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| Hi, I am planning a trip to south Africa and thinking about flying to Victoria Falls for a couple of days. Is it worth it? I would really love to see it, but am a bit afraid that the tourism will put me off while I am there. Any tips on what to do? (I like to hike, kayak, rafting...) I looked for some inexpensive tours on the internet but did'nt find any... Thanks Amber | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AmberH Amber Hoogerwerf Post Count: 7 Msg: #1 826 days ago, August 20th 2007 | Hi, I am planning a trip to south Africa and thinking about flying to Victoria Falls for a couple of days. Is it worth it? I would really love to see it, but am a bit afraid that the tourism will put me off while I am there. Any tips on what to do? (I like to hike, kayak, rafting...) I looked for some inexpensive tours on the internet but did\\\\\\\'nt find any... | Thanks Amber  brrake2009 Ken Brown Post Count: 1 Msg: #2 820 days ago, August 26th 2007 | Amber you should definetely not miss the chance to see Vic. Falls atleast once in your lifetime. There are loads of "local" companies in the Vic. Falls area that cater to backpackers and budget travellers. Rafting, hiking, bungy cording are all options in the Vict. Falls area. Great rafting on the bottom of the falls. I was there a couple years ago and had a blast, I am so glad I got to experience that part of the world. You will be amazed by the falls itself. I dont know your budget but try to check out the SprayView Hotel (I know not a hostel but...) its inexpensive and very good quality place to stay at. You can find them at http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/SprayviewHotel-VictoriaFalls-5061 so go take a look at the prices. Anyway I hope you have a great time if you decide to go. Let me know. | ...Ken Hennie HC Du Plessis Post Count: 2 Msg: #3 818 days ago, August 28th 2007 | Hi Amber, i'm a tour operator in south africa. The only tour to the vic falls we can offer at the moment is a luxury train trip from sa to the vic falls Unfortunately i can't help you with an inexpensive tour but try one of the following operators. www.maplanga.co.za or river adventures at www.rafting.co.za. Vic falls is an awsome sight, you must make a plan to see it. | Regards Hennie elchico elliot conway Post Count: 1 Msg: #4 807 days ago, September 8th 2007 | HI THERE,IF YOU GO TO VIC FALLS,CHECK A PLACE OUT CALLED SHOESTRINGS,A VERY CLEAN AND LIVELY HOSTEL,BUT AT THIS PLACE THEY CAN SORT OUT ALL YOUR ACTIVITIES AND ARE QUITE INEXPENSIVE WHICH THEY ORGANISE ALL YOUR TRANSFERS TO THE ZAMBIA SIDE,OR ZIM,THE GORGE SWING IS OUT OF THIS WORLD AND FALLS DONT MISS THEM, | diddi Edith Wölfl Post Count: 1 Msg: #5 797 days ago, September 18th 2007 | Hi, Vic Falls are really one of the impressive places in the world. But think about Zimbabwe has a lot of problems. I´ve been there in August 07. It´s hard to buy anything to eat or drink, somethimes there is nothing. The supermarkets are empty!!!!! In restaurants they have a menue, but often only one or two things to eat. You need a lot of US-Dollars (best one-dollar-notes) for paying. Zim-Dollars aren´t worth the paper. The best payment are shoes or clothes. Everywhere are secret policemen and you never should mention "Mukabe"- this will bring you into prison for at least 21 days, wear camoflage-clothes (also prison) or say something political. | regards diddi [Edited: 12:35 - diddi ] AmberH Amber Hoogerwerf Post Count: 7 Msg: #6 797 days ago, September 18th 2007 | Hi, | I've decided to go to the zambian side of the Victoria falls (Livingstone). This seemed with regard to the practical and political problems in Zimbabwe the easiest thing to do.  zjanez Jane L. Hughes Post Count: 4 Msg: #7 754 days ago, October 31st 2007 | Livingstone Zambia is not as clean as the town Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. I have just returned from a most wonderful trip there. Was in both countries, you will like it, but Zambia, Livingstone is not as nice as Vic.Falls, Zimbabwe. The Kingdom Hotel was wonderful, you are so close the falls could keep you awake they are so loud. There are lots of smaller more economical campgrounds and lodges, and all the lesser lodges are better than most I have stayed at on the Hollywood or Los vegas strip. The Zimbabwe country does have its problems, and there, in Vic Falls, it is mostly hunger and poverty. The industry is elsewhere and there is the politcal termoils you want to stay clear of. The locals say, "a few people get into trouble, the media makes it sound like it is the the whole country". (If I read the LA times looking to go to Disneyland, I would not come to US either) Victoria falls and the surrounding area is tourist country, you are treated like kings and queens and they will go way out of their way to make you happy. Anyone who wants to see Vic Falls I would suggest to stay in Victory Falls Zimbabwe before Livingstone. I have lots more to say if anyone is interested. ..................zjanez | Number of Users: 6 | Number of Posts: 7 | |||||||||||||||
