- Livingstone
Livingstone is situated on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. It offers an international airport and is the base for many of the adventure companies offering tours in the area.
- Gweru Zim
Principal city of the midlands area, Gweru lies on the main road between Harare and Bulawayo. Antelope Park, where you can walk with lions, is near here.
- Bulawayo
This, the second largest city in Zimbabwe, has a strong sense of the colonial yesteryear.
- HarareZim
The capital city of Zim.
- Chimanimani
This is an beautiful mountainous area.
- Kariba Zim
An immense man made lake that divides Zimbabwe and Zambia.
- Masvingo
Home to the Zimbabwe Ruins.
Victoria Falls
This is one of the wonders of the world and well worth the visit.
Lotsa water...
Lotsa water. Heaps in fact. A big gush of water that just doesn’t stop. So go and get wet and have fun. ’Cos it compares to the pyramids, Ayres Rock and the Great Wall of China. The surprisingly small town is filled with adventure operators, low life selling currency, woman and drugs. Don’t be tempted to exchange money with them as all you’ll get in exchange is a wad of dirty newspaper notes. As far as adventure goes, you can do anything as long as you have buckets of cash. The 5 star hotels offer everything colonial days and can be quite fun if you scallywag your way in or have the dosh.
Lotsa water. Heaps in fact. A big gush of water that just doesn’t stop. So go and get wet and have fun. ’Cos it compares to the pyramids, Ayres Rock and the Great Wall of China. The surprisingly small town is filled with adventure operators, low life selling currency, woman and drugs. Don’t be tempted to exchange money with them as all you’ll get in exchange is a wad of dirty newspaper notes. As far as adventure goes, you can do anything as long as you have buckets of cash. The 5 star hotels offer everything colonial days and can be quite fun if you scallywag your way in or have the dosh.
Viewing the falls
The falls can be accessed from both countries with each offering stunning viewpoints and a bunch of adrenaline activities guaranteed to make you giddy.
The falls can be accessed from both countries with each offering stunning viewpoints and a bunch of adrenaline activities guaranteed to make you giddy.
World heritage site
Did you know?
Vic Falls is a world heritage site. Small wonder…
Did you know?
Vic Falls is a world heritage site. Small wonder…
Don't get wet
Hire a raincoat or a brollie if you’re water phobic or want to keep your camera working, and go and get wet...
Hire a raincoat or a brollie if you’re water phobic or want to keep your camera working, and go and get wet...
Air travel
You can fly to directly from Jo’burg to Livingstone in Zambia or to the Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe.
Local currency
Psst. Don’t be tempted to exchange money with people on the street as all you’ll end up with is a wad of dirty newspaper “notes” and a bad taste in your mouth.
Psst. Don’t be tempted to exchange money with people on the street as all you’ll end up with is a wad of dirty newspaper “notes” and a bad taste in your mouth.
Visa requirerments
Make sure you meet all visa requirements before leaving.
Make sure you meet all visa requirements before leaving.
Places to Stay
- Adventure Lodge
Close to town and 10 minutes from Victoria Falls, this Zimbabwean backpackers is a great place to enjoy the local activities and adventures.
- Shoestrings
Bright, friendly and with an essential swimming pool. This backpackers is within easy reach of Victoria falls, curio markets and adventure operators.
- Victoria Falls Backpackers
This owner run hostel has all the essentials for play mode - on the spot or out in the bush.
What to do
- Victoria Falls Steam Train Company
Experience the majestic Vic Falls while travelling first class on a genuine steam train.
Tourist Offices
- Backpackers Bazaar
The experts on travel and adventure in Southern Africa, based in Vic Falls.
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(Windhoek,Namibia)
Horse trails in the eastern Free State.
(Clarens Eastern Free State,Free State)
The Southernmost Backpackers in Africa....
(Cape Agulhas,Overberg )
This Hermanus backpackers has been here forever. "Zoete Inval" means "drop in and make yourself at home" in Dutch - which is easy enough to do here.
(Hermanus,Overberg )
Deal directly with a township guide.
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town)
(Muizenberg and Kalk Bay,Cape Town)
High up in the Natal Midlands, Satori Farm is an eco-friendly retreat where you can breathe in the fresh air, soak up the sun, feel the breeze on your skin and join in various healing and creative workshops.
(Highmoor,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
Easy access to the North West and to the Plilanesberg National Park.
(Hartbeespoort and surrounds,North West Province)
Satvik in Tzaneen is a wonderful laid-back and rustic backpackers farm where time holds its breath and fish eagles are framed by seablue skies.
(Tzaneen,Mpumalanga)
