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From the time we were met at Livingstone Airport to our being left at Fawlty Towers we did indeed enjoy 'the trip of a lifetime'. July 2010
Our first stop you arranged for us was 3 nights at the Zambezi Sun Hotel. We couldn't fault it. The room, staff, and the meals were excellent. The ambiance was perfect and not only did the wild zebra wander round the grounds, so also did the giraffe. Vervet monkeys frolicked and climbed everywhere around. The food here was of top class standard. Having easy access (and free access) to The Falls was invaluable. We visited several times during our stay at the hotel and saw a different aspect each time. Michelle and I had breakfast on Livingstone Island. This was a great morning and we would recommend it to other travellers. It gives an opportunity to see The Falls from a very different angle.
Another trip we took in while in Livingstone was on The Livingstone Steam Train. Oh Sharon, this was terrific. A 6 course meal on board. We pulled out of the station at 5.30p.m. and were dropped off at Fawlty Towers shortly after 9.30p.m. Michelle and I even got to travel on the foot plate for 3 kms. What an exciting and exhilarating experience.
The transfer from Livingstone to Botswana went very smoothly. We were very well looked after by our driver. He came with us to the customs office thus ensuring that we passed through customs without a hitch. Our 'pick up' in Botswana was warm and welcoming. On arrival at Elephant Valley Lodge Michelle and I both knew
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instinctively we had chosen the right option! Elephant Valley Lodge is so relaxing, easy going. Staff and campers equally friendly. We were very lucky to have a tent which looked onto the waterhole. The elephants were our early morning visitors here. However, the waterhole was visited all day long - impala, waterhogs (what a beautiful coy animal) and baboons. Our tent was fabulous, it gave us a great sense of relaxation, superb accommodation. Dan was our guide on each of the game drives during our stay. Dan, what can I say about him? A brilliant guide who knew his job and carried it out extremely well. I had picked up a bird/animal check list at the Activities Booking Centre in The Zambezi Sun. I brought this list of each of our trips and with Dan's help filled it in as we went along. Of the 23 animals listed the only 3 we didn't see were Roan, Spotted Hyena and Wild Dog. Of the 46 special of birds listed - we saw 32. I also have a note of other birds we saw which were not listed.
Michelle and I enjoyed a most wonderful trip which you put together for us. Thank you.
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Day 01 – Day 04
3 nights at the Zambezi Sun in a twin room with en suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast and dinner basis.
As the nightly rate includes a mandatory Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park entrance fee guests of the Zambezi Sun have unlimited access to the Victoria Falls (on the Zambian side). Diners Card is not accepted
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Day 04 to Day 07
3 nights at Elephant Valley Lodge in a twin bedded tent on a full board basis, including schedule game viewing activities, drinks on activities and park entrance fees.
Your safari experience includes a morning boat cruise on the Chobe River where guests are provided with a magnificent opportunity to view the various species that frequent the Chobe River. After a late breakfast relax at the pool or watch game at the waterhole from the viewing hide or the main deck. The afternoon safari consists of a drive into the Chobe National Park. Guests return to the lodge through the Kasane Forest Reserve, providing guests with further opportunity to experience a game drive after dark. |
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