Sundowner-Kreuzfahrt auf dem Sambesi (Simbabwe)

Wir haben nie unsere genaue Abholzeit erhalten, also mussten wir Wild Horizons kontaktieren, um es herauszufinden. Unsere Abholzeit war 1 Stunde vor der Bootsfahrt und wir wurden pünktlich von unserem Hotel abgeholt. Die Bootsfahrt war ruhig und friedlich. Jede Gruppe hatte ihren eigenen Tisch und Stühle und bekam ein festliches Begrüßungsgetränk. Wir hatten die Wahl zwischen verschiedenen Getränken, darunter Wasser, Limonaden, Wein, Bier und Spirituosen. Für Snacks gab es Hühnchenflügel, Fleischbällchen, Wurst, Mini-Gemüsequiches und Käsebrotstangen. Die Server arbeiteten hart, um sicherzustellen, dass jeder hatte, was er essen oder trinken wollte. Unsere besondere Kreuzfahrt sah nicht eine große Menge an Tieren, aber es gab einige Elefanten, die sich hinter Büschen am Flussufer versteckten, Flusspferde, die im Wasser untergetaucht waren und hin und wieder auftauchten, und verschiedene Vögel. Der afrikanische Sonnenuntergang war herrlich und war ein Highlight unserer Bootsfahrt.

Originally scheduled for a pick-up at our hotel at 5:00 PM. Upon checking in with our hotel's front desk earlier in the day, we were informed that the pick-up time had been changed to 5:30 PM. At 4:50 PM we received a phone call from the hotel desk informing us that our transport was on site and impatiently waiting for us. We hustled down to the pick-up location and were informed by the driver that the cruise is scheduled to BEGIN at 5:00 PM. Our bus stopped at another hotel to pick-up guests and while the driver was out of the vehicle two other couples informed us that they, too, had been provided incorrect pick-up times. Two ladies travelling together stated that they were given a 4:00 PM pick-up time and had waited around until after 4:30 PM. The other couple's situation was similar to ours. Once we got to the dock and boarded the vessel, the experience turned better. However, another Wild Horizons vessel was pulling away from the dock at the same time as our vessel - at approximately 5:30 PM. So much for a 5:00 PM departure time. The cruise was OK. We did either slow down or stop to see a crocodile, some hippos, and two elephants during our cruise. At no time was there any commentary by the crew. Although service was good, the food was merely so-so. Overall, this excursion was just OK.

Arrived in Zimbabwe and went on this cruise almost immediately. Friendly staff who provided a delicious meal and included drinks. Saw hippos, elephants and crocs. A lovely experience showcasing the Zambezi river and Zimbabwean friendliness.