by Vimbai Nhindiri Katsvanga.

We met at 310 office which was the meeting point for our Transfers, and proceeded to the Wallow where we were going to do the first activity which was scheduled for the day. There were various clients who were joining us and all in all we were a total of 10 individuals. During a short drive to the wallow, the tour leader gave us a brief description about what they do and it was also perfect time for us to get to know each other.

Elephant Encounter

When we reached the Wallow, we were introduced to our guide Amos who was going to be taking us for the Elephant Encounter. Before doing anything, we signed off the indemnity forms as it is one of the major things that you do before you could do the activity. After the formalities we got into 4×4 vehicles and had a short game drive into the bush where we were going to meet the giants of the forests. Our guide gave us a short briefing about the elephant’s history, how the elephant came into being into Wild Horizons care and the threats facing the elephants today.

We got the opportunity to get close and personal with the elephant and we took pictures with the giant mammals. Lastly, we fed the elephant with some treats and also took pictures with the elephants. Sadly, it was time to leave the elephants and get back to the wallow.

After the elephant encounter, we were offered a full English breakfast which was delicious and everyone enjoyed it.

Bicycle Tours

We drove back to town and went to Lookout café where other activities were awaiting us. A recently launched activity was availed to us which is a bicycle tour. We got the opportunity to ride the 27 gear bikes from the Lookout Café up to the Rainforest entrance and back. We could not manage to experience the full tour as the time was limited and with other activities scheduled for us for the day.

Zipline and Gorge swing

After the bike tour it was time to do the Adrenalin Activity i.e. zip line, gorge swing etc. An option was given to the brave ones who wanted to do Gorge Swing. I was acrophobic and could not see myself doing the activity but I decided that it was something that I had to do in order to conquer my fears. Almost everyone did Tandem Zip Line and when it was my turn, I wanted to chicken out but I did not want to disappoint my Tandem partner and also to disappoint myself as I had told myself that it was the day that I was going to conquer my fears. The guides were very friendly as they calmed me and assured me that everything was going to be fine and there was nothing to worry out. I could not believe that I had actually done it and it was a wonderful experience as I got to see the view of the Victoria Falls Bridge and the Lookout Café dangling in the gorge on a cable. If given the chance I would definitely do it again.

Lunch Cruise

Lastly it was time to do the Lunch Cruise on the Might Zambezi River. We enjoyed the cool breeze while relaxing in the luxurious vessels of Wild Horizons Boat. It was very quiet on the river as it was the only boat in the river during that time. We saw some elephants, hippopotamus, and crocodiles not forgetting the famous “logodiles” of the Zambezi River. We were served with a 3-course light lunch including soft drinks, local spirits and mineral water. After 2 hours of cruising it was time for us to get back, sadly every good thing comes to an end.

We were dropped off at the pick-up point and that was the end of the tour. What started off as a normal day ended up being one of the most adventurous day in the Resort Town of Victoria Falls.

I definitely recommend the experience to anyone coming or going to Victoria Falls.

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