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Victoria Falls Extension - Zambia

Day 1 - Livingstone
Scheduled South African Airways flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone.
On arrival you will be met by a Representative and transferred from Livingstone Airport to The Zambezi Sun Hotel by scheduled vehicle.Accommodation in a Standard Room for 2 nights inclusive of breakfast.

The Zambezi Sun is a three star hotel and forms part of Sun International's new The Falls resort complex on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls. The 212 guest rooms are low-slung, open and airy. Each one spills out onto a cool landscaped pool area. The two-storey en suite rooms have private balconies as well as air-conditioning, satellite TV, fold-out couches, a mini-bar, safe, and telephone. The Zambezi Sun's central reception area houses a family-friendly, high quality buffet restaurant, pool bar and friendly alfresco grill and entertainment area. The Zambezi Sun also has a well-developed conference facility for up to 450 delegates. All activities associated with the Victoria Falls and Zambezi River are offered. These include whitewater river rafting, bungee jumping, sundowner cruises, game drives, bird-watching and bicycle excursions.

This afternoon you are collected from your hotel and taken on a Sunset Cruise along the mighty Zambezi River. Her Royal Highness Anna Siloka I Be Dyango XVI11 of the Leya, the patroness of the elegant African Queen welcomes you to the African Queen River experience. Offering the spellbinding combination of the mighty Zambezi River and the gracious hospitality of the African Queen Cruise Company. A cruise on the African Queen is an unforgettable experience that will take you back in time to an era where time stood still.The African Queen was launched on the 7th of May 2001. She is a triple deck, 70ft catamaran, furnished with Rhodesian Teak, Beech Wood and brass finishes. Accommodating a total of 120 guests, offering luxurious cruises on the Zambezi River, you can experience all the wonders of nature that this mighty river has to offer. On arrival at the Royal Landing, you are greeted with a cold cocktail and the sounds of the Marimba Band, a local instrument that laments the sounds of Africa. Full bars on both upper and lower decks serve a selection of cocktails and iced drinks, while our on board galley will provide you with freshly prepared hot and cold snacks. The African Queen embraces both the mystery and tradition of an African way of life untouched by time. The cruises last approximately 2 hours.

Day 2 (B) - Livingstone
This morning you will be met by a representative for a Tour of the Victoria Falls.The view of The Falls from the Zambia side is the most spectacular, and obviously warrants its designation as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.The local people - the leyas - called the falls "Shungu Namutitima" which means, "Smoke that thunders". The Kolos called it "Mosi-oa-Tunya." The Falls are 1,700 meters wide with a vertical drop of 100 meters. The volume of water cascading into the chasm at the height of the rainy season is nine million liters a second. There is a paved path leading onto the Knife-Edge Bridge for a spectacular view up the main gorge and the Eastern Cataract. One can also take a walk down to the Boiling Pot through the rain forest, where steps lead down to the previous fall-line to the bank whirlpool, where Zambezi sweeps from the foot of the falls into the stretch of the Batoka Gorge. This view gives an interesting perspective from the base of the falls and of the impressive Victoria Falls Bridge above the gorge.

Day 3 (B) - Departure
Today you will be met by a Representative and transferred to Livingstone Airport by scheduled vehicle.Scheduled flight from Livingstone to Johannesburg. End of arrangements

Price per person double occupancy:
January 1 - October 31, 2005 $871. single supp = $346
tax not included in prices above

Note: Travel must start and end between the dates shown.