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By Kathleen Terrana [ 15/02/2007 ] Publishing Free Articles Zone articles is subject to our Publisher's Terms Of Service |
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The Victoria Falls Hotel was built in 1904 and overlooks the Victoria Falls Bridge and the gorges below. Visiting members of Royal families, international statesmen, and celebrities have stayed at the charming Victoria Falls Hotel. The hotel has 10 suites, 96 standard rooms and 84 deluxe rooms. It is set in acres of lush lawns and exotic flora, and is only a ten minute walk from the actual Falls.
The hotel has four beautifully appointed Honeymoon Suites. Included their package they offer the following amenities: chilled champagne on the night of your arrival, red roses, Belgium chocolates, fresh fruit platter on arrival and snack platter in the evening. Champagne breakfast can be arranged along with any other special requirements you might have.
All major tour operators are located on site. The choice of activities, including the breathtaking falls and tropical rain forest nearby, include Zambezi River cruises, bungi jumping, safaris and white water rafting.
Rafting on the Zambezi is seasonal and dependent on water levels and rainfall. Afternoon trips only run in conjunction with low water, from mid-July to the end of January. The rapids are all grade 4 and 5, with full and half day trip prices ranging from $95 - $110 USD. They include transfers to and from the gorges.
Operating all year long, safaris offer a sunrise or sundown option. The sunrise option begins at 06:30 and finishes at 12:00 with a continental breakfast in the summer and a full English breakfast during winter. The sunset option begins at 3:00 and finishes at 7:00. Snacks and refreshments are provided after interaction with the elephants.
At www.shearwater.com, the leading adventure activity operator at Victoria Falls, you can more about this activities:
· Shearwater rafting
· Zambezi Helicopter Company
· Elephant Company
· Victoria Falls Bungi
· Shearwater Jet
· Shearwater Safaris
For more information about the facilities, special packages and promotions, go to www.victoriafallshotel.com.
About the author:
Kathleen Terrana is the owner of Beautiful Bridal specializing in discount tiaras, veils, bridal and bridesmaid jewelry. Visit our site for additional wedding tips, advice and information.
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