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Common Questions

Is it safe to visit Victoria Falls?

Is there malaria in Victoria Falls?

Can I drink the water in Victoria Falls?

What type of accommodation is available in Victoria Falls?

What Activities can I do in Victoria Falls?

How do I get to Victoria Falls?

Do I need a visa for Zimbabwe?

How do I pay for my accommodation?

Are there ATM machines in Victoria Falls - where I can withdraw cash?

When is the best time of the year to visit Victoria Falls?

Does everybody speak English?

Is it true that there are food shortages in Victoria Falls?

Are there fuel shortages?

What will happen if I get sick whilst at Victoria Falls?

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Which activities are in which country?  starstarstarstarstar
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  starstarstarstarstar
How do I know these lions are not being raised for Canned Hunting?

What is the best way to get from Kariba to Victoria Falls ?  starstarstarstarstar
I am planning a trip to Zimbabwe in August 2011 and I am really excited to visit all my favourite places.I lived in Zimbabwe for 16 years I am planning ...

How is man affecting the environment around Victoria Falls?  starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

Cost to get into the Falls   starstarstarstarstar
Does anyone know what the cost is to get into the Falls on the Zim side in 2010?

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

transport from Vic FAlls airport into Namibia  starstarstarstarstar
I am looking to travel to Bagani in the Caprivi in Namibia on the 11 Feb and then back again on the 15th Feb and was hoping you could please advise me ...

Zimbabwe VS Zambia   starstarstarstarstar
May I know what's the difference between Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe vs Livingstone in Zambia?
How far are they apart?

Botswana & Victoria Falls Tour Guide  starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

Kazuma Pan  starstarstarstar
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 ...

Rafting ?  starstarstarstar
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 ...

Information for Travellers to Vic Falls  starstarstarstar
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 ...

Visa to Zambia  starstarstarstar
I have read that you cannot use a day visa into Zambia from Victoria Falls if you are leaving from Livingstone airport. Is this correct?

Horse Back Safari in Livingstone  starstarstarstar
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 ...

Passport entry regulations to zimbabwe  starstarstarstar
On the British Foreign Office Travel Advice for Zimbabwe, it states that THREE free pages are needed in a passport for entry into Zim. I know this is a ...

Houseboats on Zambezi  starstarstar
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....

Zimbabwe Visa?  starstarstar
Flying into Victoria falls, Zimbabwe on July 21 and staying 2 nights. So? Do we apply for our visa at the airport.?

House Boats on Kariba  starstarstar
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 ...

Hire a 4x4  starstarstar
I am looking for a reasonable price 4x4 to rent with all the camping equipment included. Do you have any suggestions?

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

Is there an Osteopath in the Vic Falls area?  starstarstar
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 ...

Visa costs x2 to visit the Falls?  starstarstar
Hi there, thanks for putting together a great website!

I was intending to self drive from Botswana to Vic Falls, then cross over to Livingstone and ...

WERE TO STAY IN VIC FALLS....??  starstarstar
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 ...

Do I Need a Double Entry Visas  starstarstar
I've heard that you don't need a double-entry or a multiple-entry visa into Zimbabwe as long as you don't spend a night outside Zimbabwe - am I right?

...

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

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

price to go and see the falls  star
How much does it cost to see the falls.

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

How to obtain visa abroad if there is not zimbabwe representation  Not rated yet
I´m a Mexican citizen and I live in Mexico City. Here there is not a Zimbabwe office, and British embassy said that now a days is not possible to issue ...

African Dancers in Florida  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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
...

Safety, Guide Tour of the Falls, Day to Chobe worth the Money? The first question, is it safe to walk around the town by myself and do you happen to to know how far is it to the falls from my hostel Victoria Falls Backpackers (357 Gibson Road)?......

How much money to bring to Victoria Falls?... Did Lorrie agree to take euros? If not I will bring some dollars. Yes I will be paying all in  Euros cash, so please give me an estimate of what I need to bring. Including the visa cost.....

Moving to Victoria Falls?...I am moving to Victoria Falls and have been searching on line for information but it is quite limited because it is all based on tourism - can you please help me.....

 


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