The Gorge Swing and Zipline are part of Victoria Falls’ hard-core adrenalin activities, with a similar fear factor to bungee jumping and white-water rafting. Wild Horizons operates a number of adventure slides, but these two activities in particular are the ultimate lose-your-stomach … Continued
There’s been a new kid on the Victoria Falls activity block this year. Wild Horizons launched the Canopy Tour in June 2013: a series of cable swings over the Zambezi River gorge. The tour consists of wooden walkways, rope bridges, ziplines … Continued
Updated Feb 2024 In 2013, I (Beth) did the lion encounter. Now, adding a note to this article in 2024, please be aware that this activity is not the same as it was then. Although I loved being so close … Continued
I got to meet a very special resident of the Wild Horizons Sanctuary: Sylvester the Cheetah. Guests at the Elephant Camp or Elephant Safari might just spot this guy when he’s out for a walk, and I was one of the … Continued
Updated Feb 2024 In 2013, I (Beth) was lucky enough to do the elephant ‘safari’ with Wild Horizons. Now, updating this article in 2024, please be aware that this activity is now an elephant ‘encounter’, and it is not the … Continued
Our time in Victoria Falls was busy but happy – there’s a wide variety of things to do here, from spa days to white-water rafting. This corner of Zimbabwe has managed to keep going despite the country’s ups and downs. … Continued
After a rather hot and tiring drive, arriving at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge felt like driving into an oasis. A gatekeeper in a feathered headdress welcomed us with a smile and a dance. Warthogs grazed from green grass under shady … Continued
Victoria Falls National Park is home to a wide variety of animals – and you can be taken on a guided safari to see elephant, zebra, lions and more.
Imagine walking through the Zimbabwean bush with a lion at your side, or seeing the sunset from an elephant’s back.
Helicopter tours above Victoria Falls are called ‘the flight of angels’. Only a birds-eye-view can capture the scale and grandeur of the falls.
The white-water rafting here is considered one of the best runs in the world.
Dusk is a special time to be on the river, with a cold drink in your hands and the sound of the waterfalls at your back.
This 111-metre bungee jump is in one of the most scenic places in the world.
Last updated Sept 2017There’s so much to see in Zimbabwe that you’ll probably want to visit a number of National Parks and cities to get the most out of your trip. This brings up the tricky question of how to get around. Package … Continued
