Victoria Falls 5-Day Rural Experience
Leave the western world behind and embrace the opportunity to enter a different world in Zimbabwe and Zambia. Discover the local village of Ko Mpisi where you'll be a part of the working community. Visit the incredible Victoria Falls with its raging rapids and thundering plumes. You'll even take a helicopter ride above the falls. Take a peek into traditional African life with the warmth and hospitality of Victoria Falls' indigenous tribes. You'll explore local villages and meet people that will always greet you with smiles. You won't want to leave this incredible place after 5 days!
Services
Included:
- 1x Accommodation at Mpisi Village
- 3x nights accommodation at 2-3 star hotel
- 4x breakfast, 2x lunch, 2x dinner
- All inclusive rural experiences at Mpisi Village
- 1X cultural Day Trip to Zambia
- Airport Transfer on first and last day
Excluded:
- Travel Insurance
- Flights
Optional:
- Helicopter flight above the Majestic Falls at USD150
Itinerary at a Glance
Mpisi Village
Welcome to Exciting Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls
Meet the Locals in Ko Mpisi
Livingstone Zambia - Victoria Falls
Day Trip to Livingstone, Zambia
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Adventure
Departure Day
Departure Day
Detailed Itinerary
Mpisi Village
Day 1: Welcome to Exciting Zimbabwe
Upon your arrival in incredible Southern Africa, our tour guide will welcome you, and you will be taken to an authentic rural village called Ko Mpisi. Upon check-in, your host in Mpisi, a passionate and distinguished African herbal doctor will make you comfortable and grant you a first-hand experience into real rural life.
During your stay, you will have the chance of visiting rural homes, watching fields being tended, and possibly getting the chance to help in some of the day-to-day chores. This is a perfect way to travel deeper into the way of life here in Zimbabwe and get to know the locals.
Victoria Falls
Day 2: Meet the Locals in Ko Mpisi
Today is an exciting day as you continue your rural life exploration! You'll see and interact with local villagers going about their daily tasks. Through your interaction with the locals, you will have a chance to know more about the indigenous Nambya and Ndebele cultures. You will also have a chance to visit a rural school and health center to be acquainted with their education and health systems.
At the and of the day you will embark on a road transfer to Victoria Falls' urban area and check in your hotel. Rest up for the night, as the next day you'll be headed to the thundering falls that the region is so famous for.
Livingstone Zambia - Victoria Falls
Day 3: Day Trip to Livingstone, Zambia
Today you'll embark on a road trip and cross over from Zimbabwe to Zambia's oldest and largest national museum. You'll see the most comprehensive memorabilia of Dr. Livingstone, including authentic maps and personal effects and diaries in the Livingstone section. It provides insight into the cultural heritage and history of Zambia and the region in its Archaeology gallery.
After that, you'll go back in time on a cultural visit to Mukuni Village. Mukuni is a real village where the Leya people live their lives. During the tour, you will learn about their livelihoods and culture, and see Chief Mukuni's Palace. You can also pre-arrange to have a taste of the traditional food and beer. There is a market where you can buy some gifts to take home.
Victoria Falls
Day 4: Victoria Falls Adventure
You are in for a real treat today as you go on board on a guided tour of the superb nature-crafted Victoria Falls. The raging waters of the Zambezi River will amaze you as they out-pour into the famous Batoka Gorge. The whole tour will carry you through the segments of the Victoria Falls rain-forest to the cliffs opposite the titanic waterfall. From that standpoint, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the main falls.
After such a superb experience at the Majestic Victoria Falls, you'll be treated with a heavenly bird's view helicopter flight above the raging falls. This activity is not for the faint of heart, but you'll be leaving Zimbabwe later that day with incredible memories to last you a lifetime!
Departure Day
Day 5: Departure Day
Today, you will leave Zimbabwe. Before, you will have time for some last minute Shopping or for early-morning optional activities - depending on your flight schedule.
