Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Zambezi National Park
(admission US$15; 6am-6.30pm)
Consisting of 40km of Zambezi River frontage and a
spread of wildlife-rich mopane forest and savannah, this national park is best known for
its herds of sable antelopes, but it is also home to giraffes, elephants and an occasional li-
on. The entrance to the park is only 5km northwest of the Victoria Falls town centre, and
is easily accessible by private vehicle. Tour operators on both sides of the border offer
wildlife drives, guided hikes and fishing expeditions.
WILDLIFE RESERVE
CULTURAL CENTRE
Jafuta Heritage Centre
(
www.elephantswalk.com/heritage
;
Elephant's Walk Shopping Village, off Adam Stander
Dr; 8am-6pm)
This worthwhile collection details the cultural heritage of local ethnic
groups, from Shona, Ndebele, Tonga and Lozi people.
Sleeping
LUXURY HOTEL
Victoria Falls Hotel $$$
( 44751;
www.victoria-falls-hotels.net
; 2 Mallet Dr; s/d incl breakfast from US$312/
336; )
Built in 1904, this historic hotel (the oldest in Zimbabwe) oozes elegance
and sophistication, and occupies an impossibly scenic location. Looking across manicured
lawns (with roaming warthogs) to the gorge and bridge, you can't see the falls as such but
you do see the spray from some rooms. High tea here at Stanley's Terrace is an institution.
Shoestrings Backpackers $
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