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Not
in the mood to go home yet? Don't mind a bit of action? Grade
4 and 5 on The Mighty Zambezi, a stylish 111 meters jump with
a piece of bungee tied to your legs, Cessna flights and helicopters,
horse rides in the bush, sunset cruises and hippo's; it is
all possible. |
A
flight from Johannesburg will take us to Livingstone in Zambia, named after the legendary adventurer and missionary who
discovered The Falls in 1855. Of course The Falls were already
known to the local inhabitants, who gave it the appropriate
name 'Mosi O Tunya', or 'Smoke of Thunder'. When it is high
water, the falls plunge in full grandeur of 1.6 km into the
Batoka Gorge, 100 meter below. A visit will guarantee you
soaking clothes and a wet camera, but the result on film is
amazing. These waterfalls are counted as one of The Seven
World Wonders and deserve to be on every ones wanting list.
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In 1905 a railway bridge was built across the Zambezi, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia. Nowadays, people enjoy throwing themselves off that bridge with a piece of rubber and are even willing to pay for it. Because apart from natural beauty, Victoria Falls has developed into the biggest adrenaline pumping town in Africa. Most tourists now view The Falls from the micro light or helicopter and dare the Zambezi river in a raft, or even without and climb on a horse to track game. There are more activities than I can mention here. The only thing I can tell you is that they are all exiting and beautiful and the only limiting factor will be your wallet. |
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Compass
Travel offers
the opportunity to delay your journey home
a little bit. Packages of 5 days can be booked, taking you
to The Mighty Zambezi River, in all its qualities.
Price 2009
Starting
at €450 pp.
Minimum 4 people
Including:
• Return flight Johannesburg - Livingstone
• Transfer to and from the airport in Zambia
• 4 Nights accommodation in permanent safari tents at the Zambezi River |
Extra
costs
• Visa Zambia, US$25 pp*
• Airport tax/ ticket fees (app US$50)
• Departure tax (U$20)
• All meals
• Activities
This
package can be extended at app €40 pp pn.
*If
we have your passport details in time, we can try to organize
free visa.
Package
is susceptible to availability and exchange rates.
Due
to the turmoil in Zimbabwe, the package is now only offered
from Zambia side.
For bookings and information, Compass
Travel |
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