Each full moon the Victoria Falls rainforest re-opens in the evening for special tours to witness the mystical magic of the lunar rainbow - spray and cloud permitting!
The Victoria Falls are one of the few places on earth where this natural phenomenon occurs regularly and where it can be witnessed with ease. And yet many people visit the Falls without knowing of this natural phenomenon but it is one of the most impressive sights of Victoria Falls.
Just like its day-time equivalent, the lunar rainbow or ‘moonbow’ is created as light is refracted by water particles in the air, ever-present from the spray of the Falls.
Lunar rainbows are much fainter than their day-time forms with which we are all so familiar. This is because of the lower amount of light reflected from the surface of the moon. Only when the moon is full and skies clear of cloud is enough light reflected to create a moonbow, which always occur in the sky opposite from the moon in relation to the observer.
The human eye finds it difficult to discern the colours in the moonbow because the light is usually too faint from the moon to excite the human eye cone colour receptors (this is true of all night-time vision). Hence, moonbows often appear to the human eye to be washed-out and white, without the concentrated colours of a day-time rainbow. However, the colours of a lunar rainbow do show in photographs with a long exposure.
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Game Walks
GAME WALKS (Morning only)Venture on foot……………
See Africa through the eyes of the wilderness, as you set foot into the vast and open land that is home to the wild. Let your natural senses and instincts come to life as you retune your sensory perceptions to the sounds and smells of nature.
Accompanied by a professional guide you will be able to encounter game and become one with nature as you are taken on an adventure into the heart of Africa. Learn important lessons about the natural elements of being part of this wildlife wonder, where we are the visitors. Use these skills to encounter the game more closely.  |
Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve is home to a great variety of southern African wildlife which includes species such as the African Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Caracal, Serval, Hippo, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Warthog, Sable, Eland, Waterbuck, Kudu, Bushbuck, Tsessebe, Grysbok and many more.
There are many species of Raptors and western Zimbabwean specials for the birders such as Red-billed Helmet Shrike, Kori Bustard, Crested Guinea Fowl and many more. Witness the reserves incredible array of insect life and discover medicinal and other uses of the abundant flora.
All our trips include:
- Transportation from all major lodges and hotels to the Private Game Reserve 25 minutes/12km drive from Victoria Falls town centre.
- A continental breakfast after the walk
- Your informative Game walk with an armed, qualified guide carrying a communication radio and first aid kit.
What “TO” bring
- Long trousers, long sleeved shirt in neutral colors (avoid white).
- Good sturdy walking boots (old faithfuls).
- Wide brimmed hat
- A light pullover in the winter season i.e. May-August
- Binoculars, Camera and video equipment
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellant
- Personal medication
- Booking voucher
What “NOT” to bring
- Any important documents and valuables
- Any unnecessary luggage
- Cell phones
Age Restrictions
- The minimum age requirement is 15 years.
- There are no maximum age limits; however you need to be reasonably fit.
Booking Restrictions
- Minimum of 2 clients and a maximum of 8 clients per trip
Pick up Times
- Summer 05h00 – 05h30
- Winter 05h30 - 06h00
Air Flips
Helicopter and Scenic 'Flight of angels' over Victoria falls from Victoria Falls town and Livingstone in Zambia. Short air flips over the Falls, upper Zambezi.
Every Day, All Year!
Air Flips enables guests to enjoy an exhilarating experience with great views of the Victoria Falls, the gorges and views upstream of the Zambezi river. They also have an excellent photographic opportunities.
Coined by David Livingstone when he first documented discovering the Falls; "A sight so wonderful that angels must have gazed down on it in flight", the “Flight of Angels” is the most popular of the flight options.
Departing from the helipad, located just 3 kilometres from the Victoria Falls town centre, the “Flight of Angels” is a scenic flight over Victoria Falls with an airtime of 12-13 minutes.
2 x 4 seaters and a 6 seater is available for flying.
