Experience the event and holiday
Ultimo June 2005

Day 1
On arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred to your Hotel. Registration will be at the Kingdom Hotel throughout the day. This afternoon enjoy a Sunset Cruise, taking you along the Zambezi river boasting the Mighty Victoria Falls. While cruising past the hippos, crocodiles occasionally, enjoy the magnificent bird-life. The cruises last approximately 2 hours. Return to overnight on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 2
This morning you will be collected from your hotel, for a guided Tour of the Falls. The Victoria Falls is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and is arguably the greatest waterfall in the world. The local name is perhaps more descriptive - Mosi oa Tunya (meaning the Smoke that Thunders). This spectacle occurs when the tranquil expanse of the Zambezi River plunges over a chasm 1708 metres wide and 103 metres deep, creating a shower of spray and a deafening noise. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure, with ample time to relax and inspect the route. Overnight on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 3
The Marathon will be run today, you will be collected from you Hotel in time for the check in. The run will start in Zambia near the village of Livingstone and You will cross the bridge over Zambezi River and the border. You will run along the Zambezi National Park, pass along the Big Three and run through the town of Victoria Falls and the final goal will be at the Kingdom Hotel. After the run at the end of the day you will be transferred back to your Hotel. This evening there will be a prize giving ceremony. This will be set in the African bush and will include dinner under the stars with traditional entertainment. There will be a cash bar available. After the ceremony and dinner you will be transferred back to your respective hotel where you will overnight on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 4
The day is at leisure for optional activities in and around Victoria Falls, such as Chobe day trip, helicopter flights etc. Please find attached a detailed list of possible optional activities.

Day 5
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Accommodation at Kingdom Hotel, A'Zambezi, Rainbow Hotel and various guest houses.

Rack rates are as follows (commission to travel agents and tour operators included):

Prices approximately:
Kingdom Hotel (Marathon Hotel):
US$695 per person sharing with single supplement of US$340.

A'Zambezi
US$665 per person sharing with single supplement of US$140.

Guesthouse (limited availability)
US$525 per person sharing with single supplement of US$95.

The cost will include, all tours and transfers as specified above, registration for Marathon, 4 nights accommodation in the specified Hotels on Bed & Breakfast basis, other meals as specified above. It will not include any optional activities, international, regional and domestic flights, visa entry fee, domestic and international departure tax, any other meals, drinks, snacks, gratuities and any expenses of a personal nature.

Bookings: tours@albatros.co.zw

Other of Albatros' Great Marathons:
www.great-wall-marathon.com
www.polar-circle-marathon.com
www.great-tibetan-marathon.com
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