Sundowner Cruise op Zambezi River (Zimbabwe)

We hebben nooit onze exacte ophaaltijd ontvangen, dus we moesten contact opnemen met Wild Horizons om het uit te zoeken. Onze ophaaltijd was 1 uur voor de boottocht en we werden op tijd opgehaald bij ons hotel. De boottocht was rustig en vredig. Elke groep had een eigen tafel en stoelen en kreeg een feestelijk welkomstdrankje. We hadden keuzes uit verschillende dranken, waaronder water, frisdrank, wijn, bier en sterke drank. Voor snacks hadden we kippenvleugels, gehaktballen, worst, mini groentequiches en kaas broodstengels. De servers werkten hard om ervoor te zorgen dat iedereen had wat ze wilden eten of drinken. Onze cruise zag niet veel dieren, maar er zaten olifanten verstopt achter struiken aan de kant van de rivier, nijlpaarden die in het water waren ondergedompeld en af en toe opdoken, en verschillende vogels. De Afrikaanse zonsondergang was glorieus en was een hoogtepunt van onze boottocht.

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.