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Livingstone Island 
Hello, I am staying at Victoria Falls with 6 adults this year, in the end of July ( 27th- 30th ). We are interested in visiting Livingstone Island. …

Buy Zimbabwe SIM card at J’Burg or Victoria Falls Airports? 
Is it possible to buy a Zimbabwe SIM card for an iPhone at either Johannesburg or Victoria Falls airports? Many thanks in advance, Brenda

Route of House boats 
Can a house boat go from Vic falls to Kariba so that my guests can use the boat as a 2 day transfer instead of having to fly to Kariba. Do you have a …

Weight Restrictions for Helicopter Flight? 
Is there a maximum weight limit for the helicopter flights?

Validation of entrance fee 
How many days is the ticket valid for both sides?

Houseboat on Kariba 
My clients are 2 adults, interested in a long weekend fishing trip on Kariba. It might be too much for the two of them to be alone on a large houseboat. …

Wheelchair at Victoria falls 
Hi, Are the walks to see the falls wheelchair accessible? Are wheelchairs available to the public at the entrance to the parks on the Zimbadwe and Zambia …

Number of passport pages needed for repeated border crossings at Victoria Falls 
Okay, I know there are a number of posts around this issue, but still uncertain about the following: If we arrive in Zimbabwe into VFA, transit to Zambia …

Questions on Victoria Falls Accommodation 
Kindly confirm if there are any rooms (for two adults) with air conditioning at Lokuthula? Does Lokuthula have its own restaurant or do they form part …

Questions on Visas, Passports & Borders 
We are a family of 4 travelling to Livingstone for 5 days in December. My daughter's SA passport expires on 5 January - is that ok?

Questions on the Best Time of Year in Victoria Falls 
Good morning. We have booked guests to visit Vic Falls this weekend ( 29 Nov - 02 Dec 2018. What is the current levels of the water?

Questions on Money Matters Victoria Falls 
What is the amount of tips we need to give to the tour guide and driver

Questions on Random Victoria Falls Topics 
We are a group of 4 adults & will likely book activities when we arrive. I like your website for a variety of activities but did not see an address …

Questions on Victoria Falls Entrance Fees & Information 
What are the 2018 entrance fees for South African residents for both sides of the Falls?

Questions on Victoria Falls Activities 
Hi there There are 10 of us coming to Vic Falls at the end of this month. Is it possible to organise/charter a private sunset cruise? If so, could it …

Questions on Other Vic Falls Topics 
I am battling to contact you.System rejects my e-mail.Please contact me-am planning a trip to Vic Falls in May 2018. Johann 0845831008.

Questions on Yellow Fever Vaccination Victoria Falls 
Your site and other info found on Google advises that a yellow fever certificate is no longer required to re enter South Africa after a visit to the Falls. …

Questions on Transport and Transfers to Victoria Falls 
Hi there, are motorbikes allowed access to the park? Are the roads tarred?

Questions on Conservation & Environmental Issues 
Is using spotlights on night drives detrimental to the wildlife?

Questions on Internet & cell phone reception 
Hello, I am traveling to Zimbabwe and staying at Hwange National Park. My job requires me to be contactable all the time, so I would like to know what …

Questions on Health & Safety in Victoria Falls 
We are a group of 8 elderly persons visiting victoria falls (Zimbabwe)& will stay at hotel n1.Is it safe to go for dinner after sunset in the town? Can …

Questions on Tours of the Victoria Falls National Park 
I will be visiting Vic Falls in August. I can walk the distance to the falls from the Illala hotel, but must stop periodically to rest my back. Are there …

Questions & Answers on Getting to Victoria Falls 
Would like to know if ther is any mode of transport to Victoria Falls besides the Pathfinder and flights

Questions on Itineraries and Advice 
We are a party of 4 adults who will be flying from South Africa to see Victoria Falls in early June 2015. Should we stay on the Zimbabwe or Zambia side? …

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Questions & Answers on Weddings in Victoria Falls 
Hello Guys My sister is getting married and she pretty much has everything in her house so the conventional wedding gift is out of the question. I want …

Questions on Devils Pool Victoria Falls 
I'm doing a research for University and I'd like to know how much visitors in Devil's Pool contribute to Victoria Falls tourism. It would be very interesting …

Questions on Souvenirs & Shopping in Victoria Falls 
We are trying to decipher how much cash to bring with us for curios, and I was wondering the general cost of sculptures, African beaded jewelry, fabrics, …

Questions on Disable & Wheelchair Accessibility Questions 
Which hotels in vic falls are suitable for people in wheelchairs. Answer: This is a very good question and I'm going to contact the hotels to get clearer …

Questions on Car Hire Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe 
Hi, we are planning on being in Harare August 2014 from the U.S. and plan on visiting Vic Falls. Bus and Air schedules have changed and will not work …

Questions on Community interaction in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe 
where and which organisations are willing and currently working with youths especially the need and under-privileged? We got land and few connections …

Questions on Kariba - Houseboats and general 
Hi, As one alternative we are thinking to go by boat from Vic Falls to Kariba. The question we have is what kind of car we need from Vic Falls to Mlibizi. …

Questions on Food in Victoria Falls 
Hi Boo and Tony, I have a simple but quite important question: We are planning a camping holiday in Zimbabwe and will arrive at Vic Falls airport on …

FAQ's - Questions on Hwange National Park 
Hi, It's me again, Raphael from France. We'll be two families (one couple and two children more or less high each) and one couple, so ten persons. We …

Questions on Fishing in Victoria Falls 
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 …

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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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