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Vic Falls trip
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Geoff.D
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Find out when the falls are at their peak and book then. Going all that way to see a trickle of water over the falls is quite a let down. I think the peak is reached in May/June , but speaking under correction. As to what else there is to see? Plenty if you enjoy river boat trips and nature drives.
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Do Devils pools .. its on the Zambian side though...
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White water rafting. It's pretty fun.
Bungee jumping.
Avoiding people trying to sell you crap sculptures.
Hemi300c
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Take a whole lot of old cloths and caps and trade them for art. There is some good wood and stone art done in Zim if you into that.
Unfortunately due to lack of rain this year, lately not so bad, you'll not get the true effect of the immense body of water and the power it has.
In the 90's - 2002 our company used to own a "ship" on Kariba and I as the marketing manager use to enjoy at least 2-4 trips a year for Tiger fishing and the relaxation etc. It was truly great. The size of it is unbelievable and the fable of being able to swim in the middle is true but often from the air we saw huge crocs swimming across. (the saying goes however that if a croc cant touch the bed it wont attack)
Unfortunately due to lack of rain this year, lately not so bad, you'll not get the true effect of the immense body of water and the power it has.
In the 90's - 2002 our company used to own a "ship" on Kariba and I as the marketing manager use to enjoy at least 2-4 trips a year for Tiger fishing and the relaxation etc. It was truly great. The size of it is unbelievable and the fable of being able to swim in the middle is true but often from the air we saw huge crocs swimming across. (the saying goes however that if a croc cant touch the bed it wont attack)
Vox Populi Vox Dei
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Would love to visit sometime once I get an SO...
Would love to visit sometime once I get an SO...
2 Years ago we did a day trip to the falls from Chobe Safari Lodge while on a Botswana trip so I can't say much about accommodation around the falls in Zim.
1. Be sure to enquire about water levels, in April there should be plenty water but you never know with the recent droubt. When we were there 2 years ago end April it had the most water in years because of a good rain season. If it's very dry you'll be disappointed, then rather do the trip another year. Also take a lite raincote with you because you will get wet guaranteed.
2. Before you enter at the falls first take a walk over the bridge to the Zambia side for the view from the back. On the bridge you can also take a photo of the no mans land between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The walk over the bridge doesn't require you to stamp your passport in/out even though you are technically going in to Zambia.
3. At the falls they work in USD, but take Botswana Pula with you and just in case also Rand. When we whent everyone said you have to pay entrance at the falls in USD which was $20, but when we arrived you could also pay R200 or P200 entrance which is obviously a lot cheaper than $20. Most of the street venders also take Pula though they will give you the price in Dollar. When I baught a bottle of water on the way out they wanted $4 for a bottle of water but I only had Pula, eventually I paid P5 for the water. The only place where you can only pay in Dollar or with your CC is the restaurant inside the falls, expensive but worthit, they actually have very decent food, when we were there Castle was cheaper than bottled water or any colddrink so we drank Castle after trying all the local beer.
1. Be sure to enquire about water levels, in April there should be plenty water but you never know with the recent droubt. When we were there 2 years ago end April it had the most water in years because of a good rain season. If it's very dry you'll be disappointed, then rather do the trip another year. Also take a lite raincote with you because you will get wet guaranteed.
2. Before you enter at the falls first take a walk over the bridge to the Zambia side for the view from the back. On the bridge you can also take a photo of the no mans land between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The walk over the bridge doesn't require you to stamp your passport in/out even though you are technically going in to Zambia.
3. At the falls they work in USD, but take Botswana Pula with you and just in case also Rand. When we whent everyone said you have to pay entrance at the falls in USD which was $20, but when we arrived you could also pay R200 or P200 entrance which is obviously a lot cheaper than $20. Most of the street venders also take Pula though they will give you the price in Dollar. When I baught a bottle of water on the way out they wanted $4 for a bottle of water but I only had Pula, eventually I paid P5 for the water. The only place where you can only pay in Dollar or with your CC is the restaurant inside the falls, expensive but worthit, they actually have very decent food, when we were there Castle was cheaper than bottled water or any colddrink so we drank Castle after trying all the local beer.
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1) Everything is in USD so be prepared. Salad at the spur in the one resort is like $15.
2) NB: when i went in 2013 the ATM gives a max of $50 a day so take cash with you. We stayed at a backpackers and had to pay cash which we couldn't get from the ATM.
3) Enquire about the water levels, some friends went last year and yes, it was literally just a trickle - complete waste of money.
4) Go to the Chobe game reserve. Was an amazing experience. Got right up next to the elephants as they swam across the river.
5) Spend the cash on the helicopter flight, was definitely worth it even if it was pricey.
6) Walk around and check the place out. If you stay on the Zim side there is a place set up by South Africans that has cheap booze and a nice cafe.
7) We used a tour agency called Shearwater, good prices and good staff. Try book your stuff before the time as it may be hard to get hold of them when you there if your phone doesn't work.
8) Walk around and explore the little town. We went to the main hotel in the area and used their pool
They also had an all you can eat buffet dinner. Was quite pricey but so much choice which was great.
9) Try see the falls from both sides (Zim, Zambia).
10) Do the bridge tour, was quite cool unless you are afraid of heights as they take you to walk on the walkway under the bridge.
2) NB: when i went in 2013 the ATM gives a max of $50 a day so take cash with you. We stayed at a backpackers and had to pay cash which we couldn't get from the ATM.
3) Enquire about the water levels, some friends went last year and yes, it was literally just a trickle - complete waste of money.
4) Go to the Chobe game reserve. Was an amazing experience. Got right up next to the elephants as they swam across the river.
5) Spend the cash on the helicopter flight, was definitely worth it even if it was pricey.
6) Walk around and check the place out. If you stay on the Zim side there is a place set up by South Africans that has cheap booze and a nice cafe.
7) We used a tour agency called Shearwater, good prices and good staff. Try book your stuff before the time as it may be hard to get hold of them when you there if your phone doesn't work.
8) Walk around and explore the little town. We went to the main hotel in the area and used their pool
They also had an all you can eat buffet dinner. Was quite pricey but so much choice which was great.9) Try see the falls from both sides (Zim, Zambia).
10) Do the bridge tour, was quite cool unless you are afraid of heights as they take you to walk on the walkway under the bridge.
Chobe Safari lodge is nice though they have a crappy camp site, so if you plan to camp rather go someware else near by, the lodge is super nice though. From there you can go on a day trip to the falls, cost was P700 per person IIRC which includes the bus ride to and from the falls, boarder transfer is also nice and quick this way. Doing a day trip with your own vehicle is a much bigger shlep and with boarder costs and possible bribes you'll have to pay, going by yourself will actually work out more expensive.
From Chobe Safari Lodge it's about 1 - 1.5 hour drive to the falls.
From Chobe Safari Lodge it's about 1 - 1.5 hour drive to the falls.
powermzii
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Also try have a dinner at Vic Falls Safari Lodge at the restaurant there called Makuwa-kuwa. It is overlooking the watering hole and has amazing views of the park. When we are to a herd of Buffalo then Elephant came to the watering hole. Oh and there are HUGE beetles fyi
Love Vic Falls
Love Vic Falls