Friday, January 30th ~ Introduction to Zimbabwe
After breakfast at the hotel we load into two small vans for our transport to the Johannesburg airport. We shlepped our own luggage to the main reception area and I am once again thankful that we are traveling with carry-on sized roller board suitcases.
It was quite a challenge to arrange all of our luggage, plus passengers into the small vans. We were all grateful that it was a short drive from the hotel to the airport since we were crammed in like sardines with luggage filling every spare inch.
Crowded into the van
Not an inch to spare
We were booked on Fly Africa for an hour and forty minute flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Welcome to Zimbabwe!
On arrival in Zimbabwe, we had a larger bus that would accommodate all 22 of us, including Brian and our driver. The bus was also towing a small trailer that would hold our larger pieces of luggage. We still kept our small backpacks with us inside the bus.
A bit of a drive to our hotel, where we checked in and then had a two-hour Sunset Cruise on the River Zambezi. We did spot several hippos along the way, but mainly this was a chance to visit, get to know our fellow travelers a little better, relax over drinks and enjoy some snacks.
Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
Scanning the water and shoreline looking for hippos, crocodiles, or birds
The yawn is a warning sign
Two hippos near the shore
Gratitude Moment: Today I am grateful that I had a chance to get to know some of my fellow travelers better. Our group is starting to come together. After a couple of jam-packed days, it was nice to have a more relaxed day!
A Note From Abroad 
Fab! Victoria Falls is definitely on our list of things to do when we move to South Africa. ..
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Clara, I just left you a note on your page about our recent adventures in Africa, with a couple of recommendations. Wishing you an easy transition to your new home in South Africa.
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Thank you! I’ve really enjoyed reading your south Africa posts.
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Love your photos! Which tour company did you use?
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Thank you. We used two different companies. For the first 12 days in South Africa and Swaziland we were with Gate 1. Highly recommend them. Well run company, excellent guides and great value for the money. We have gone on 8 or 9 trips with them now. Next we used Msuna Safari for our 12 days in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. The price was fabulous, but the company is new and they still have a few things to sort out to turn them into a quality trip.
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Vic Falls has been one of our favorite places to visit! Been there many times over the years. Looking fwd to visiting again through your next post.
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Tiny, how fortunate that you have been there many times. Do you have a favorite spot from which to take it all in? Have you been brave enough to get into the water at the top of the falls? I have seen pictures of people doing that, but it looked quite hairy. Perhaps that is during the dry season???
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Oh…the walking across – even in the dry season – is very dangerous. Many people have died trying. My hubby did that once when he was down there on work trip “with the boys”. And only confessed afterwards. Not recommended!
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I thought it looked incredibly dangerous, but was surprised to see pictures of others in the “pool” at the top. Glad your hubby is safe!
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