Southern Surge

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$1,010 to $1,081 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in Victoria Falls and check-in at Shongwe Lookout

Arrival in Victoria Falls and check-in at Shongwe Lookout

Our driver meets you at Victoria Falls Airport with a name board and takes you by private vehicle to Shongwe Lookout, about 25 minutes away. Shongwe is an owner-run lodge on the edge of town with a lookout tower over the Zambezi River and the spray of the Falls. Check in to your Deluxe room, cool off by the infinity pool and spend the rest of the afternoon at your own pace.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

The Falls at your own pace

The Falls at your own pace

After breakfast we drive you to the rainforest entrance for a self-guided walk facing the Main Falls. Information boards along the trail explain what you are seeing. The rainforest entry fee is paid locally at the gate. Take as long as you like, then our driver collects you at the exit and brings you back to the lodge. The afternoon is free for the pool, a stroll into town or optional activities arranged at extra cost.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Zambezi game drive, free afternoon and sunset cruise

Zambezi game drive, free afternoon and sunset cruise

In the morning you join a game drive in Zambezi National Park in an open-sided 4x4 with a guide, looking for elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and antelope along the river. The afternoon is free to relax at the lodge or add an optional activity at extra cost. In the late afternoon you are collected from Shongwe Lookout for a sundowner cruise on the upper Zambezi, shared with other guests. The cruise does not guarantee wildlife, but you may see animals along the river. The park entry and river usage fees are paid locally on the day.

Main Destination:
Zambezi National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Best time for wildlife viewing)
High Season June to October (The park gets busy during weekends, regardless of the season)
Best Weather April to September (Rains are rare)

Wildlife in Zambezi NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
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ZebraOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & evening boat trip
Accommodation:
Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Zambezi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Breakfast and transfer to the airport

Breakfast and transfer to the airport

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, then our driver takes you in a private vehicle to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your onward flight. Check-out is at 10 am, so please tell us your flight time and we will plan your departure around it. If you would like to stay longer in Victoria Falls, extra nights at the same lodge can be arranged at an additional cost.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Southern Surge, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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