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susan300 Jan 23rd, 2006 08:00 AM

victoria falls- helicopter tours
 
How much can I expect to spend for the helicopter tours over the falls and how long are the trips. thank you

aby Jan 23rd, 2006 09:30 AM

Hi Susan
e.g.
Helicopter: 15 minutes, US$85; 30 minutes US$170
Microlight: 15 minutes, US$80; 30 minutes US$140
http://www.safpar.com/helicopter_flights.htm
aby

Angler973 Feb 25th, 2006 03:03 PM

Susan, we took the 15 minute flight ($85 pp)and found it to be plenty. Not sure what more you could see in the 30 minute flight. By the way, don't miss it; it's truly a spectacular sight.

CarlaM Feb 25th, 2006 05:15 PM

$85 for 15 mins, did this Dec 05 http://www.shearwateradventures.com
One of the trip highlights!
It started to storm as I was ready to take off, we just waited it out for 45 mins and the rain passsed.

santharamhari Feb 25th, 2006 06:17 PM

Susan,

I recommend the helicopter trip....

Although, i didnt do it....we had a charter that was taking us from Vic falls to Kasane and then on to Kwando....but requested the pilot to fly over the falls and he had no hesitation.......he flew around in circles and the views were far more spectacular than from the ground...

Lin Feb 25th, 2006 08:54 PM

I second santharamhari - we asked our charter pilot to take a pass over the Falls, he was more than willing to comply, and we felt we didn't need a heli tour. Try it if you're flying into Vic Falls!


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