A visit to Victoria Falls

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6-24-2009 @ 10:48AM

Willy said...

Vic Falls is a great stop on any African trip. In addition to the rafting option -- which is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, I've done it three times, and it really gets the heart beating! I suggest using Bundu (http://www.bunduadventures.com/) -- visitors can bungee jump off the bridge. Note that a single jump runs close to $100. A much better option is to take advantage of the day-long Gorge Swing (http://www.thezambeziswing.com/), which also runs $100. You may remember this from Season 1 of The Amazing Race.

Canoeing the upper portion of the River is a good time, and you'll get to see ample wildlife. For a wilder boat trip, try a sunset "booze cruise" that approaches oblivion -- both in terms of the edge of the falls themselves, and in terms of the amount of alcohol some revelers consume. Prices run $25/person -- for a 2-hour trip with an open bar.

The Royal Livingstone is beautiful and has great views of the Falls, but it's not worth $900/night. Visitors can enjoy tea and crumpets there in the afternoon for about $25/person, which is fun.

If you're considering staying overnight, know that Livingstone, Zambia has several cheap backpacker options (and is about a 10-minute cab ride to the falls). It also has MUCH better views of the Falls. Vic Falls, Zimbabwe offers a range of options, from mega-resorts to B&B-styled stays. The exchange rate now is probably really good for visitors choosing to sleep on that side.

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