Victoria Falls 3 Days / 2 Nights Package

Victoria Falls 3 Days / 2 Nights Package
 

Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world.

There is a magic about them manifested in the towering column of spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss and tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippos and deadly crocodiles lurk.

Called it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" -- the smoke that thunders by The Local people, Victoria falls are 1708 meters wide, making it the largest curtain of water in the world. It drops between 90m and 107m into the Zambezi Gorge and an average of 550,000 cubic metres of water plummet over the edge every minute.

Remarkably preserved in its natural state, the Victoria falls inspire visitors as much today as they did David Livingstone in the 1860's. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared National Parks and a World Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialisation.

Seasons

The river's annual flood season is February to May with a peak in April. The spray from the falls typically rises to a height of over 400 metres (1,300 ft), and sometimes even twice as high, and is visible from up to 50 km (30 miles) away. During the flood season, however, it is impossible to see the foot of the falls and most of its face, and the walks along the cliff opposite it are in a constant shower and shrouded in mist. Close to the edge of the cliff, spray shoots upward like inverted rain, especially at Zambia's Knife-Edge Bridge.

As the dry season takes effect, the islets on the crest become wider and more numerous, and in September to January up to half of the rocky face of the falls may become dry and the bottom of the First Gorge can be seen along most of its length. The minimum flow, which occurs in November, is around a tenth of the April figure.

Towns

Victoria Falls town (in Zimbabwe) lies on the southern bank of the Zambezi River at the eastern end of the Victoria Falls themselves. Victoria Falls Airport is 18 km south of the town and has international services to Johannesburg and Namibia.

Livingstone (in Zambia) is a historic colonial city and tourism centre for Victoria Falls lying 10 km south on the Zambezi River, and a border town with road and rail connections to Zimbabwe on the other side of the Falls. The Airport has connections to Lusaka and Johannesburg in South Africa.

National Parks

Open to visitors throughout the year, the Victoria Falls National Park in north-western Zimbabwe protects the south and east bank of the Zambezi River. It covers 23.4 km² extending from the larger Zambezi National Park about 6 km above the falls to about 12 km below the falls.

A notable feature of the park is the rainforest which grows in the spray of the falls, including ferns, palms, liana vines, and a number of trees such as mahogany not seen elsewhere in the region.

Pick-up upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport

Included:

• meet & greet at airport
• transfers in & out
• 2 nights at your lodge/hotel/guesthouse on B&B basis
• sunset cruise on Zambezi river
• tour of the falls

Not included:

• lunches
• dinners
• flights to & from Victoria falls

Optional activities available:

• River rafting
• Helicopter ride to view the falls
• Bungy jumping
• Elephant Back Safari

GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITION OF SALES

• • General information and conditions of carriage prices, routes, places of interest, destinations, hotels and restaurants are subject to availability and to change
  • Tour departure and arrival are approximate
  • German, French, Spanish as well as other foreign language guides are available on request
  • All tours are subject to minimum number of passengers
  • All our vehicles are insured substantially for passenger liability
  • Hotel check in takes place from 14:00 and check out before 11:00 in the morning
  • Luggage and personal possessions are carried at your own risk
  • Please ensure that valuables and travel documents are kept safe at all times

• For extended tour a 50% deposit is required upon booking
• Cancellation fees will be charged on extended tour