Namibia

Skydiving

With clear skies and a starkly beautiful coastline, Swakopmund is the perfect place for sky-diving - Namibia’s ultimate adrenalin rush...From high up in the air a magical panoramic vista of the desert plains can stretch out before you... enormous sand dunes in patterns along the coast ... the oldest desert on earth, as vast as the eye can see.

Scenic Flights

Sightseeing flights are on offer from Fish River Canyon, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay - most parts of Namibia... marvel at the beauty of millions of years of nature's work!

Ballooning

Ballooning over the Namib Desert and seeing the red dunes of Sossusvlei from the air is a most captivating experience... you can enjoy a breathtaking sunrise over the world's oldest desert and soar with the winds over an ocean of sand and mountains. Champagne breakfast also included after the flight.

Fishing

The Namibian coast, is known for its unique beauty, and is also regarded as one of the best fishing destinations in the world...From the beach, Cob, west coast steenbras, and various shark species have been frequently caught. Game Fish i.e. snoek and yellowtail are obtainable on your deep sea fishing excursions.

Sandboarding

The Namib Desert is famous for its giant dunes and what better way to challenge these towering outcrops than to zoom down them on a traditional Swakopmund sandboard...this area is undoubtedly Namibia's adventure playground... the palm lined streets, beach front promenades and walkways, abundant pubs, restaurants and spirited holiday atmosphere, will draw you in and become one of your favourite holiday destinations..

Quadbiking

Another way to explore the dunes near Swakopmund is by quad-bike – a 4-wheel drive all-terrain motorbike... the perfect activity when wanting to encapsulate the beauty and wild untamed essence of Namibia, a land of unrelenting sun where the earth seems to beg the heavens for rain, and the landscape stretches for hundreds of miles.

Seals on the West Coast

Along the eerie Skeleton Coast, you will be in awe by 80 000 Cape Fur Seals which frequent the West Coast of Namibia. Nnorth of Swakopmund, the breeding colony at Cape Cross teams up with the beautiful Cape Fur Seals that lounge about during the day!

 

Botswana

Boating, Canoeing and Mokoro

In some camps, boating is one of the activities on offer. You can travel out into the surrounding areas by boat looking for wild game, birds and at the general scenery. You can even fish in certain areas. In Botswana you will have the opportunity to explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro (traditional dugout canoes). There is no better way to relax in the wilderness than a mokoro trip through the Okavango Delta .

Cruise The Chobe River

In the far north-eastern corner of Botswana the Chobe River cuts a green swathe through the land and provides the best boat-based animal watching in Africa. There are literally hundreds of Elephant, Hippo and Crocodile and plenty of Lion and other predators, all of which can be seen from the comfort of a cruising riverboat . Giant Fish Eagle remain perched on a branch as you drift by and one metre long monitor Lizards waddle along the bank. Everywhere you look there is something to see and photograph. This really is the most astonishing animal-filled safari experience.

Game Drives

Additional game drives can be arranged in an open safari vehicle, with a driver / guide who has extensive experience and intimate knowledge of the area, and is an expert on game movement and other ecological aspects of the region. Game drives usually depart in the early morning and late afternoon when it is cooler, for game to hunt and graze, so there is a better chance of encountering abundant wildlife . There are also exciting night game drives where you can witness fascinating nocturnal animals. In the warmer months most animals find shelter during the heat of the day. The greatest opportunity to see a Lion is usually just after sunrise. Other large African animals like Buffalo, Giraffe , Wildebeest , Elephant are more visible an hour before sunset.

Other Activities

Other exciting activities, at certain places/lodges in Botswana, are offered such as horse-back and Elephant-back safaris, ballooning, mountain biking, game capture, assistance with field research , Gorilla tracking, anti-poaching exercises and more.

Quad biking on the Makgadikgadi Pans

Guides at Nata Lodge will take you around the dusty plains and grasslands surrounding the Lodge - the perfect terrain for these fun-filled vehicles.

Scenic Delta Flight

An experience not to be missed out on! Witness the Okavango from the air and getting the best views of all it's islands, channels and floodplains. Available from Maun.

Walking Safaris

Enjoy the essence of the African bush on foot. The freedom of being in the heart of the wilderness and in close proximity to Africa's magnificent wildlife is an unforgettable experience. Walking safaris inspire a degree of respect for the wild environment, as you soon realise that you are a participant and not just a spectator.

Mozambique

Catamaran Yacht

In Inhambane, there is a luxury 33 foot, catamaran (live aboard) and offers unforgettable day trips from our secluded bay at Barra Lodge. The yacht moors alongside coral reefs for snorkelling and diving. It cruises the flat waters of the estuary, stopping for a picnic on a secluded beach before gently heading for home.

Charter Boat Fishing

Experienced resident fisherman are on hand to introduce you Inhambane's excellent fishing waters. A huge diversity of game fish abound in these waters including sail fish and marlin, this has made is the prime destination for fishing competitions. Ski boats also offer the latest equipment and tackle to give you the edge on catching the big one. Tag and release is encouraged.

Horse Riding

Enjoy a romantic stroll along the beach or an exhilarating gallop through the coconut plantations on our rider friendly horses from Barra Lodge.

Mangroves

Adjacent to Barra lodge is the salt water mangrove with crystal clear waters, here one can explore by boat or foot. This ecosystem is made up of a fascinating chain of pioneering and sacrificial plants together with a huge array of crustaceans. Flocks of flamingos, the local fish traps and stunning sunsets over the estuary makes this a photographers dream.

Ocean Safaris & Dhow Trips   

Take a trip on a dhow, and feel a great sense of history as the dhows are still built as in ancient times. This is something that must be experienced before this age old art dies out. Using the Scuba Diving boats, Barra offers clients an Ocean Safari. During this trip one is almost guaranteed to see Humpback Whales, Whale sharks and a possibility of seeing Mantarays and the elusive Dugong between the months of June to October.

Quad Bikes

Take a long tour through the local plantations visiting secluded beaches - great fun for young and old alike. (Note beach riding is not permitted)

Scuba Diving   

Barra have a fully equipped dive centre with all necessary facilities including indoor training pool, kitting up room, filling station, rest areas, kit storage, lecture and first aid. Our resident diving instructors offer professional tuition. Resort, open water 1 and advanced courses are on offer. Equipment may be hired at a nominal charge. We have a number of reefs, some close pinnacles and some further away. Dive depths vary from 8 metres to 30 metres offering a variety of diving experiences. Commonly seen are mantas, whale sharks, turtles, a huge variety of reef fish and for the lucky a sighting of the rare dugong.

Snorkelling    

Mask, snorkel and fins are available for hire from the dive centre. Snorkel along the reef and enjoy the myriad of colourful reef fish, fascinating corals, and other marine life.

Kwa-Zulu Natal - South Africa

FISHING

Since Rocktail Bay is located in the Maputaland Marine Reserve, fishing here is purely catch-and-release. Fly fishing the surf zone along the Maputaland coast is probably one of the most rewarding experiences available to saltwater fly fishermen in South Africa.

There are two areas in which to experience fly fishing: the surf zone and the estuarine zone. Both provide a variety of different species. The surf zone yields mainly kingfish (Carangidae spp.), aggressive surface predators that are a challenge to fish for! Kingfish are caught throughout the year, while summer months starting in October through to mid-May are prime months In addition to kingfish, there are a wide range of fish species to catch at Rocktail Bay, such as wave garrick, springer, wolf herring, bastard mullet (threadfin) and numerous other tropical species.

Of prime importance whilst trying to catch kingfish is the Oceanographic Research Institute / Sedgewicks Tag and Release Programme. Using this programme, more than 80 kingfish of different species have been tagged and released along the Maputaland coast. In addition, the conservation ethic of tagging and releasing fish provides a wonderful feeling of being actively involved in a conservation programme as well as the undeniable fact that guests have their fish swimming free to be possibly caught again.

FOREST WALKS

The coastal forest has a choice of pathways that wind through from the Lodge to the beach. Such walks allow guests to explore one of the largest forested dunes in the world, as well as possibly catch a glimpse of the diverse fauna and flora along the way, such as red and grey duiker and many bird species.

There are three main walks in and around the lodge, two of which wind through the forest and eventually lead you to the beach. On the way there is much to marvel at, such as the Coastal Milkwood, standing tall along the foot paths and keep a look-out for the beautiful Gold-Banded Forester, a butterfly endemic to this biome.

Rocktail offers another walk, aptly named the Ulwandla Trail, as it holds one of the most spectacular ocean views on the coastline. This two-and-a-half hour trail will take you into the forest depths, out onto the grasslands and finally on the beach, allowing you to truly see the diversity of the region.

The Hammock Trail Walk has various stopping points along the way where one can take a break by relaxing in a private hammock!

GUIDED WALKS AND DRIVES

Professional guides can enhance both walks and drives in the area. Drives include an excursion to Black Rock, an enormous fossilised dune that juts out into the sea, as well as a trip to the Hippo Pools, where a large pod of hippo hang out in this freshwater lake. Birding drives to Vasi Pan are also highly recommended with grassland specials to see such as Lesser Jacana, Lesser Moorhen and Pink-throated Longclaw.

When walking the Ulwandla Trail, a guide can point out the inhabitants of the various types of vegetation, from coastal forest to grassland to beach. Every tree can be named if you want to know it!

BIRDING

Rocktail Bay boasts phenomenal birdlife, in the forests, on the beach and out in the grasslands. Our enthusiastic guides are more than willing to venture out to find some of the 'specials' found in the region. These specials include Livingstone's Turaco, Green Malkoha, Green Twinspot, Grey Waxbill and Buffspotted Flufftail in the forest, to name but a few, with over 56 species found at the Lodge birdhide alone.

Out in the grasslands, one can expect to see Yellow, Orange and Rosy-Throated Longclaws, Senegal Lapwings, Sooty Falcons, Honey Buzzard, Long-crested Eagle and many more. On the beach the occasional Palm-nut Vulture is seen with sightings of Common Whimbrel, Indian Yellow-Nosed Albatross, Subantarctic Skua, Common Tern, Caspian Tern and African Fish Eagles preying on fish in the Bay. In the winter months one may be fortunate enough to witness the Cape Gannets following the whales up north and plunging down into shoals of fish beneath

HORSE RIDING

The horse riding offered at Rocktail serves as a wonderful way of viewing the area. Riding is outsourced to local Horse Safari Company, situated in the heart of Maputaland.

There are two rides on offer. The first is a beach ride, at low tide which gives riders the opportunity to experience all the sights and smells of the Indian Ocean whilst parading the soft silica sands.
The second ride offered is at high tide and gives the rider the chance to travel the grasslands of the area, as well as the pans inshore. These pans are home to a number of hippo and crocodile and a ride alongside them is always a memorable occasion.

KIDS FUN

Rocktail Bay Lodge is perfectly suited for families, as it boasts a variety of activities for children, from childminding facilities to swims, walks and excursions specifically tailored to keep young minds occupied and interested.

Our enormous beach is the biggest sandpit in the world! is the perfect spot for children to dig in with buckets, spades and lots of imagination. Parents are able to relax on cushions under palm shelters while keeping an eye on their children.

The wonders of the sea, the intertidal zones and the forest are all at hand to be explored. From fish and crabs to hippos and turtles, there's a lot to see.

An “intertidal walk” with a guide opens up a new world to children, as they wander along looking in rock pools and discovering the small fish, crabs and starfish that live in them. Shell collecting and a little light fishing are always a hit, while the shallow water near Lala Nek makes it a perfect snorkelling spot for children, with tropical fish, anemones, octopus, eels and rays abounding. Stargazing on the beach on clear nights is always fun – and you can see the phosphorescence glowing on the waves. A walk along the beach reveals a host of different animals that inhabit the water’s edge: ghost and mole crabs and the tiny ploughshare snails.

Other activities
For families, volleyball or catchball can be set up on the beach, and sand tennis or cricket can be played at Spring Low Tide. On windy days, kite flying is a must, and one can go boogie boarding in the surf.

In camp, there are movies, board games, marine-themed colouring-in books and puzzles. Outdoors, there are thrilling treasure hunts and toasting marshmallows around the fire at night. Young ladies can get their hair braided by one of the female staff members at extra charge.

Trips to Black Rock (children under 13 to be accompanied by an adult) to find red rock crabs and look down blow-holes and a drive to Hippo Pools are both fun excursions a little further away from camp. On both these drives, depending on the season, the guide will allow children to taste different fruits of the forest.

During the summer, children can accompany their parents to view the rare Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles as they make their way up the beach to lay their eggs. This is sometimes very late at night, but it’s worth having an afternoon nap to prepare for – it’s rightly considered the sight of a lifetime by all who are privileged to see it.

Please note: babysitting is at extra cost and one day’s notice must be given. Families with children may have different dining times if the camp is full. But there’s a great children’s menu with pizza, hamburgers and pasta, just right for a kid’s appetite!

All in all, Rocktail Bay Lodge combines the best of a classic family holiday at the beach with a fun-filled edutainment aspect – having fun while learning about our seas and beaches and the life that fills them.

QUAD BIKING

With the development of the Gugulesizwe Cultural Village, a new activity has become available to guests at Rocktail Bay. Together with members of the local community as your guide, groups of up to 10 can take a scenic ride through the area on a quad bike.

Stopping off for refreshments along the way, breathtaking views of the Maputoland coastal forests and dunes can be shared.

The track the rides follow can test the experienced quad bikers, or gentler tracks will lead the less experienced riders on an equally exhilirating journey through the Rocktail Bay area.

DIVING

From a scuba diving perspective, Rocktail Bay is unique. Not only is the diving conducted within a Reserve and World Heritage Site along unspoiled reefs, but divers have the luxury of knowing that they alone have access to these sites and are the only underwater visitors along this stretch of the coastline. Marine life is prolific and together with the coral landscape allows Rocktail Bay to offer diving that is amongst the finest in the world.

The Lodge boasts a fully accredited dive centre and diving operation that is unrivalled in South Africa for its access to remote, exclusive reefs. Diving is excellent all year round, with the different seasons bringing a variety of wonders to the water. One of the highlights in the summer months is diving with docile, pregnant Ragged-tooth Sharks when they migrate up north to our area and rest in the caves in the reefs. For the diver wanting a more exclusive diving experience, with small numbers of divers on the reef and the dive boat, Rocktail Bay is the ideal destination.

DIVING SEASONS

Diving takes place all year round, the only difference being water temperature and visibility. In the winter months - June to September - the water temperature ranges between 20 - 22 degrees Celsius with visibility between 10m - 15m. Visibility of 20m+ has been recorded in wintertime, although not on a regular basis.

August to October is quite a windy period with winds coming from the north-east and south-west. Although diving is still good during this period, it can be a little uncomfortable; launching does continue unless top conditions become unsafe. In the spring/summer months - late September to May - the water temperature gradually begins to rise and can reach as high as 28 degrees Celsius by late January/early February, with the average water visibility between 12m - 35m+. Summer is the rainy season but diving does continue as the water temperature and visibility makes up for the adverse top conditions. Finally, Rocktail Bay was named the Best Dive Site worldwide in the Harpers and Queen Travel Awards 2003 travel supplement!

August to October is quite a windy period with winds coming from the north-east and south-west. Although diving is still good during this period, it can be a little uncomfortable; launching does continue unless top conditions become unsafe.

 

Limpopo Province, South Africa

4 X 4 DRIVER TRAINING

An introductory 4X4 training program to give the 4X4 owner more experience. Our "One Day Program" is aimed at the new and experienced driver. The course starts with a classroom session where the details of how a 4x4 works, driving techniques and vehicle preparation is covered... 

On the driving track a hands on lesson is given on how the various recovery equipment can be used e.g. Hi Lift Jack, Electric Winch etc., following this we accompany you in your vehicle through the driving trail. We will take you through steep ascent and descent under wet/dry conditions, axle twisting, driving over rough terrain and through mud. See 4x4 Safaris - 4x4 Driver Training for more information.

ABSEILING     

See some of the most beautiful sights and challenge yourself.

30 minutes drive from Hoedspruit.  It involves a brief game drive and a somewhat strenuous climb to the top of a spectacular granite koppie.  The view from the top is just reward for the stiff climb. An abseil supervisor will then harness you up and put you on a safety belay. You regulate your own descent with the friction device while the supervisor controls the belay.

Game Drives - Lunch or Dinner

Daytime and evening game-viewing drives for visitors to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre finish with a lunch or dinner in the form of a gourmet barbecue at either the Rhino Inn boma or the Elephant Inn boma.

The bomas are thatched enclosures on the Kapama Private Game Reserve. The Rhino Inn boma can accommodate 120 guests and the Elephant Inn boma can accommodate 40 guests.

They can be used for private parties, functions and informal conferences. Superb gourmet meals, infused with an African flavour, are served around a crackling fire under the star-filled sky.

They two bomas also make a wonderful romantic venue for a bushveld wedding. The Elephant Inn boma easily converts into a chapel while the Rhino Inn boma makes an excellent reception area.

A delightful safari atmosphere is maintained at all times, enhanced by the staff's meticulous attention to detail with the guests' comfort foremost in mind.

*Please Note: We regret that children under the age of six years are not allowed on game drives .

GOLF AT HANS MERENSKY COUNTRY CLUB

The Hans Merensky Estate set in the splendour of the Limpopo Province Bushveld offers the discerning traveller and sport enthusiast a unique African experience.

The famous Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves, stretches along the entire length of the Estate's eastern boundary. Greet the African dawn on the manicured fairways of our challenging 18 Hole, Par 72 Championship golf course, where crocodile and hippo add spice to the normal "hazards" of a good game of golf. Wild game including elephant, lion, giraffe and a wide variety of antelope and bird life are often seen on the golf course & in the surrounds. The legendary Bob Grimsdell designed this unique course, which extends over a vast area of indigenous bush, interspersed with tranquil pools and velvet greens.

Greet the African dawn of the manicured fairways of our challenging 18-hole golf course, where crocodile and hippo add spice to the normal "hazards" of a good game of golf.

The legendary Bob Grimsdell designed course extends over a vast area of indigenous bush, interspersed with tranquil pools and velvet greens.

HORSE RIDES AT OFF BEAT SAFARIS

The horses are a well schooled and cared for combination of breeds including - Thoroughbred, Boerperd, Nooitgedagt, Friesian, Saddler and Basuto pony.

These well mannered and loving horses live in timber and thatch stables and are lavished with attention. They are a spirited and lively bunch. The tack is immaculate and both English and trail saddles are used.

Whether you're young or old, novice or experienced, we have just the horse for you!! Small groups (maximum of six) ensure that you get personal attention and advice where needed.

Since the game concentration on the farm is high, you can be sure to see great game and have excellent photographic opportunities. We have no resident Big 5 so you can relax and ride in relative safety.

The duration of the rides are 1½ to 2 hours every morning or afternoon and are available to both lodge guests and day visitors.

HOT AIR BALLOON

See the Panoramic route from a different angle!

Flights over the African Wilderness.
Experience the magic of lighter-than-air flight over the Lowveld game areas adjoining the Kruger National Park. Our pilots and guides will ensure a safe, enjoyable and informative adventure that will be one of the highlights of your visit to Big Game Country. 

Where?
We are located near Hoedspruit, and we offer flights over Kapama Game Reserve and other lodges and game reserves that have suitable terrain.

KLASERIE BOATING TRIP

Fancy a day of fun? Spend the day skiing, tubing, knee-boarding and relaxing in the sun, on Klaserie Dam, in Hoedspruit. Enjoy a delicious lunch, quench your thirst and get ready for more! Time: 08h30 to 16h30.

MICROLIGHT FLIGHTS

Enjoy and early morning or sundowner microlight flight over the bushveld. 

Choose anything from 15 mins to an hour or more.

Perhaps even see the Big 5!

Microlight lodge to lodge transfers... an exciting way to get there!

RIVER RAFTING     

You can choose...

1 Hour to and few hours ride, or an overnight adventure, for the timid to the adventurous!

Blyde Canyon  (Full-day or overnight trip)

The Olifants River (Day trip)

Olifants River Overnight (or three day trips)

The Lower Blyde (including lunch or excluding lunch)

Zambia

Abseiling, Gorge Swing & Flying Fox

This is definitely not for the faint-hearted! Your morning commences with the Highwire (a zipline) across the width of the Batoka Gorge. You then learn the basics of abseiling/rap jumping down a 100m cliff face . and then after lunch, the GORGE SWING (there is only a few other places in the world where you can do this!). This is one of the best value for money activities in the entire area as all activities can be done as many times as you wish in the day.

These relatively new activities are operated on a spectacular site above Rapid 7. A safety instructor briefs guests on the area and proper use of the equipment before starting. The abseil is 53 metres moving down the gorge wall backwards or clients can "rap jump" facing towards.

The gorge swing entails throwing yourself off the edge of the cliff attached to a body harness and free falling for 50 metres before being swung out into the middle of the gorge. The jump ends with several pendulum swings before clients are lowered to the ground. At the bottom there is a track back to the top of the gorge.

The flying fox is a cable slide high above the gorge and clients "fly" across, attached to a special body harness. They are then pulled back to the gorge so there is no walkout. All activities can be done as many times as you like throughout the day.

River / Boogie Boarding

For those of you wanting to catch the perfect wave that never breaks, this is the best! Begin your day by grabbing a board, slapping on some fins and learning some tricks with your qualified guide before heading down into some HUGE walls of water. This can be combined with a rafting trip. No experience necessary but if you're a surfer, this is a must!

The sport involves "surfing" the rapids on body boards accompanied by a qualified River Guide.  Basic riverboarding skills are taught in still water before progressing into moving water.  Enthusiastic boarders can stop at "play spots" along the way to surf, ride whirlies and "squirt" (best described as flying underwater).

All you need is to be reasonably fit and be prepared to "Go for it!"

A cameraman accompanies the trip taking video footage and photographs which are shown at the end of the day at the Zambezi Waterfront.

Bungi Jumping

The Victoria Falls Bungi Bridge is 111 Mtrs of pure African adrenaline and still one of the highest bungi bridges in world! The bridge itself forms the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and has it's own little piece of history for being a major part of Rhodes' Cape to Cairo railway. After screaming, crying and thanking God that the elastic is still tied to your ankles, you'll bounce around to the sites of Victoria Falls and the Batoka Gorge.

The bungi jump operates off the Victoria Falls Bridge and has a 100% safety record. Over 50 000 people have committed themselves to the thrill of jumping off the bridge.

Challenge the limits of the mind and test the edge of fear by leaping off the impressive bridge, with the Falls behind and the mighty Zambezi below.

Ankle and body harnesses are attached separately to clients. After jumping they are winched back onto the bridge. Photographs and video are taken of each jumper and are available for purchase.

Canoeing

The canoe trails operate above Victoria Falls and are the perfect activity for those who want to experience the tranquility of the Zambezi River as they paddle downstream with the current in inflatable two-man canoes. 

The trails begin approximately 25km upstream from the the Victoria Falls and during the day about 18km is spent canoeing with a stop at an island for lunch. 

At the end of the day, the trip reaches the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park boundary where clients are met by vehicles for a drive through the National park. 

In the park, clients have a good opportunity for spotting the endangered white rhino. 

Day Trip to Chobe National Park - Botswana

Chobe makes for a great day trip from Livingstone, being only an hour drive away. This park is teeming with elephant and lion sightings a plenty! Definitely one of the best parks in Southern Africa. Day trips include a morning game drive and afternoon cruise along the Chobe River.

Clients are collected in the morning and transported to the border post, then across the mighty Zambezi heading to where the borders of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana meet in the middle of the river.  The meeting of four countries is one of only two places on the globe where this is possible.

At Kasane, Botswana, clients commence a river cruise down the Chobe River.  This riverfront area is renowned for its large herds of elephant, buffalo, variety of antelope, hippo, crocodile and a myriad of birds.

The afternoon includes a scenic wilderness game drive in Chobe National Park with a return to Livingstone by Sunset.

Elephant Back Safaris

An elephant back safari is not just a ride on the largest animal in Africa, it's an unforgettable experience where clients get to interact with the elephants as well as enjoy a ride through wilderness areas and beautiful riverine scenery. 

Whilst on the ride, clients may see other wild elephant as well as buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and a host of other plains game.  Along the Zambezi River, hippo and crocodile are common and there is a wide variety of bird species. 

Each elephant has its own handler and clients will leave having witnessed the elephant's incredible skills, intelligence and willingness to respond to instruction.  The ride is approximately one hour and the overall interaction time with the elephants is about 3 hours.  Trips are available in the morning and afternoon.

Fishing on the Zambezi

Spend a day on the magnificent Upper Zambezi River - pitting your skills against the vivacious Tiger Fish and delicious bream as well as various other fish that the Zambezi has to offer. At the same time you will enjoy the amazing bird and wildlife of the region. Price includes transfers, boat, rods, fishing tackle, lures, bait and meals and drinks.

Helicopter Flights

Chopper flights over the majestic Victoria Falls and Batoka Gorge while zig zagging above some of the best scenery in Africa. For those of you that want a bit more machinery around you than a microlight, this is the next best thing (and you can bring your own camera). 15 or 30 minute flights.

The helicopter seating is designed so that all passengers have a good view on the Falls and the scenery below. 

Flights operate all day and have a capacity for five passengers.  Charter flights are also available.

An option is to include a helicopter flip with a white water rafting trip through the Batoka Gorge - it saves the walk from the bottom of the gorge at the end of the day! 

Jet Boating

Jet boating is a thrilling new adventure on the Zambezi River in the Batoka Gorge below the Victoria Falls. Feel the wind in your hair and the spray in your face as the powerful jet boats speed through rapids, rush past gorge walls and spin on the flat water.

The 30 minute jet boat trip can be combined with a spectacular helicopter flight (from a heli pad by the river) through the gorge flying just above the water level and then over the Victoria Falls. This dramatic heli flight is available either in to / out of the gorge.

Tandem Kayaking

Maximum weight 95kg. If you aren't yet comfortable to challenge the Zambezi on your own, then this is the next best thing! Start your day by learning to paddle and roll while your personal guide is always right behind. You'll brave the river along with the daily rafting trip so all meals, drinks etc. - are included.

Kayaking

Beginner, intermediate, advanced and freestyle kayaking courses available as well as full day and multi day trips. All of this on one of the world's best kayak rivers - come and see why so many of the best international kayakers like to consider the Zambezi to be home! Big rapids, flat pools, warm water, sunshine - what could be better?

Another dimension to the white water experience on the Zambezi is where clients are taken down the rapids in Topolino Duo Kayaks. 

Paddles, life jackets and helmets are issued at check-in.  A comprehensive safety talk and practice session is done at the bottom of the gorge before commencing the day's activity.

An experienced white water kayaker who steers the boat through the rapids acts as River Guide.  The kayaking trip is run in conjunction with the daily rafting trip for added safety.  Should the kayak capsize in a rapid, the guide attempts an Eskimo roll, failing which the client and guide end up swimming the rest of the rapid! 

Microlight Flights

The microlight has an open cockpit for the ultimate adrenaline ride! 

Microlights have a unique wing-mounted camera which enables clients to capture this exciting experience on film.  There are restrictions that apply on the microlight - a minimum age of six years and maximum mass of 100kg.

Flight duration ranges from 15 minutes which offers stunning views of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River; to a 30 minute flight which goes down stream over the Batoka Gorge or upstream over the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park providing an excellent game spotting opportunity.

Walking Safaris in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

The half-day safari includes a game drive to and from the walking area - then hold your breath and be as quiet as possible as you tip toe up to giraffe, elephant, zebra, rhino, buffalo and all of the other wild critters! Certainly an amazing experience and not to be missed! Trip includes brunch and softies in the morning or sundowners and snacks in the afternoon. The two-hour safari includes drinks but no food.

Walking Safaris in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

The half-day safari includes a game drive to and from the walking area - then hold your breath and be as quiet as possible as you tip toe up to giraffe, elephant, zebra, rhino, buffalo and all of the other wild critters! Certainly an amazing experience and not to be missed! Trip includes brunch and softies in the morning or sundowners and snacks in the afternoon. The two-hour safari includes drinks but no food.

White-Water Rafting

Considered one of the best stretches of commercially run river in the world, Batoka Gorge provides one of the most intense sensory thrills imaginable. Its twenty three whitewater rapids and striking scenery deep within the sheer black cliffs afford the adrenaline junkie a wild roller coaster ride along a route carved over millenia by the Great Zambezi.

The rapids are run in large rubber rafts, launched from just below the Falls. You can do a half day trip, full day or two day.

When the river is high, March - July, only the last 13 rapids can be done. As the water subsides, from June to February, all 23 are navigable.

If you are keen for the ultimate thrill then a multi-day trip along the Zambezi is it! After a full day of rafting, you'll set up camp in the Batoka Gorge and listen as the wildlife, gaze into the campfire and a down a few cold drinks before you settle in for the night. Rise to a big breakfast, and the crazy adventure starts again! Perfect for a group (4+ persons) travelling together.

Overnight camps are on sandy beaches on the river's edge deep in the gorge.