Vic Falls & Chobe

**Flight to VFA - NOT INCLUDED**

On arrival in Zimbabwe guests are welcomed by local Tour Guide and assisted to waiting coaches.

We depart from the airport to the Hotel

Guests enjoy a light lunch before being shown to their rooms.

Guests meet and depart for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

A leisurely cruise with drinks and snacks celebrating the end of another glorious African day... what could possibly be better?. During the

2-hour cruise, guests might see crocodiles, hippopotamus, elephants and well as other game and the prolific bird life along the river.

Heed the call of Africa while sipping traditional cocktails.

A delicious Buffet dinner will be served in the hotel

Breakfast at the Hotel

Depart for a morning tour of the Falls…

Described by the Kololo tribe living in the area in the 1800's as 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' - 'the Smoke that Thunders' and in more modern terms as 'the greatest known curtain of falling water', Victoria Falls are a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe. A path along the edge of the forest provides the visitor who is prepared to brave the tremendous spray with an unparalleled series of views of the Falls. One special vantage point is across the Knife edge bridge, where visitors can have the finest view of the Eastern Cataract and the Main Falls as well as the Boiling Pot where the river turns and heads down the Batoka Gorge. Other vantage points include the Falls bridge and the Lookout Tree which commands a panoramic view across the Main Falls. Different times of the year will provide completely different experiences of the Falls region

Lunch included

Activity: Elephant Interaction (dinner included)

An elephant presentation will be given, detailing their lifestyles and history and then guests can enjoy the opportunity to interact with these gentle giants on a very personal level. Afterwards sit down & relax whilst enjoying your snacks with the elephants in the background either mud wallowing, swimming or just settling down to a meal themselves

Group Raft Float: Enjoy great camaraderie & team building on this fun day out.

Experience the stunning Upper Zambezi River on a Group Raft Float. Learn to paddle as a team and experience

some small but exciting rapids and all the excitement of the great African outdoors with its rich diversity of

mammal, bird, fish and reptile life. On request teams can complete fun challenges along or opt to simply relax as

group while you drift on the river.

At the end of the trip the clients will be dropped off in the park or at the Big Tree for a picnic lunch. Cold mineral drinks, water and beers are served at the take out point at the end of the canoeing.

After lunch guests will be transferred back into town in 4 x 4 vehicles to their hotel.

Dinner included

Day at leisure for the many activities available

Lunch and Dinner included

Activities

Flying Fox (Cable Slide). Imagine taking a running jump into thin air over the chasm, soaring horizontally through the air over the turmoil of the Zambezi below

Gorge Swing. Imagine swinging in a child's swing in the playground...now imagine a giant swing 95m long and 120m high above water...now imagine a 70m free fall before you begin swinging.

Helicopter Flight - The spectacular helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls is known as the 'Flight of Angels'. David Livingstone famously wrote on seeing the Victoria Falls for the first time in 1855 that “Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight”. Little did he know that 150 years later he could have exactly that opportunity. The best way to appreciate the true splendor of the Victoria Falls is to view them from the air. Our helicopters have specially designed ‘bubble shaped’ windows perfect for panoramic viewing and great photographic opportunities from all seats.

HIGH WHITE WATER ZAMBIA RAFTING

High white water rafting runs from approximately the end of January to mid July and runs from rapids 11 – 25. IF THE WATER IS TOO HIGH THE RIVER IS CLOSED FOR SAFETY REASONS – this usually happens between April and May but can last as long as up to July.

Mukuni Village Tour: Zambia.

These daily tours are of Mukuni Village, home to the Leya people. Clients have the opportunity to learn more about this interesting culture whilst being shown around the village homes and Chief Mukuni’s Palace, as well as having the opportunity to try out their traditional food & beer. This is a real village with a population of 5000.

Including - Dr Emil Holub statue

It's been 150 years since David Livingstone discovered a waterfall which the local natives called "the smoke that thunders" and christened it "Victoria Falls" after his queen. But the first ever map of the great falls was drawn by a Czech explorer, Dr Emil Holub who arrived at Victoria Falls twenty years later. To commemorate the event, a bust of Emil Holub has been unveiled in Livingstone, the Zambian city bearing the name of Holub's predecessor and role model

Lion Encounter and Walks in Vic Falls - Spend some time in the company of these magnificent creatures as you walk through the African bush. These safaris offer a more in depth look at lions, their behavior, their rehabilitation back into the wild at the same time offering a unique opportunity to walk with them and watch as they react to the sights and sounds of their surroundings

Not just a walk in the park - a fantastic chance to get educated about lions, the threat to them and what is being done to ensure the future of them. Then the walk and watch them in their territory as they listen, smell, touch and discover everything and anything in their surrounds.

Breakfast at the Hotel

Depart from the Hotel in the morning to Chobe…Today you depart on an overland transfer to Chobe

Cresta Mowana

To take full advantage of a wealth of wildlife, embark upon an exhilarating game drive in the Chobe National Park. The national park is famous for its large elephant herds, and has some of the largest concentrations of game on the entire African continent.

For a more laid-back holiday, tackle 9 holes on the infamous golf course, or simply interact with the spectacular, natural surrounds on a slow walk along the river.

Afternoon Game Drive (included)

The Chobe region is teeming with wildlife, and is, as such, a safari-lover’s Mecca. There are over 75 species of mammals in the area surrounding Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa, including tens of thousands of elephants in the adjacent Chobe National Park. To take full advantage of this incredible wealth of game, enjoy guided game drives whilst staying at the resort. The game drives are led by an experienced and qualified guides in an open safari vehicle. The game drive is also the ideal opportunity to capture the African wilderness in what is sure to be spectacular photographs. The Chobe National Park has some of the largest concentrations of game on the African continent, and regular sightings include giraffe, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and bushbuck.

Morning River Boat Cruise (included)

The Chobe River provides sustenance for many-a-creature in the region surrounding Cresta Mowana, and these animals often come down to the river to replenish themselves. As an accompaniment to your game drive, step out onto a reliable boat that graciously explores the Chobe River and introduces guests to the various animals and bird species that frequent it. Better yet, go on a river boat cruise at either sunrise or sunset to witness the sheer beauty of the African sky as it gradually changes colour.

Optional Activities available

Bird Watching

Housing over 450 species of birds, the adjoining Chobe National Park is one of Africa’s finest birding safari locations. For birding enthusiasts, there exists the opportunity to view such bird species as: the African Finfoot, the Half Collared Kingfisher, the Racket Tailed Roller, the Coppery Sunbird, the Pygmy Goose, the Pink Throated Longclaw, the Brown Firefinch, and the Western Banded Snake Eagle.

Nature Walk

For a more leisurely activity option, simply go on a nature walk and fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the African bushveld. Guided walks can be arranged, if necessary, however, we understand that there are some things better experienced on your own, at your own leisurely pace.

SPA

The Cresta Mowana Spa is a haven of beauty and tranquillity, offering a wide ride of specialised treatments to match your every beauty need. Here you can succumb to the luxury of unashamed pampering!

Four private treatment rooms are available for guests, complemented by a raised deck overlooking the mighty Chobe River on which open-air pampering sessions are highly recommended. If you believe that sharing is caring, then the double treatment room is ideal for couple’s treatments.

Breakfast

Overland Transfer to Vic Falls airport for your return flight home OR fly from