Victoria Falls River Lodge (DUR-CPT) Single Occupancy
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Port
Durban, South Africa
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$7699.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
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Meals Included
Meals included
Day 1 (D)
Upon disembarkation in Durban, a local English-speaking tour guide will meet you for your transfer to Durban’s King Shaka International Airport. From there, you’ll fly to Johannesburg.
Upon landing at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, a meet and greet service will assist you planeside, help collect your luggage, and guide you to your awaiting transfer. You’ll then be transferred to 54 on Bath Hotel, where you’ll spend the night. After checking in and freshening up, join fellow travelers in the main restaurant for a delicious dinner.
Hotel: 54 on Bath - Deluxe rooms
Day 2 (B,L,D)
A local English-speaking representative will meet you for your transfer to OR Tambo International Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, airport assistance will accompany you through security until boarding.
Next, check in and board your flight to Victoria Falls (SA Airlink or similar). On arrival in Victoria Falls, a local representative will meet you planeside and assist you through customs, immigrations, and luggage collection. You’ll then be transferred to Victoria Falls River Lodge, where you’ll spend the following three nights.
Victoria Falls River Lodge is situated along the banks of the iconic Zambezi River, surrounded by towering indigenous trees. It’s only 4 kilometers from Africa’s Natural World Wonder, Victoria Falls—so close that on a clear, quiet day, you can hear the thunder and see the spray of the mighty waterfall from your room.
Later this afternoon, embark on a short transfer to the Zambezi River jetty and experience an unforgettable 2-hour Sunset Cruise. Sip drinks, savor snacks, and gaze at birdlife while keeping watch for glimpses of hippos, crocodiles, or even elephants.
Return to your lodge for a lovely dinner.
Hotel: Victoria Falls River Lodge – Luxury Tent
Day 3 - 4 (B,L,D)
Start your day with a very early wake-up call. Enjoy coffee and tea served with biscuits before departing on your morning activity. You can choose between a morning game drive or a charming sunrise Zambezi River Cruise—arguably one of the best ways to soak in the magnificence of this iconic river and its surroundings. From the comfort of Victoria Falls River Lodge’s private river cruiser, sip a warm beverage and soak in Mother Nature’s beauty as the world awakens. Watch the sun’s first rays dance across the shimmering surface of the mighty Zambezi—a truly revitalizing way to start any day! (Shared excursion)
After returning, enjoy a delicious breakfast and take some leisure time to explore the lodge and partake in optional activities (prebooking required and subject to availability).
Delight in a tasty lunch, followed by more free time before afternoon tea.
Prepare for your afternoon game drive and witness the Zambezi National Park come to life at dusk. A Victoria Falls River Lodge game drive covers 150,000 acres of the Zambezi National Park. Along the way, stop to enjoy hot beverages and fresh, traditionally baked rusks while experiencing African wildlife. Elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, sables, kudus, impalas, wild dogs, and the occasional big cat can be viewed in the park.
Return to the lodge to freshen up before dinner. Dinner will be served at the lodge.
Hotel: Victoria Falls River Lodge – Luxury Tent
Day 5 (B,L)
Enjoy a leisurely and delicious breakfast. Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities.
Next, travel to Victoria Falls for a guided walking tour. Learn about their formation and the role they play in local customs and traditions. With its vast curtain of water, Victoria Falls is one of the most beautiful cascades in the world and certainly the most accessible. Gaze at the mighty Zambezi as it flows, broad and placid, to the brink of a basalt lip seventeen hundred meters wide before taking a headlong plunge into the frothy chasm of the gorge below.
After your visit to the falls, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport to check in and board your flight to Cape Town. Lunch will be served onboard the flight.
Upon arrival in Cape Town, a local representative will meet you and transfer you to the harbor where you’ll join the ship for your onward journey.
Cancellation Policy:
90 Days prior to arrival in the excursion port. This excursion is non-refundable within 90 days of arrival into the excursion port. Any cancellations made after this deadline will be subject to full payment of the tour. This will include if a guest cancels their voyage within 90 days of arrival into the excursion port.
Notes:
The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice due to the prevailing weather conditions and wildlife movement on the reserve. Early morning game drives in open vehicles can be a little cool -- bring a windbreaker. During the day, temperatures can be extremely hot. The game drive vehicle may not be covered. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Ride will be bumpy. Guests with back or neck conditions are not allowed to participate. Not advisable for guests with mobility limitations. Waiver must be signed and medical conditions disclosed. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed. Participants are not permitted to use cell phones during the game drives or to speak loudly or stand up in the game drive vehicle, as this will disturb the animals. Smoking is not permitted. An escort from the ship's staff may or may not also accompany the group. You must book this overland PRIOR to sailing. Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum number of participants. Airport assistance and transfers, transportation by air-conditioned coach, all entrance fees indicated in the itinerary, an English-speaking guide (unless otherwise noted), water on the vehicle, and meals (as indicated) are also included. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included. Bring your passport with you on tour. South Africa requires two blank passport pages per entry. Kruger is a malaria risk area; see your physician well in advance of travel for appropriate prophylaxis medication.
Luggage:
Maximum baggage allowance is one soft-sided bag up to 44 lbs per person. Hotels and Lodges are able to launder clothes, but this will be at an additional cost and is not included in the cost of this program.
Visas:
Kindly note that it is the responsibility of guests to ensure they possess the necessary visas for all countries that will be included in their Overland Adventure or Overnight trips, as well as for re-joining the ship at the designated location. Holland America will not assist guests with obtaining a visa. Guests are encouraged to seek assistance with visa requirements from their travel agent. Holland America does not provide visa procurement services and therefore, guests are advised to obtain the required visas independently before embarking on their journey. If you require further assistance, Holland America Line's preferred visa service is CIBTvisas. Residents of the USA and Canada phone: 866-935-8472; or email: hollandamerica@cibtvisas.com . CIBTvisas' phone numbers and email addresses for residents of Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website, in the Cruise Preparation area. Applications and additional information can be downloaded from the CIBTvisas website at https://CIBTvisas.com/hollandamerica . You must advise CIBTvisas of your Overland Adventures or Overnights, as the visa requirements for these vacation enhancements may vary from those required for your cruise.
Breathing devices:
There are stringent regulations regarding the transportation of breathing/respiratory devices for any purpose during tours or overland trips. Guests intending to bring such a device must notify the home office or shore excursion staff at least 30 days before the start of the tour. They are required to fill out the necessary FAA documentation, furnish a physician's authorized letter detailing the device's particular use, and provide information about the device. It is imperative to understand that each airline will conduct an inspection of the device before boarding to ensure compliance, which may result in delays at the airport.