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Victoria Falls: Scenic Day Tour, Lunch and Helicopter Flight

Victoria Falls: Scenic Day Tour, Lunch and Helicopter Flight

Experience this all in one spectecular packaged day tour which starts daily in Victoria Falls. You will be picked up from your lodge to the Victoria Falls Rainforest Park. You will be guided through the Rainforest on each of the 16 view points, with your guide, who will give a brief history of the Victoria Falls [Mosi-oa-tunya] as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird, wildlife, cultural and historical information of the local people and other points of interest. It’s a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is Nature’s Supreme Masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality…and nothing prepares you for your first sight. After the falls tour your guide will transfer you to the Helipad for the helicopter flight over the mighty Victoria Falls. Here you will Experience and enjoy a bird's eye view of the whole Victoria Falls in the sky. the best way to complement the guided walk. You can collect and pay for your video and pictures of the helicopter flight. Soon after the Helicopter Short Flight, you will be transferred to the Lookout Café for lunch, here you will enjoy lunch seated at the the edge of the Batoka Gorges with magnificent views of the river, overlooking the Victoria falls bridge and the luxury Victoria Falls Hotel. Guides are also very happy to assist you with photographs whilst visiting all the points of interest. Once done with lunch you will be taken back to the hotel and probably pass through the Big Tree were you will take Pictures under the biggest and most oldest Tree in the region !

Victoria Falls Full Day Experience

Victoria Falls Full Day Experience

Discover all of the best that Victoria Falls has to offer in one, adventure filled, multi-activity guided full day tour. Explore one of the 7 wonders of the world, the majestic Victoria Falls Start with a Guided tour of the mighty Victoria Falls Your amazing day begins with a guided Tour of the magnificent Victoria Falls,one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Witness this 3 kilometer long and 100 meter deep wall of water that drops an astonishing 500 million cubic litres of water every minute into a chasm whose spray shoots up some 200 metres into the atmosphere to 'rain' a coooling vapor on a warm summer morning that will soak and refresh you. Then go for a Victoria Falls Bridge Walk After the Guided Tour of the Falls, you will enjoy lunch and rest at the Lookout Cafe then go on Tour of the famous Victoria Falls Bridge that goes over the Zambezi River linking Zimbabwe to Zambia. Visit the Big Tree, a 2,000 year old Baobab, Proceed to the Big Tree after the Bridge Tour, an amazing 2000 year old Baobab Tree with a girth of over 22 metres and over 24 metres in height that has the original 164 year old inscription by the famed adventurer David Livingstone. Then Explore the African crafts market Let us then take you on a tour of an authentic African Crafts Market where you will find a variety of beautiful hand made African Curios and test your haggling skills with the Crafts cum Salesmen there. Rest and refresh at your hotel or over drinks Then Embark on a Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River Welcome the evening with a Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River where you will savour the panoramic African sunset and game viewing while enjoying ice-cold beverages, tasty snacks and those memorable photo moments. Finally, cap off your day with a memorable Boma Dinner, Drum and Dance Show Cap your memorable day tour with perhaps the most authentic African Dinner, Dance and Drum Show. Sample a wide variety of freshly made authentic African cuisine, then sit back to watch the famous Matebele Traditional and War Dancers put on a fabulous show. Go on to participate in the Drumming show where you will beat your own drum until your fingers tingle

Victoria Falls Bridge : Guided Tour to Bridge, Museum+Cafe

Victoria Falls Bridge : Guided Tour to Bridge, Museum+Cafe

Explore the famous Victoria Falls National Park and Bridge on a walking tour run by enthusiastic locals. Enjoy contact with Zimbabwean and Zambian bush and wildlife, a local art market and museum, and an eye-opening gorge on this unique opportunity to visit the Southern African wilderness. Begin the tour at our town office. From there, walk about 15 minutes with a local guide, who navigates a path through the African bush. Enjoy this opportunity to encounter wildlife such as impalas, warthogs, and baboons under the careful supervision of the tour guide. Next, admire local artistry at the Victoria Falls Craft Markets, where local artists sculpt works that symbolize African wildlife such as elephants, rhinoceroses, and giraffes. Made from natural materials like fibers, wood, clay, and stone, take this opportunity to get a keepsake. After passing the crafts market, cross the Zambian border post and continue walking for about 10 minutes and listen to the impressive, thunder-like crashing of the falls. Then stroll across the Victoria Falls Bridge, learn of its stunning history and experience the breathtaking views of parts of the Zimbabwean and Zambian Falls (no $50 entrance fee), the gorge and Zambezi River. Our tour also includes a stop at small museum site and admire a small-scale model of the bridge along with historic photos and documentation from the time it was built. Then head back over the border, check out the wildlife once again, and finish where the tour started.

Victoria Falls: Segway Tour

Victoria Falls: Segway Tour

The only thing better than exploring Victoria Falls is exploring it on a two-wheel personal transporter. You will be picked up from your hotel for the Victoria Falls Segway tour which departs early morning or late afternoon after a short training session. The early morning and late afternoon tours are a magical time to view Mosi-oa-Tunya, as the rays of the sun give the rising spray of the Falls a beautiful pink and gold tint, providing sights that are quite memorable and awe-inspiring. This five-kilometer guided Segway tour takes tourists along paths, roads, and sidewalks to scenic viewpoints. You will glide over to the Victoria Falls Bridge where you will unveil its fascinating history. Built in 1904, it is the second most visited landmark at Victoria Falls. Here you’ll have photo opportunities and be able to see some of the high-flying activities that happen there. After the bridge, take a 500-meter ride to The Lookout Cafe, which offers some of the best views of Victoria Falls from 120 meters above Batoka Gorge. Select a refreshing beverage from the menu before embarking on the rest of your tour. Continue along Zambezi Drive for 2 kilometers to reach the Big Tree, an enormous ancient Baobab, where David Livingstone carved his name in 1855. To and from the Big Tree your guide will tell you about the unique fauna and flora of the region as you pass through it, and you may even be lucky enough to spot some wildlife on the way. Heading back to the town you’ll discover Chinotimba Township, where you can get a sense of local customs and culture. Your guide will take you to the bustling local market where you can experience different fruit and vegetables and see a side of Victoria Falls that is not on most tourist itineraries. The tour will conclude as you scoot back towards Victoria Falls Hotel where you will learn the history of this resort town from the oldest luxury hotel in Zimbabwe. At the conclusion of your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Victoria Falls: Cultural Tour with High Tea

Victoria Falls: Cultural Tour with High Tea

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel to be taken to Victoria Falls for a guided walking tour. Get ready to witness the remarkable power of nature, a spectacle you will remember for life. The walk of the falls will take around 2 hours after which you will go to Lookout Café. It is perched 120 meters above the turbulent rapids of the Zambezi River. Here, you have the option to have a light lunch from the menu while you relax and take in the amazing views. Remember to save space for your high tea.  After lunch, discover the bridge and learn about its construction while seeing the high flying activities that happen there. From the bridge, progress on a short tour of Victoria Falls Hotel, the oldest hotel in the land, which holds the history of the resort town. Relax and enjoy the hotel's famous high tea on Stanley’s Terrace, with spectacular views of the Victoria Falls Bridge. From the hotel, go to see the big tree which is over 1000 years old, this is where the pioneers in Victoria Falls spent their nights in the early years. Lastly, visit the township to see how the local people live, and learn about the local customs. This will also give you the opportunity to see the craft markets where you can browse through a selection of handcrafts made by Zimbabwean artists.

Victoria Falls: Flashlight Bush Experience and Stargazing

Victoria Falls: Flashlight Bush Experience and Stargazing

Flashlight Safari in 4x4 Safari Jeep and Stargazing: Your journey begins in a 4x4 safari vehicle as expert guides navigate through the bush, scanning for nocturnal wildlife along the way. Equipped with flashlights, you’ll even get the chance to participate in the search, adding an adventurous touch to the safari. Upon arriving at a secluded stargazing site deep in the wilderness, you’ll be greeted by a breathtaking view of the African night sky. Far from any light pollution, the stars come alive—twinkling constellations, the luminous Milky Way, and, on clear nights, even distant galaxies. As you take in the celestial wonders, the serene sounds of the surrounding bush create an immersive, tranquil atmosphere. This combination of wildlife exploration and stargazing offers a one-of-a-kind experience, blending the excitement of a moonlit safari with the awe-inspiring beauty of the universe. Perfect for those seeking both adventure and a deeper connection to nature

Victoria Falls Bridge : Guided Tour to Bridge, Museum+Cafe

Victoria Falls Bridge : Guided Tour to Bridge, Museum+Cafe

Explore the famous Victoria Falls National Park and Bridge on a walking tour run by enthusiastic locals. Enjoy contact with Zimbabwean and Zambian bush and wildlife, a local art market and museum, and an eye-opening gorge on this unique opportunity to visit the Southern African wilderness. Begin the tour at our town office. From there, walk about 15 minutes with a local guide, who navigates a path through the African bush. Enjoy this opportunity to encounter wildlife such as impalas, warthogs, and baboons under the careful supervision of the tour guide. Next, admire local artistry at the Victoria Falls Craft Markets, where local artists sculpt works that symbolize African wildlife such as elephants, rhinoceroses, and giraffes. Made from natural materials like fibers, wood, clay, and stone, take this opportunity to get a keepsake. After passing the crafts market, cross the Zambian border post and continue walking for about 10 minutes and listen to the impressive, thunder-like crashing of the falls. Then stroll across the Victoria Falls Bridge, learn of its stunning history and experience the breathtaking views of parts of the Zimbabwean and Zambian Falls (no $50 entrance fee), the gorge and Zambezi River. Our tour also includes a stop at small museum site and admire a small-scale model of the bridge along with historic photos and documentation from the time it was built. Then head back over the border, check out the wildlife once again, and finish where the tour started.

Victoria Falls Safari with Lunch and Sunset Cruise

Victoria Falls Safari with Lunch and Sunset Cruise

You will be picked up from your hotel at 7:00 AM and make your way to the Zambezi National Park where your game drive will take place in an open four-wheel drive vehicle. Your qualified guide will drive you through the unique Zimbabwean bush, covering a genuinely wild, unfenced wilderness area. You may be lucky enough to spot a variety of animals, including elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, leopards and much more. At 11:00 AM, you will go on a guided tour of Victoria Falls to witness one of the greatest shows on earth – the raging waters of the Zambezi River crashing into the Batoka Gorge. This experience takes you through parts of the Victoria Falls Rainforest to the cliffs opposite the massive cascade. From here, you will get the best view of the main falls. Get ready to witness the remarkable power of nature, and a spectacle you will remember for a lifetime.  At 1:00 PM, make your way to the Lookout Café where lunch will be provided with a spectacular view. Perched 120m above the turbulent rapids of the Zambezi River, this is undoubtedly the best view in Victoria Falls. You can select your lunch from the à la carte menu while you relax and take in the amazing views. Alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic drinks can be bought from the cash bar.  Your driver will then take you back to your hotel for a small break while waiting for the sundowner cruise. At 4:30 PM you'll be picked up again for the sunset cruise down the majestic Zambezi River. This is a fantastic time to be on the river to observe wildlife as they come down to the river for their last drink. You will slowly make your way along the Zambezi River and witness one of the most beautiful sunsets on the African continent. You can experience nature’s beauty and splendor while enjoying a refreshing drink from the cash bar. Return to your hotel at approximately 7:30 PM after what will undoubtedly be a fantastic day.

Victoria Falls Town: Guided Walking Safari to Bridge & Gorge

Victoria Falls Town: Guided Walking Safari to Bridge & Gorge

Explore the famous Victoria Falls National Park and Bridge on a walking tour run by enthusiastic local guides from Savannah Adventures Safaris.. Enjoy contact with Zimbabwean and Zambian bush and wildlife, a local art market and museum, and an eye-opening gorge on this unique opportunity to visit the Southern African wilderness.>Begin the tour at the Victoria Falls post office. From there, walk about 15 minutes with a local guide, who navigates a path through the African bush. Enjoy this opportunity to encounter wildlife such as impalas, warthogs, and baboons under the careful supervision of the tour guide. Next, admire local artistry at the Victoria Falls Craft Markets, where local artists sculpt works that symbolize African wildlife such as elephants, rhinoceroses, and giraffes. Made from natural materials like fibers, wood, clay, and stone, take this opportunity to get a keepsake. After passing the crafts market, cross the Zambian border post and continue walking for about 10 minutes and listen to the impressive, thunder-like crashing of the falls. Then stroll across the Victoria Falls Bridge and experience the breathtaking views that it has to offer of the gorge and Zambezi River.To wrap up the tour, stop at a small museum site and admire a small-scale model of the bridge along with historic photos and documentation from the time it was built. Then head back over the border, check out the wildlife once again, and finish at the post office where the tour started.

Victoria Falls: Private Birdwatching Safari near the town

Victoria Falls: Private Birdwatching Safari near the town

1.) VICTORIA FALLS TOWN After pickup at your hotel, we drive to the sewage ponds on the outskirts of the town. While driving there we have the chance to see some birds in the town area such as Laughing Dove, Pied Crow, Common Bulbul, Red-winged starling, White-browed Robin-Chat, Scarlet-chested Sunbird and White-browed Sparrow-Weaver. 2.) SEWAGE PONDS The sewage ponds are a magnet for wildlife all year round. Access to the area is free and it hosts many species that you can also see in Zambezi National Parks and other reserves where an entry fee is necessary. Walking in the area you will be able to see many residents and migrant species. The ponds are popular with aquatic species such as Egyptian Goose, Water Thick-knee, Black-winged Stilt, Blacksmith Lapwing, White-headed Lapwing, Three-banded Plover, African Jacana, Marabou Stork, Hamerkop, African Sacred Ibis and various migrant waders such as Wood Sandpiper. We will spend around 1 hour exploring the surrounding shrubland which has plenty of species such as Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove, Namaqua Dove, Gray Go-away-bird, African Gray Hornbill, Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill, Little Bee-eater, Lilac-breasted Roller, White Helmetshrike, Tawny-flanked Prinia, Kurrichane Thrush, Red-backed Scrub-Robin, Red-billed Quelea, Red-billed Firefinch and Golden-breasted Bunting. 3.) SHORE OF ZAMBEZI RIVER We drive to the river shore where we will be able to pick up further species that are unique to this habitat. This includes specialities such as Pratincoles (Collared, Black-Winged and Rock Pratincole all possible) and the Collared Palm-Thrush. Common riverine birds include African Darter, Long-tailed Cormorant, Hadada Ibis, African Fish-Eagle. In the woodland & shrubland along the river you can expect Red-faced Mousebird, White-fronted Bee-eater, Crested Barbet, Black-Collared Barbet, Black-backed Puffback, Tropical Boubou, Crimson-breasted Gonolek, Terrestrial Brownbulbul and Southern Yellow White-eye. 4.) ZAMBEZI RIVER GORGE We transfer to the Lookout Café. On the terrace of the café, you can enjoy breathtaking views over the river gorge. Also, you have a chance to pick up some additional species such as swifts, swallows and various raptors. If time is up, the tour ends here. From the Lookout Café, you can conveniently walk back to your hotel in Victoria Falls town. 5.) VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI CLUB If time allows, we will drive you to Victoria Falls Safari Club. This luxurious lodge has a lookout terrace from where you have excellent views into Zambezi National Park. Daily at 1pm vultures are being fed right under the terrace so this is an excellent opportunity to see species such as Hooded Vulture and White-backed Vulture from close. From the lodge, you also have a chance to spot mammals such as antelopes or giraffes.

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