More Activites in Victoria Falls
Guided Tour Of The Falls
Price us$55 Including park fees
A tour around the Victoria Falls affords not only a view of one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World but information about their creation and geology, the unique eco-system of the rainforest, daring exploits of colonial explorers and magical tales of local legend under the constant spray from the “The Smoke that Thunders”.
The Victoria Falls – Now In Its 150 Millionth Fantastic Year - Reaches Its Zenith In About May each year. It's a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is Nature's Supreme Masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality…and nothing prepares you for your first sight.
This tour is conducted in the morning and afternoon. En route, clients may be taken past the 'Big Tree' where they may stop and take photos. Clients will be accompanied through the Rainforest by one of our qualified Guides who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist clients with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls
You can do a morning, afternoon or evening tour with transfer provided.
Tour Duration: 2hrs
Languages:
English (French, German, Italian & Spanish available on private tours, at supplement cost – subject to availability)
Devil`s Pool Swim
Livingstone Island is a 5-8 minutes boat ride from the Royal Livingstone Hotel and is located in the middle of the Zambezi River right on the edge of the Victoria Falls just before the water thunders down a 103 metre drop. To protect the sensitive environment, only 16 guests may visit at any one time during five daily departures. Access is restricted to a maximum of 80 visitors per day so it is highly recommended to book a Livingstone Island Tour in advance.
ITINERARY
Morning Tea -Departure 07h30, 09h00 & 10h30 -Duration 1 ½ hours each
Includes tea & coffee, soft drinks and light snacks
Livingstone Island Lunch -Departure 12h30 / Return 15h15
Duration 2 ¾ hours -Includes buffet lunch, soft drinks, beer and wine
High Tea -Departure 15h30 / Return 17h30 - Duration 2 hours
Includes tea & coffee, light snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine
GENERAL INFORMATION
Access to this unique Island is seasonal and depends entirely on the water level in the Zambezi River.
In low water season, approximately end of August to December, guests have the opportunity to swim in Devil’s Pool which is a rock pool right on the lip of the falls accompanied by a guide.
Access to Devil’s pools is only available on the Lunch and High Tea tours.
WHAT TO BRING / WEAR
Sunblock /Binoculars/Camera/Insect Repellent/Swimming gear – Seasonal between August and December
Flat shoes that can get wet and don’t come off or trainers.
PRICE
Morning Tea US$ 95 per person
Livingstone Island Lunch US$ 155 per person
High Tea US$ 130 per person
All prices exclude transfers to the Royal Livingstone Hotel or pay $10 p/p if you want us to arrange transfer for you
School and Village Tour: Price us$35 p/p
From the roar of the mighty Victoria Falls to the cultural experience of a villlage tour, Shockwave offers this tour in a village called Monde and Chisuma.
Clients are taken to an authentic African village approximately 20km from Victoria Falls town where they are given the opportunity to watch local villagers going about their daily tasks. The tour enables the client to see tribal life first hand, visiting rural homes, watching their fields being tended and possibly getting the chance to help in some of the day-to-day chores. Also you will go and visit local school and meet with these lovely kids full of smiles.
Recommendations: Bring any clothes, sweets, stationery, etc which can be useful to the villagers and school kids. Shockwave has donated a class room to help kids to have shelter during hot and rain season as this local Pre school did not even have a single class room.
Fishing : Price us$90 p/p
Fishing on the Zambezi River to the novice or experienced angler is possibly as close as one can get to absolute perfection. But what can one expect to catch and how? What are the best times of year and what are the potential dangers if any?
As all fishermen know it is not only about the catch but it’s about being at one with nature and your surroundings. Well what better place can you do this than on the Mighty Zambezi River?
There are omore than 75 fish species found inhabiting these waters. The most sought-after of these is the Tiger Fish, well renowned as probably the greatest fighting fresh water fish around. It is a ferocious species which can grow as large as 33 lbs (15 Kg) in weight.
However you can also expect to catch three-spot, pink-happy and Yellow-belly bream, Upper Zambezi Yellowfish, African Pike and Silver Barbel to name just a few of the most common.
The gorgeous Yellow-belly Bream (Nembwe) reach over 4kgs in weight and is very popular amongst anglers. Vundu is a type of catfish and is the largest fish found in the Zambezi, and can grow as large as 100 lbs. However the Vundu is only found below the Victoria falls and not above the falls.
