General Information
CURRENCY ?
Some shops have credit card
machines, but US$ cash, Rands, Pula and other currencies
are generally accepted all over. There are ATM machines
(safe too!) at the banks in the road in front of
Elephant’s Walk just off the main road.
SAFETY ?
You are very safe walking to our area and our Tourism
Police will be delighted to walk with you and assist you
find your way. You have street sellers trying to sell
their wares along the way, but don’t let this put you
off the trip – you may even find a bargain! In general,
you are more safe walking around Victoria Falls than
most cities in the world – just beware of the odd urban
elephant, a warthog family enjoying a day out or a troop
of baboons looking for a take-away meal!
TRANSPORT ?
Most hotels shuttle bus service will drop off and pick
up outside Elephant’s Walk on request. Taxi’s are
freely available and the drivers love acting as
impromptu tour guides to any willing passengers! Most of
the people working at Elephant’s Walk know of or have
friends who are taxi operators, so don’t hesitate to ask
for recommendations,
SHOPPING
?
Most shops do not bargain but you can always ask! The
open air markets and street sellers expect you to haggle
and you can generally settle on around 50% of the
original asking price.
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