After 15 years of guiding curious souls through Southern Africa’s untamed beauty, we’ve earned the right to be opinionated. So here’s one:
Every safari worth its salt should begin in Victoria Falls.
Why? Let’s break it down:
1. The Perfect Introduction to Africa’s Rhythm
Victoria Falls is loud, dramatic, unapologetic – exactly how Africa should greet you. The roar of the Zambezi sets the tone for the adventure ahead. Think of it as nature’s drumroll before the main event.
2. Strategic Safari Launchpad
You’re a stone’s throw away from Zimbabwe’s Hwange, Botswana’s Chobe, Namibia’s Caprivi, and Zambia’s wild Luangwa. From Vic Falls, it’s not “where can we go?” – it’s “where can’t we go?”
3. A Little Luxury Before the Dust
Want a hot stone massage after a helicopter flight? Prefer bubbly at sunset before you start roughing it in the bush? Vic Falls has you covered. Start soft, go wild after.
4. Activities Galore
Before you’re tracking lions, try white-water rafting, high-wire zip lines, or a sunset cruise. It’s not a warm-up, it’s a highlight. Ask any seasoned traveller – Vic Falls is the show before the safari.
5. Your Travel Logistics Love It
Direct flights from Johannesburg, Lusaka, Windhoek, or Addis Ababa. Good infrastructure, easy border hops, and multiple entry points – all roads lead from the Falls.
In our well-traveled, slightly dusty opinion?
Start at the smoke that thunders. Let the Falls baptize you into the wild, and then let Southern Africa take you the rest of the way.
Trust us – 15 years in, we’ve seen the magic unfold
