DETAILED ITINERARY:ZAMBEZI ZEST (ZMA7)

Day 1. Arrive in Victoria Falls and transfer to the Victoria Falls Hotel. Experience the ambience of this gracious colonial style hotel only a short walk away from the Victoria Falls. Accommodation is in luxury rooms with en suite facilities on a bed and breakfast basis. Enjoy any activities available in this town. B only

Day 2. Enjoy any activities available in this town. Accommodation at Victoria Falls Hotel in luxury rooms with en suite facilities on a bed and breakfast basis. B only

Without a doubt, the Victoria Falls constitute one of the most spectacular wonders of the world, and one of the major attractions in Africa. The local people call it mosi-oa-tunya ( "the smoke that forever thunders"). When the missionary and explorer, David Livingstone, saw this majestic waterfall for the first time in the mid-nineteenth century, the experience caused him to write with awe in his journal: "Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight." The mighty Zambezi River flows, broad and placid, to the brink of a basalt lip approximately 5,100 ft.wide. It gathers speed in a brief rapid then plunges more than a hundred meters down into the frothy chasm below. The earth trembles and the cloud of spray rising hundreds of meters into the sky, may be seen 30 miles away. The thunder of an incomprehensible weight of water never ceases. This is the world's largest sheet of falling water. Although its fame has spread far and wide, the site has been tastefully preserved in order that its magic may not be spoiled. Many vantage points ensure unobstructed views.

Optional excursions available include: river rafting (which must be booked in advance), bungee-jumping, canoeing, "Flight of the Angels" (10 - 15 minute flight in a light aircraft over Victoria Falls), helicopter rides over Victoria Falls, lunch or dinner cruises on the Zambezi River or "Africa Spectacular", a show of traditional dancing to rhythmic jungle drums performed by Mikishi and Shangaan dancers.

River rafting on the Zambezi River has been called the most exhilarating in the world. During low water it is considered class IV and V. The rapids are among the world's wildest, but because of the deep water and lack of rocks mid-stream, also the safest - injuries are very rare. Everyone agrees though, that the Zambezi River demands ones respect. Bungee-jumping at the Falls are the highest, worldwide, from a fixed structure (340 ft.).

Day 3. Fly to Kariba Airport where you will transfer to a twin engined light aircraft and fly across the lake to Katete Safari Lodge. Accommodation is in 16 individual lodges, each with outstanding views over the lake and flood plains. Enjoy excellent game viewing with professional guides. B/L/D

Day 4. Enjoy game viewing activities that are offered by the lodge. Accommodation is at Katete Safari Lodge in individual luxury lodges with en suite facilities. B/L/D

Day 5. Transfer to Chikwenya Safari Lodge in a twin engined light aircraft which takes 35 minutes. Situated 30 miles downstream from Mana Pools, the lodge has a magnificent setting among woodlands of acacia and mahogany trees, with views over the river and game rich flood plains. Chikwenya is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Accommodation is in luxury rooms with en suite facilities. Enjoy game viewing activities that are offered by the lodge. B/L/D

Day 6. Enjoy game viewing activities that are offered by the lodge. Accommodation is in luxury rooms with en suite facilities. B/L/D

Day 7. Transfer after breakfast to Victoria Fa

Day 7. Included: breakfast, transfer

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