brochure code r.za.vf.a.01 the smoke that thunders the mighty zambezi river fed by countless tropical thunderstorms plunges with a deafening roar into a great cataract a mile wide and 400 feet deep billowing clouds of spray fall in a steady rain as you walk the path through the rainforest kwando safaris kwando safaris scenic splendor a walk through the rainforest offers spectacular views descend to the boiling pot to gain another perspective from deep within the gorge later join a sundowner cruise and cocktails upstream of the falls look out for hippos and elephants along the riverbank to truly appreciate the incredible size and power of the falls take a scenic helicopter flight for the more adventurous a flight by microlight over the falls and river is breathtaking elephant and buffalo herds of elephant and buffalo are frequently seen roaming through lodge and hotel properties this is africa listen for the distant roar of lions calling the pride to hunt as you enjoy an evening cockt
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brochure code r.za.vf.a.01 a tour of the falls this is not to be missed a true natural phenomenon the victoria falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world immense curtains of water cascade down into the gorge around the falls the rain forest is home to some plant species rarely found elsewhere in zambia or zimbabwe from january to june the view from the zambian side of the falls is most spectacular pathways take tourists sun international to view sites and across the swaying knife edge bridge a seperate tour is available from the zimbabwe side of the border and is highly recommended elephant back trail elephant-back rides take place in the mosi-oa-tunya national park home to wild elephant hippo buffalo impala giraffe zebra and small cats like civet and servile guests ride high on nature s own 4x4 and take in the beautiful riverside scenery of the zambezi rides last about 1 hour and interaction with the elephant herd takes around 3 hours minimum age for this activity is 14 ye
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brochure code r.za.vf.a.01 adventure activities some are family oriented some extreme will ensure that your stay at victoria falls is a memorable experience safari par excellence bungee experience 360 feet of pure adrenaline rush the bungee jump operates off the victoria falls bridge and has a 100 safety record over 50,000 people have plunged off the bridge one of the highest challenges in the world boast to friends and family at home with a video and photographs taken of each jumper and available for purchase solo and tandem jumps are available minimum age is 14 years minimum weight of 40 kg 88pounds and maximum weight of 140kg 308 pounds safari par excellence microlight flights the scene below is breathtaking from your open micro light cockpit capture unforgettable photographs from the wingmounted camera 15 minute flight feel the freedom a flight over victoria falls and zambezi river 30 minute flight great african air safari over victoria falls batoka gorge zambezi river mosi-oa-t
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brochure code r.za.vf.a.01 zambezi river adventure activities have earned victoria falls the well-deserved title of africa s adventure capital safari par excellence white water activities white water rafting on the zambezi river below the victoria falls is now internationally acclaimed as the best rafting trip available in the world it has been classified by the british canoe union as a grade 5 which translated is extremely difficult long and violent rapids steep gradients big drops and pressure areas the river is classified as a high volume pool drop river since there is little exposed rock in the rapid or in the pools below the rapid guests can enjoy half day or full day adventures also available is a full day adventure with overnight camping in the gorge for the truly adventurous traveler there is half/full day rafting with river boarding and combo rapids canoe trails excursions by canoe on the zambezi river follow the flow of the river for a distance of 11 miles pausing for lunch
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brochure code r.za.vf.a.01 memories to last a lifetime flying fox gorge swing bungee jumping and abseiling bush walks chief makuni s village tour championship golf course horseback trails and more interesting fact in the 1800 s the kololo tribe who were living in the area named the falls mosi-oa-tunya the smoke that thunders a true natural phenomenon and one of the seven natural wonders of the world it was renamed by dr livingstone who was so awe struck by the sight before him that he found it only fitting to name the falls after his queen queen victoria abacus african safaris www.abacus-safaris.com info@abacus-safaris.com copyright © 2003 2004 videoafrica llc dba abacus african safaris copyright © 2003/2004 videoafrica llc dba abacus african safaris all rights reserved acknowledgements to our suppliers for images on this page plan an extreme african adventure combine a selection of the activities described in this brochure with the botswana explorer camping safari and a visit
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