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Things to do in and around Victoria Falls and Livingstone

White Water Rafting

White Water Rafting

The Zambezi is internationally acclaimed as the best one-day white water rafting trip in the world. The river drops about 400ft and is classified as a high volume, pool drop river i.e. the rapids have few exposed rocks to cause problems or injury and below every rapid is a pool to aid recovery.

The latest safety equipment is used to ensure a safe and above all, enjoyable adventure. The gorge itself is approximately 350ft deep at the start point and 750ft deep at the finish point.

Price: 125 US$ per person

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River Boarding

River Boarding

Riverboarding originated in New Zealand and was introduced to the rapids of the Zambezi in 1996 by SAFPAR. It involves surfing the rapids on body boards accompanied by guides. Basic riverboarding skills are taught in still water before progressing into moving water. Enthusiastic boarders can stop at ‘play spots’ along the way to surf and ride whirlies.

Price 125 US$ per person

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Jet boating

Jet Boating; Zambezi River

Jetboating 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 jetboats speed through rapids, rush past gorge walls and spin on the flat water. Each 6 m jetboat has an 8,2 litre Chevy engine with 350 horse power and carries 11 passengers. There is no age restriction, but passengers must be at least 40kg.

Price: 85 US$ per person

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Abseil and Gorge Swing

Jet Boating; Zambezi River

Abseil, gorge swing and the flying fox are relatively new activities in the Batoka Gorge operated on a spectacular site above rapid No. 7. A safety instructor briefs guests on the area and proper use of the equipment before commencing.

The abseil is 53m with 2 options available – firstly moving down the gorge wall backwards, and secondly clients can rap jump facing forward.

The gorge swing entails throwing yourself off the edge on the cliff attached to a body harness and free-falling for 50m before being swung out into the middle of the gorge. The jump ends with several pendulum swings before clients are lowered to the ground, after which there is a walk back to the top of the gorge.

The flying fox is a cable slide high above the gorge and clients “fly” across attached to a special body harness. They are then pulled back to the platform and avoid the walk out.

Price 110 US$ per person

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Bungi Jumping

111 m. of pure adrenalin 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 you and the mighty Zambezi below. Ankle and body harnesses are attached seperatly to clients. After jumping they are winched back onto the bridge.

Price per jump: 95 US$
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Chobe Day Trips

Chobe is a unique wonderland ful of mystery endless diversity and game in abundance and is surely God’s own country. You will be collected in the morning and transported to the border post then across the mighty Zambezi and make your way to where the borders of Zambia, Zmbabwe, Namibia and Botswana meet in the middle of the river. The meeting of four coutries is one of only 2 places on the globe where this is possible.

At Kasane, Botswana, you will board your river safari cruise boat on the banks of the Chobe River. As your cruise along you can enjoy sightings of elephant heards coming down to the river to bathe, as well as numerous buffalo, antelope, and other wildlife. There is also an endless variety of birdlife along the Chobe River, as well as hippo and crocodile. After lunch you will board your open 4 x 4 vehicle for a scenic wilderness game drive in the Chobe National Park. At sunset you will return to Livingstone.

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Cultural Village Tour

The local Livingstone chief, Chief Makuni, encourages visitors to his village which is home to the Leya people. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the daily lives of his people in the village.

Approximately 6 000 people live here and a visit offers a fascinating view of their lifestyle. A headman of the village escorts visitors, who are able to see how traditional huts are build and decorated. Take a moment to look inside meet the residents and see the locals at work. The tour is of approximately two hours duration and curios made in the village are on sale.

Price: 30 US$ per person

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Fishing Safaris

Fishing

Rated by many anglers as the finest sporting and fighting fish in the world, the Tiger fish is found in the waters of the upper Zambezi and below the Victoria Falls. In total there are over 75 species of fish inhabiting these waters. Angling in this part of the world consists of fly-fishing, spinning and bait-fishing.

There is a choice of two fishing locations. For those who prefer peace and tranquillity, we highly recommend the following upper Zambezi above the Falls. For those seeking one of the most unusual locations in the world, we offer trips below the Falls in the Batoka Gorge.

Your fishing guide is also an expert on birding and wildlife, profusion of which you will see during your excursions. There is no seasonality in Zambia and fish mentioned are available all year round.

For the Tiger Fishing Fanatic we must mention that the finest time is from August to March as the water is warmer and the fish are more active. We adopt a catch and release policy for all fish caught. However, for trophy fishing we offer a taxidermy service and will freight your trophy home.

Full Day Price: 200 US$
Half Day Price: 150 US$

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Elephant Back Safaris

Elephant Back Safaris

An Elephant Back Safari is not just a ride on the largest animal in Africa it is an unforgettable experience where clients get to interact with the elephants as well as enjoy a ride through wilderness areas and beautiful riverine scenery. 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 river hippo and crocodile are common and there is a wide variety of bird species.

Each elephant has its own handler and clients leave having witnessed the elephants’ incredible skills, intelligence and willingness to respond to instructions. The ride is appriximatly one hour and the overall interaction time with the elephant is about 3 hours.

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  Featured Daytrips
White Water Rafting
River Boarding
Jet Boating
Abseil & Gorge Swing
Bungi Jumping
Chobe Day Trips
Cultural Village Tour
Fishing Safaris
Elephant Back Safaris

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Victoria Falls
In November 1855 Dr David Livingstone, the Scottish explorer and missionary, saw the Victoria Falls for the first time. Livingstone named the Falls after the British queen, Victoria.

The local name for the Victoria Falls is Mosi-oa-Tunya ("the smoke that thunders").

The Falls became a World Heritage site in 1986.
Livingstone
Founded in 1905, the city was named for David Livingstone, the Scots explorer. From 1911 to 1935 it served as capital of the British protectorate of Northern Rhodesia.
Zambia
Zambia with an area of 752,614 sq km is part of the Southern Central African plantation and lies between 1,060 and 1.363m above sea level.

Zambia has a population of about 10 million people, half of which is under the age of 15 years and 45% of the population lives in towns. The annual growth rate is 3.7%

Zambia has 73 identified language groups, all of these are Bantu speaking and each of these has it's own cultural identity including social systems and it's own tradition territory

Zambia has numerous colorful traditional ceremonies, among the better known are the Kuomgboka, Umutomboko, Likumbi, Lyamize and the Nc'wala ceremonies.
   
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