Victoria Falls Activities

Tour of Victoria Falls

The Zambezi River, runs it\'s course from a remote hill in Western Zambia, flows over Victoria Falls on the Upper Zambezi, through the Batoka Gorge into Lake Kariba. It then passes through Kariba Gorge into the game-filled floodplains of the Lower Zambezi before the Mupata Gorge and gathers again in Mozambique's Caborra Bassa before passing into the Zambezi Delta and out into the Indian Ocean. The tour may either be taken during the morning or in the afternoon. A guide is available to assist in the taking of unbelievable photographs and also to guide you through the Rainforest. Raincoats are available on request.

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Sundowner Cruises

The Zambezi River above the Victoria Falls is a spectacular band of water flowing between palm fringed islands, thick with bird and animal life. This section of the river flows between the Zambezi National Park on the Zimbabwean side, and the Mosi-oa-Tunya Park on the Zambian side. No trip to Victoria Falls is complete without experiencing the famous Zambezi River sunset by boat. A 2 hour sojourn up the river, starting approximately 3km above the Falls, with the opportunity of seeing elephant swimming to the islands, or the white rhino and giraffe on the Zambian bank. Pods of hippo snort and gape, and crocodiles slither from the sandbanks. Herds of buffalo and antelope may be seen coming down to the river to drink. The boat is allowed to drift quietly as the sun sets through the Ilala palms lining the bank, and the myriad waterbirds skim the surface, heading for the islands to roost. The haunting cry of the fish eagle is an ever present reminder that you are in an unspoiled corner of Africa. The cruise includes hotel transfers, a full complimentary bar, and finger snacks. Each cruise also has a qualified guide to answer questions on the flora and fauna, and history of the area.

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Mukuni Village Tour

Chief Makuni invites visitors to his village, home to the Leya people. This is a unique opportunity to see how the local people live in a working village, not one built for tourists. Approximately 6000 people live here and a visit is a fascinating insight into their life style. A member of the village shows visitors around and they can see how traditional huts are built and decorated, take a look inside, meet the residents and see the locals at work.

* Tour takes approximately 2 hours (including transfers)
* Curios made in the village are for sale so visitors should take some local currency

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White Water Rafting – Full & Half Day Tours

Acclaimed as the wildest one-day whitewater run in the World, the Zambezi River is also recognized by rafting and kayaking enthusiasts as one of the top ten paddling rivers on the planet!

If you don\'t immediately associate the terms "Stairway to Heaven" and "Oblivion" with adventure then you haven\'t experienced Zambezi Whitewater!White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River in Victoria Falls has been classified by the British Canoe Union as Grade 5 - "extremely difficult, long and violent rapids, steep gradients, big drops and pressure areas". This is a high volume, pool-drop river with little exposed rock either in the rapids or in the pools below the rapids.

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Full & Half Day Canoe Safaris

The canoe trails operate above Victoria Falls and are the perfect activity for those who want to experience the tranquility of the Zambezi River as they paddle downstream with the current in inflatable two-man canoes.

The trails begin approximately 25km upstream from the the Victoria Falls and during the day about 18km is spent canoeing with a stop at an island for lunch. At the end of the day, the trip reaches the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park boundary where clients are met by vehicles for a drive through the National park.

In the park, clients have a good opportunity for spotting the endangered white rhino. The safari ends at the Zambezi Waterfront.

Overnight canoe safaris camp on an island. Sundowner drinks are enjoyed before dinner and a night to remember is experienced beneath the African stars. The following morning clients have the option of paddling approximately two hours downstream to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park for a take-out. Alternatively the safari can end at Thorntree River Lodge which entails an hour\'s paddle.

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Full & Half Day Tiger Fishing Safaris

From Victoria Falls, there is a choice of two fishing locations. For those who prefer peace and tranquility, we recommend the flowing upper Zambezi above the Falls. For those seeking one of the most unusual locations in the world we offer trips below the Falls and into the Batoka Gorge.

Your fishing guide is also an expert on birding and wildlife, a profusion of which you will see during your excursion. There are no real seasonal variation and fish are caught year round. The very best time for Tiger Fish is during our hot months between August and March when the fish are more active. We generally adopt a catch and release policy for all fish caught. Local taxidermy plus package and freight services are available for trophy specimens.

Half and full day trips are available in Victoria Falls and should be booked in advance between August and October, during December and in March and April.

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Bungee Jumping

111 metres of pure adrenaline rush! The bungi jump operates off the Victoria Falls Bridge and has a 100% safety record. Over 50 000 people have committed themselves to the thrill of jumping off the bridge.

Challenge the limits of the mind and test the edge of fear by leaping off the impressive bridge, with the Falls behind and the mighty Zambezi below.

Ankle and body harnesses are attached separately to clients. After jumping they are winched back onto the bridge. Photographs and video are taken of each jumper and are available for purchase.

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The Flying Fox

The Flying Fox is a cable-slide high above the gorge, allowing you to ride, in a seated or a flying position (face down, like a bird) from one cliff top to the other, soaring over the Batoka Gorge!This is a perfect activity for those who feel the Gorge Swing, Zip Line or Bungi Jump seem a bit extreme - or a great way to warm up for the afore-mentioned activities!

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Gorge Swing

This is an adult’s version of a playground swing….95m long, 120m high (above the Zambezi River) and a 70m free fall before you begin swinging. A harness and jumping ropes are attached to the jumper and the other end is pivoted to the middle of the cable. Take this heart-stopping jump across the Batoka Gorge, free falling for about 70m before you start the 95m long pendulum swing.

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Helicopter Flights over Victoria Falls

Enjoy a 15 or 30 minute flip over Victoria Falls. The helicopter seating is designed so that all passengers have a good view on the Falls and the scenery below. Flights operate all day and have a capacity for five passengers. Charter flights are also available. An option is to include a helicopter flip with a white water rafting trip through the Batoka Gorge - it saves the walk from the bottom of the gorge at the end of the day!

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Microlight Flights over Victoria Falls

The microlight has an open cockpit for the ultimate adrenaline ride!

Microlights have a unique wing-mounted camera which enables clients to capture this exciting experience on film. There are restrictions that apply on the microlight - a minimum age of six years and maximum mass of 100kg. Microlight over Victoria FallsFlight duration ranges from 15 minutes which offers stunning views of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River; to a 30 minute flight which goes down stream over the Batoka Gorge or upstream over the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park providing an excellent game spotting opportunity.

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Chobe Day Trip

Enjoy a relaxing and fascinating drive over the border from Zambia into Botswana. During the trip you will arive at one of the only two places on the globe where four countries (Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana) meet in the middle of the Zambezi river. During the trip you will visit Kasane, where you will enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the Chobe River and enjoy fantastic game viewing that Botswana is famous for and following this you will partake in an afternoon wilderness game drive through the Chobe National Park - The perfect way to end an adventure filled day.

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Elephant Back Safaris

An elephant back safari is not just a ride on the largest animal in Africa, it\'s an unforgettable experience where clients get to interact with the elephants as well as enjoy a ride through wilderness areas and beautiful riverine scenery. Elephant trail at Victoria Falls Whilst on the ride, clients may see other wild elephant as well as buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and a host of other plains game.

Along the Zambezi River, hippo and crocodile are common and there is a wide variety of bird species. Each elephant has its own handler and clients will leave having witnessed the elephant\'s incredible skills, intelligence and willingness to respond to instruction. The ride is approximately one hour and the overall interaction time with the elephants is about 3 hours. Trips are available in the morning and afternoon.

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Jet Boating

Jet boating is a thrilling new adventure on the Zambezi River in the Batoka Gorge below the Victoria Falls. Feel the wind in your hair and the spray in your face as the powerful jet boats speed through rapids, rush past gorge walls and spin on the flat water.

The 30 minute jet boat trip can be combined with a spectacular helicopter flight (from a heli pad by the river) through the gorge flying just above the water level and then over the Victoria Falls. This dramatic heli flight is available either in to / out of the gorge.

Or why not enjoy a full day\'s white water rafting to rapid number 21 where you meet the jet boat for a ride before walking (or helicopter) out of the gorge