TRAVEL PLANNER

GETTING THERE

British Airways/Comair, SAA, Fastjet and Air Zimbabwe fly between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls, with one of the best prices, on British Airways, from about R4 370. britishairways.com

DO THIS

Dine and Drum at The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show. The evening includes local cuisine, dance performances, interactive drumming and storytelling. The fourcourse meal comprises a starter platter, campfire soup, a barbecue buffet (try the warthog steak) and desserts. From R518 pp. africaalbidatourism.com Cruise on the Zambezi River at sunset and watch a variety of game wandering along the banks. The cruise includes finger snacks, beer, wine, local spirits and soft drinks. From R518 pp, excluding park fees of about R115 pp. wildhorizons.co.za Zip through the trees at Victoria Falls on a canopy tour. With views of the Zambezi rapids and Victoria Falls Bridge, this network of ziplines, trails and a ropebridge walkway runs through hardwood forest gorges. Suitable for families and groups, it takes two-and-a-half hours. From R610 pp. wildhorizons.co.za

STAY HERE

All rooms at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge have a private balcony and extra-length beds with mosquito nets. There are 48 rooms that face the watering hole. From R2 290 pp sharing a standard room. africaalbidatourism.com *Prices based on current exchange rates