi - USD10.00

Carnivore Restaurant, Nairobi - KES2000.00

Karen Blixen museum, Nairobi - USD14.00

Langata Giraffe Sanctuary, Nairobi - KES1000.00

Nairobi National Park safari walk, Nairobi - USD20.00

National Museum, Nairobi - USD10.00

Accommodation

Hotel (1 nt)

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We start early for the long drive to Mto Wa Mbu (400 km, approx 8-10 hrs), stopping in Arusha along the way.

Situated at the base of Mt Meru, Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania and there's plenty to see and do. There are lots of good bars and restaurants. Markets and shops have most things you could want or need alongside various arts and crafts from the region.

A small village community, Mto Wa Mbu offers an excellent way to get a close-up look at life in an African town away from the main tourist trail.

Stay at a campsite with flush toilets and hot/cold showers.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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Our journey starts early as we leave our truck behind, putting our camping and personal gear into (6-person) jeeps and heading out for our two-day excursion.

From Mto Wa Mbu, we descend to the floor of the famous Ngorongoro Crater and make the most of our safari here - we spend between four and five hours exploring this area.

A huge, perfectly intact volcanic crater, Ngorongoro is home to some 30,000 animals including endangered black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, impalas, zebras and hippos. The crater floor offers excellent game viewing all year round and the photographic opportunities here are unrivalled.

Departing the crater in the afternoon, we head for the gates of the Serengeti and arrive at our camp in the early evening.

The wide, open plains of the Serengeti - green after the rains, brown and burnt in the dry season, and home to thousands of hoofed animals and fierce predators - are perhaps the quintessential image of Africa. Flat and rolling with long grasses and dotted with acacia trees, the plains get their name from the Maasai word Siringitu - 'the place where the land moves on forever'.

Game viewing in the Serengeti is amazing and as you camp out at night, don't be surprised to hear lions in the distance as you recount your wildlife sightings from the day. In normal circumstances, we would expect to see the Big Five during our stay in the Serengeti.

For an unforgettable experience, you might like to do an optional sunrise balloon ride over the Serengeti. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and must be arranged in advance. Please enquire when booking your trip to secure this optional activity.

If you have pre-booked this activity, you'll be picked up and driven to the launch site where you receive a safety briefing from your pilot and help inflate the balloon. You'll then float over the Serengeti as the sun comes up gaining an overview of the immensity of the Serengeti, seeing the abundance of wildlife in their early morning activity and sometimes descending to tree height for amazing wildlife photography opportunities. Upon landing, you'll be treated to a five-star bush breakfast before being returned to your accommodation.

You'll notice many Maasai villages in the region of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. While it's of course fascinating to visit different cultures, past experience has shown that these villages exist primarily as tourism businesses offering somewhat contrived performances of their traditional ways. You'll be charged an entry fee of approx US$20-35 and the Maasai will try very hard to sell souvenirs to you. While many clients still enjoy the experience, others have found it artificial and uncomfortable. We recommend our travellers bypass this activity as our Kenyan colleagues observe that it negatively impacts the Maasai culture and travellers' perception of this culture.

Included Activities

Serengeti - Game drive

Optional Activities

Balloon ride, Serengeti National Park - USD500.00

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

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Our journey starts early as we leave our truck behind, putting our camping and personal gear into (6-person) jeeps and heading out for our two-day excursion.

From Mto Wa Mbu, we descend to the floor of the famous Ngorongoro Crater and make the most of our safari here - we spend between four and five hours exploring this area.

A huge, perfectly intact volcanic crater, Ngorongoro is home to some 30,000 animals including endangered black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, impalas, zebras and hippos. The crater floor offers excellent game viewing all year round and the photographic opportunities here are unrivalled.

Departing the crater in the afternoon, we head for the gates of the Serengeti and arrive at our camp in the early evening.

The wide, open plains of the Serengeti - green after the rains, brown and burnt in the dry season, and home to thousands of hoofed animals and fierce predators - are perhaps the quintessential image of Africa. Flat and rolling with long grasses and dotted with acacia trees, the plains get their name from the Maasai word Siringitu - 'the place where the land moves on forever'.

Game viewing in the Serengeti is amazing and as you camp out at night, don't be surprised to hear lions in the distance as you recount your wildlife sightings from the day. In normal circumstances, we would expect to see the Big Five during our stay in the Serengeti.

For an unforgettable experience, you might like to do an optional sunrise balloon ride over the Serengeti. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and must be arranged in advance. Please enquire when booking your trip to secure this optional activity.

If you have pre-booked this activity, you'll be picked up and driven to the launch site where you receive a safety briefing from your pilot and help inflate the balloon. You'll then float over the Serengeti as the sun comes up gaining an overview of the immensity of the Serengeti, seeing the abundance of wildlife in their early morning activity and sometimes descending to tree height for amazing wildlife photography opportunities. Upon landing, you'll be treated to a five-star bush breakfast before being returned to your accommodation.

You'll notice many Maasai villages in the region of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. While it's of course fascinating to visit different cultures, past experience has shown that these villages exist primarily as tourism businesses offering somewhat contrived performances of their traditional ways. You'll be charged an entry fee of approx US$20-35 and the Maasai will try very hard to sell souvenirs to you. While many clients still enjoy the experience, others have found it artificial and uncomfortable. We recommend our travellers bypass this activity as our Kenyan colleagues observe that it negatively impacts the Maasai culture and travellers' perception of this culture.

Included Activities

Serengeti - Game drive

Optional Activities

Balloon ride, Serengeti National Park - USD500.00

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

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Leave the Serengeti and travel back to Mto Wa Mbu.

Join the local community with a guided stroll around the farming areas - including visits to a kindergarten, milling machine, local homes and farmlands. This is a great way to have fun and find out more about the life of the locals. You'll also have the chance to look around the town and visit the local market. You may wish to indulge in a spot of shopping - wood carvings and local artworks are the specialities of this area.

Stay at a campsite with flush toilets and hot/cold showers.

Included Activities

Mto Wa Mbu - Village Walk & market Visit

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

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Our drive to Marangu is 270 km and takes approx 5-7 hrs.

Camp in the grounds of the Marangu Hotel, a beautiful turn-of-the-century farmhouse set in 12 acres of delightful tropical gardens. Upgrades are available on request and the hotel also has a great bar and pool.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

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Our drive to Dar es Salaam is around 560 km and takes approx 10-13 hrs.

Once in Dar es Salaam, set up camp on a balmy beach outside of the city.

The camp is on the grounds of a hotel and has flush toilets and showers. Feel free to jump in the ocean and have a swim.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

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We catch a ferry to the 'Spice Island' of Zanzibar (approx 90 mins).

Drive to the spice plantations where you'll receive a guided tour and the opportunity to touch, smell and taste various spices such as cinnamon, vanilla and ginger, as well as teas made with these spices. At the end of the day there will also be an opportunity to buy some of the locally grown spices.

The old part of Zanzibar's main city is known as Stone Town. The best way to see this exotic port town is on foot, exploring the bazaars, shops, mosques, palaces, courtyards and myriad intricate alleyways. When the sun is setting, why not enjoy a sundowner from a bar overlooking the seafront before trying one of the island's local seafood curries at one of the town's many restaurants.

Our first night is spent in the exotic port town of Stone Town in a basic inn with double/twin-share rooms.

On our second and third days here, head to the northern beaches and enjoy white sand and sparkling blue sea - the Indian Ocean at its best. Try snorkelling and diving, eat sumptuous seafood or simply relax in a hammock underneath a coconut tree with a good book.

Our accommodation in Zanzibar is in twin-share rooms.

Included Activities

Zanzibar Spice tour

Optional Activities

Dhow trip, Zanzibar - USD50.00

Prison island tour, Zanzibar - USD25.00

Scuba diving, Zanzibar - USD90.00

Snorkelling, Zanzibar - USD40.00

Accommodation

Bungalow (2 nts), Hotel (1 nt)

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We catch a ferry to the 'Spice Island' of Zanzibar (approx 90 mins).

Drive to the spice plantations where you'll receive a guided tour and the opportunity to touch, smell and taste various spices such as cinnamon, vanilla and ginger, as well as teas made with these spices. At the end of the day there will also be an opportunity to buy some of the locally grown spices.

The old part of Zanzibar's main city is known as Stone Town. The best way to see this exotic port town is on foot, exploring the bazaars, shops, mosques, palaces, courtyards and myriad intricate alleyways. When the sun is setting, why not enjoy a sundowner from a bar overlooking the seafront before trying one of the island's local seafood curries at one of the town's many restaurants.

Our first night is spent in the exotic port town of Stone Town in a basic inn with double/twin-share rooms.

On our second and third days here, head to the northern beaches and enjoy white sand and sparkling blue sea - the Indian Ocean at its best. Try snorkelling and diving, eat sumptuous seafood or simply relax in a hammock underneath a coconut tree with a good book.

Our accommodation in Zanzibar is in twin-share rooms.

Included Activities

Zanzibar Spice tour

Optional Activities

Dhow trip, Zanzibar - USD50.00

Prison island tour, Zanzibar - USD25.00

Scuba diving, Zanzibar - USD90.00

Snorkelling, Zanzibar - USD40.00

Accommodation

Bungalow (2 nts), Hotel (1 nt)

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We catch a ferry to the 'Spice Island' of Zanzibar (approx 90 mins).

Drive to the spice plantations where you'll receive a guided tour and the opportunity to touch, smell and taste various spices such as cinnamon, vanilla and ginger, as well as teas made with these spices. At the end of the day there will also be an opportunity to buy some of the locally grown spices.

The old part of Zanzibar's main city is known as Stone Town. The best way to see this exotic port town is on foot, exploring the bazaars, shops, mosques, palaces, courtyards and myriad intricate alleyways. When the sun is setting, why not enjoy a sundowner from a bar overlooking the seafront before trying one of the island's local seafood curries at one of the town's many restaurants.

Our first night is spent in the exotic port town of Stone Town in a basic inn with double/twin-share rooms.

On our second and third days here, head to the northern beaches and enjoy white sand and sparkling blue sea - the Indian Ocean at its best. Try snorkelling and diving, eat sumptuous seafood or simply relax in a hammock underneath a coconut tree with a good book.

Our accommodation in Zanzibar is in twin-share rooms.

Included Activities

Zanzibar Spice tour

Optional Activities

Dhow trip, Zanzibar - USD50.00

Prison island tour, Zanzibar - USD25.00

Scuba diving, Zanzibar - USD90.00

Snorkelling, Zanzibar - USD40.00

Accommodation

Bungalow (2 nts), Hotel (1 nt)

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Reboard the ferry and return to the beach outside Dar es Salaam.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

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The journey is around 550 km and takes approx 10-11 hrs.

Situated at the foot of the thickly wooded Uluguru Mountains, Mikumi National Park is home to large herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions and leopards. It's Tanzania's third largest national park.

Although we don't take an off-road safari into the depths of the park, a good selection of the wildlife that resides in Mikumi can usually be seen on our way through to the southern Tanzanian highland town of Iringa.

Set up camp on the grounds of a farmhouse on the outskirts of this pleasant settlement.

Enter Malawi, the 'warm heart of Africa', on the way to our campsite at Chitimba (510 km, approx 10-12 hrs).

Malawi is dominated by its lake, which covers almost a fifth of the country and provides a livelihood for many Malawian people. Fishermen, canoe and net makers, and fish traders all ply their trade on Lake Malawi. A common sight is of a fisherman in his bwato (a dugout canoe made from a hollowed tree trunk) fishing on the still lake at the break of day.

Set up camp on the northern shores of Lake Malawi.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

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The journey is around 550 km and takes approx 10-11 hrs.

Situated at the foot of the thickly wooded Uluguru Mountains, Mikumi National Park is home to large herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions and leopards. It's Tanzania's third largest national park.

Although we don't take an off-road safari into the depths of the park, a good selection of the wildlife that resides in Mikumi can usually be seen on our way through to the southern Tanzanian highland town of Iringa.

Set up camp on the grounds of a farmhouse on the outskirts of this pleasant settlement.

Enter Malawi, the 'warm heart of Africa', on the way to our campsite at Chitimba (510 km, approx 10-12 hrs).

Malawi is dominated by its lake, which covers almost a fifth of the country and provides a livelihood for many Malawian people. Fishermen, canoe and net makers, and fish traders all ply their trade on Lake Malawi. A common sight is of a fisherman in his bwato (a dugout canoe made from a hollowed tree trunk) fishing on the still lake at the break of day.

Set up camp on the northern shores of Lake Malawi.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

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The journey from Chitimba to Kande Beach on the shore of Lake Malawi is 230 km and takes approx 6 hrs.

Get away from the commercialism and crowds and enjoy a few days on the lake's more peaceful beaches. As well as chilling on the beach and participating in the many optional water activities on offer, make sure you take the opportunity to meet some local Malawians, easily some of the friendliest people in Africa.

Our campsite at Kande Beach is right on the shore of Lake Malawi.

Optional Activities

Guided village walks, Lake Malawi - USD10.00

Horse riding, Lake Malawi - USD50.00

Scuba diving, Lake Malawi - USD75.00

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

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The journey from Chitimba to Kande Beach on the shore of Lake Malawi is 230 km and takes approx 6 hrs.

Get away from the commercialism and crowds and enjoy a few days on the lake's more peaceful beaches. As well as chilling on the beach and participating in the many optional water activities on offer, make sure you take the opportunity to meet some local Malawians, easily some of the friendliest people in Africa.

Our campsite at Kande Beach is right on the shore of Lake Malawi.

Optional Activities

Guided village walks, Lake Malawi - USD10.00

Horse riding, Lake Malawi - USD50.00

Scuba diving, Lake Malawi - USD75.00

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

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Our next two driving days are long and will vary depending on the local conditions and border crossings. With approximately 1100 km to cover - along with two border crossings to negotiate - we travel across into Zambia (Day 16), stopping in Malawi capital city, Lilongwe, to replenish our supplies (490Kms – approx 8hrs travel time).

Lilongwe is the political capital of Malawi with a population of just under a million people. Situated on the Lilongwe River, it's a great place to soak up some Malawian culture with lots of coffee shops, bars and restaurants.

The following day we will aim for Lusaka but our camp is 15 minutes south of the city. Travel for the day is about 600Kms – approx 10hrs.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

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Our next two driving days are long and will vary depending on the local conditions and border crossings. With approximately 1100 km to cover - along with two border crossings to negotiate - we travel across into Zambia (Day 16), stopping in Malawi capital city, Lilongwe, to replenish our supplies (490Kms – approx 8hrs travel time).

Lilongwe is the political capital of Malawi with a population of just under a million people. Situated on the Lilongwe River, it's a great place to soak up some Malawian culture with lots of coffee shops, bars and restaurants.

The following day we will aim for Lusaka but our camp is 15 minutes south of the city. Travel for the day is about 600Kms – approx 10hrs.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

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It takes approx 3 hours to the border with Zimbabwe. After formalities, we enjoy a 60Km scenic drive before covering the rest of the distance to Harare. Total distance covered today is 450Kms – approx 8hrs.

Harare is Zimbabwe's capital city and also its largest.

The afternoon is free to explore the city on your own or relax at our campground. There is plenty to see and do, you might want to head to the National Gallery, the museum, the botanical gardens or simply wander the city centre and explore the shops and markets.

Optional Activities

National Archives, Harare - USD3.00

National Botanical Gardens, Harare - USD5.00

National Gallery, Harare - USD1.00

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

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It is a short drive to Masvingo (320 km, approx 5-6 hrs).

Masvingo is the oldest colonial settlement in Zimbabwe and the perfect base to explore the Great Zimbabwe Ruins.

Great Zimbabwe is the national monument the country is named after. A Unesco World Heritage site, the ruined city was first constructed in the 11th century and is thought to be a royal palace for the Zimbabwean monarch.

Spend the afternoon exploring the ruins.

Our campground in Masvingo has shared facilities.

Included Activities

Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

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The journey to Bulawayo is 360 km and take approx 5-6 hrs.

Known locally as the 'City of Kings', Bulawayo is Zimbabwe's second largest city and has a very interesting historical past.

The afternoon is free to explore the city, giving you plenty of opportunity to browse local markets, chat with a local or perhaps find a game of football or rugby to watch.

Get up early and venture out to explore the Matobo National Park.

Home to a large population of black and white rhinoceros that can be tracked on foot, Matopos National Park is also the site of the grave of Cecil John Rhodes, the founder of Rhodesia and the De Beers diamond company. The Matopos area has great spiritual and cultural significance to the local people and there are many sites within the park where important ceremonies still take place.

In Bulawayo, stay in a campground with shared facilities - upgrades are available.

Included Activities

Matopos National Park - Guided walking safari

Optional Activities

Natural History Museum, Bulawayo - USD10.00

Railway Museum, Bulawayo - USD2.00

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

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The journey to Bulawayo is 360 km and take approx 5-6 hrs.

Known locally as the 'City of Kings', Bulawayo is Zimbabwe's second largest city and has a very interesting historical past.

The afternoon is free to explore the city, giving you plenty of opportunity to browse local markets, chat with a local or perhaps find a game of football or rugby to watch.

Get up early and venture out to explore the Matobo National Park.

Home to a large population of black and white rhinoceros that can be tracked on foot, Matopos National Park is also the site of the grave of Cecil John Rhodes, the founder of Rhodesia and the De Beers diamond company. The Matopos area has great spiritual and cultural significance to the local people and there are many sites within the park where important ceremonies still take place.

In Bulawayo, stay in a campground with shared facilities - upgrades are available.

Included Activities

Matopos National Park - Guided walking safari

Optional Activities

Natural History Museum, Bulawayo - USD10.00

Railway Museum, Bulawayo - USD2.00

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

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The journey to Hwange National Park is 360 km and takes approx 5-6 hrs.

Hwange National Park became the royal hunting grounds of the Ndebele warrior-king Mzilikazi in the early 19th century and was set aside as a national park in 1929. Today, Hwange boasts a tremendous selection of wildlife with over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 bird species. The elephants of Hwange are world famous and the park's elephant population is one of the largest in Africa.

Explore the park in open 4x4 vehicles.

Stay within the park at one of its campgrounds with shared facilities.

Included Activities

Hwange National Park

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

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We are up early as we set off on another game drive in the Park before we head off to Victoria Falls (190 km, approx 3-4 hrs).

Stop en route to visit the Painted Dog Conservation Group for an insight into the plight of the African wild dog - we should arrive in time for lunch.

The Victoria Falls are an enormous curtain of water, about a mile wide, falling 108 m into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise up an incredible 400 m and the falls are an impressive raging torrent. The spray from the falls can sometimes be seen from kilometres away. It's no wonder that the local name Mosi oa Tunya means the 'smoke that thunders'. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and it's possible to see little islets in the river below.

Our campground is centrally located in the town of Victoria Falls, the perfect place to use as a base for the vast array of activities on offer in the area. Upgraded accommodation is available, please ask at reception.

We visit the magnificent Victoria Falls either today or the following day depending on how we go for time.

Tonight we will share a final dinner together.

We recommend that you do not book any flights out on Day 24 until late evening. It is most likely we will visit the falls today. You may also want to try some of the optional activities on offer here, before our adventure comes to an end.

Responsible Travel Note:

During your visit to the Victoria Falls area you may notice businesses offering an optional 'Walk with the Lions' experience. We recommend that travellers bypass this activity; professional wildlife conservation organisations, including Born Free and the World Society for Protection of Animals (WSPA), advise that habituating lions to humans can shorten their life and may result in lion-human conflict issues. While there is some merit in the argument that the money that you pay for the activity goes towards lion research, we feel that the negative impacts on the lions' rehabilitation far outweigh this.

If you are interested in the Optional Helicopter flight ( 12 minutes or 25 minutes ) we endorse the following operator only: Zambezi Helicopter co CAA Zimbabwe. Your leader can help you arrange this activity.

Included Activities

Visit Victoria Falls

Optional Activities

Abseiling, Victoria Falls - USD55.00

Bungee jumping, Victoria Falls - USD130.00

Canoe trail (half day), Victoria Falls - USD100.00

Canoe trail, Victoria Falls - USD140.00

Flying fox, Victoria Falls - USD40.00

Gorge swing, Victoria Falls - USD90.00

Helicopter flight (12 mins), Victoria Falls - USD140.00

Helicopter flight (25 mins), Victoria Falls - USD275.00

Horseback safari, Victoria Falls - USD80.00

Jet boat, Victoria Falls - USD95.00

Rafting & river boarding combo (half day), Victoria Falls - USD180.00

Village & township tour, Victoria Falls - USD50.00

Wine Route Canoe trail, Victoria Falls - USD55.00

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

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We are up early as we set off on another game drive in the Park before we head off to Victoria Falls (190 km, approx 3-4 hrs).

Stop en route to visit the Painted Dog Conservation Group for an insight into the plight of the African wild dog - we should arrive in time for lunch.

The Victoria Falls are an enormous curtain of water, about a mile wide, falling 108 m into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise up an incredible 400 m and the falls are an impressive raging torrent. The spray from the falls can sometimes be seen from kilometres away. It's no wonder that the local name Mosi oa Tunya means the 'smoke that thunders'. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and it's possible to see little islets in the river below.

Our campground is centrally located in the town of Victoria Falls, the perfect place to use as a base for the vast array of activities on offer in the area. Upgraded accommodation is available, please ask at reception.

We visit the magnificent Victoria Falls either today or the following day depending on how we go for time.

Tonight we will share a final dinner together.

We recommend that you do not book any flights out on Day 24 until late evening. It is most likely we will visit the falls today. You may also want to try some of the optional activities on offer here, before our adventure comes to an end.

Responsible Travel Note:

During your visit to the Victoria Falls area you may notice businesses offering an optional 'Walk with the Lions' experience. We recommend that travellers bypass this activity; professional wildlife conservation organisations, including Born Free and the World Society for Protection of Animals (WSPA), advise that habituating lions to humans can shorten their life and may result in lion-human conflict issues. While there is some merit in the argument that the money that you pay for the activity goes towards lion research, we feel that the negative impacts on the lions' rehabilitation far outweigh this.

If you are interested in the Optional Helicopter flight ( 12 minutes or 25 minutes ) we endorse the following operator only: Zambezi Helicopter co CAA Zimbabwe. Your leader can help you arrange this activity.

Included Activities

Visit Victoria Falls

Optional Activities

Abseiling, Victoria Falls - USD55.00

Bungee jumping, Victoria Falls - USD130.00

Canoe trail (half day), Victoria Falls - USD100.00

Canoe trail, Victoria Falls - USD140.00

Flying fox, Victoria Falls - USD40.00

Gorge swing, Victoria Falls - USD90.00

Helicopter flight (12 mins), Victoria Falls - USD140.00

Helicopter flight (25 mins), Victoria Falls - USD275.00

Horseback safari, Victoria Falls - USD80.00

Jet boat, Victoria Falls - USD95.00

Rafting & river boarding combo (half day), Victoria Falls - USD180.00

Village & township tour, Victoria Falls - USD50.00

Wine Route Canoe trail, Victoria Falls - USD55.00

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

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