Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe or Zambia

Hello,
We are planning a trip for next Xmas holiday to visit the Victoria
Falls, flying from Jo'Burg for 3 days. Prior to that we would be on
game viewing in Kalahari (South-Africa) for a week. So who could
suggest good ideas for the trip to Victoria Falls, combine it with a
safari in that area (are there any interesting game parks ?).
Any help re accomodation, sights and flights is welcome. Am not sure
which side is best: Zimbabwe or Zambia.
Regards,
Frank
Geneva, Switzerland
fscruise@m

I`ve been there in March 06 and have seen both sides of the falls.
Crossing the border over the bridge was no problem. You can fly over the
falls I`ve done. Safari trip I went to Botswana. Any more questions mail
me direct- in german if possible.

Franz

SwissCruiser schrieb:
> Hello,
> We are planning a trip for next Xmas holiday to visit the Victoria
> Falls, flying from Jo'Burg for 3 days. Prior to that we would be on
> game viewing in Kalahari (South-Africa) for a week. So who could
> suggest good ideas for the trip to Victoria Falls, combine it with a
> safari in that area (are there any interesting game parks ?).
> Any help re accomodation, sights and flights is welcome. Am not sure
> which side is best: Zimbabwe or Zambia.
> Regards,
> Frank
> Geneva, Switzerland
> fscruise@m

.... So who could
> suggest good ideas for the trip to Victoria Falls, combine it with a
> safari in that area (are there any interesting game parks ?).
> Any help re accomodation, sights and flights is welcome. Am not sure
> which side is best: Zimbabwe or Zambia.
THere is a small game park on the Zimbabwe side; think it has a camp/lodge
with opportunities to ride elephants.
Personally I think the best views are from the Zambian side, but if possible
do both. Hwange Park used to be within reasonable reach of the Falls, but
given the situation in Zimbabwe, I'd tackle it from the Zambian side and go
across the bridge if its easy to do when you get there.
Zambia has wonderful game parks - the Lower Zambezi one probably the nearest
to the Falls. Small camps/lodges and the possibility of night drives and
game walks; also canoeing on the river. There is also Tongabezi Lodge (on an
island near the Falls).
From the Zimbabwe side there used to be several different types of flights
over the Falls (light aircraft, helicopter, and microlight). dont know if
they are still available or if there is anything now from Zambian side
(which has considerably developed since last time I was there). Seeing them
from above is an experience - but a very bumpy one so if you are prone to
air-sickness, be warned!

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Rita Daggett