Advantages: views of Lake Kariba were beautiful
Disadvantages: Poor quality roads going to the lodge, poor quality towels, limited hospitality staff in evenings

The views of Lake Kariba from the lodge grounds were breathtaking, however the service was very poor. My fiance and I arrived in the evening during the dinner period. Much of the buffet dinner was cold and the dining area was shrouded in darkness. When we ... Read review

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Ideal Holiday destination
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Advantages: interesting with a huge amount of activities
Disadvantages: can be unwise to go out at night.

If travelling to Zambia it is well worth your while to go down to livingstone. Buses travel very regularly from lusaka and many other places for a fare fee (around $20/k100000). The journey takes about 6 hours. Obviously the main attraction is Victoria F ... Read review

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A very good first review. Welcome! by kevin121

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The most unbelievable place in the world
by hsara6

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Advantages: Accessible
Disadvantages: none

...tourist destination for zambia and Lake safari lodge is braced to benefit from that. Personally spent 3 nights at the lodge in february 2009 and i found transport within the area fr ... Read review

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Sorry for the low rating but there is not enough information or opinion in this review to make it helpful from the point of view of a consumer looking at making a purchase. If you update please leave a message in my guestbook and I will return to re-rate. by TheHairyGodmother

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Million dollar view, very poor service and quality
by psycinfo

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Advantages: beautiful contry
Disadvantages: poverty

In January i visited Lusaka and stayed out there for nearly four weeks, i was out there to work voluntary. I have to say never having travelled to africa it was a fantastic experience. the surroundings are beautiful they reminded me alot of the pure gre ... Read review

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Through my rose tinted glasses
by radiation_vibe

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Advantages: Breathtaking scenery, and an amazing atmosphere
Disadvantages: It can be a bit on the wet side!

I spent 5 days in Livingstone after working in schools in the north of the country for 3 weeks. I went in May, which is considered winter time, buti t was dry and as hot as a good day in the English summer (but very cold at night). The rainbow from th ... Read review

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Hi Dan, I've heard the Zambian side is better, although my friend from Zimbabwe strongly disagrees! We went to Zimbabwe to go on an elephant ride, but we didn't have time to see the falls while we were there. Didn't go white water rafting either because I'm a bit of a wimp, but one of my group did and absolubtley loved it. (He's over there at the moment and I'm insanely jealous!) Cheers, Sharon by slp123

Ive also been to vic falls and agree its fantastic! They Zambian side is better than the ZImbabwe side. Did you go white water rafting? I love Africa. Dan. by Dan_ep

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The most amazing place I have ever been to....
by LeilaR

Zambia best side for Vic Falls
by mistah

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Advantages: Beautiful surrondings, the real Africa not too commercialised
Disadvantages: Getting there is a bit bumpy!!

I lived in Africa for 13 years and we visited Victoria Falls countless amount of times. It is so beautiful, the Zambian side of the falls is better in my opinion as it is so unspoilt but Zimbabwe is a little commercialised but it is fun walking over th ... Read review

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I would love to go - welcome to ciao M xx by MHam

Sounds beautiful! Vicx. xx by grown_up_girlie

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Livingstone - Zambia
by matt517

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Advantages: See the real Africa
Disadvantages: Getting from one place to another

I lived there for 13 years it is the real unspoilt Africa without the commercialism. I grew up in Chingola (which is about 4 hours away from Lusaka) my dad worked on the copper mines there and we visited Victoria Falls numerous times and did countless ... Read review

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Hi and welcome to ciao, enjoy the site! --- What a pity, you must know so much and tell us so little. Do give us more details, please! by MALU

Hello and welcome to Ciao - Lexy by Bollinger28

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Zambia, an overview
by josephinamoo

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Advantages: One of the most stunning places on earth..
Disadvantages: When trekking it can be considered quite dangerous..

South Luangwa had to be the most amazing place I visited when in Zambia.. I visited Zambia for a month last summer in an expedition organised with my college. Our team arrived in South Luangwa after somewhat of a bumpy ride from Lusaka / Chipata! (The ... Read review

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i was in luangwa a couple years back when i was living in africa. awesome place. best game reserve in africa that i've been to. might even write a review on it soon. u drove from lusaka to luangwa?!?!?! thats a long drive. by alexpal

An amazing experience! You lucky sod! by lucylou606

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Sunset Dreams....
by katwalk84

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Advantages: The most stunning place on the Earth
Disadvantages: The elephants tend to be aggressive

...as an archaeologist in the South Luangwa National Park. I camped just outside the Park, which was absolutely fine, although many of the lodges are very nice if you want something slightly more comfortabl ... Read review

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Welcome to Ciao. That was a nice little review to start you off. I hope you will enjoy it hare and have lots of fun. Chris by melodysparks

What an amazing way to spend a summer - jealous - though what about the bugs - l have a real problem with anything like that or with more than 4 legs!! Welcome to Ciao btw! Heather by purdy

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A Trek Back In Time
by mattstronge

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Advantages: Zambia is the ideal destination for someone who wants to see the 'real Africa' without the usual tourist trappings
Disadvantages: Getting about can be time-consuming and bumpy!

Zambia is a typically huge and diverse African country and I would advise visitors to carefully plan the time they have! I had the luxury of living there and there are some beautiful spots worth visiting. The famous Victoria Falls are definitely worth vis ... Read review

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Hi, and a very warm welcome to Ciao. What you wrote here was very good for a first review - I would love to visit Zambia. But as you must know a lot about it it would be nice if you could write much more to help the prospective visitor. All the best, Patrick. by buzios

Sadly, I don't think I'll get to Africa - my husband vowed never to go back after being held up at gunpoint and headbutted by a giraffe! Angie by angiegw

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The real unspoilt Africa
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Advantages: Please see below
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...spent most my holidays in Lusaka when I was younger, the country has in fact become one of the things I remember most about my childhood and I become particularly nostalgic when the summers in the UK are so stifling that I remember back to Lusaka a ... Read review

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How long has it been since you were there? (to respond in guestbooks click on author name; to edit, use "Edit review" / "Write a review" link re-located to just under your review title and the "product name" above the actual review and related comment webpage) ~ ! ♥♥ ! ~ ........................................................... ~ jes ~ ! ♥♥ ! by jesi

I really enjoyed your review, it's never entered my head to go to Zambia but it sounds like somewhere that is well worth going to. It's unfortunate that the health care in this part of the word is so poor, I watched a tv programme a couple of weeks back about the spread of HIV & AIDS in poorer countries and apparently if the hospitals and doctors were better equipped it could be dealt with. If only the richer governments would put money into these sorts of countries rather than going to war with people they could perhaps make the world a better place. Just a tip, I noticed you've answered one of Connoiseur's questions below. It's always worth going to their guestbook with any answers you may have to questions on your review as members don't always come back to check the comments thread. Excellent review anyway, well done. Chris x by Fruity_Tart

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Lusaka Zambia
by pamelaohare

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Advantages: Just so much to do!
Disadvantages: Hassel from local traders

I spent 5 days in Victoria Falls, and had a ball! I was travelling on an overland truck with about 20 other people, and we had all been looking forward to it. When we arrived at the campsite, we noticed how ‘empty’ the place was. This was b ... Read review

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amazing place, been there about 5 times when i was living in zambia. good review, didn't know about the prices of bunjee jumping etc. by alexpal

An excellent review! I can't honestly say that I've seen the Falls from the Zambian side, but the Zimbabwean side is also breathtaking.. by auntyrottie

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Victoria falls and the lunar rainbow
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Zambia best side for Vic Falls
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Advantages: Best view possible of Victora Falls
Disadvantages: Completely unsafe.

If you're going to visit Victoria Falls in the rainy season, make sure you visit the Zambian side. There is much less commercialisation than on the Zimbabwean side. You just turn up, pay a couple of quid and are told to walk along a slippery path with a s ... Read review

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Victoria falls and the lunar rainbow
by slp123

The most amazing place I have ever been to....
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