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2008 Rates Schedule: Safari Par Excellence

Last modified: 06 March 2008        JB/JS

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Victoria Falls Activities

Note that we have different prices depending on whether you're in Zambia or Zimbabwe......

Which side of Victoria Falls should we visit?: A quick and simple guide identifying the SafPar activities available from Livingstone, Zambia and Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe
 

Zambezi Rafting Prices

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

Low-water season; July to January*; the best season!
Full day trips, US$95 per person Zimbabwe; US$135 in Zambia
Half day trips, US$95 per person Zimbabwe; US$110 in Zambia

*Please note that High Water rafting rates are now in effect for January 2008 due to unprecedented levels of rain in December 2007.
Rafting will operate from rapid #7 to #23 during this period


High-water season; February to June
Full day trips, US$95 per person Zimbabwe; US$120 in Zambia

Multi day White Water Rafting - Zimbabwe Only
Full day and overnight in gorge, FB basis, US$155 per person
Two and a half days, FB basis, US$329 per person
Five day expeditions, FB basis US$515 per person (see set dates below)

  • The Zambian departures include US$10 Parks Fee.  

  • All departures ex Zimbabwe exclude Parks/River Usage fees - cash payable direct (US$10 subject to change without notice).

  • Departures daily during "low-water" ex Victoria Falls and Livingstone. 

  • Take special note of water level restrictions during "super-high" season usually from March to June during which time rafting operations are closed.

  • Apply for group rates and custom whitewater rafting trips for 10 pax and more.

  • Five-day Expeditions "set date departures" for 2008, (Tuesday departures) August 5th & 19th, September 2nd, 16th & 30th, October 14th & 28th, November 11th & 25th, December 9th & 23rd.

  • Five-day departures require a minimum of 4 paying pax to confirm. If you have at least 4 pax looking to depart on a different date to "set date departures" speak to us now!

  • Rates correct as at 27 December 2007

 

 

Zambezi River Boarding

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

Livingstone - Zambia
Low-water season
(approximately July to January)
Half-day raft/board combo; Rapids 1 - 10; US$145 per person
Full-day raft/board combo; Rapids 1- 18; US$160 per person
High-water season (approximately February to July)
Full day raft/board combo; Rapids 11- 25; US$145 per person

Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
Low-water season
(approximately July to January)
Half-day raft/board combo; Rapids 1 - 10; US$125 per person
Full-day raft/board combo; Rapids 1- 18; US$125 per person
High-water season (approximately February to July)
Full day raft/board combo; Rapids 11- 25; US$125 per person

Departures daily in "low-water" season ex Victoria Falls and Livingstone.  
High water trips on request only, availability subject to river conditions.  Minimum 2 pax to confirm bookings.  These rates are exclusive of Parks fees (US$10 payable in cash on arrival).

 

Zambezi Kayaking

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

Tandem kayaking departures on request in "low-water" season
Livingstone - Zambia
US$160 per person

Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
US$150 per person

 

Bungee Jumps

Notes | Bookings

Available daily on request, all year round from Victoria Falls and Livingstone;
US$90 per jump, US$130 per tandem jump

 

Abseil, Flying Fox, Gorge Swing

Notes | Bookings

Available daily on request, all year round from Victoria Falls and Livingstone;
Half day, US$95; Full day, US$115
Gorge Swing Only, US$75

 

Jet Boats

Notes | Bookings

Jet Boat is temporarily suspended for refurbishment
Subject to availability, possible all year round from Victoria Falls and Livingstone;
US$ 90.00 per person, morning or afternoon;
ideally combined with one of the
Zambezi Extremes. Contact us in advance!

JetBoat availability must be checked in advance!  Contact us....

 

Aerial options

Notes | Bookings

Available daily on request, all year round
Victoria Falls and Livingstone
Helicopter: 13 minutes, US$110; 26 minutes US$220

Livingstone  - Zambia
Microlight
: 15 minutes, US$100; 30 minutes US$200
Fixed wing flips: 25 minutes, US$POA; 40 minutes US$POA (temporarily suspended) .
Must be booked in advance.

 

Zambezi Extreme Combos

Notes | Bookings

2008 - Not valid this season

Double Deal: Rafting and Jet Boat, US$POA
Triple Thriller: Rafting, Jet Boat, Helicopter; US$POA
Awesome-4-Some: Rafting, Riverboard, Jet Boat, Helicopter; US$POA

Departures daily in "low-water" season ex Victoria Falls and Livingstone.  High water trips on request only, availability subject to river conditions.  Contact us in advance!  .

 

The Lion Encounter - Masuwe, Zimbabwe

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
New to Victoria Falls since 2005
Available daily on request, all year round from Masuwe in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe;
morning or afternoon encounters, US$100 per person
Must be booked in advance

 

Zambezi Elephant Trails

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

Available daily on request, all year round from both Victoria Falls and Livingstone;
Livingstone - Zambia
"Elephant Back Safaris": early am or pm, US$140 pp
"Elephant Encounters": late am, US$80 pp
(excludes National parks fees of US$ 10 pp)

Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
"Elephant Back Safaris": early am or pm, $100 pp
"Elephant Encounters": late am, US$95
Must be booked in advance

 

Horse Trails and Safaris

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

Available daily on request on either side of the Zambezi, all year round, prices per person Livingstone - Zambia
Horse Ride 1.5 hours, US$60
Horse Ride 2.5 hours, US$ 73
Half day with lunch and drinks, US$100

Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
"Novice riders", 2.5 hours, US$45; Short "experienced riders", 3 hours, US$55
"Experienced riders": Half day, 4 hours, US$POA; Full day, 7 hours, US$95
(Prices exclude National Parks fees of US$10 per person)

Apply for price and availability on all multi-day horse safaris .

 

Upper Zambezi Canoe Trails

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

Available daily on request, all year round;
Livingstone - Zambia
Half day, mornings only, US$90 per person;
Full day, US$110 per person;
Full day and overnight, FB basis, US$185 per person;

Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
Half day, mornings only, US$75 per person;
Full day, US$95 per person;
Full day and overnight, FB basis, US$145 per person;
(Multi-day options available from Zimbabwe on request)

 

Zambezi River Cruises

Notes | Bookings

Available daily on request, all year round
Livingstone - Zambia
All cruises - breakfast, lunch and sunset - US$40 per person
Dinner cruises - US$45 per person (advance bookings essential)

Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
Breakfast cruise - US$40 per person
Lunch and sunset cruises - US$35 per person
Dinner cruises - US$55 per person (advance bookings essential)

 

Game Drives

Notes | Bookings

Available daily on request, all year round from Victoria Falls and Livingstone;
Livingstone - Zambia
Morning or afternoon, US$45 per person
(includes National Parks fees)

 Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
Morning or afternoon, US$55 per person
(excludes National Parks fees)

 

Chief Makuni's Village Tour

Notes | Bookings

Available daily on request, all year round from Livingstone;
Morning or afternoon, US$35 per person

 

Livingstone Town Tour

Notes | Bookings

Available daily on request, all year round from Victoria Falls and Livingstone;
Livingstone - Zambia
Morning or afternoon, US$35 per person

From Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
Morning, US$125 per person
Trip from Victoria Falls Town includes lunch at The Zambezi Waterfront, Livingstone
(Visa fees may be applicable & payable direct by client)

 

Victoria Falls Tour

Notes | Bookings

Available daily on request, all year round from Victoria Falls and Livingstone;
Livingstone - Zambia
Morning or afternoon, US$35 per person  (including parks fees)

Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
Morning or afternoon, US$15 per person  (excluding US$20 parks fees - payable direct)


 


Safaris and Lodges
Lower Zambezi and Victoria Falls
 

The 3 Day Canoe Safari

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

US$345 per person sharing; FI basis; early morning departures ex Chirundu
(Trip departures can be arranged on any day for parties of 3 or more)
Prices exclude transfers & charters except for those mentioned in daily routine
 
SAFARI DAYS DISTANCE RATES
3 Day Canoe Safari 2 nights / 3 days 56 km US$ 345 pp sharing
Island Trail 3 nights / 4 days 76 km US$ 495 pp sharing
5-in-1 River Run 4 nights / 5 days 78 km US$ 575 pp sharing
Great Zambezi 5 nights / 6 days 163 km US$ 750 pp sharing
Zambezi Explorer 8 nights / 9 days 268 km US$ 895 pp sharing

 

The Island Trail

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

US$495 per person sharing; FI basis; early morning departures ex Chirundu
(Trip departures can be arranged on any day for parties of 3 or more)
Prices exclude transfers & charters except for those mentioned in daily routine
 
SAFARI DAYS DISTANCE RATES
3 Day Canoe Safari 2 nights / 3 days 56 km US$ 345 pp sharing
Island Trail 3 nights / 4 days 76 km US$ 495 pp sharing
5-in-1 River Run 4 nights / 5 days 78 km US$ 575 pp sharing
Great Zambezi 5 nights / 6 days 163 km US$ 750 pp sharing
Zambezi Explorer 8 nights / 9 days 268 km US$ 895 pp sharing

 

5 in 1 River Run

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

US$575 per person sharing; FI basis; early morning departures ex Chirundu
(Trip departures can be arranged on any day for parties of 3 or more)
Prices exclude transfers & charters except for those mentioned in daily routine
 
SAFARI DAYS DISTANCE RATES
3 Day Canoe Safari 2 nights / 3 days 56 km US$ 345 pp sharing
Island Trail 3 nights / 4 days 76 km US$ 495 pp sharing
5-in-1 River Run 4 nights / 5 days 78 km US$ 575 pp sharing
Great Zambezi 5 nights / 6 days 163 km US$ 750 pp sharing
Zambezi Explorer 8 nights / 9 days 268 km US$ 895 pp sharing

 

The Great Zambezi Trail

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

US$750 per person sharing; FI basis; early morning departures ex Chirundu
(Trip departures can be arranged on any day for parties of 3 or more)
Prices exclude transfers & charters except for those mentioned in daily routine
 
SAFARI DAYS DISTANCE RATES
3 Day Canoe Safari 2 nights / 3 days 56 km US$ 345 pp sharing
Island Trail 3 nights / 4 days 76 km US$ 495 pp sharing
5-in-1 River Run 4 nights / 5 days 78 km US$ 575 pp sharing
Great Zambezi 5 nights / 6 days 163 km US$ 750 pp sharing
Zambezi Explorer 8 nights / 9 days 268 km US$ 895 pp sharing

 

The Zambezi Explorer

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

US$895 per person sharing; FI basis; early morning departures ex Chirundu
(Trip departures can be arranged on any day for parties of 3 or more)
Prices exclude transfers & charters except for those mentioned in daily routine
 
SAFARI DAYS DISTANCE RATES
3 Day Canoe Safari 2 nights / 3 days 56 km US$ 345 pp sharing
Island Trail 3 nights / 4 days 76 km US$ 495 pp sharing
5-in-1 River Run 4 nights / 5 days 78 km US$ 575 pp sharing
Great Zambezi 5 nights / 6 days 163 km US$ 750 pp sharing
Zambezi Explorer 8 nights / 9 days 268 km US$ 895 pp sharing

 

Kayila Lodge

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

15 March 2008 to 15 January 2009
Standard Room, Full Board basis: US$160 pp sharing
Standard Room, Full Board basis: US$ 240 per single person

One-way road transfer from Lusaka to Chirundu (Breezers), US$ 76 pp (Min. 3 pax)
One-way road transfer from Livingstone to Chirundu (Breezers), US$ 189 pp (Min. 3 pax)
One-way speedboat transfer between Chirundu (Breezers) and Kayila, US$ 450 per boat

Air charter rates from Lusaka/Livingstone to Kayila are available on application
(Flights between Livingstone & Lower Zambezi are all via Lusaka. Rates are subject to change)

 

Mwambashi River Lodge

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

Low Season (01 April - 30 June & November)
Luxury Double/Twin Room, fully inclusive basis: US$ 565 pp sharing
Zambezi Suite, fully inclusive basis: US$ 1,400 (couple sharing per night)
High Season (01 July - 31 October)
Luxury Double/Twin Room, fully inclusive basis: US$ 665 pp sharing
Zambezi Suite, fully inclusive basis: US$ 1,600 (couple sharing per night)
(These rates are fully inclusive accommodation, meals, drinks, activities and national park fees)

Lodge is closed during rainy season December to 31 March
Air charters, road and boat transfer details available on request

 

Thorntree River Lodge

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

Year round Standard US$260 per person sharingfor Liz]
FB basis; departures daily all year round ex Victoria Falls and Livingstone
Rate includes full board accommodation, one activity per day, local beverages and house wines
Activity choice: game drive, sunset cruise or tour of the Falls
Rates exclude Parks Fees of US$ 10.00 pp and transfers
Speak to us about seasonal specials that run from time to timee]

 

Zambezi Waterfront

Notes | Bookings

Rates valid throughout 2008
Executive room
, B&B basis; max 2; US$100 per person sharing
Riverside room
, B&B basis: US$85 per person sharing
Family room
, B&B basis; max 4; US$200 per night for the room
Standard room
, B&B basis: US$70 per person sharing
Adventure Village Tent
, RO basis; US$28 per person sharing
Campsite
, SC basis; US$8 per person
Departures daily all year round ex Victoria Falls and Livingstone
Road transfer Victoria Falls Airport - Waterfront, US$31 per person per way
Road transfer Livingstone Airport - Waterfront, US$16 per person per way
Road transfer Victoria Falls Town - Waterfront, US$22 per person per way
Single Supplements are applicable
 

Zambezi Bushfront

Notes | Bookings

Rates valid throughout 2008
Standard room
, B&B basis: US$70 per person sharing
Standard room
, B&B basis: US$95 per person single person
Campsite
, SC basis; US$10 per person
Departures daily all year round ex Victoria Falls and Livingstone
Road transfer Victoria Falls Airport - Bushfront, US$31 per person per way
Road transfer Livingstone Airport - Bushfront, US$16 per person per way
Road transfer Victoria Falls Town - Bushfront, US$22 per person per way
Single Supplements are applicable
 

David Livingstone Safari Lodge

Notes | Bookings

Rates valid throughout 2008
Standard room
, Dinner, B&B basis: TBA
Executive room
, Dinner, B&B basis: TBA
Standard room, B&B basis: TBA
Executive room
, B&B basis: TBA
Departures daily all year round ex Victoria Falls and Livingstone
Road transfer Victoria Falls Airport - David Livingstone Lodge US$31 per person per way
Road transfer Livingstone Airport - David Livingstone Lodge, US$16 per person per way
Road transfer Victoria Falls Town - David Livingstone Lodge, US$22 per person per way
Single Supplements are applicable
 

Masuwe Safari Lodge

Notes | Bookings

Rates valid throughout 2008
Standard Lodge, Fully Inclusive
: US$200 per person sharing
Includes 3 meals per day, local drinks, 1 activity per day & tour of Victoria Falls
Standard Lodge, Half Board
: US$180 per person sharing
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, coffee & tea (exc.local drinks/activities)
Standard Lodge, B&B Basis
: US$160 per person sharing
Bed & Breakfast including coffee & tea

Departures daily all year round ex Victoria Falls and Livingstone
Road transfer Victoria Falls Airport - Masuwe, US$16 per person per way
Road transfer Livingstone Airport - Masuwe, US$28 per person per way
Road transfer Victoria Falls Town - Masuwe, US$11 per person per way
Single Supplements are applicable
 

Savanna Backpacker Lodge

Notes | Bookings

Rates valid throughout 2008
Twin or Double Room,
Bed & Breakfast basis: US$28 pp sharing, US$45 single
Dorm,
Bed & Breakfast basis: US$20 per person
Camping,
Bed Only: US$7 per person

Departures daily all year round ex Victoria Falls and Livingstone
Road transfer Victoria Falls Airport - Savanna, US$16 per person per way
Road transfer Livingstone Airport - Savanna, US$26 per person per way
Road transfer Victoria Falls Town - Savanna, US$5 per person per way
Single Supplements are applicable
 


Specials - Lower Zambezi and Victoria Falls

 

 

The Best of Zambia Safari

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

The Best Ten Nights in Zambia - valid 1 June to 31 October
3 nights Kapani (Luangwa Valley)
2 nights Kayila Lodge, 3 nights Mwambashi (lower Zambezi)
2 nights Thorntree Lodge (Victoria Falls)
Starts Lusaka, ends Livingstone - includes regional charters
US$POA per person sharing; FB basis   JB/UH 19 May 2005

 

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