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When David Livingstone ‘discovered’ Victoria Falls he famously said "On sights as beautiful as this, Angels in their flight must have gazed" which gives you an indication of the powerful emotions that this natural wonder provokes. To gaze upon this vista with a loved one is understandably high on many African honeymooners’ priority list. The towns that have grown up on either side of the falls offer a host of activities to excite even the most adventurous couples; from white water rafting and bungee jumping, to walking with elephants or even lion, to helicopter flights and canoe based game viewing, sundowner cruises on the mighty Zambezi River and more.
Regarded by safari connoisseurs as the best game viewing country on the continent, Zambia is a country showcasing nature at its very best. Your days can be spent on action packed game drives, walking safaris, fishing expeditions or canoe trips. Imagine the exhilaration of coming within metres of a price of lions while on foot or canoeing past a herd of elephant or buffalo drinking from the water''s edge? Or simply relax at your luxurious camp with its window onto the spectacular, unspoiled Zambian wilderness, waiting for the animals to come to you.
Breathtaking golden sunsets lead into romantic evenings spent around a camp fire or enjoying a delicious candle-lit meal under the stars on the banks of a river makes Victoria Falls one of the most idealic places in the world for a luxury honeymoon getaway. What better setting for a toast to your married life than the sounds of the hippos and perhaps the odd lion roaring in the distance? A safari is one of the most intimate experiences for a romantic honeymoon and after the excitements and raw emotion of the African savannah, and the romantic grandeur of Victoria Falls why not find yourself a quite corner of a golden beach to contemplate everything you have experienced together?
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| When to travel: Zambia’s distinctive seasons provide visitors to Victoria Falls with different perspectives, depending on the time of year. Summer, which lasts from August to April, with October being very hot - and winter, which runs from May to July (August can still be cool at night and in the morning). The rainy season will generally start towards the end of November and continue until around mid-March – but this does vary from year to year. The Victoria Falls are spectacular in April and May after the rainy season, though the thick spray may obscure your view. At the end of the dry season, October to December, the water levels are low and one can see the magnificent rock formation. River rafting on the Zambezi is not safe when the river is in flood during the rainy season. The Zambian side of the Falls dries up in the hotter months, and depending on how low the water is, you might have to consider a trip to the Zimbabwean side of the Falls – please discuss the entry requirements with your Turquoise consultant. |
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| If entering Zambia from a yellow fever zone, you must be in possession of a valid international yellow fever inoculation certificate. Hepatitis A and Tetanus-Diphtheria are currently recommended. Please seek advice from your doctor regarding medical precautions against malaria. |
Visa required for British passport holders (at a cost of US$65) and the current rules state that accommodation suppliers in Zambia can assist in obtaining a visa waiver for all bona fide tourists. In order for your visa to be processed, we need to receive your full passport details at least 14 days prior to your arrival in Zambia – which we will then forward on to your chosen accommodation. They will then send a letter to the immigration officer at the relevant port of entry and ensure your details are on a manifest. Please be aware that our accommodation partners will do their utmost to make sure that visa charges are waived, however they cannot be held responsible, should a border official refuse acceptance. |
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Approx 14 hours from the UK to Livingstone (usually via Johannesburg) |
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