Victoria Falls Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Car Hire  Hi,
I am looking at hiring a car in Zimbabwe. I have heard that some companies ask to hold on to your passport or credit card during the hire period. Is ...

falls in april  we want to go to the falls on 26th April,our travel agent in India is telling us not to go to the Zim side because the falls will not be visible! Is it ...

Yellow Fever Vacine  We will be visiting Ilala Lodge Zimbabwe / Zambia in Feb 2012. Is it absolutely essential to have this vacine.

Activities at Victoria Falls  My friend traveled to Victoria falls a few years ago and was able to go hang-gliding over the falls. Is that still available? I couldn't find it on the ...

How cold will it be?  I will be in Victoria Falls at the end of February. I know it will be warm during the day but will I need a warm jacket at night? Also, can you recommend ...

BOAC Sunderland flying boats on the Zambezi  Would you like to publish an article with photos about the BOAC flying boats?

School Stationary Donation  Dear Tony and Boo,
We are located in Cornwall UK and would like to (locate someone in the UK) kind enough to take school stationary supplies to Hwange ...

Avoiding yellow fever shots!  We are US citizens traveling to Victoria Falls as a side trip from South Africa, and would like to avoid the required yellow fever shots if possible. We ...

Anyone visited in Oct 2011  Just want to know if anyone out there just got back from Vic Falls, how was the weather and also the mosquitos - did u take malaria tabs has i have heard ...

malaria tablets  Hi Boo


We are coming at end Oct 2011 do we have to take malaria tabs, cos we where told that its side effects can be quite harmful, plse advise.


Thanks
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Tour of the Falls  How long does it take to tour the entire falls.


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How did Victoria Falls form!!!  How did victoria falls form?

Zimbabwe Commercial Vehicle Guarantee  I recently purchased your travel guide and found it to be very helpful for the Victoria Falls area. I just found one mistake that I was hoping you could ...

Yellow Fever  Hi there,

We would like to do the Bridge Slide when we come to Vic Falls and I know we have to cross over to the Zambian side to do it. We will not ...

how can I get hold of Shoestrings backpackers asap?  How can I get hold of shoestrings backers? I need to know if they are fully booked for new years yet?

Winston Churchill visit to Victoria Falls Hotel  When I visited your hotel two or three years ago, I recall seeing something about Winston Church visiting there. Can you tell me more about that . . . when ...

October visitng  will we enjoy our stay in vic falls during october, will we see a good pic of the falls, and going to chobe island for the day will we see any wild life....

Wellness Day Spa  Hi tony & Boo,

Greetings from Germany;) I am Zimbabwean born, now living Germany and my husband & I want to come back to Vic Falls. I know that there ...

VAT (Value Added Tax)  I've read conflicting information regarding the VAT (Value Added Tax) for both Victoria Falls and Livingstone on the Zambia side, can you help?

One ...

Victoria Falls Night opening  Hello! I know that Vic falls are opened at night during full moon days. Is there any official notice of the night opening days? I know that in september,...

Cost of meals at victoria falls  Just wondering how many american dollars to take with us for meals for two people for two days?

Private education  Hope you can be of some help. My Husband and I are looking at buying into a business in Victoria Falls. One of our main concerns is education for our ...

bungy jumping  how much does it cost to go bungy jumping?

Tiger fishing  We are planning a holiday at the victoria falls in October and wondered who would be the best fishing guide for tiger fish ? my husband is an avid fly ...

National Park Chalets  Hi there,

I am travelling to Vic Falls with my sister and her husband in january next year. We were hoping to stay in the chalets in the national park ...

Devil's Pool and Victoria Falls  Hi there,
I am planning a trip to Victoria Falls with my family of 6 adults late August of this year. I have the option of doing 1 (shorter) day trip ...

100 Trillion dollar bill cost./Soccer ball  Hi We will be in Vic. Falls in August.
Two questions:
1)What is the best way to obtain the 100 trillion dollar bill as a souvenir? and how much should ...

Lunar Rainbow and Devil's Pool  Hi Boo and Tony,

Loving the website! I was wondering if you knew whether the Devil's Pool might be open in the middle of July or whether the water ...

In your opinion which month would be better to visit Victoria Falls?  Hi- We would like to visit Victoria Falls next year and have read most of the info on your website. We have decided that April, July & August sound like ...

Water volume in October  We are considering coming to Victoria Falls around October 9-12. We have heard that there is very little water. Do you think that early October would ...

Timing of a family visit  I would like to Visit Vic falls with my husband and kids aged 10 and 13. We want to see the falls, do some gentle river rafting, do a few days in a game ...

Accommodation in Plumtree?  Hi,
I'm planning a trip in May and need accommodation for one night (for two people sharing) in Plumtree. I have searched everywhere but found no reference ...

How Old is Victoria Falls?  How old exactly is Victoria Falls?

Questions relating to Visas  Dozens of questions all relating to visa and entry requirements

Accomodation in Bulawayo  we are coming up to the falls in April from SA and are looking to overnight in Bulawayo. can you recommend a reasonably priced B&B

Victoria Falls Travel Related Questions  Dozens of questions relating to travel to and around Victoria Falls

buying a 4X4 in VicFalls or Livingstone  We live in Cape Town. We want to buy a 4X4 in Zim or Zambia and leave it in Vic Falls. & Never bring it into SA.

Is that possible?

Your site is ...

Shipping Craft items from Vic Falls  We will be starting our two week trip in Vic falls, Zimbabwe, in Aug. If we purchase any Craft items in the Open Market or shops, is there a UPS, Fed Ex ...

is it safe in Harare?  Hi Tony and Boo:

My partner and i are going to Harare by end of this month to visit an orphanage in ruwa, and try to gather some info back to canada....

Advice and Info regarding Vic Falls  Hi Tony

I am from the beautiful city of Durban in South Africa. My husband, two kids(aged 2 and 6 years) and I are arriving at Vic Falls on the 9th ...

How 2 fit everything in less than 2 days?  We will be in Vic Falls in April 2011. We arrive on 20th Apr in Livingstone airport at 11.45. Does this itinerary make sense?

Day 1 - at around 14.00/...

How long did the victoria falls take to form?  How long did the Victoria Falls take to form?

Visit in October  We are planning to visit the falls on 29-31 October. Will there be some water or it is totally dry. Thanks

Fishing in Victoria Falls  Questions related to fishing in Victoria Falls

Bringing a car into Zimbabwe  Hello,

We are borrowing a friends car when we land in Jo Burg. We are wanting to drive up to Vic Falls.

What is required to be able to drive across ...

Computer Availability  I read that you have internet cafes. Will I be able to use a computer at one of the cafes, or at a hotel? Do I need to bring my own computer? Thank ...

House Boats  Hi There,

Love you website, I am so excited about our having our Honeymoon in Vic Falls/Kariba.

We will be visiting 16-22 Apr 2011

Something I'...

Electricity   what type of adaptor plug will we need to bring with us to use uk appliances

Walk with Lions  I can arrange for this tour privately or thru my group tour. I am concerned that the group which can involve 20 people will be paired with one group of ...

Internet and Cell Phone reception  Questions relating to Cell Phone and Internet availbility in Victoria Falls

Vic Falls water level and Imbabala  Dear Boo and Tony

Firstly, thank you so much for a wonderful informative website on Vic Fall, Well done!!

Vic Falls is on the very TOP of ...

Catholic Church  Good day
Please could you assist me with contact details for the priest at the Catholic Church in Victoria Falls.

Kingdom Hotel in September  Hi I've just found your fab site and am well impressed by it. I am staying at the Kingdom on a b+b basis for 1 night at the end of a 2 week mega safari ...

Border Control Hours to Livingstone  Thanks for a great website! Do you know the hours of border control between Zimbabwe and Zambia in October?

Entrance Fee for Victoria Falls   Entrance Fees to the Victoria Falls

Which activities are in which country?  We are trying to decide which side to stay in based on where the activities are (for convenience and cost of visas).
You recommend Shearwater and Wild ...

Walking with Lions  How do I know these lions are not being raised for Canned Hunting?

How is man affecting the environment around Victoria Falls?  Hi, great website. My son aged 11 is doing a Geography project on Victoria Falls. One of the questions is explain how humans may be affecting the natural ...

Lunar Rainbow Tours/Moonlight viewing days for the Rainforest 2010  Do you know when the moonlight viewing days are in 2010 past January?

swimming in the Devil's Pool  Is it still possible and allowed to swim in the Devil's Pool? and when the water level is low enough to do it? Is the access to the Devil's Pool only from ...

Entrance Fee for Victoria Falls   Entrance Fees to the Victoria Falls

TOUR OF THE FALLS  We are going to Vic Falls in December. Is it necessary to go on a guided tour of the falls or can one find one's way easily on one's own.

Victoria Hotel  landing at Livingston airport how far to victoria falls hotel, do we need a visa we from south africa.

Southern Africa Gallery  Do you have any contact information for an art gallery on the corner of Livingston Way? and the road that leads out to the A Zambezi River Lodge? It has ...

How do i get to go on a game count (Hwange) ?  Dear Sir / Madam,

I am inquiring as to what is required or whom i can contact about going along on a game count at Hwange National Park?

Many thanks
...

Kazuma Pan  Hi Tony, we subscribe to your newsletter and look forward to it with interest.
In June we will be visiting Zimbabwe, entering at Pandamatenga and stopping ...

African Dancers  Does anyone know of some traditional African dancers that I can hire as entertainment for my wedding at Matetsi Water Lodge?

Botswana & Victoria Falls Tour Guide  I would like a tour guide for the victoria falls area & botswana - 5 days worth. I will be in southern botswana & will want to see parts of botswana & victoria ...

Rafting ?  We are visiting in April 2010 and will be keen to jump on one of your rafts (6 people) ages as follows 11, 13 x2, 16 and 2 adults. I am sure there will ...

Horse Back Safari in Livingstone  I will be staying in Livingstone next weekend and would like to do a horseback safari. Do you pick up from the Zambian side of the Falls?
Thank you
Suzanne ...

Visit to local schools  I was wondering if it is possible to visit a local school while we are in Victoria Falls.

Does Victoria Falls have any threats/problems ?  Does Victoria Falls have any threats/problems ?

Is it enaugh with a Zambian visa to enter Victoria Falls?  Hello!

We are 4 guys from Norway who will take the bus from Windhoek in Namibia to Livingstone in Zambia. From Livingstone we would like to take a day-...

Cost of Activities  as a south african
how much does it cost in south african rands to enter the vic falls
do i incur more cost to walk behind the falls
do i pay for ...

School Project  Hi
My name is Hannah and I am in gr.6
I am doing a project at school on Victoria Falls.
I read in a Geteway magazine about the different activities ...

Houseboats on Zambezi  Hi, we are a family of 4 (2 adults + 10 / 12 year old boys) who are wanting to go on a houseboat (nothing too fancy as cost way over the top) from Livingstone....

House Boats on Kariba  Hi Boo,

It is Courteney Blunden from Africa on Foot, I was just wondering if you had any info on House Boats on Kariba and in particular costing and ...

Is there an Osteopath in the Vic Falls area?  I am travelling to the Vic Falls area in March 2010 but have a back problem that sometimes requires adjustment after a long flight. So I would like to ...

WERE TO STAY IN VIC FALLS....??  Hi, FROM YOUR WEBSITE I GATHERED THE VIC FALLS HOTEL AND THE KINGDOM HOTEL ARE THE CLOSEST TO THE FALLS, IS THIS CORRECT ?.
WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A VIC ...

Elephant foot prints  Our family went on an elephant back safari with your company on Dec 8 2010 in the afternoon and my son and daughter purchased two elephant foot prints ...

Weather in Zimbabwe  how can you find out the weather in Zimbabwe?

Victoria Falls, Chobe River & Central Kalahari game reserve   Am interested in a safari guide covering the above area all in about a weeks time. Would this be possible?

Elephant Hills Contact Number  I have returned from the Elephant Hills Hotel on Wednesday, and I left a bag with medication and other medical equipment in it there. I need a contact ...

US Wild Life film maker in 60`s  What can you tell me about film maker Ron Shannin who worked for a time with Ozzie`s lions?

Single Female traveler   I would like to know what you would recommend for a single female traveler.

I would like my own room. What do you mean by single and double in regards ...

Uk Passport  I have a Uk passport but have never been there. i am also a Swazi citizen married to a South african. do i still need to get the UK visa and i only have ...

I am looking for the email address of the pencil artist in Elephant walk centre  While in Vic falls recently, I commissioned a piece of art from the delightful chap who does pencil sketches / art in the open part of the Elephant walk ...

Where did Victoria falls get its name from?  where did it get its name

Buying Shoes  Where can i buy children's shoes in Victoria Falls?

House in SA (Gouritsmond Western Cape) to swop for houseboat at Kariba  Do you know anybody that wants to swop their houseboat at Kariba for our House at the sea near Mosselbay in SA (value 3 Mil. Rand)

Regards
Betsie
abiee@...

School educational tour to Zambezi national park  from: Munyaradzi High School
Geography Department
E-mail Address: 0773825860@econetmail.com

ref: Proposed Educational Tour of Zambezi ...

Fishing trips and visa and Chobe too  Hi,

My dad and I are coming to South Africa and Victoria falls (Zimbabwe side) this year on holiday. He is Indian citizen and I am US citizen.
1)Do ...

Environmental Issues  What are some problems that are going on at Victoria Falls? Environmental Issues? Anything that causes problems at Victoria Falls I would like to know ...

Weddings in Victoria falls  Questions related to getting married in Victoria Falls

Cheapest option to see the falls and go on a safari  I want to visit Victoria Falls and also see a safari over a couple of days time. What is the cheapest way to do this? Also, any suggestions for fairly ...

Map of Zambezi National Park  I need a map of the National park here on the Zimbabwe side as i go to the park often but would like to have a map

"Jafuta" Lodge  Hello,
My name is Peter "Jafuta." I reside in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin USA. I am trying to figure out the connection between my Jafuta family that moved ...

Proposed visit to Victoria falls  Hi
My daughter and her friend are in Malawi and wish to visit Victoria Falls. She currently intends to fly from Blantyre to Lusaka via Air Malawi (seems ...

Balloon Over the Falls  What happened to the big balloon that used to be tethered on the Zim side that went up and down with tourists I cant remember what it cost - does it still ...

Change in Vic falls  I'm currently writing an essay on the change of Victoria falls since 1998, and i would like to know where I can get statistics of tourism change, infrastructure ...

Work Permit  My boyfriend is living in the UK and wants to immigrate to Zimbabwe. He has previously lived in South Africa for 15 years and did receive a South African ...

Travellers Cheques  Will I be able to get US$ Cash in exchange for US$ Travellers Cheques. For example I will need US$ 20 to enter the rain forest but the smallest T/C I have ...

Tariff   What is the tariff to enter the Victoria falls reserve as a day visitor from South Africa? Can we pay in Rand?

Cost of meals in Zim  Hi
Thank you for this web site. Most informative. We have booked on a special to THe Kingdom Hotel and see that they have a Panorottis and Spur.

Please ...

Disable Friendly  How wheelchair friendly is the area as I would like to take my disabled mother .This is a venture that she would really like to do .

African Dancers in Florida  I am interested in finding African Dancers for my reception, does anyone know of any in the state of Florida?

Photo of the Matopos Balancing Rocks  How may I obtain a copy of this photo? I visited there
years ago in 1963. Thank you

Hi

Sorry cant help you on this, we don't have rights for these ...

Package Tours  Do Flame Lily Tours to Vic Falls still operate out of Harare? What are the prices and where can I get details?
Thanks for your help.
Amanda

Hi Amanda
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