A comfortable, serene spot in easy reach of Vic Falls and Livingstone
Toka Leya is a more modern take on a tented camp. For one thing, the whole caboodle is raised up on platforms allowing animals to pass through camp without risking a human/wildlife conflict. Indeed, when we visited, a small herd of elephant had come in to have a drink and a mud bath in the small wetland area created by the “greenÇ?? water project. The camp also proactively re-forests the riverbanks with indigenous trees (although how many of these survive the elephants is unclear).
Although lacking the character of some of the more established places around here, the pale canvas tents are all huge, with great views and all you could wish for in terms of amenity. Some of the furthest tents are quite a walk away from the main areas, especially in the baking heat of summer, as the pathways are quite exposed. Overlooking the river on a series of wooden decks is the lounge, restaurant and bar. There are plenty of comfy sofas in which you can relax and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Boating and game drives are available from the camp and transfers for the 10km or so to the falls can be easily arranged for other activities.
Spacious tented rooms with river views
A comfortable, serene spot in easy reach of Vic Falls and Livingstone
Livingstone is the little town from which visitors to Zambia can visit the Victoria Falls, relax on the Zambezi or indulge in the multitude of crazy adrenalin activities available. Unlike Victoria Falls town in Zimbabwea which is within easy walking distance of the Falls, Livingstone is about 6km from the Falls itself and you need to get in a car to get there. Whether the Falls is best viewed from Zambia or Zimbabwe is a rather subjective issue and depends on who you talk to and the time of year. From Zambia, you look along the gorge and the area of the Falls immediately in front of the Zambian view points can dry up at certain times of the year. Both countries suffer when the river is in spate as you see an awful lot of spray and not much of the falls themselves...you also get a free shower. Read more?
Zambia has made a name for itself in the last ten years, as a high quality wildlife destination and one that is particularly good for walking safaris. Intimate (and often rustic) bushcamps, excellent local guides, beautiful riverine scenery and varied game and birdlife are the trademarks of a safari in Zambia. Jump straight to our favourite Zambia experiences. Read more?
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