Information for Travellers to Vic Falls

Information for Travellers to Vic Falls

by Giancarlo
(Hungary-Italy)

I have booked my trip to VicFalls-Capetown-Namibia for next January.Of course now I am planing what to do and looking to not pay it a fortune .
Some friends (but they go sometimes to region for hunting , and I am not a hunter) suggested me to contact the Ultimatelodge .I see that you propose to use other activity company , so therefore I am asking you to give me some advise .
Pls find below email I sent to them and I will apprieciate if you can give me some advise to what really to do In January and what not and eventualy along with my contact who else can offer me a safe and not crazy expensive service.
I thank you again .

Rgds Giancarlo

This is the email sent:

Hallo Russ

So in aprox 2 Months we will come to visit your wonderfull country.

As fanatic readers of Wilbur Smith me and my wife we are looking forward to visit part of magic Matabeleland.

At the end we will be just 2 people (me and my wife)

This will be the definitive programme:

Arriving at VFA on 10Th Jan at 13.10 with flight from JNB and leaving on 15th at 13.45

We will stay at Lokuthula Lodge for the whole time

I was looking in last days many opportunities of what to do and activity. Many nice things but due time and especcially ..money...not everything is possible.The world crisis has affected everybody in the world.

We would like to experience along the Falls (where is not needed to arrange any special tour) wildlife and also Matabele folk and history (for what possible near Victoria Falls)

As our common friend in Spain have highly recommended me to contact you , before to look for other more famous operators who offers services in VicFalls I would pls ask you to offer me a packages , suggesting may be what are not OK considering January weather.

Reading many review of travellers following are the things that most interest us:

- Helicopter flight over the falls

- Upper Zambesi canoeing

- Zambesi sunset and Dinner cruise

- Walking with Lions

- Zambesi National Park (if ok in this season....)

- Eventual night drive with bush dinner

But after this tourist activity would like to see and experience something of the magic Matabele folk ( I don’t know what possible to arrange on day tour near VicFalls and always staying just in Zimbabwe).

If you think that something else can be added (we don’t look for some crazy adventure as Rafting or BungiJump) pls propose it.

I hope that you can offer us something not so crazy expensive that can suitable our wishes.We are not Millioniare !!!

Waiting your offer and proposition.

Thks and Rgds

Giancarlo

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Nov 03, 2009
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Activities In Vic Falls - Good Package
by: Boo Peel

Many thanks for your enquiry regarding some of the activities available during your trip to Vic Falls in Jan 2010.

Upper Zambezi Canoeing-the cost is US$105 per person full day/US$90 per person half day plus US$10 for national park fees. This is definitely one of my personal favorites. Gently paddle your way down the upper Zambezi River, enjoying the hippo, game and wonderful scenery.

Helicopter flight-15mins- US$115 per person plus US$5 per person national parks fees. This flight circles the Vic Falls several times and the immediate section of the Zambezi River above the Falls

Evening Sunset Cruise-US$44 per person - This is a really great way to experience this magnificent Zambezi River. You will definitely see hippos, crocs and many species of birdlife.

Dinner Cruise-the cost is US$65 per person plus US$5 for national park fees.This cruise starts off watching the sunset on the Zambezi River with snacks and drinks.
Once the sun has set you will be served a three course dinner on the boat ? romantically lit with candles - gently floating down river.

Lion Walk-US$115 per person. Walk side by side with the King of the jungle.

Night Drive and Bush Dinner-US$ 90 per person

Meet The People-US$60 per person - this is a trip to a local village just outside Vic Falls - which will allows you to experience them in their every day life and work.

In January the Zambezi National Park - could very well be closed because of the high rainfall in this month and - I recommend that if you do maybe some of the trips mentioned above to avoid disappointment if the Park is closed.

Shearwater offer some great packages with their activities which I feel offer good value for money.

Tick It To Adventure 1-US$ 220 per person
A sunset Cruise plus you choice of any Two activities from the list below.

Tick It To Adventure 2-US$270 per person
Your choice of any Three activities from the list below.

Tick It To Adventure 3-US$390 per person
Your choice of any Five activities from the list below.

Rafting /Upper Zambezi Canoeing - 1/2 Day
Bungi Jump /Bridge Slide
Bridge Swing /Guided Tour of Falls
Sunset Cruise / Helicopter Ride - 15mins
Game Walk / Walk with Lions
Night Drive and Gush Dinner / Game Drive
Elephant Safari

As you can see that these packages do offer some good savings.

I would just like to add here that we can organise an Italian speaking guide for you if you required at a rate of US$ 100 per day.

Hope this helps with your planning. If you need any further assistance with booking any of the activities please could you send me an inquiry form through the site.

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Nov 03, 2009
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Many thanks for your enquiry regarding some of the activities available during your trip to Vic Falls in Jan 2010. Upper Zambezi Canoeing-the cost is US$105 per person full day/US$90 per person half day plus US$10 for national park fees. This is definitely one of my personal favorites. Gently paddle your way down the upper Zambezi River, enjoying the hippo, game and wonderful scenery. Helicopter flight-15mins- US$115 per person plus US$5 per person national parks fees. This flight circles the Vic Falls several times and the immediate section of the Zambezi River above the Falls Evening Sunset Cruise-US$44 per person - This is a really great way to experience this magnificent Zambezi River. You will definitely see hippos, crocs and many species of birdlife. Dinner Cruise-the cost is US$65 per person plus US$5 for national park fees.This cruise starts off watching the sunset on the Zambezi River with snacks and drinks. Once the sun has set you will be served a three course dinner on the boat ? romantically lit with candles - gently floating down river. Lion Walk-US$115 per person. Walk side by side with the King of the jungle. Night Drive and Bush Dinner-US$ 90 per person Meet The People-US$60 per person - this is a trip to a local village just outside Vic Falls - which will allows you to experience them in their every day life and work. In January the Zambezi National Park - could very well be closed because of the high rainfall in this month and - I recommend that if you do maybe some of the trips mentioned above to avoid disappointment if the Park is closed. Shearwater offer some great packages with their activities which I feel offer good value for money. Tick It To Adventure 1-US$ 220 per person A sunset Cruise plus you choice of any Two activities from the list below. Tick It To Adventure 2-US$270 per person Your choice of any Three activities from the list below. Tick It To Adventure 3-US$390 per person Your choice of any Five activities from the list below. Rafting /Upper Zambezi Canoeing - 1/2 Day Bungi Jump /Bridge Slide Bridge Swing /Guided Tour of Falls Sunset Cruise / Helicopter Ride - 15mins Game Walk / Walk with Lions Night Drive and Gush Dinner / Game Drive Elephant Safari As you can see that these packages do offer some good savings. I would just like to add here that we can organise an Italian speaking guide for you if you required at a rate of US$ 100 per day. Hope this helps with your planning. If you need any further assistance with booking any of the activities please could you send me an inquiry form through the site.

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Nov 04, 2009
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Thks a lot
by: Giancarlo

Thanks for Information. I will valuate all and if need assistance for any booking will come back to you.

Just 1 more question.
In colder season which is the low temperature in the region ? As I am working in knitwear sector was thinking to bring some stuff for the local population (it will cost me nothing ...just to find place in my luggage)

Nov 05, 2009
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Locals in Zimbabwe would grateful for anything!
by: Boo

The people of Zimbabwe are grateful for any form of clothing, the Knit wear that you speak about would be welcomed with open arms and would definitely be a blessing on the long cold winter nights.

If you wanted somewhere to take your items - Shoestrings work a lot with the Street Kids of Vic Falls and would be more than willing to make sure that your items found there way to the right homes.

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