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Victoria Falls Marathon - Marathon Only Package
Starting/Ending Johannesburg
4 days/3nights |
All runners should pre-enter in order to participate. All entrants, both local and foreign, will have to clear immigration on the Saturday, 28 August 2010 before 16h00 - arranged by organisers - to get a bib number. Visa fees, if applicable, will need to be pre-paid at registration. Passports or ID needed at registration.
Not only are the Falls themselves well worth a visit, but there are many optional activities to enjoy. Visitors can kayak and canoe on the upper Zambezi, go fishing or cruising, walk amongst the wildlife, take horseback trails, go white water rafting on the rapids below the Falls, and for the extremely adventurous, go bungy jumping 111 metres off the Victoria Falls bridge. An additional 1 or 2 nights will be needed to complete these activities.
A variety of other add-on options - both pre and post event - are available to our guests, to Botswana, Hwange, Lower Zambezi, Kariba etc. Enquire for details.
www.vicfallsmarathon.com
This event is owned and managed by Wild Frontiers, Wild Horizons and Safari Par Excellence. As such, booking for the race, and accommodation/transfers etc over the race weekend MUST be made through any of the above operators.
We will also be offering unbeatable rates for all extra activities over this weekend.
Apart from offering great rates, it makes sense to have the event managers in charge of your activities/transfers/entries etc.
There are different package options available for the marathon, and include the below:
· Accommodation as per your choice
· Transfers
· Entry and bib number
· Guaranteed T-shirt and medal when finish
· Sunset cruise and after-party
"Race only" entries can ONLY be made by citizens and residents of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia, and can be made in advance or in the Falls on the two days prior to the event. Non residents / non citizens of the above countries have to book an entry and accommodation / transfers package with the listed operators well prior to the event to guarantee a bib number and entry, as well as to give us time to process your entry and immigration status for Zambia.
Accommodation packages are offered only with our approved sponsors - African Sun Hotels (Kingdom, Elephant Hills & Victoria Falls Hotel), Savanna Lodge and Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.
Before and after the race weekend, you may book your choice of accommodation/activities anywhere in the area, either through one of the above or directly. | PRICES | | 4 day/3 night package cost per person - (Based on 2 persons travelling together) | | HOTEL | PP SHARING (2 persons) | SINGLE ROOM SUPP | | Savanna Lodge | R 1 795 | R 345 | | The Kingdom Hotel | R 2 695 | R880 | | Elephant Hills Hotel | R 2 955 | R990 | | Victoria Falls Hotel | R 3 440 | R1 215 | | Vic Falls Safari Lodge | R 3 755 | R 1 405 |
Add approx R 2 299 pp for the airfare & R 1 895 airline charges & taxes (Total R 4 194) ex JHB return (subject to availability and airline /class)
Above can be used on a self drive basis for those driving up.
Prices include:
· Return airfare on British Airways Johannesburg/Victoria Falls/Johannesburg (limited seats available & booking class dependant!)
· Return airport/hotel transfers
· 3 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
· Services of a Wild Frontiers co-ordinator
· Marathon Entry Package which includes: marathon entry fee, guaranteed bib number, t-shirt and medal if you finish the race, Transfers to start & back from finish, Organisation of Zambian visas for race, if needed, but excludes visa cost, Sunset cruise after the race, After-party
Prices exclude:
Visas (if applicable), travel insurance, health requirements, additional activities, drinks, additional meals, all items of a personal nature and any service not specified.
Optional Extras:
· Pasta dinner at your hotel the evening before the race.
· Special Wild Frontiers Marathon adventure activities rates - see list below.
The above package prices are based on SA Resident rates. Please enquire for Foreign Resident prices. Other accommodation facilities also available, please enquire for more options. Should you be interested in any other areas than below extension options, i.e. to Chobe, Hwange etc, please enquire for a tailor made itinerary.
Special Marathon Activities Rates (only for registered entrants):| Activity | Rate | Park fee | | Rafting (full day) | USD 94 | USD10 | | Rafting (half day) | USD 85 | USD 10 | | Gorge Activity - Zip Line | USD 47 | | | Gorge Activity - Gorge swing | USD 60 | | | Gorge Activity - Abseil | USD 47 | | | Gorge Activity - Flying Fox | USD 26 | | | Canoeing (half day) | USD 77 | USD10 | | Canoeing (full day) | USD 89 | USD 10 | | Lion encounter | USD 98 | | | Elephant back safari | USD 94 | | | Elephant interaction | USD 55 | | | Helicopter flight - 15 min | USD 98 | USD 5 | | Microlight flight | USD 102 | |
Or save even more with the ADVENTURE PASS or SAFARI PASS!
ADVENTURE PASS
Pay USD 150 pp and choose any TWO of the below activities (excludes national parks fees):
White Water Rafting
Elephant Ride
Full Day Canoeing
Half Day High wire adventure
15 min Helicopter
Jet Boat Safari
Horse Riding Safari
Night Drive
Walking Safari
Lion Encounter
SAFARI PASS
Pay USD 225 pp and enjoy one of the following activities and a day trip to Chobe National Park, Botswana (excludes national parks fees):
White Water Rafting
Elephant Back Safari
Full Day Canoeing
Horse Riding
Night Drive
Walking Safari
NB: Additional activities to be booked & paid for prior to arrival in Victoria Falls.
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AIRFARE INCREASES OR ANY OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCEZimbabwe Visas
These are issued free of charge to South African passport holders at the border/airport on arrival. Other nationalities - please check.
Zambia Visas
South African passport holders do not require visas. All foreign passport holders please enquire at this office or from the High Commission. Please note double or single entry to Zimbabwe when you are obtaining a visa.
Health Requirements
It is strongly recommended that malaria prophylactics be taken during and after your visit to Zimbabwe, especially if visiting the lowveld area. Precautions against other tropical diseases should be taken - consult a travel medical specialist - Contact Netcare for an update: http://www.travelclinics.co.za
Water, we recommend bottled water or previously boiled water, or check with your hotel management.
Money
You can pay with USD, Pounds, Pula or ZAR cash. USD and ZAR are best, as prices are usually quoted in these currencies. African Sun Hotels allow payments on credit card in ZAR or USD, BUT sometimes it takes a while to get authorisation, so you need to be aware of this. We encourage all visitors to Zimbabwe to take small denominations of USD/ZAR cash to settle bills with.
- Vic Falls Marathon and Chobe National Park (Botswana)
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- Vic Falls Marathon and Lower Zambezi Walking & Canoeing Safaris
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- Vic Falls Marathon and South Luangwa National Park (Zambia)
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| Day 01 |
| Saturday – 28 August 2010
Depart Johannesburg on British Airways flight to Victoria Falls. On arrival at Victoria Falls airport you will be met and transferred to choice of hotel (see list below).
Marathon registration formalities to be completed on arrival. Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis here for 3 nights.
Carbo-loading dinner at your hotel (for your own account), or 18h30 at the Kingdom Pool area.
Marathon briefing this evening at the Kingdom Pool area at 18h00. |
| Day 02 |
| Sunday – 29 August 2010
Marathon day. Start 06h30 in Zimbabwe, opposite Kingdom Hotel. Enjoy the festive atmosphere at the finishing line before your transfer back to your hotel.
Late afternoon you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to enjoy the official sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River in celebration of the race. While on the boat all local drinks, wine, beers, mixers, spirits, mineral water and snacks are included. From here you will be transferred to the Marathon After Party Bash. There will be food stalls at the party to buy supper from. Return transfers to hotel on hourly basis.
Overnight bed and breakfast. |
| Day 03 |
| Monday – 30 August 2010
Day at leisure to enjoy some of the many activities on offer. See list of activities below to choose from.
Overnight bed and breakfast. |
| Day 04 |
| Tuesday – 31 August 2010
Transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg on British Airways. |
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