VICTORIA FALLS - THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS 

Having visited Victoria Falls many years ago, I was excited to see how things had changed.

After a short flight (1 hour 45 minutes) on BA Comair to Livingstone where we were collected by our very friendly driver Sam who transported us to the Zimbabwe border. En-route he shared some interesting facts with us about Zambia and what is has to offer the tourist.  If staying on the Zimbabwe side, it is far easier to fly directly to Vic Fall Airport, but at the time we travelled it was closed for renovations.

During our short stay we got to experience so much of this beautiful destination in such a short space of time. Our home for 2 Night’s was the magnificent 4 star Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. We had the opportunity to visit other hotels on the Zimbabwe side (all beautiful!), but I have to say Vic Falls Safari Lodge was my favourite. The resort, situated on a hill and built up on stilts, has an out of this world view of the waterhole and surrounding areas.   What could be better than sitting on the restaurant deck, with a cold glass of wine in your hand watching the Elephants coming for their later afternoon cool down at the waterhole.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge 

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Room

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Watering Hole

On our second day we visited The Elephant Hills Hotel, The Kingdom Hotel, The famous Victoria Falls Hotel which is over 110 years old as well as A’Zambezi Hotel.  The A’Zambezi is a fabulous choice ias it is built along the river, (where game often wonder through the resort both during the day and night).  The whole hotel was refurbished a few years ago, and is a firm favourite with South Africans.

A'Zambezi River Lodge

A'Zambezi River Lodge Room 

Our trip wasn’t all work and no play. We also got to experience some of the really popular activities that guests visiting Victoria Falls get to enjoy.

Vulture Culture Lunch:

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge keeps all the bones and carcasses from The Boma Restaurant, which they then use to feed the Vultures in the area. This takes place every day around 13:30 and you can view various breeds of vultures, crows and Marabou storks join in on the feast.

Vulture Culture Lunch 

The Boma Restaurant – Place of Eating:

Located on the Vic Falls Safari Lodge property, The Boma Restaurant specialises in a superb selection of traditional Zimbabwean dishes and is renowned for its warthog fillet. After dinner they offer guests the chance to join in the drumming extravaganza which is always a highlight.

Dinner at The Boma - Place of Eating

Sunset River Cruise:

A leisurely cruise down the Zambezi River with a drink in hand.  There is absolutely nothing as spectacular as an African Sunset.  As the sun gets lower the Animals get livelier and it is magnificent to see the Hippos rolling around, a Crocodile make a catch for the thirstily buck at the water’s edge and the Elephants spraying each other to cool off for the evening.

Elephant Sighting on Sunset Cruise

Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

Victoria Falls:

Of course! The main attraction. During the dry season, the Zambian side of the falls tends to dry up, so Zimbabwe is definitely the side to be visit.  Do a walking tour of the Falls and experience the Smoke that Thunders. For the more adventurous why not try River rafting and Bunjee Jumping.  If you’re not afraid of heights, then take to the skies and view the falls from a totally different angle whilst having a Helicopter flip.

The Falls