3 day Luxury Victoria Falls Safari

 

Mosi-oa-Tunya or Victoria Falls are among the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The Zambezi River, which is more than 2 km wide at this point, plunges noisily down a series of basalt gorges and raises an iridescent mist that can be seen more than 20 km away. Fly in from Johannesburg to enjoy a Safari drive in Zambezi National Park, experience “The Smoke that Thunders” at Victoria Falls and a sunset cruise Zambezi River. This Luxury Victoria Falls Safari highlights the best on offer to experience this spectacular area and much more.

Victoria Falls is the world’s greatest sheet of falling water and significant worldwide for its exceptional geological and geomorphological features and active land formation processes with outstanding beauty attributed to the falls i.e. the spray, mist and rainbows. This transboundary property extends over 6860 ha and comprises 3779 ha of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (Zambia), 2340 ha of Victoria Falls National Park (Zimbabwe), 741 ha of the riverine strip of Zambezi National Park (Zimbabwe). 

 

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If you arrive a day or two earlier, we recommend booking an excursion to Soweto or the Apartheid Museum.

 

It is recommended to book your pre tour accommodation at an O.R.Tambo Airport hotel.

 

Day 1: Fly to Victoria Falls

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Fly out of Johannesburg to visit Zimbabwe from the OR Tambo International Airport. On arrival in Victoria Falls you will be transferred from Victoria Falls to the 4 star Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge where you stay for 2 nights.

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Day 2: Enjoy a safari, experience “The Smoke that Thunders” and cruise Zambezi River

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After a good night's rest an early morning start at 5:15 is what's needed to get ready for an action-filled day. Be enchanted on a true 3.5-hour African safari. Only 15 minutes from Victoria Falls is the Zambezi National Park, a 57,000-hectare unfenced national park, home to elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, and several species of plains game including kudu, impala, and bushbuck. The Zambezi River marks its northern border, beyond which lies Zambia. Your morning experience includes a light breakfast and drinks. Please request a breakfast pack at your guest lodge already on the previous evening. Transfers are included to and from any Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) accommodation.

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After the exhilarating safari game drive, you do a tour of Victoria Falls for 2.5 hours from 11am, which is one of the most compelling sites in the world. This cascading column of sheer energy powers its way down a 100-meter chasm, taking your breath away as you gaze in awe, mesmerized by its strength and incredible beauty. As you captivate this famous wonder, you will be completely enthralled to see and feel “The Smoke that Thunders.” The tour guides will ensure that the best photographic opportunities are indicated while mesmerizing you with historical and current information, as well as details on the flora, fauna, birds, wildlife, and other related issues on this World Heritage Site. Raincoats are provided when needed. There is a café in the rainforest and you can take time out to have something to drink or eat before or after walking out of the rainforest.

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You end the day with a standard sunset river cruise of 2.5 hours from 4pm. Enjoy the magnificent views of the Zambezi River. Experience this river-based game and sunset cruise on this mighty African river. There is a chance to spot many different types of animals in the water and along the banks. You will have unlimited local drinks and some tasty snacks as you watch the sunset in one of the most beautiful scenes in Africa. Transfers are included to and from any Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) accommodation.

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Note: Times might be slightly different according to the current season.

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Day 3: Fly to Johannesburg

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Enjoy a free morning, then say farewell to Zimbabwe and fly to Johannesburg.

 

Included:

 

• Accommodation as per itinerary

• Entrance fees

• National Park fees

• Driver/guide

• Professional guide at specialist venues

• Transport by private vehicle

• Regional Flight: return regional flight between

       Johannesburg and Victoria Falls