Experience the “smoke that thunders” on a journey to Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls.
About Your Trip
Victoria Falls—known locally as
Mosi-oa-Tunya, or “the smoke that thunders”—is an enormous downpour
formed by the Zambezi River as it plummets some 360 feet into a massive
gorge. The world-famous waterfall sustains an immense rainforest
ecosystem along the Zambia-Zimbabwe border in southern Africa,
supporting more than 400 species of exotic plants, primates and tropical
birds.
This DreamTrip invites you to experience one of the most
remarkable of Earth’s seven natural wonders. Feel the fall’s morning
mist on your skin during a guided tour of the cascades. Your day of
discovery comes complete with a sunset cruise on the meandering Zambezi
River.
4 days and 3 nights at Ilala Lodge, 411 Livingstone Way, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Featuring standard accommodations with king or double beds.
Welcome dinner, daily breakfast and two 3-course a la carte dinners at The Palm Restaurant.
Guided tour of Victoria Falls. (Entry fee is not included, $30 USD for international members and $10 USD for local members).
Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
An
In-destination Support Specialist will be provided when 20 or more
adults book this trip. Their goal is to ensure you have a great
DreamTrips experience from landing to liftoff. They host a welcome
reception on arrival day, attend scheduled activities throughout the
trip, notify the group of itinerary updates and more.Your trip includes 2
airport transfers: February 12, timing based on arrival: From Victoria Falls International Airport to hotel. February 15, timing based on departure: From hotel to Victoria Falls International Airport.
To
take advantage of round-trip airport transfers, you must provide your
flight information to the DreamTrips Specialist no later than January 29. These transfers are available only for the airport and dates listed
above. Click here to give us your flight information. Transfers will not
be offered if the flight information is not received by the deadline
and transfers at any other time will incur a separate charge. Do not
email flight information to the DreamTrips Specialist.
Air transportation is not included. The closest commercial airport is Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA).
For any questions regarding this trip, contact the DreamTrips Specialist at DreamTrips@rovia.com.
Platinum Members may use up to 270 DreamTrips Rewards Points for this booking.
As
a Platinum Member, you’ll receive a deluxe room upgrade, a selection of
red wines in your room upon arrival and a private tour of Victoria
Falls. Life is great when you’re a Platinum Member!
At intimate Ilala Lodge, your comfort
is priority one. The guest areas exude an indulgent colonial atmosphere,
with antiques, curios and prints.
The lodge features two onsite
restaurants, The Palm Restaurant and Kubika, offering a variety of
culinary delights, including local fare, seasonal specialties and
Moroccan-inspired cuisine—you might find yourself trying warthog fillet,
crocodile risotto, kudu steaks or crocodile quenelles. Enjoy your stay
to the fullest with scenic vistas from breezy balconies and spacious,
well-appointed guestrooms.
Ilala Lodge exemplifies the ideal
balance of warm African influences and sophisticated luxury. Patios
overlook gardens and surrounding forest.
Ilala Lodge 411 Livingstone Way Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Up to 225 DreamTrips Rewards Points may be used for this booking.
DreamTrips Rewards Points from more than one membership may not be combined.
Maximum
occupancy is 2 people. The Ilala Lodge allows a maximum of 2 occupants
per room, regardless of age. A room may be booked for 2 adults; 1 adult
and 1 child; or 2 children.
Due to hotel restrictions, additional guests will not be allowed in the same room.
A
child ages 0-11 is US$309 when sharing existing bedding with 1 paid
adult. Extra bedding for a child ages 0-11 is US$399. Contact the
DreamTrips Specialist for availability and booking.
Children’s pricing is based on age at time of travel.
Children’s reservations must be booked, paid for and their names on the rooming list in order to be checked in.
At
the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and
trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this
information with you on your trip. Another confirmation will not be
sent.
In the unfortunate event that an activity or excursion is
no longer available, we will substitute a similar activity of equal or
greater value.
If you are traveling internationally to join this
trip, please ensure that your passport is current and any required visa
is obtained and valid. Many countries require passports and/or visas to
be valid for a minimum of six months after the end date of this trip. It
is your responsibility to obtain any required visas and other
documentation prior to traveling. If you are unable to obtain a visa,
the Cancellation Policy for this DreamTrip will apply.
Please
note: Due to contractual supplier policies, your DreamTrips Specialist
may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing
bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your
request.
Members with additional people in room, not booked prior
to travel, will be charged the hotel’s prevailing rate, not the trip
price.
Check-in: 2 p.m. Check-out: 11 a.m.
Important Notice to Members traveling from South Africa: As
of 1 October 2014, the South African authorities are requiring that
children younger than the age of 18 traveling to and from South Africa
are required to carry an unabridged birth certificate as well as a valid
passport. Other requirements may also be required; please check this
link for further details of these mandatory requirements. Read more.
We highly recommend travel insurance.
All
travelers will receive a series of emails containing their trip’s
details starting a few weeks prior to the departure date, as well as a
welcome home email after the trip.
Arrive at the airport and transfer to the hotel. (Transfer timing as per flight details provided on DreamTrip arrival date only.) Check in at the hotel at 2 p.m. Welcome dinner beside the Zambezi River.
Day 2: February 13
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of Victoria Falls. (Excludes National Parks entrance $30 USD per person). Transfers included. Lunch at own cost. Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with local drinks and snacks. Transfers included. 3-course a la carte dinner at The Palm Restaurant, Ilala Lodge. Day 3: February 14
Breakfast at the hotel. A day at your leisure. 3-course a la carte dinner at The Palm Restaurant, Ilala Lodge. Day 4: February 15
Breakfast at the hotel. The morning at your leisure. Check out of the hotel by 11 a.m. and transfer to the airport.. (Transfer based on flight details provided).
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel 46 days or more prior to your trip, you’ll get a full
refund. If you cancel within 45 days of your trip, your trip will not be
refunded.
Name Change Policy: If you change any
name(s) on your booking 45 days or more before the start date of your
trip, there will be no fee for the name change(s). If you change any
name(s) on your booking 44 to 31 days before the start date of your
trip, you’ll be charged a fee of 50 USD per name change. Name changes
are not permitted within 30 days of the start date of your trip.
Disclaimer: A host will be provided on all trips with 20 or more adults traveling.