Victoria Falls: Cultural Tour with High Tea
ID: GYG166079-250547
Category:
Country: Zimbabwe
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Learn all about the local culture, the pioneers and the history of the town on this full day trip. Visit Victoria Falls Hotel, the oldest hotel in Zimbabwe, to enjoy its famous high tea, see the 1000-year-old big tree and discover the falls.
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel to be taken to Victoria Falls for a guided walking tour. Get ready to witness the remarkable power of nature, a spectacle you will remember for life. The walk of the falls will take around 2 hours after which you will go to Lookout Café. It is perched 120 meters above the turbulent rapids of the Zambezi River. Here, you have the option to have a light lunch from the menu while you relax and take in the amazing views. Remember to save space for your high tea.
After lunch, discover the bridge and learn about its construction while seeing the high flying activities that happen there. From the bridge, progress on a short tour of Victoria Falls Hotel, the oldest hotel in the land, which holds the history of the resort town. Relax and enjoy the hotel's famous high tea on Stanley’s Terrace, with spectacular views of the Victoria Falls Bridge. From the hotel, go to see the big tree which is over 1000 years old, this is where the pioneers in Victoria Falls spent their nights in the early years. Lastly, visit the township to see how the local people live, and learn about the local customs. This will also give you the opportunity to see the craft markets where you can browse through a selection of handcrafts made by Zimbabwean artists.
Highlights
- Experience a world-renowned high tea at Victoria Falls Hotel
- Enjoy a guided walk through the Victoria Falls rain forest, a journey with a view of one of the seven natural wonders of the world
- Learn the history of the town through the oldest hotel
- Enjoy a stop at the Lookout Cafe, 120 meters above the Zambezi River
- Visit the market and town to learn about everyday life in Zambia
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The dress code is casual but please bring appropriate walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen
• A moderate amount of walking is involved, approximately 1.5 km to 2 km on flat ground
• The tour is wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
• The activity is suitable for all ages
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
You will be picked up from your hotel. Please advise your hotel name and address. All pick-ups outside Victoria Falls Zimbabwe will incur an extra cost.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
