Day 13 - Livingstone (Zambia) Inclusive OptionAcross the Falls and into Livingstone
Guests cross the great Zambezi River via the famous rail/road bridge. The first stop is on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls before continuing to the town of Livingstone, named after David Livingstone, the Scottish visionary, who had an insatiable appetite for exploration and a desire to open Africa to the world.
The existence of the Falls had of course been known to local tribes long before he ‘discovered’ them. Upon hearing stories about “Mosi oa Tunya” (the smoke that thunders),he arranged to be taken there by dugout canoe and on November 16, 1855 Livingstone came to the northern end of what is now Livingstone Island.
From there he crawled to the edge of the precipice and beheld the spectacle of the waterfall for the first time. Guests visit the Livingstone Museum before heading to the Waterfront Lodge for lunch (guests’ own account). The last visit in the afternoon will be at the Fifth Gorge for a spectacular view of the Zambezi River.
(Full day. Distance travelled: 70 km)
Optional Extras
Lunchtime Boat Cruise
This spectacular lunchtime cruise on the Zambezi includes a buffet lunch and drinks.
Evening Activity
An off-rail dinner is planned for this evening.
The train remains stationary at Victoria Falls Station over night.
Day 14 - Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Inclusive Option
Chobe National Park
A 70-kilometre road trip ends at the Botswana border, where the tour crosses into the famous Chobe National Park. There is a great array of wildlife and the Chobe elephants are well respected, as are the many hippos which can be seen in large numbers basking in the river.
Highlights include a game drive in 4x4 vehicles and a river cruise on the Chobe River. Lunch (guests’ own account) will be taken at a waterfront lodge where there is a swimming pool.
(Full day. Distance travelled: 200 km)
The train remains stationary at Victoria Falls Station over night.
Day 15 - Victoria Falls
Inclusive Option
The Victoria Falls
Forming the largest single “curtain” of falling water on earth (on average the curtain is 92 m deep) The Victoria Falls’ 500m plume of spray can be seen from as far as 70 km away. The sound of the water can also be heard from kilometres away and up close this muted ‘thunder’ becomes a roar. In full flood, over 550 million litres of water per minute cascade over the brink.
The vast width of the Falls, extending 1 708 m, allows for many safe vantage points from where you will be able to get different views of the rolling water as it crashes into the gorge and whose constant spray maintains the Rain Forest. The forest is an attraction on its own with many of the trees marked to help identification. These include fig, mahogany, date palm, milkwood and ebony.
The bird life is also prolific and species that may be seen include the colourful sunbird and large trumpeter hornbill. Craft and curio shops abound with enough variety for everyone to find something to take home as a souvenir.
(Morning. Distance travelled: 15 km)
The afternoon is spent at leisure.
Optional Extras
1. Flight of Angels
A highlight of any visit to Victoria Falls is a trip in a light aircraft or helicopter over the falls. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World in all its magical splendour.
2. White Water River Rafting
Batoka Gorge provides one of the most intense sensory thrills imaginable. Its twenty-three white water rapids and striking scenery deep within the sheer black cliffs, afford the adrenaline junkie a wild roller coaster ride. The rapids are run in large rubber rafts, launched from just below the Falls. (Seasonal).
3. Elephant Riding
Seated comfortably on the back of nature’s true “King of the Beasts”, guests can experience an age-old African tradition. A mutually enriching and rewarding experience for man and elephant in a modern-day Africa.
4. Bungee Jumping from Livingstone Bridge
Spanning the gorge between Zambia and Zimbabwe, The Livingstone Bridge offers one of the world’s highest bungee jumps (111 m). Challenge the limits of the mind and test the edge of fear by leaping off the impressive steel structure, with the falls behind and the mighty Zambezi River below.
The train remains stationary at Victoria Falls Station over night.
Day 16 - Transfer DayGuests transferring to a hotel will be taken during the morning. Guests flying out of Victoria Falls later in the day may take one of the optional tours.
Included in the package price:
- Arrival transfer: airport - train
- Departure transfer: train - airport
- Accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis (as per itinerary)
- A free choice of available inclusive options.
NOT included in package prices:
- Airfares (national / international)
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Laundry
- Gratuities
- Purchases of a personal nature
- Tour add ons
- Pre-night accommodation
- Visas where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Transfers between the train and hotels
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