http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Africa , Zimbabwe , Victoria Falls en-us Tue, 10 Nov 09 06:56:02 +0000 Tue, 10 Nov 09 06:56:02 +0000 coming soon http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-447191.html Okay don't die of shock everyone....here are a few photos to start off with.First off......Victoria Falls Zimbabwe where the tour started.Enjoy http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-446052.html When seasonal rains that fall in the Angolan highlands make their way into neighbouring Botswana the Okavango Delta floods over 18000 square kilometres of grassland creating islands and lagoons inhabited by all wildlife you'd expect in Africa. On previous trips to Africa we've spent time on safaris in Tanzania and Namibia but nearly all of that time was spent within the confines of a safari veh http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-443163.html Well it was with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to the babies and our friends in Kampala a few weeks ago. We had the best time and are all talking about the date for our return trip. Our time at the babies home was amazing we instantly fell in love with all the babies there and with the kids at Peace for Children Africa formerly Voice of Hope. Our time with the babies and kids had a profound http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-442033.html Hey everyoneJust thought I'd quickly get on and let you know that I've arrived safe and sound in Vic Falls Zimbabwe. It took a mammoth amount of flying to get here but wow it's all so worth it now that I'm here I met up with my Jac Kath and Kate in Johannesburg late on Sunday they'd flown in for Uganda earlier in the morning and were waiting for me out on the lawn with a glass of wine to hel http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-438794.html I left Zimbabwe today. I got up early and had my final breakfast watching birds flying over the national park and animals drinking at the waterhole. I lugged my rucksack up to reception and then sat with Rone waiting for our transfer. We both agreed that it has been a blissfully relaxing trip but far too short The coach arrived to take us to the airport. I had a surprise as I stepped off the coac http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-437389.html I had a horribly early start this morning however an elephant back safari is definitely an experience worth getting out of bed at 5.30am for. I collected my packed breakfast from reception and clambered into the mini bus. I munched on rolls cheese and fresh scones as we drove to Victoria Falls Hotel to pick up the rest of the group. It turned out I was the only individual in the group. The other http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-436212.html Today was my first full day in Zimbabwe. I woke up early and went to the restaurant in search of breakfast. I found the most amazing buffet waiting for me bread rolls croissants cakes scones jams butters whole fruit sliced fruit fruit kebabs cereals cheeses cold meats yogurt fruit salad fresh juices tea coffee and a menu offering cooked breakfasts I got chatting to some American http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-435697.html After only a brief stay in Johannesburg I travelled back to the airport to fly to Zimbabwe I was very glad to leave Johannesburg. I woke up this morning freezing cold and when I looked out the window I found it was pouring with rain. I got to the airport early had a brunch in the cafe and perused the gift shop before settling into the departure lounge with a book. I was amused to see a giant m http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-435696.html Day 24 Victoria Falls Zimbabwe 22809Woke up relatively early to go white water rafting. The transfer to the falls came at 0745. We finally arrived filling in waivers so in the case of our death our relatives could not sue the company. We went though all the different rapids they all had names to put the fear of god in you The Devil's Toilet Bowl and The Gnashing Jaws of Death just to n http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-431675.html Hi Again EverybodyHere is part two of our safari Zimbabwe. We crossed over from Botswana after our Chobe Park adventures. After arriving and setting up camp we had a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River above Victoria Falls. It's a massive river with Zimbabwe on one side and Zambia on the other. It was great so relaxing. It was our driverguide David's birthday so it kind of turned into a http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-427270.html We arrived at Victoria Falls around lunch time on the 26th. The campsite that we stayed at was called The Rest Camp. It was where all the old people stay. There was another campsite down the road called Shoestrings that was a load of fun. But Oasis is not allowed to stay there because it can get to rowdy. This was the last day of the trip for some of the passengers so we had to do a truck c http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-424950.html I had the time of my life in Victoria Falls. The weather was finally warmer and there was so much to do. I bungee jumped off the 3rd highest bungee jump in the world and I absolutely loved loved loved it Leah and I tandem jumped together and people said we screamed the whole way down bouncing back up and again the whole way down again. After the bungee jump I did a tandem bridge swing. http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-423773.html 6150961609Leave it to me to get sick at the very tailend of a trip Thankfully just on our plane ride home. Again thankfully our seats are right next to the bathroom so Irsquove just been going every hour or so on this incredibly LONG 18 hour trip from Jorsquoburg to DC. Some kind of intestinal bug attack probably from the water at the lodge.Irsquom so tired I canrsquot rea http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-421502.html Natuerlich wollten wir die wunderschoenen Victoria Falls auch von der ZimbabweSeite anschauen. Aber wir hatten uns geschworen dem lieben Herrn Mugabe moeglichst kein Geld zu bringen. So rangen wir uns zu einem Tagesausflug nach Zimbabwe durch. Mit dem Taxi fuhren wir zur Grenze von Zambia und dann ging es zu Fuss ueber die beruehmte Victoria Bridge. Ganze 30 US kostete uns das Tagesvisum. Soll http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-415475.html At the early morning game tour Lee petted a wild lion and still has one hand. Our ldquolion encounterrdquo included breakfast which we did not realize. Upon returning to the hotel our Dining Dominatrix Diva was visibly upset that we declined ldquoherrdquo breakfast. The next morning as she seated us she said ldquoRoom 11 You did NOT eat breakfast yesterday.rdquo Our explanation http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-404573.html Our first two nights in JoBurg were at the Airport Game Lodge ldquoWhere Wild is Mild and Game is Tame.rdquo We selected the Pretoria City Tour of the Vortrekker Monument Church Square and Paul Kruger House. He knew how to live but died in exile. We have 10 million Zimbabwe Dollar notes that wonrsquot buy a stick of gum. Zimbabwe only deals in U.S.D. and S. Africa Rand which ar http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-404319.html Now that we were so close to the Victoria Falls we could of course not skip them Went to the town called Vic Falls and stayed at Shoestring Backpackers. Great place with a pair of massive great danes guarding the place. Had a walk to Pizza Inn for dinner nom nom but the walk home was Scary Pitch black who knows what is hiding in the dark Buffalos elephants stray dogs crazy people... Bu http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-402286.html Unbelievable is the right word to sum up our experience of Zimbabwe for both the right and the wrong reasons. To form a complete opinion on what is going on in Zimbabwe would be crazy considering our VERY brief and limited time and experience of the country. Our time in Zimbabwe was restricted to spending time in the now quite deserted tourist resort of Vic Falls. What we certainly did notice wa http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-396236.html The last 4 days have been amazingOn Thursday morning we started our 3 day Hwange experience. Hwange is Zimbabwe's largest national park. We arrived at the travel agent meeting point at 845 to find we were the only 2 people on this trip. We were previously surprised by the lack of tourists around Victoria Falls and it is evermore apparent that the bad political state of the country is putting off http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-387687.html