Activities On Offer
BAMBA TRAM (BRIDGE RUN)
1.5 hour return tram experience through Zambezi National Park, onto the historic Victoria Falls suspension bridge.
- Informative talk on the area’s history, the railway & the bridge.
- Light refreshments served on the bridge.
- Breathtaking views of the Victoria Falls & the Zambezi rushing through the Batoka Gorge.
- Includes all rail, bridge & conservation fees & taxes.
- No passport, visa or COVID requirements.
- Access to the rail and bridge museum.
- Does not include transfers from the Hotel to the Victoria Falls Station.
- Guests must be at the Victoria Falls Train Station 10 minutes prior to departure.
Departs Victoria Falls Train Station 8:30 am daily.
CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE TRAVEL FOR FREE.
Exclusions – Does not include transfers from the Hotel to the Victoria Falls Station.
Guests should be there 10 minutes prior to departure.
MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS
Victoria Falls is brimming with craft markets, enticing restaurants and an array of shops. Explore this exciting town, led by your Wild Horizons guide, to your hearts content.
You can also cycle along the Zambezi River, visit the famous Big Tree (a baobab tree estimated to 3500 years old), enjoy spectacular views of the Batoka Gorges below the Falls and cycle across the Victoria Falls Bridge. We recommend you have basic cycling experience when joining the trip.
Duration: Approximately. 2 hours
What to Wear: Clients are advised to bring the following with: · Comfortable attire that provides sun protection. · Warm clothing in winter (April to August)
Things to Bring: (Recommended): • Passports to cross the Victoria Falls Bridge • Sun-screen • Sun hats • Sunglasses • Cameras • Warm clothing in winter (April to August)
FULL DAY CHOBE DAY TRIP
Full Day Chobe Trip from Livingstone, Zambia. Enjoy game viewing in this iconic park. Chobe National Park is well known for its large herds of elephant that frequent the Chobe River on a daily basis.
In the dry season an estimate of up to 85,000 elephants can be dispersed within the Chobe National Park, where the majority of them can be found along the river. Apart from the herds of elephants, Chobe also has lots more to offer. The Park has lion, leopard, buffalo and a whole host of antelope like sable, puku, kudu, eland, roan and many others which you can get to see. The river is filled with big pods of hippos and some of the biggest crocodiles in Africa.
This tour departs daily to the Chobe National Park in Botswana. Clients will be transferred to the Kazungula border where their Botswana guide will meet them. They will proceed straight to the morning cruise where they will spend the morning game viewing along the Chobe River. The cruise will end at around 12h30 and clients will go to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch.
After lunch, guests will board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park. Following this they will be taken back to the Kazungula Border where they will be met by their Zimbabwean guide for their return transfer to Victoria Falls.
Duration 7 hours
Inclusions – Transfer, game drive, boat cruise and lunch
Exclusions Visas may be required for this tour (for guests own account). Chobe National Park entrance fee not included
ZAMBEZI PARK GAME DRIVE
Exploring the vast genuine wilderness of the Zambezi National Park, these drives set off either in the early morning or mid-afternoon. Using an open four-wheel drive vehicle, the game drive allows the guests to discover many interpretations of the bush and all its inhabitants, related to them by our suitable trained and qualified guides. This is an uncontrived bush experience, covering a genuinely wild, unfenced wilderness area.
Please note that the Zambezi National Park is only a five minute drive from Victoria Falls town, so there are no lengthy transfers involved.
The morning safari sets off at 0600hrs and a light breakfast, tea/coffee and mineral waters are served. The afternoon safari departs at 1500hrs and soft drinks, beer, mineral waters and a snack platter are offered. Our game drives last between three and four hours in duration.
Minimum Age Ages 3 years‐ exceptions can be made for private vehicle hire. No maximum age. We confir a safari with a minimum of two people.
HELICOPTER FLIGHTS
Scenic helicopter flights over the Victoria Falls offer spectacular photographic opportunities. Fantastic family fun activity ensuring the best views of the Victoria Falls and Zambezi River.
Duration: Short 12-13 minutes, Long 20-22 minutes
Inclusions – Return road transfers to and from your hotel/lodge
Exclusions DVD of the flight & national park fee of $15 per person.
Maximum weight – 100kgs
Minimum age – 2 years
HIGHWIRE ACTIVITIES
Zipline – This is the longest Zip Line (Foofie Slide) ride in the world. Imagine the Adrenalin rush traveling a speed of 106 km’s hurtling 425 m across the gorge, while suspended 120 m above the breath taking beauty of the Zambezi water below!
As the river zigzags down the Batoka Gorges, our cable is suspended across from one side to the other. For this product you are harnessed and attached to a pulley, then launched over the edge picking up speed as you descend over the water and reaching a speed of 106 km an hour.
Duration: A few minutes, but be prepared to spend loads of time in awe of the amazing views & possibly enjoying cocktails at The Lookout Café!
What to Wear Comfortable attire that provides sun protection Hiking/running shoes · Hair ties (for longer hair, which must be tied up) · Warm clothing in winter (April to August) Lockers are available, but guests are encouraged try to leave valuables at home/the hotel.
WHITE WATER RAFTING
Guests are be collected from their respective hotels and taken to the spectacular The Lookout Café for information & safety briefing. This is where guests meet up with their Wild Horizons Rafting Guides – the very finest crew on the Zambezi River! Clients are given the option between an “oar boat” and a “paddle boat”.
An “oar boat” is controlled and manoeuvred by the guide using “12 foot-long” oars from the middle of the raft. Guests are seated in the front and rear of the raft and hold on to the safety line around the perimeter.
A “paddle boat” requires the passengers to actively assist the guide in manoeuvring the raft through the rapids and the calm stretches, they are seated around the perimeter of the boat and all paddle, but do not hold onto the safety line.
Walk in and out of the Gorge
The walk in and out of the gorge is steep and rocky. The walk out is approximately 750 feet to the top of the gorge and requires a reasonable degree of fitness. There is cold beer, soft drink and water top of the gorge for guests.
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
When: Low Water Rafting
Approximate Dates: 10th August – 25th December
High Water- Rafting Approximate Dates: 25th Dec – 10th August
Where: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Weather: Weather permitting
What to Wear: Swimsuit and shorts/cycling shorts but nothing that water will suck away T-shirt or long-sleeved shirt for sun protection Sturdy shoes/trainers or rafting shoes. Your shoes must be securely fitted to your feet (i.e. no flip-flops) or they will be lost! Wet Suits will be provided in the winter months.
Things to Bring: National Park Fee (River Usage Fee) in cash A way to secure glasses to yourself or they will be lost Sunscreen and lip balm (guides will have dry bag for this) A peak cap that will fit comfortably under your helmet. Bring as little as possible!
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions A heart racing, eye widening, mind blowing Zambezi white water rafting trip, transfers from/to Victoria Falls Town, gear, & lunch.
*Exclusions National Park Fees (to be settled directly upon check-in), Visa fees (if applicable) & Items of a personal nature
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Sunset Cruises
Activity Description
The Zambezi Sunset cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River. There are great photo opportunities against often-spectacular African sunsets. Flocks of birds skim the waterline as the sun sets behind the African skyline. Clients may have the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, and elephant as well as enjoy the many different bird species.
The Sunset Cruise is very popular and includes finger snacks, beer, wine, local spirits and soft drinks.
Inclusions
Refreshments, local brand beverages and finger snacks, transfers from all Victoria Falls hotels within a 5km radius of the jetty are included in the rate.
Exclusions
Items of a personal nature. Parks River Usage Fee which is currently US$10.00/person.
Duration 2 hours
DINNER CRUISES
This river cruise offers everything and more. Not only the magical colours of the Zambezi River at dusk but a truly unique four-course dinner too. Ideal for food and nature lovers wanting it all. Once onboard, you’ll be ushered to your set table where a delectable series of dishes will be served.
Timings 17:00 – 20:00
Duration 3 hours
Inclusions – ; a four-course dinner (Soup, starter, main and dessert); cocktails, imported spirits, beer, wine, water, soft drinks, coffee & tea.
Excludes National Parks fees @$10per person
