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Vic Falls
Anyone have any recent experience on the Zimbabwe side?
Anyone have any positive/negative feelings about going to Zambia rather than Zimbabwe? |
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"Dave Patterson" wrote in message
... Anyone have any recent experience on the Zimbabwe side? Anyone have any positive/negative feelings about going to Zambia rather than Zimbabwe? Do you mean in light of 'recent' problems in Zimbabwe, or in general? I think you are an experienced "African hand" so what I have to say may well be 'grandmothers and eggs'! I havent been to the Falls for some years; the first time in the 80s we saw it from both sides - staying in Livingtone and at the Vic Falls Hotel. A bit later we saw it from Zimbabwe side only (also when the flow was a lot less!). I thought the views were better from the Zambian side, although if you havent seen them before, seeing both must be the 'best' option. On our first trip, the Zambian tourist trade was almost non-existent whereas Zimbabwe's was thriving; Zambia was also very poor compared to Zim. now of course the situation is reversed - Zambia's tourist industry seems to be going from strength to strength and there are several 'high class' hotels in Livingstone. When we went, there only seemed to be one hotel near the Falls, which we stayed in. I'd go back to Zambia like a shot; last time we went we didnt go to the Falls at all - if we did decide to include them, I'd probably want to stay at somewhere like Tongabezi. -- Rita Daggett |
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Vic Falls
I am setting up a short visit for an old
friend and his wife and son.. and our discussions have now already caused him to select the Zambezi Sun hotel, on the Zambian side. Child-friendly, good price. So, I think I would now ask for anyone's experience with a specific Guide in Zambia, and any comments on shopping, etc., in Livingstone. True, I have been to the Zim side numerous times, but never to Zambia! |
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Went to the Falls with my wife in October last.
Stayed in Zambezi Sun - yes, big, but very relaxed and we enjoyed it a lot. BUT The Falls at that time were so low that the Zambia side was the wrong side to be on. Very poor viewing - you could walk out over part of the Falls. Eventually had to take a taxi over the border to Zim to see the Falls from there. Great view but ripped off at border - govt tax to cross was $50 per person. Regretted we had not stayed on the Zim side in a hotel there. Seemed all very safe in Zim. Did not visit Livingston - advised nothing there worth seeing. They did say that when the Falls are in full flow then it's a toss up which side to stay. Dee "Rodger" wrote in message ... Hmm, big ugly commercial hotel. Perhaps try Gorges Lodge or Ilala Lodge, they are both a lot smaller and more intimate. Gorges has magnificent views from their balconies... not for the feint hearter though. Everything is fine on the Zim side. They realise tourism means money so really lok after the guests. Ilala Lodge is within walking distance to Vic Falls town and the falls itself. "Dave Patterson" wrote in message ... I am setting up a short visit for an old friend and his wife and son.. and our discussions have now already caused him to select the Zambezi Sun hotel, on the Zambian side. Child-friendly, good price. So, I think I would now ask for anyone's experience with a specific Guide in Zambia, and any comments on shopping, etc., in Livingstone. True, I have been to the Zim side numerous times, but never to Zambia! |
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Dave,
If you're looking for something more upmarket, The River Club is situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 18 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls. The camp has a distinct Edwardian flavour, and guests here enjoy the sights and sounds of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River in a peaceful and tranquil setting away from the crowds. http://africanexcursions.com/TheRiverClub.html Drop me an email if you'd like some competitive pricing, or advice in general ! |
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Thanks.. and good luck.
As it happens, I also work with Wilderness Safaris. (River Club) And, in the end, my friends will be staying with some other friends of mine who operate Imbabala, in the far NW corner of Zimbabwe on the Zambezi next to the Bostwana border |
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Vic Falls
Excellent ! Wilderness Safaris are our exclusive provider, and will
remain so for the forseeable future. You're in good hands with them. |
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