Gorges Lodge has arguably the most spectacular views in Southern Africa and offers a unique Victoria Falls experience

from a peaceful and idyllic base on the edge of the Batoka Gorge.

Gorges main lodge and the ten stone under thatch chalets are set in a magnificent and lush indigenous garden with stunning views across the gorge and of the pounding Zambezi River 200

metres below - truly breathtaking! The 5 Little Gorges tents are set on the edge of the Dibu Dibu Gorge and also provide

magnificent views of the Zambezi River.

LOCATION • 10km downstream from the Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe

• 22 km road transfer from Victoria Falls • 19 km road transfer from Victoria Falls Airport

• Latitude: 17.997083° Longitude: 25.943040°

GORGES ACCOMMODATION

• 2 x Single Storey Honeymoon Suites: 60 m sq with thatched roof and natural stone walls. Veranda overlooking the gorge, king-

size bed, overhead fan, mini bar, small seating area, en suite bathroom with double shower, double basin and toilet. Mains electricity with backup generator.

• 4 x Single Storey Twin Bedded Suites: 60 m sq with thatched roof and natural stone walls. Veranda overlooking the gorge, 2 x

double beds, overhead fan, mini bar, small seating area, en suite bathroom with double shower, double basin and toilet. Mains electricity with backup generator.

• 2 x Double Storey Twin Bedded Suites: 70 m sq with thatched roof and natural stone walls. Upstairs bedroom with 2 x double

beds, small seating area, mini bar and balcony featuring excellent gorge views, downstairs changing room that can be converted to a child’s room, en suite bathroom with double shower, double basin and toilet. Mains electricity with backup generator.

• 2 x Double Storey Twin Bedded Suites: 70 m sq with thatched roof and natural stone walls. Upstairs bedroom with 2 x double

beds, small seating area, mini bar and balcony featuring excellent gorge views, downstairs changing room that can be converted to a child’s room, en suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, basin and toilet. Mains electricity with backup generator.

GORGES FACILITIES

• Main lodge comprising open fronted thatch roof building with teak viewing deck in the bar area, separate lounge with fire place

and dining room with gorge views

• Swimming pool

• Free WiFi in the main lodge area

• Cell phone reception

LITTLE GORGES ACCOMMODATION

• 4 x twin tents: 60 m sq on raised timber and steel platforms. Veranda with dramatic views over the gorge, 2 x double beds,

overhead fan, mini bar, seating area, brick under canvas en suite bathroom with shower, double basins and toilet. Mains electricity

with backup generator.

• 1 x double tent: 60 m sq on raised timber and steel platforms. Veranda with dramatic views over the gorge, 1 x king size bed,

overhead fan, mini bar, seating area, brick under canvas en suite bathroom with shower, double basins and toilet. Mains electricity

with backup generator.

LITTLE GORGES FACILITIES

• Main lodge comprising open fronted thatch roof building with bar, lounge and dining area with views across the gorge

• All guests staying at Little Gorges can make use of the facilities at main Gorges including the swimming pool and WiFi

• Cell phone reception

ACTIVITIES

All Victoria Falls activities are available upon request.

The Gorges All Inclusive option includes 2 activities per paying night. The activities to choose from are listed below:

• Guided tour of the Victoria Falls (Victoria Falls Park entry fee included)

• Guided tour of the craft village

• Visit to the local village

• School tour (not available during school holidays)

• Evening traditional dancing display

• Gorge-edge walk with sundowners and snacks

• Black eagle viewing with sundowners and snacks

• Sundowner cruise (river usage fee included)

CONSERVATION INVESTMENT • Birds of Prey: Imvelo’s presence and supervision in the area includes monitoring and protection of all raptor

nests along our section of the gorge as well as a serious education program amongst villagers as to the benefits and role of raptors.

• The huge role that Imvelo plays in the local communities (see below) has a tremendous conservation spin off to the Batoka Gorge area and wildlife as there is a direct linkage between the tourism benefits to local communities and wildlife conservation

SOCIAL INVESTMENT

SCHOOLS

• Chisuma Primary School - 2 classroom blocks rebuilt, 80 sets of school furniture provided, pupil ablution blocks, 3 teachers cottages built and 2 refurbished, water tank installation, erecting a fence around the school

• Monde Secondary School - 80 sets of school furniture provided, 40 sets of text books, construction of 3 teachers cottages • Sidinda Primary School – re-floored classrooms, repaired roofs

CLINICS

• Chisuma Clinic – electrification and the installation of water pumps

• Sidinda Clinic - Rebuilt main building and nurses accommodation, installation of water supply tank and pump, generator, piping

DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLIES

• Clean domestic water supplies are critical for community health in the tribal area adjacent to Gorges Lodge.

Imvelo Safari lodges in collaboration with sponsors has: - drilled and equipped 10 new village wells - repaired and maintained existing wells on frequent occasions

HEALTH

• Apart from routine assistance provided to local clinics Imvelo Safari Lodges co sponsors an annual Mobile Dental Safari that has attended to 8379 patients since 2011 within the communities around our lodges adjacent to Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls

FEEDING PROGRAMS AND MAIZE SEED DISTRIBUTION

• To assist in times of drought Imvelo Safari Lodges and its donors have funded and supplied feeding programs at Sidinda School and done an extensive maize seed distribution exercise

EMPLOYMENT

• Many of the staff that work at Gorges are employed from the neighbouring villages around Chisuma

NYAMUKANI EMBROIDERY CLUB

• The Nyamukani Club, started by Gorges Lodge in 2006, was set up to help the large number of destitute

people, often children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic, within our neighbouring communities. Nyamukani in Numbia literally means ‘Get up and Help yourself”.

• The Mannings, lodge managers at the time and Pepsi Tshuma, our Assistant Manager, began teaching

women how to embroider and formed the Club.

• Today Nyamukani has over 80 members and their products are sold all over the world. Their embroidered

products are available at the Gorges Lodge Curio Shop. They are perfect if you’re looking for something unusual and special to take home that’s easy to pack and does make a difference.

QUICK INFORMATION

ALL RATES ARE - Quoted in USD Inclusive of 2% tourism levy Subject to availability

ALL INCLUSIVE RATES INCLUDE Accommodation, all meals, soft drinks, beers, wines & local spirits, laundry, Victoria Falls Airport transfers, 1 return shuttle to Victoria Falls town per paying night, 2 activities per paying night. ALL INCLUSIVE RATES EXCLUDE Curio shop purchases - premium wines and imported liquor - telephone calls - additional lodge transfers - gratuities

PAYMENT

• Pre payment of total accommodation is required prior to arrival

• Extras may be settled at the lodge in cash

• Credit cards not accepted

• There are ATM machines in town should guests need to withdraw cash

CANCELLATION POLICY • 30 days + before travel = 75% refund

• 16 - 29 days before travel = 50% refund

• 8 - 15 days before travel = 25% refund

• 0 - 7 days before travel or non arrivals = no refund

CHILDREN

• Children under the age of 7 are only allowed by special arrangement and providing parents sign a

disclaimer

• Children aged 12 and below pay 50% and must share with an adult

• Up to 2 children may share a suite with a parent or guardian

THINGS TO BRING • Sunhat, sunglasses and sun block cream • Binoculars, cameras and chargers preferably with 12vDC capability too • Comfortable walking shoes • Light, neutral coloured clothing • Warm and windproof jackets essential particularly from May to September

HOW TO GET THERE • 30 minute road transfer from Victoria Falls town or airport – this transfer can be arranged by

Imvelo Safari Lodges

• Self drive: lodge co-ordinates s17 59 49 e025 56 36.

On the Bulawayo / Victoria Falls tar road- 12 kms out of Victoria Falls town, a turn to the east – marked Deka and Gorges Lodge – turn down this gravel all weather road and drive for 11.2 kilometres. There is a sign marking the turn northwards to Gorges Lodge – 2.4 km.

(Gorges Deka road turn off: S 18 degrees 00.336 minutes E 025 degrees 55.565 minutes)

BANK DETAILS Bank: MBCA Account holders name: Imvelo Safari Lodges Account Number: 171031006812 Branch Name: Leopold Takawira, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Swift Code: MBCAZWHX

CONTACT DETAILS

Address: P.O Box 767, Bulawayo. Zimbabwe Reservations Sjaan Posthumus Tel: +263 9 232331/252232 After hours emergency: +263 783 568 632 Email: reservations@imvelosafarilodges.com Marketing Hayley Freeland Tel: +263 9 232331 After hours emergency: +263 783 568 632 Email: marketing@imvelosafarilodges.com

Website: www.imvelosafarilodges.com

South Africa Bank: Nedbank (South Africa) Account Holders Name: Imvelo Safari Lodges Account Number: 7927012320 Branch Name: Nicolway Branch Code: 152205 Swift Code: NEDSZAJJ