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Taita Falcon Lodge
LOCATION
Taita Falcon Lodge is situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 11km by road from the Victoria Falls, 20km from Livingstone. The Lodge is perched on the very edge of the Batoka Gorge above Rapids 16 and 17, offering a spectacular view of the raging waters 230m below.
ACCESS
Access to Taita Falcon Lodge is via Livingstone and Victoria Falls by road or air. Scheduled and chartered airlines fly into Livingstone, including British Airways, South African Airways, Air Kenya (Via Nairobi to Cape Town), S.A Airlink from Nelspruit.
A high clearance vehicle is recommended at all times. (The last 11km being a dirt road)
Taita Falcon Lodge provides collection and drop off transfers from either the airport, Day Activity Centre (Sun Hotels), bus or train stations or from Livingstone Town or Victoria Falls border post. These transfers are included in the Package rates. Transfers can be arranged from Victoria Falls Airport and Botswana for an additional charge. Taita Falcon Lodge also has a heli-pad.
VISAS
Some nationalities have to pay visas on entering Zambia. Please enquire if you need to know how much. Visas – (single and double entry) can be acquired on entry with Immigration as well as a Univisa with which you can travel freely between Zambia and Zimbabwe for 3 months or to Botswana for the day but we would suggest that, where possible, clients can get visas (or enquire in advance if not sure) from the Zambian Embassy/High Commission in their countries. Multiple entry visas must be applied for in advance.
HEALTH
We suggest that malaria prophylactics are taken at least one week prior to arrival and are continued for at least two weeks after their stay at the Lodge. A basic medical kit should always be carried in Africa. A doctor’s surgery is available in Livingstone and we are members of an immediate medi-vac scheme for all of our clients provided they have their own insurance.
THE ENVIRONMENT
The Lodge is situated in a natural bush environment with each chalet secluded amongst the native flora. The gardens around the Lodge and chalets are a colourful blend of indigenous plants with paths weaving from the chalets to the pool, restaurant and bar areas.
Bird life is abundant around the Lodge grounds, with resident Vereaux (Black) Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, and the Taita Falcon from which the Lodge takes its name. A variety of other raptors and smaller birds are familiar to the Lodge and are commonly sighted.
ACCOMMODATION
Each chalet is en-suite, with mosquito nets on all the beds. The chalets are open plan and constructed of reed and stone with bathroom and hot shower and they all have their own private garden with cold showers in the garden. We use mosquito coils in the rooms during summer and hot water bottles in the beds during the colder months.
Of the 7 chalets, 2 can be made up to family rooms sleeping a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children (rooms are big and spacious). The remaining 5 chalets can be made up as either double, twin or triple rooms.
We serve a sumptuous 3 course buffet meal in the evenings. Light and dark meats are served each night and a selection of vegetables, salads and freshly baked bread. The Lodge needs to be advised of any special dietary requirements prior to the clients’ arrival.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The atmosphere at Taita Falcon Lodge is casual and informal and normal safari resort clothing is both practical and acceptable. During the summer months, cool clothing is essential, with long protective clothing for evenings. From May to August, it can be quite cold in the evenings and early mornings, so warmer clothing is advised.
Hats, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, walking shoes and appropriate clothing and shoes for activities such as white water rafting, abseiling and horse riding should be brought along. Binoculars are also advised. For white water rafting, shoes which are suitable for rock climbing but which can get wet and can be strapped securely to the foot are essential.
ACTIVITIES
Taita Falcon Lodge offers hiking trails from 1.5 hours to 2-3 days in and around the Batoka Gorge. These are guided walks, and for overnight camps, clients must bring their own camping equipment.
Game drives, cultural village tours and sunset cruises can be offered exclusively by Taita Falcon, and the various activities that the region has to offer are arranged by the Lodge. These include white water rafting, elephant and horse-back safaris, scenic flights, canoeing to name but a few. A full list of activities and current prices are available on request.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Victoria Falls area is a photographer’s paradise, particularly along the Zambezi where one can capture wildlife scenes against a landscape of water and African vistas. A telephoto lens of 100-300mm is advised for both game and bird life and ultra violet filters should be considered. For early morning and late afternoon game drives, high speed film is recommended. 35mm film can be developed and memory sticks downloaded in Livingstone.
CLIENTS’ PAYMENTS
Clients will need to pay for additional activities and extras directly at the Lodge. Taita Falcon Lodge accepts cash payment in US Dollars, Sterling, Euro, Rand and our local currency, Kwacha. Kwacha can be obtained from cash machines locally.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Visa
Some nationalities have to pay visas on entering Zambia. Please enquire if you need to know how much. Visa (single and double entry or Univisa (The Univisa can be aquired on entry to Zambia or Zimbabwe which gives you free movement between Zambia and Zimbabwe for 3 months and between Zambia and Botswana for a day visit to Botswana -this might change anytime -please check with us before you arrive)) can be acquired on entry with Immigration but we would suggest that if not sure clients must get visas in advance (or enquire where necessary) from the Zambian Embassy/High Commission in their countries. Multiple entry visas must be applied for in advance.
- Zimbabwe visits
Please also note that visits to Zimbabwe and to the Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side, are possible. Most nationalities however require a visa, which can be purchased at the border but most countries can now get a Univisa - this visa can be acquired on entry to Zambia or Zimbabwe which gives you free movement between Zambia and Zimbabwe for 3 months and between Zambia and Botswana for a day visit to Botswana -this might change anytime -please check with us before you arrive.
Alternatively, if clients are arriving at Victoria Falls Airport, we can combine a Zimbabwe visit with either the arrival or return transfer.
HELICOPTER TRANSFERS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE LODGE VIA A SCENIC FLIGHT OVER THE VICTORIA FALLS AND GORGES. PRICES DEPENDING ON NUMBER OF PAX - PLEASE REQUEST CURRENT PRICES.
WE CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE REGION.
Check in/out times: Check in time is usually from 14h00 and check out time is by 11h00. These can be flexible, please contact the lodge if you require different timings and we shall do our best to accommodate you if possible.
Taita Falcon Lodge
Taita Falcon Lodge is situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 11km by road from the Victoria Falls, 20km from Livingstone. The Lodge is perched on the very edge of the Batoka Gorge above Rapids 16 and 17, offering a spectacular view of the raging waters 230m below.
Access to Taita Falcon Lodge is via Livingstone and Victoria Falls by road or air. Scheduled and chartered airlines fly into Livingstone, including British Airways, South African Airways, Air Kenya (Via Nairobi to Cape Town), S.A Airlink from Nelspruit.
A high clearance vehicle is recommended at all times. (The last 11km being a dirt road)
Taita Falcon Lodge provides collection and drop off transfers from either the airport, Day Activity Centre (Sun Hotels), bus or train stations or from Livingstone Town or Victoria Falls border post. These transfers are included in the Package rates. Transfers can be arranged from Victoria Falls Airport and Botswana for an additional charge. Taita Falcon Lodge also has a heli-pad.
Some nationalities have to pay visas on entering Zambia. Please enquire if you need to know how much. Visas – (single and double entry) can be acquired on entry with Immigration as well as a Univisa with which you can travel freely between Zambia and Zimbabwe for 3 months or to Botswana for the day but we would suggest that, where possible, clients can get visas (or enquire in advance if not sure) from the Zambian Embassy/High Commission in their countries. Multiple entry visas must be applied for in advance.
HEALTH
We suggest that malaria prophylactics are taken at least one week prior to arrival and are continued for at least two weeks after their stay at the Lodge. A basic medical kit should always be carried in Africa. A doctor’s surgery is available in Livingstone and we are members of an immediate medi-vac scheme for all of our clients provided they have their own insurance.
The Lodge is situated in a natural bush environment with each chalet secluded amongst the native flora. The gardens around the Lodge and chalets are a colourful blend of indigenous plants with paths weaving from the chalets to the pool, restaurant and bar areas.
Bird life is abundant around the Lodge grounds, with resident Vereaux (Black) Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, and the Taita Falcon from which the Lodge takes its name. A variety of other raptors and smaller birds are familiar to the Lodge and are commonly sighted.
Each chalet is en-suite, with mosquito nets on all the beds. The chalets are open plan and constructed of reed and stone with bathroom and hot shower and they all have their own private garden with cold showers in the garden. We use mosquito coils in the rooms during summer and hot water bottles in the beds during the colder months.
Of the 7 chalets, 2 can be made up to family rooms sleeping a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children (rooms are big and spacious). The remaining 5 chalets can be made up as either double, twin or triple rooms.
We serve a sumptuous 3 course buffet meal in the evenings. Light and dark meats are served each night and a selection of vegetables, salads and freshly baked bread. The Lodge needs to be advised of any special dietary requirements prior to the clients’ arrival.
The atmosphere at Taita Falcon Lodge is casual and informal and normal safari resort clothing is both practical and acceptable. During the summer months, cool clothing is essential, with long protective clothing for evenings. From May to August, it can be quite cold in the evenings and early mornings, so warmer clothing is advised.
Hats, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, walking shoes and appropriate clothing and shoes for activities such as white water rafting, abseiling and horse riding should be brought along. Binoculars are also advised. For white water rafting, shoes which are suitable for rock climbing but which can get wet and can be strapped securely to the foot are essential.
Taita Falcon Lodge offers hiking trails from 1.5 hours to 2-3 days in and around the Batoka Gorge. These are guided walks, and for overnight camps, clients must bring their own camping equipment.
Game drives, cultural village tours and sunset cruises can be offered exclusively by Taita Falcon, and the various activities that the region has to offer are arranged by the Lodge. These include white water rafting, elephant and horse-back safaris, scenic flights, canoeing to name but a few. A full list of activities and current prices are available on request.
The Victoria Falls area is a photographer’s paradise, particularly along the Zambezi where one can capture wildlife scenes against a landscape of water and African vistas. A telephoto lens of 100-300mm is advised for both game and bird life and ultra violet filters should be considered. For early morning and late afternoon game drives, high speed film is recommended. 35mm film can be developed and memory sticks downloaded in Livingstone.
Clients will need to pay for additional activities and extras directly at the Lodge. Taita Falcon Lodge accepts cash payment in US Dollars, Sterling, Euro, Rand and our local currency, Kwacha. Kwacha can be obtained from cash machines locally.
- Visa
Some nationalities have to pay visas on entering Zambia. Please enquire if you need to know how much. Visa (single and double entry or Univisa (The Univisa can be aquired on entry to Zambia or Zimbabwe which gives you free movement between Zambia and Zimbabwe for 3 months and between Zambia and Botswana for a day visit to Botswana -this might change anytime -please check with us before you arrive)) can be acquired on entry with Immigration but we would suggest that if not sure clients must get visas in advance (or enquire where necessary) from the Zambian Embassy/High Commission in their countries. Multiple entry visas must be applied for in advance.
- Zimbabwe visits
Please also note that visits to Zimbabwe and to the Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side, are possible. Most nationalities however require a visa, which can be purchased at the border but most countries can now get a Univisa - this visa can be acquired on entry to Zambia or Zimbabwe which gives you free movement between Zambia and Zimbabwe for 3 months and between Zambia and Botswana for a day visit to Botswana -this might change anytime -please check with us before you arrive.
Alternatively, if clients are arriving at Victoria Falls Airport, we can combine a Zimbabwe visit with either the arrival or return transfer.
HELICOPTER TRANSFERS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE LODGE VIA A SCENIC FLIGHT OVER THE VICTORIA FALLS AND GORGES. PRICES DEPENDING ON NUMBER OF PAX - PLEASE REQUEST CURRENT PRICES.
WE CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE REGION.
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