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Vic Falls nature sanctuary Visit
Is it possible to visit the sanctuary? We have free afternoon in Victoria Falls and would love to go. Prices hours open?
Thanks so much!
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Victoria Falls travel questions
Can I book a raod transfer to Tongabezi Lodge, Zambie ?
Best regards
Jean-Pierre Sinon
Hello Jean-Pierre
Yes you can book a road transfer …
Kariba Ferry
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. …
microflight in victoria falls
if i stay at victoria falls hotel how much and how hard will it be to do the microflight over the falls?
boma dinner with etertinment
which is better for a dinner with entertainmet the boma dinner at victoria falls hotel or the boma dinner at victoria safari lodge. we love african dancers, …
Accommodation in Chobe & Victoria Falls
Hello Tony & Boo, Our friends Heather & Steph who will be visiting your area have used your site & recommended you. We will be there probably just before …
Shortcut between Lupane and Kwekwe
Hi Tony,
Your website is fantastic. We are Zimbabweans living in Zambia and planning a trip back to Zimbabwe soon. I see you posted a question about …
Opening Hours Supermarkets
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 …
Dual nationality
I have German/Canadian passports - I am flying to VFA and would like to do a day trip to the Zambian side of the falls.
As I understand it, if I used …
Is there good hiking near Victoria Falls?
Hi. My partner and I are thinking about a one week trip to Victoria Falls at the end of March. We like to be active on our holidays - we're not really …
Devils Pool Victoria Falls
what is the distance from Zimbabwe side of Victoria falls to devil' pool of Victoria falls on Zambia side?
Bonisair Helicopters
Do you have any information on Bonisair Helicopters? I can not find much, and nothing in your guide I bought.
On October 30, 1974, every room in every hotel was booked out at the Victoria Falls and Kariba. Why?
On October 30, 1974, every room in every hotel was booked out at the Victoria Falls and Kariba. Why?
Lodging
When it says pppns does that mean double the price for 2 people?
Weddings in Victoria Falls
Getting married in Victoria falls, who does it
Requirements to visit Livingstone town from Victoria Fall town
Good day,
I am more interested in museums than seeing the Victoria Falls from all angles.
Is is possible, and if so, what are the requirements …
Hwange National Park Questions
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 …
Victoria Fall Game Reserve or Zambezi NP
Hello,
I would like to know which is better, Victoria Falls Game Reserve or Zambezi NP? I understand the difference but different tour companies have …
Booking activities in advance
Hi Boo and Tony
We are coming to Vic Falls from 7th - 10th Dec and a friend put us onto your website. She did recommend that we book ahead for activities. …
anyone in recoreded history, ever jumped off the victoria falls, into the river?
Has anyone ever in recorded history, ever jumped off victoria falls?
Is Lokuthula lodge wheel chair friendly
Is accomadation suitable for a disabled person paralysed from under the arms, in a wheelchair, to stay at Lokuthula Lodge? IE no stairs and a free standing …
visiting both sides of victoria falls
Hello,
We will be landing and visting (and make our departure) in the Zimbabwean side of Victora Falls (in October), but we also want to visit the Zambian …
History of the Vic Falls Hotel
Good Day
I am an ex Rhodie that now lives in Scotland. I am busy putting a book together that has legends, myths and tales of Southern Africa. I wish …
Rabies vaccine
Hi, we are coming to the Falls for a couple of weeks in October, would having a rabies shot be a sensible precaution?
Thanks for the advice.
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victoria falls game reserve
Is it possible to arrange game drive in this reserve if staying at Royal Livingstone in Zambia thank you. Valerie hackett
What can I do in Victoria Falls
Hi,
We are a group of 7 adults and 5 children. we are planning to come to Vic Falls on 14 Dec from Joberg. Our flight reaches around 12.30 noon. We …
Overnight trip to Chobe from Livingstone/Victoria Falls
Can someone please recommend a company that offers a 2 day 1 night trip to Chobe from Livingstone or Victoria Falls? Thankyou
Vic Falls pictures online
How much is a copy of the pictures on line? And How do I pay for them?
Suggested itinerary for 4 days
Hi Tony and Boo
We will be visiting the Falls in August.
Please can you help me with an itinerary. We would like to do the following activities: …
Yellow Fever vaccination Victoria Falls
Do you need a vaccine to visit either Zambia or Zimbabwe?
RECOMENDED ITINARY FOR SHORT VISIT (2 NIGHTS)
Hi
JUST GOT YOUR E BOOK - PRESSED FOR TIME SO WOULD LIKE SOME HELP:
Arrive and depart livingstone about 13:00. (september)
plan 2 nights in livingston. …
Visit to Victoria Falls and Kariba October 2012 4 adults
I have a couple who have not been to Rhodesia and I want them to see the Falls and also go to Kariba. We have a booking at Lokatula Lodge from October …
Cannot get a proper response from Wild Horizons
I have emailed wild Horizons 4 or 5 times to book a tour with them and I have even called them twice from the UK. They have assured me they have answered …
Rates for children
Hi,
Like to come and visit with my son - 10 years old. What rates on the activities will he have to pay? Any discount on the activities for minors please? …
Malaria pills needed ?
Going to VW (Zim side) end of march. We are from CT SA. Are Malaria pills needed ? Please avise. And please confirm no visa is needed.
Does Victoria falls create electricity
Do they use victoria falls to create electricity, Please can you let me know
WHEELCHAIR HIRE
I shall be visiting Vic Falls in mid-April staying at Ilala Lodge.
Having limited mobility,I am interested in hiring a wheelchair(preferably with pusher!) …
Currency and small change
I've heard that if you pay for something in rands or US dollars, you get Zim dollars in change. Is this true?
Lunar Rainbow Tour And Park Pass
We're plannning to travel to Victoriafalls from Jun.3rd to 6th and to join the lunar rainbow tour on 3rd.
If we fail to see it on 3rd, we want to join …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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.
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Tour of the Falls
How long does it take to tour the entire falls.
Vani N
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 …
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 . . . …
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 …
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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,the …
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?
"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 …
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 …
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 …
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?
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
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 14.00/15.00 …
"Internet and Cell Phone reception"
Is there cellphone reception at Victoria falls?
I currently live in south africa, will my cellphone work there?
How long did the victoria falls take to form?
How long did the Victoria Falls take to form?
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've …
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 …
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.
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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 …
Border Control Hours to Livingstone
Thanks for a great website! Do you know the hours of border control between Zimbabwe and Zambia in October?
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?
Questions relating to Zimbabwe Visas
Are the visas readily available at the airport or do I need to get one through one of the travel services before leaving for our trip?
Best Time of Year in Victoria Falls
We want to make a booking to go and see the falls either the last week of July or in September.
We don't want to go when the flow is at its highest …
Does Victoria Falls have any threats/problems ?
Does Victoria Falls have any threats/problems ?
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 …
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 & …
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 …
Victoria Falls Entrance Fees
Could you kindly inform me what all the fees are for visiting the Victoria Waterfalls in December 2012?
Hello Naomi
The fees are $20 for sadac residents …
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
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Visit to local schools
I was wondering if it is possible to visit a local school while we are in Victoria Falls.
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 …
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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 …
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?
South African Passport holder. Internaional or Regional tourist?
If I am a south AFrican passport holder, am I considered a regional tourist or an international tourist?
Hi Hester
You will be considered a regional …
Returning to Zimbabwe
Okay so my question is if you have already used your 90 day visitor visa into Zimbabwe and have returned back to the U.S., what are the requirements needed …
Swimming in Devil's Pool
I'll be in Victoria at the end of the month and was wondering if we will be allowed to swim in the devil's pool at this time of year...March.
Answer: …
Halaal
Which restaurants,hotels,takeaways are Halaal certified currently in Victoria Falls?
How is man affecting Victoria Falls in a positive way?
Hello! :)
I have a school project and thanks to this site, I already have quite a few ways in which man is harming the environment around Victoria Falls. …
looking for Storage in Victoria Falls
We are a group of 6 french cars. And we are looking for a storage for 1 year in victoria Falls because we are traveling around.
thank you in advance for …
halaal eating places
Hi there
Please share your halaal eating experiences with me as i intend travelling to vic falls later this year, but only if there are halaal places …
What kind of helicopters do you fly?
What kind of helicopters do you fly?
I was on a flight with your company this past august.
Wonderful views.
Victoria falls information
Hello, I'm Cati from Spain, I will be in Victoria Falls on octuber and I wat to know about the price for a doble room with private badroom
for two person, …
10 day safari options
we want to do a 10 night safari from victoria falls any suggestions re an itinerary and an agency?
Short stop-over in Vic Falls
We have a tour ending in Livingstone which has 2 days around the Zambian side of the falls in November. We could have one day/night over in Zimbabwe (cross …
Ultralight Flights Victoria Falls
I am very interested in photographing the Falls from an Ultralight (not a Microlight in which you can not take a camera). I understand that Ultralight …
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 …
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
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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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 .
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 …
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