Victoria Falls Safaris

Choose from our range of Zimbabwe safari and accommodation establishments. Zimbabwe is unique! Where else in the world can a visitor gaze upon hundreds of species of tropical wildlife, thrill to the experience of white water rafting, scale chilly mountain peaks and savour the history of a people that goes back tens of thousands of years? Although a Zimbabwe safari is a bargain, its definitely not a second rate destination. Travel and accommodation options are top quality, and their unique location affords excellent game viewing and adventure amidst some of the most breathtaking scenery in Africa.

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How to get there

Victoria Falls is accessible via Victoria Falls airport on the Zimbabwean side of the Falls, or from Livingstone airport on the Zambian side of the Falls. There are various airlines including South African Airways, British Airways, Zambian Airlines, Air Zimbabwe and Air Namibia operating/flying into Victoria Falls and Livingstone Airports. Direct flights are available on all days from Johannesburg to The Falls. SUNSAFARIS can arrange all these scheduled flights for you.

Once guests arrive at Victoria Falls or Livingstone airports, they will be met by a guide or representative of SUNSAFARIS and transferred by road to their hotel or lodge.

Suggested Itineray's

For first-time visitors planning a trip to Southern Africa can be a challenging task. For most it will be a once in a lifetime experience. We highly recommend that you have a look at our suggested itineraries below. There are various itineraries to choose from and they have been designed bearing important factors in mind like, privacy, first-class camps, a combination of activities, adventure, expert guiding as well as your budget. Guests can choose from comfortable to luxury safaris and our experienced and professional consultants will guide and assist you in tailor-making your safari to suit your requirements. We look forward to assisting you in creating your safari!

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Ilala Lodge

Ilala Lodge offers distinguished yet affordable accommodation in a gracious and secluded ambiance. The decor evokes a bygone era of adventure and the quest of discovery in Africa. The hotel is ideally situated and is the closest to the Victoria Falls as well as the town centre. The National Park borders the front of property and wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns with the spray of the falls in the background.

Ilala Lodge

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

The Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is set high on a plateau, which forms a natural boundary to the unfenced Zambezi National Park, and is just four kilometres from the majestic Victoria Falls. This deluxe 72-roomed African Lodge prides itself on hospitality and food rivalled only by uninterrupted views and magnificent sunsets. In Tatler's Annual Travel Guide to the world's top 101 hotels, the Lodge is referred to as one of the "Top Ten Best Kept Secrets."

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

Victoria Falls Game Viewing and Seasons

Introduction

With little awareness of what lies ahead, the steadily flowing Zambezi River casually approaches Victoria Falls, then topples out of control over a sheer 330-foot (100 metre) drop. This mile-wide (1,609 metre) curtain of water really is as spectacular as its reputation and can be viewed from various angles at numerous viewpoints. It is the widest curtain of falling water in the world, and during the warm wet months of February to April, it cascades at over thirty times its dry season flow. The resulting spray can be seen from 20 miles (32kms) away and explains the local African name for the falls - Mosi-oa-tunya ‘Smoke that Thunders’

The best view of the falls is from the air and the so called 'Flight of Angels', was born out of Livingstone's November 1855 diary entry when seeing the falls he stated, "Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in flight." It was Cecil Rhodes and his dream of a railway from Cape to Cairo, that brought settlers and tourists to the area in 1905, and the original Victoria Falls Hotel was built soon thereafter. Around the falls is 9 miles² (23 km²) of riverine jungle with ferns, figs, ilala palms, vines, mahogany trees and patches of rain-forest, providing a tranquil setting from which to view the five cascades. Antelopes can be seen in these areas and troops of nonchalant baboons patrol the walkways. Airborne droplets of fine mist creates an almost a constant rainbow, which can even be seen by the light of the moon.

The Victoria Falls are shared by both Zambia and Zimbabwe and is territorially divided by Cecil Rhodes' famous bridge - which he never lived to see. As well as a spectacular view down into the gorge, this bridge has more recently become famous for its adrenaline-pumping bungy jump with a fall of 364 feet (111 meters)! The other most popular adventure pursuit here is white-water rafting on the Zambezi.

Game Viewing

The park contains some big game such as elephants, buffalo, lions, giraffe and antelopes like kudu and waterbuck, along with plenty of hippos and crocs. Riverine bird life is plentiful with egrets, herons, cormorants, fish eagles and kingfishers. The Zambezi is renowned for its tigerfish, tilapia and giant vundu (catfish) over 6 ft long (2 metres). 5½ miles (9 km) from the falls is the Zambezi National Park. It stretches along the Zambezi for 25 miles (40 km) and boasts several safari lodges. The lodges are set along the riverbanks amongst Ilala palms giving leisurely views of the gently flowing river. Sundowner cruises paddle these deceptively calm waters above the falls.

Seasons

Rainy Season: It usually rains anywhere from November through to April, creating a hot and humid climate. The falls are at their wettest and most spectacular by the end of this summer rainy season.

Dry Season: May to October is usually dry and September and October allows better photo opportunities at Victoria Falls as there is much less spray, but the torrent is slightly less impressive. The dry season is also better for viewing game in the Zambezi National Park.