Flying to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

We said. Goodbye to Sabie river bush Lodge and made our way back to Skukuza airport, still stopping on the way to spot more animals. Skukuza airport is actually set in the National park and after heavy rains we had to cross a narrow bridge where the river was washing over the bridge in parts, we drove over it VERY slowly.

 





Skukuza airport a lovely, small airport, modern with an African feel. It barely has any walls, a thatched roof and beautifully kept gardens and waterfalls. When we arrived we were the only two people in the departure lounge, there are no departure boards or tannoy announcements. When its time to board, a guy walks out and shouts "All aboard". We then took a very smooth forty minute flight back to Johannesburg.










The following day we returned to Johannesburg Airport. We boarded a British Airways B737-400 bound for Zimbabwe, excited to finally see the legendary falls. The flight was smooth, and before we knew it, we were airborne for just over an hour and a half, watching the landscapes change below us.

As we began our descent into Victoria Falls Airport, the excitement grew. The views were stunning—endless bushland and the mighty Zambezi River snaking its way through the land. The airport itself was small but charming, with a warm African atmosphere greeting us upon arrival. After disembarking, we felt the rush of warm air and the anticipation of what was to come

We landed at the new Victoria falls international airport that was only completed last year, immigration took 55 minutes and cost us 55 US dollars. We were collected and taken to our accommodation, the Pamusha lodge, we had a quick drink, unpacked and prepared for our first excursion.

At around 4 p.m., we were driven to a jetty on the riverbank, where we boarded a boat for our evening cruise. The atmosphere was serene—nothing but the sound of the water as we gently drifted along, sipping a crisp glass of white wine. The warmth of the sun and the golden light made everything feel even more magical.

As we cruised along, a commotion near the bank caught our attention. A group of hippos had gathered in the shallow water, and we were lucky enough to witness them in action—those huge jaws opening wide, showing off their sheer size and power. We managed to get some fantastic shots as they lounged in the water, completely at ease in their natural habitat. It was incredible to see these magnificent creatures up close, their massive forms half-submerged as the sun started to dip lower into the sky.

The whole experience was so peaceful, yet full of excitement. Watching the colors of the sunset reflecting off the river while wildlife roamed around was a perfect ending to our day at Victoria Falls. We both felt completely immersed in the beauty of the African wilderness.

We spent a couple of hours cruising up river while the captain gave us some very interesting information about the river as we turned for home we could see in the distance the huge clouds of spray that are caused by Victoria falls, but that’s for another day.