Savanna Backpacker Lodge, Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe

...a fun backpacker lodge conveniently situated allowing guests to explore the plethora of activities in Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe ....

Savanna Lodge Backpackers is situated in Victoria Falls town, only 2 km from one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi River.

ACCOMMODATION
The lodge can accommodate up to 40 guests in the following:

* 8 x twin-bedded rooms
* 3 x double rooms
* 4 x dorm rooms (each dorm has 3 to 5 beds)
* Camping area (up to 40 pax)
* There are 4 ablution facilities centrally situated to all rooms.
* Each of the ablution blocks have toilets, showers, basins and hot and cold water

WILDLIFE
Victoria Falls is pretty much all within National Parks land and therefore a wide variety of wildlife can be viewed almost anywhere. Buffalo, elephant, baboons, warthog, kudu, impala, velvet monkeys and impala are very common sightings, even in the residential areas. Lions and leopards have also been occasionally spotted around the town.

The Zambezi National Park is home to numerous other species of wildlife including giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, crocodiles, hyena, civet cats, hippo, kingfishers, fish eagles, tawny eagles, grey louries, and so the list is goes on.

MINIMUM AGE LIMITS
No minimum age requirements

FACILITIES

* Outside dining and braai area
* large outdoor, built-in fire place
* Swimming pool
* Open planned bar/lounge area equipped with TV & DVD player
* Internet Café - includes phone & fax facilities

ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE FROM SAVANNA & VICTORIA FALLS
The activities below are not included in the accommodation rates. All additional activities can be purchased prior to departure or upon arrival. Pre-booking is recommended as activities have limited availability each day.

* White Water Rafting the mighty Zambezi River
* Canoeing the upper Zambezi
* Elephant back safaris are done on the estate and so are easily accessible.
* Lion Encounter safaris are operated from the Masuwe Estate and easily accessible
* Tours of Victoria Falls
* Game drives on the Masuwe Estate
* Zambezi river sunset cruises

Other adventure activities such as riverboarding, bungi jumping, abseiling, gorge swings and helicopter flights etc. All can be booked whilst staying at Masuwe but at an extra cost. Tours to Chobe National Park in Botswana can also be easily arranged.

TRANSFERS
Clients can fly into either Livingstone or Victoria Falls International Airport where they will be met and transferred by road to the lodge which is situated approximately 20 minutes drive from the Victoria Falls Airport, including customs and immigration formalities at both border posts. It is approximately forty minutes from Livingstone Airport. Clients may also self-drive direct to the lodge, directions are available on request.

INSURANCE
All clients are covered by Medical Air Rescue Service (MARS) through Safari Par Excellence; however this only covers them for emergency evacuation in life threatening situations. It does not cover their hospitalization and medication. As such travel and medical insurance is compulsory for all clients. Please ensure clients have arranged this insurance in their own country prior to leaving so as to cover unexpected medical expenses and loss / theft of personal effects. Please ensure clients bring the details of their insurance policy with them. Safari Par Excellence will not be able to cover clients should they not have the insurance.

WHEN TO VISIT
Savanna Backpacker Lodge is open year round unless otherwise advised.

HOW TO GET THERE
The lodge is ideal for self-drivers as it is easily accessible in both two and four wheel drive vehicles. Transfers to the various activities are usually included and a taxi service is available from the lodge.

Rates per person per night, accommodation only: on request