Safaris4Africa, Africa safari tour and travel operator for Victoria Falls and Zambia

Located on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, one of the natural Wonders of the world. In the local language, it is called “Mosi –oa- Tunya”. The “smoke that thunders” – describing the spray and roar as the Zambezi drops over 300 feet into the narrow gorge below. The first European explorer to see The Falls was David Livingston in 1855. On both sides of the river there are fine hotels to choose from, as well as breathtaking activities.

HOW TO GET THERE

From Johannesburg and Cape Town, regularly scheduled flights to
Victoria Falls airport- Zimbabwean side, as well as to Livingston airport The Zambian gateway. From Windhoek regular flights to Victoria Falls.
We transfer by road from airports to hotels and lodges on both sides.

The Victoria Falls offers a multitude of action packed activities on both the Zambian and the Zimbabwean sides. There is something for everyone - from gentle pontoon boat sunset cruises on the Zambezi River, to the wildest one day white water rafting trips in the world (The Zambezi is a grade five river) There are game drives in the national parks, bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls bridge, which forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, canoeing trips, helicopter flight over the mighty falls and Elephant Back safaris .

There are many fine hotels and lodges on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides of the Zambezi River, which forms the natural border between the two countries.

The falls itself are divided into five separate falls - Devils cataract, Main falls, Horseshoe falls, Rainbow falls and Eastern cataract, ranging in height from 60 to 110m. The flow peak is normally during mid April, when the spray may rise up to
450m into the air - hence it is also called "Mosi -oa- Tunya" - The Smoke that Thunders.

Victoria Falls is reached by regularly scheduled flights from Johannesburg and Winhdoek.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED AT THE VICTORIA FALLS

GUIDED FALLS TOURS
The falls is classed as one of the natural wonders of the world. Daily scheduled morning and afternoon tours are offered on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides, with the walk taking longer on the Zimbabwean side. The view is magnificent
From both sides.

SCENIC FLIGHTS
Flights are flown by helicopter or fixed wing aircraft and duration is usually fifteen minutes. Views form the air is magnificent, taking in the mighty Zambezi and the surrounding area.

ELEPHANT BACK SAFARIS
Elephant Safaris are twice daily - early morning and afternoon. You are transferred to the Elephants Camp and after a short introduction to the Elephants your safari through the bush begins. Depending on the time of day, a full English breakfast is served on the morning safari, and the afternoon safari includes snacks. The duration of the safari is approximately 3 hours - allowing for a one and a half hour ride on Elephant Back.

VISIT TO TRADITIONAL VILLAGE
This tour may be combined with the guided falls tour, or taken on it's own aunique reconstructed African Village depicts the way of life of the six main Zimbabwean ethnic groups.

NATURE SANCTUARY AND CROCODILE FARM
At the nature sanctuary informative guides reveal the fascinating life history of one of the most feared reptiles - The Crocodile. On display are the different ages of these reptiles - from hatchlings to full grown weighing up to 400 kg. The sanctuary also hosts cats, seldom seen in the wild, as well as butterfly and bird gardens.

MORNING AND AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES
The Zambezi National Park, part of a much larger conservation area extending into Botswana, is noted for its population of sable antelope and other game. In this 56 000 ha wilderness, elephant, lion. Buffalo, giraffe. Eland. Kudu, waterbuck, impala and zabra are found. Vehicles used may be open safari vehicles, or specially adapted minibuses, depending on demand.

FULL DAY GAME DRIVE WITH LUCNH CRUISE
The tour starts with a leisurely game-viewing and bird - watching drive in the Zambezi National Park. Around midday the tour continues to the jetty for a relaxing lunch cruise. BBQ'D meats and salads are served on board the pontoon boat, with a cash bar on board. In the afternoon, the tour continues with a drive through the residential areas of the Victoria Falls and on to the Chambonda area the Zambezi National Park - an ancient watercourse and now open grasslands. Game viewing en route to the waterhole with a viewing platform where game often comes to drink in the afternoons.

TRADITIONAL DANCING AT THE CRAFT VILLAGE
The dancing is at the traditional craft village - the perfect back drop for the dancers displaying the legends and folklore of their ancestors. The show durations is an hour.

FLIGHT OF ANGELS BY HELICOPTER 15 minutes
Takes place with fifteen minute intervals throughout the day - viewing the Falls and surrounding areas.

HELI GAME FLIGHT 30 minutes
Flight departs twice daily - morning and afternoons. Swoop over the Zambezi and hover over the thundering falls - a perfect photographic opportunity. Proceed down the Zambezi to view game on the river banks.

LIVINGSTON ISLAND LUNCH
Transfer to Zambia and continue to Livingston by boat. Sparkling wine is served, followed by a three-course lunch, served on the island with it's unique position close to the falls. Local wines, beers, spirits, soft drinks tea and coffee is included.
The cruise lasts three and a half hours - If Zambian visas are required, it will be at additional cost.

LUNCH CRUISE
Offered daily from all Victoria Falls hotels. BBQ'd meats and salads are served on board the boat, with a cash bar on board. Cruise lasts approximately three hours.

SUNSET CRUISE (spectacular sunsets)
Departs daily for all Victoria Falls hotels. The cruise is by pontoon boat, serving drinks and snacks on board. Duration is two hours.

WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE ZAMBEZI
Full and half day trips are offered. Please check on booking as the trips vary according to high and low season. Low water is July - January, and High water is mid January to mid July. Before each trips there is a briefing given by your experienced guide. Then continue to the Gorge for practicing in the raft.
Proceed with your guide through some of the most exciting rapids in the world, drifting Between rapids through breathtaking gorge scenery. Lunch is served by all companies, in the gorge and in the afternoon continue if you are on a full day trip.
An extremely strenuous climb awaits at the end of the days rafting, after which you are transferred back to town whilst local branded beers are served.
Overnight trips utilising basic camps on the banks of the Zambezi can also be arranged.

CANOEING ON THE ZAMBEZI
Full and half day trips are offered daily. Half day trips includes breakfast on the river bank before commencing. On the full day trip - the transfer to the river includes a game drive in the Zambezi National park, prior to full English breakfast being served at the commencement point of the safari. Lunch is served on one of the island in the river - salads, cold meats and soft drinks. Local beers are served at the end of the days canoeing.

FULL DAY CHOBE SAFARI FROM VICTORIA FALLS
Transfer across the Botswana border, completing immigration and customs formalities, before continuing to Chobe National Park. Cruise on the Chobe River with a chance of spotting elephant and other game species coming to drinks and bathe in the river - as well as many bird species. Lunch is served at the Chobe Safari Lodge in Kasane - located on the banks of the Chobe River. The afternoon continues with a game drive in open vehicles into the Chobe National Park, with a chance of spotting lion and buffalo and numerous plains game. Transfer back to Victoria Falls in the late afternoon.

AFRICAN VILLAGE VISIT
The days insight into real rural African life starts with a visit to a rural primary school. Proceed to a business centre in the village and end with visits to two homesteads to meat local people. Refreshments are served. Tour is morning only.

FULL DAY HWANGE GAME DRIVE
From Victoria Falls is offered a full day game drive in Hwange National park.
The drive is by open safari vehicle, allowing a chance to spot large numbers of game species in one of Zimbabwe's most prolific game areas. Return to Hwange Safari Lodge for lunch. An afternoon game drive in the park completes the game viewing experience for the day. Transfer back to Victoria Falls late afternoon.

BOMA DINNER VICTORIA FALLS
The Boma - place of eating - nestling amidst indigenous forest and partially open to the African Sky - offers a unique dining experience. The gastronomic experience combines excellent cuisine, served traditionally, with traditional dancers, singers and a local witchdoctor and a sangoma ( storyteller) to entertain you throughout your meal. The décor is traditional Ndebele style. Specialties are traditional Zimbabwean cuisine, as well as vegatarian dishes. For a genuine cultural experience, dinner at The Boma" should be included in your safari plan.

VICTORIA FALLS HOTELS AND SAFARI LODGES

THE VICTORIA FALLS HOTEL
This Edwardian hotel is one of the Leading hotels of the world. Located twenty two kilometres form Victoria Falls airport, set in acres of private gardens. Overlong the Victoria Falls bridge and the spray from the falls.
The hotel has a private path to the falls, two all weather flood-lit tennis courts,, a swimming pool, as well as access to the championship gold course at the Elephant Hills hotel. Meals are served in the formal dining room, on the open terrace, or The Jungle Junction buffet restaurant . Amenities include a touring desk, library, chapel ababy sitting service, hairdresser and business centre.

THE ELEPHANT HILLS INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
Luxurious and located on a hilltop overlooking the Zambezi River, three kilometres from he Falls. Décor are traditional creating an African ambience amidst the luxury and elegance of an international hotel. There are two hundred and seventy six rooms, each with private bathroom and balcony. Amenities include two swimming pools, floodlit tennis courts, squash courts, and 18-hole golf course, designed by Gary Player, bowling green, volleyball, gymnasium, hairdresser, proshop, and conference centre.

THE KINGDOM HOTEL
Located next door to the Victoria Falls hotel, the hotels architecture takes it's inspiration from The Great Zimbabwe Ruins at Masvingo. It features interesting stonework and imitation rope bridges across a central man-made lake. This is a family friendly hotel, with childrens playground, pharmacy, doctor, mini shopping mall, hairdresser and in additional to it's own dining facility, an range of franchise restaurants and a sports bar. The hotel also has a conference centre.

THE VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI LODGE
Just outside the town of Victoria Falls raised on ground marking the natural boundary of the Zambezi National Park, leis the Victoria Falls safari Lodge. The lodge is westward facing, enjoying magnificent sunset views and uninterrupted views of a waterhole where elephants and many species of antelope are regular visitors. The lodge is a masterpiece of thatch and wood design, with intricate split levels and indigenous trees giving the impression of a vast open plan tree house.
The seventy two bedrooms, bar, restaurant, lounge and pool deck overlook the waterhole, giving direct exposure to nature. Each bedroom has its own balcony, air-condition and modern bathroom with bath and shower. Excellent meals are served in the Buffalo bar nad Makuwa-kuwa restaurant and on the pooldeck.

GORGES LODGE
Located outside Victoria Falls, on the tip of the Batoka Gorge, with dramatic views, spectacular gardens , swimming pool, exclusive and small. Gorges lodge is a community-based tourism cooperation. A portion of the revenue accrued from valued patronage benefits the local rural communities and their natural resource programmes.

THE STANLEY AND LIVINGSTON
A beautifully appointed small luxury hotel on the outskirts of the Victoria Falls.
The hotel boasts spacious luxury suites, each with own private patio and lounge, satellite TVand mini bar - all tastefully furnished. A gymnasium, swimming pool, and beauty therapy service forms part of the amenities offered. A cocktail bar, wine cellar, fine dining, an elegant dining room , al fresco breakfasts on the elevated terrace overlooking the lush gardens - will make your stay unforgettable.

MATETSI SAFARI LODGES (water lodge and tented camp)
Located 40km Above the falls, on the verdant banks of the serenely gliding Zambezi River. 50 000 ha of previously hunting land was converted into a magnificent natural retreat. Enjoy the quiet bliss of Livingston's Africa, with the adventures of the Victoria Falls area. The lodges offer game drives in open safari vehicles, or you may Partake (at additional cost) of any of the activities on offer at the Falls.

MATETSI TENTED CAMP is on the edge of an open grassland area and offers accommodation in luxury en suite tents , comined with modern conveniences such as air-conditioning, solid teak-structures and candle - lit dinners.

MATETSI WATER LODGE is located on the banks of the Zambezi River. Accommodation consist of teak, slate and thatch chalets with en suite bathroom facilities. Each chalet has a private plunge pool and verandah, with breathtaking views over the Zambezi river. Meals are served on intimate riverside dining decks,
Shaded by giant trees.

THE ELEPHANT CAMP VICTORIA FALLS
The Elephant Camp accommodates just eight guests ensuring maximum interaction with the Elephants. Accommodation is in four thatched en suite chalets, with a central dining\ lounge area, swimming pool with raised deck for meals outdoors or under the stars - all with sweeping views of the estate. Activities offered are game viewing from elephant back, picnicking on the estate , grooming and feeding the elephants, or just experiencing the pleasure of being close to them. Game drives, both day and night, as well as walking safaris and trips to the Victoria Falls are offered.

MASUWE LODGE VICTORIA FALLS
This is a superb tented camp on a private game reserve near the Victoria Falls, bordering the Zambezi National Park. Accommodation consist of nine twin en suite twin bedded tents and one honeymoon tent. Activities include a swimming pool,
Open vehicle game drives, visits to the Victoria Falls, and river cruises. There is also access to all activities in Victoria Falls town. Plentiful game is the emphasis and main attraction at Masuwe Lodge.

SEKUTI'S DRIFT VICTORIA FALLS
This is a wonderful hilltop retreat, just fifteen minutes from the Victoria Falls.
The colonial style lodge is located on the border of the Zambezi National Park and the Chambonda Game Reserve. Accommodation consist of ten en suite rooms (8 twins and two honeymoon suites) Facilities and activities include a swimming pool, game drives by open safari vehicle, walking safaris, river cruises and visits to Victoria Falls.