Experince feeling alive white river rafting down the mighty Zambezi, with incredible scenery and non stop adrenalin. First you hear the roar then you feel the water that pours then follows your heart pounding in your chest. From the moment your raft hits the water adrenalin flows through your body
Arguably the finest one-day white water rafting trip on the planet, on one of Africa’s iconic rivers. Rafting the Zambezi River in the Batoka Gorge offers splendid isolation, breathtaking scenery, the opportunity to forget the daily grind, be physically active and reconnect with nature at an almost atavistic level. Starting
Many hear about Safpar’s game drives through the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, but have you ever explored the idea of spotting wildlife by canoe? I did and boy, was it an experience and a half. Paddling down the famous, historic river in the footsteps of David Livingstone and many other explorers
Safari Par Excellence held their annual whitewater festival from 25th – 27th of October and I was lucky enough to attend. The weekend festivities started off with Registration where all the contestants were given their merchandise and participant wristbands and we were ready to go. The Festival kicked off with
1. Having lunch UNDER Victoria Falls The view is quite literally jaw-dropping. Your very first lunch on the multi-day rafting trip is served under Victoria Falls – as you sit and eat, the spray cools your back. Look up to see one of the world’s natural wonders in her full
It is absolutely awesome. The multi-day trips win the un-discovered, off the beaten track, “bucket list” adventure trip title hands down. We can’t talk highly enough about what you will experience during three and a half-days on the mighty Zambezi River. If you enjoy fun in the outdoors, un-explored, isolated areas
“Eagles Wings”-Hope, generosity and adventure. The Explorer Club Africa were thrilled to once again host the volunteers and children of the “Eagles Wings” charity. We are immensely proud to have been involved in this fantastic organization for the past fourteen years. The non-profit organisation “Eagles Wings” has an incredible ninety percent fund delivery
1. What is the lunar Rainbow? The lunar rainbow is a series of night time rainbows visible in the mist of the Victoria Falls, caused by the refraction of the moon’s light reflected in the rising, swirling spray. Visitors get to experience the Victoria Falls, also known as Mosi-oa Tunya,
The Elephant Cafe’ Supporting a herd of ten rescued elephants and located on the banks of the Zambezi River, is Zambia’s top gourmet wildlife experience “The Elephant Cafe”. A stunning combination of three exclusive experiences. An epic boat trip up the Zambezi River, an encounter with a rescue elephant herd
Showcasing Livingstone Victoria Falls to the World. Indaba 2018, one of the biggest meetings of the travel industry in Southern Africa, hosted in Durban South Africa. This year proudly boasting a record 1747 international buyers. As the South African National Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom in his opening address put
Tour d’Afrique in Livingstone Zambia. Safari-Par Excellence was thrilled to host the Tour D’Afrique team early this April. On their monumental transcontinental bicycle trip, from Cairo to Cape Town. This is the sixteenth trip the company has conducted along their flagship African route. Since their first expedition in 2003. Covering
Travel Prize to the magnificent Victoria Falls. In October 2017 “Escapes” Magazine held a competition for its readers. The grand prize…three nights for two at the Victoria Falls Waterfront in Livingstone Zambia, Victoria Falls. Fast forward five months on, and we were thrilled to welcome Franky Du Plessis, the savvy prize
Something for all budgets Budget-friendly Victoria Falls accommodation, right on the banks of the Zambezi River in Livingstone Zambia, just got even better. Victoria Falls Waterfront just included continental breakfast in their USD 30 per person sharing tent rate. If you enjoy the outdoors this is a spectacular offer. Situated
The Put-foot countdown begins! Waterfront and Safari-Par-Excellence are always thrilled to welcome the Put-Foot Rally to Livingstone Zambia. On or around the 25th of June (the route is “route-ish”). We can expect to see this eclectic bunch of philanthropic African travelers, descending on our small town. Ready to take on
Victoria Falls, the first tourist. In 1855, on November the 17th (or thereabouts, the actual day is contested), Dr. David Livingstone departed “Kalai” island on the Zambezi River and headed off to view what the local Makololo people called, “Mosi-oa-tunya”. Or as translated today “the smoke that thunders”. In true keeping
The Zambian and Botswana governments are currently constructing a bridge across the Zambezi at the Kazungula border. Intended to ease the massive congestion experienced here. It is rumored the bridge will be operational to some extent by 2019. However, the mooted completion date is 2021. Until then, be warned the border
1) Know your Visa requirements If you are not from the SADC region and require a Visa when visiting Zambia, and the Victoria Falls, there are a few options you should be aware of depending on your itinerary. Those passport holders who qualify to purchase a visa at the port
1) Water levels vary seasonally-Dates for your trip are important. Thankfully the Zambezi is a free-flowing river, the water level is not affected by any dams. It is however, heavily affected by seasonal natural flow variations. Our rafting trips adapt to the changing water levels by “putting on” at different
Are you ready for the Livingstone Motorbike Festival – a unique motorcycling festival set around the Zambezi! Festival-goers will enjoy great food, music and mass ride-outs in one of the worlds most unique settings. Be a part of a community of like-minded bikers for an unforgettable Easter weekend – all ages/skills
What an awesome two days of rafting mayhem and fun on the mighty Zambezi. The Zambezi White Water Festival; a huge thank you to all our participants and incredible sponsors that made this such an incredible event. Pushing the button, taking some incredible lines, this is why the Zambezi is
TAKE A PINCH OF KISMET, ADD A SPOONFUL OF SERENDIPITY, AND WILD AND WONDERFUL THINGS OCCUR, AS OUR ED, ANDREA PAFITIS-HILL, FOUND OUT AT THE ELEPHANT CAFÉ ON THE BANKS OF THE MIGHTY ZAMBEZI. You can read the full article here. Visit their website at https://foodandhome.co.za/lifestyle/travel to read about more
Le Mans meets the raging White Water [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]By Glen Byrom Chief Explorer at The Explorer Club Africa Group[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Adventure teams from around the globe have been invited to the inaugural Zambezi White Water Rafting Festival at Livingstone (Victoria Falls) Zambia from November 9-11 this year.
$880.00 $750.00 3.5 Day/3 Night Zambezi River Rafting Price Slash! Price valid for trips between 1 August to 30 November 2017 only. Rapids 1 to Moemba Falls. This is Zambezi River rafting at its finest – the best white-water rafting in the world combined with the stark beauty of the Batoka
$290.00 $270.00 Zambezi River Rafting Price Slash! Price valid for trips between 1 August to 30 November 2017 only. Rapids 1 to Moemba Falls. This is Zambezi River rafting at its finest – the best white-water rafting in the world combined with the stark beauty of the Batoka Gorge, camp on a
(From https://victoriafalls24.com) The Elephant Cafe which opened on the 6th of July offers an unparalleled Livingstone dining experience with its exclusive and enchanting setting. The scenic atmosphere coupled with the opportunity to interact with elephants makes it a unique and unforgettable excursion. Situated just off the shores of Zambia, the restaurant
(From https://take-note.co.za) The exclusive Elephant Café had its official launch this week [THURSDAY 7 JULY] on the banks of the Zambezi River near Livingstone in Zambia. Visitors can now reserve a seat at the SAFPAR property for the ultimate African experience – which combines dining at an exclusive five-star venue in
For those of you that are our Facebook buddies, you will have seen the post about Peddy and a bungee jump. We said that if we got 100 likes she would do a jump, amazing how quickly you all liked the post – what does that say about your feelings
We’re sending 1 staff member to jump off a bridge and another staff member spends time jumping into swimming pools! We recently had some clients who were having a quiet drink on our deck at The Victoria Falls Waterfront while their speedy 4 year old wasn’t watching where he was
A huge congratulations to the chef team at The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa – officially the best in Zambia! Darryl Freeman, the Executive Chef won the overall title of 2014 – 2015 Mastercook Zambia while Shantel (Pastry Chef) took the title of amateur Chef. Also, not forgetting Kelvin
Our fantastic new activity is officially open and ready for business! We have spent much of the last month fine tuning things and taking some agents on the activity as test runs and to gather feedback which we have taken onboard. So, please do get in touch with Hazel on
After a lovely mild winter the weather is warming up by the day so we will be going back to our Summer time sunset cruise’s which will come into effect on the 15th August. Pick-ups from lodges in Livingstone will be between 15.45 – 16.00, boats boarding at 16.15 and
Water levels are dropping! From Friday 17th July, we started rafting from rapid 7b. Before you know it we will be back on our low water trips starting from rapid 1 (The Boiling Pot), we will advise you as soon as we can what date this will be. Shortly after
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