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Tongabezi Lodge in Livingstone, small and secluded and set in a tranquil grove of African ebony trees on a sweeping bend of the Zambezi River. This is the first river lodge on the Zambian side, which is established in 1990 by Ben Parker and the late Will Ruck-Keene. The resort is an exclusive lodge, away from the crowds, on the banks of the Zambezi River - one of the most diverse and fascinating rivers in Africa and 15km upstream from the magnificent Victoria Falls. One of the most exclusive marriage locations in the world must be Livingstone Island, perched on the edge of the Victoria Falls, in the very midst of this Wonder Of The World. It is perfect for a honeymoon or for the discerning traveller seeking an unforgettable African holiday. Tongabezi Lodge is privately owned and run, with the emphasis on exclusivity and romance, enhanced by the warmth and hospitality of the people of Zambia. Tongabezi is featured in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2007 Gold List, its definitive guide to the top 100 hotels in the world.
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For all the fans of rafting the Zambezi River is probably a dreamed and must-do activity.

White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River below the Victoria Falls has been classified by the British Canoe Union as Grade 5 - extremely difficult, long and violent rapids, steep gradients, big drops and pressure areas. This is a high volume, pool-drop river - little exposed rock either in the rapids or in the pools below the rapids. The Zambezi White Water Rafting is internationally acclaimed as being the wildest in the world.

The enormous Zambezi River plunges 103 metres into a chasm almost 2km in length. In full flood the water makes a deafening roar throwing up towering clouds of spray which create multitudes of sparkling rainbows and constantly drenches the opposite cliff in rain.
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