Now planning a trip to the Victoria Falls in March 2009 and wonder why all the major hotels aren't available?

Question

Is it dangerous to stay in a lodge in the Victoria Falls I just managed to find on the Internet? A friend of mine who used to live in Zambia recommended I and my friend (both women) should find a place to stay in Zambia instead of Zimbabwe.

Answer 1

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Going to Zimbabwe right now is definitely not your best idea ever! And it may indeed be the worst idea you have ever had. You really do need to research Robert Mugabe and Zimbabwe to see why LillyB and I are advising you to stay away. I cannot imagine why you do not know about ZIm - have to be living in a vacuum not to know this. I am sure there is a lot of info a google.com but try http://www.google.co.za/ - South Africa, being a neighbour to Zim, undoubted has more info.

Again: This is a very bad idea right now - perhaps a suicidal idea!

Answer 2

Go to Livingstone in Zambia to see the falls, safe with nice places to stay. Check the southern sun group of hotels(They have 2 places there). You can find great places for a lot cheaper but if u want 5 star u can use SS.
More important Botswana is another country that borders right there.You can find some of the best game viewing in the world only 1hour from vic falls. Botswana side.

I would stay in a lodge in Botswana & do a day trip to the falls.

Theres so many options, u should buy a book really.

Answer 3

There is a cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe at the moment. There are major problems in all departments, economy, political, health, you name it. Your friend is correct. Zambia is much better, and one is also able to access the Victoria Falls from there.

Answer 4

Vic Falls is absolutely amazing and worth a visit, but it is not worth your life. You have a good friend she has given you good advice, reciprocate and take her advice go to Zambia rather.

Answer 5

You are joking! You would have to be insane to want to travel to Zimbabwe right now - don't you watch the news? I would imagine if you check the Home Office site they will tell you not to go.

Answer 6

Zambia may be safer but the view is better from the Zimbabwean side.
There are reputable hotels in Victoria falls like Elephant Hills, Kingdom Hotel etc

Answer 7

You want to go to Livingston, Zambia (borders Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)