FACT SHEET 2018/2019. About Ursula s Homestead Pg1 Reference Table Pg3 Architectural Layout Pg3 Transfers Pg4. Unique Selling Points

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1 FACT SHEET 2018/2019 About Ursula s Homestead Pg1 Reference Table Pg3 Architectural Layout Pg3 Transfers Pg4 Ursula s Homestead Alan Bailes Tel: /5/6/9 / alan@stanleyandlivingstone.co.zw MORE Head Office/Reservations Tel: +27 (0) res@more.co.za Website: Unique Selling Points Ursula s Homestead is an intimate retreat personal and private, with only four rooms Located on Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve a 2 500ha (6 200ac) Big Five reserve and designated rhinoceros Intensive Protection Zone, bordering the Zambezi National Park The homestead offers peace and tranquillity, while being just minutes from the busy town of Victoria Falls and the surrounding area s attractions 10 minutes from the Victoria Falls one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World A Closer Look at Ursula s Homestead A rustic and charming homestead Eco-friendly Four rooms, each with: a private terrace, en-suite shower room, air conditioning, tea/coffee station, minibar, telephone, and safe Rooms can be configured as double or twin Dining room serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Lounge area, with satellite television Outdoor relaxation area, set around a firepit Swimming pool and loungers serviced Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout Complimentary scheduled transfers between Victoria Falls International Airport and the homestead Complimentary scheduled transfers between the homestead and Victoria Falls town Private open safari vehicle hire Rates Bed & Breakfast Rates include: Accommodation in a private room; breakfast; three scheduled, shared Victoria Falls Airport and Victoria Falls Town transfers per day; 15% VAT; 2% Government Levy; emergency medical evacuation Rates exclude: Activities; telephone calls; gratuities; cigars and cigarettes; local- and premium-brand beers, spirits, cellar wines, and champagnes; curio shop purchases; flights; unspecified transfers; visas Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Rates include: Accommodation in a private room; breakfast and set menu, three-course dinner; three scheduled, shared Victoria Falls Airport and Victoria Falls Town transfers per day; 15% VAT; 2% Government Levy; emergency medical evacuation Rates exclude: Activities; telephone calls; gratuities; cigars and cigarettes; local- and premium-brand beers, spirits, cellar wines, and champagnes; curio shop purchases; flights; unspecified transfers; visas Pg 1

2 Activities* On-Site Activities Morning Game Drive (2018 US$100pp 2019 US$105pp): in open safari vehicles, traverse the reserve s basalt plains, open grasslands and teak forests, and meander along the shores of Lake Nakavango and Masuwe River to afford guests varied wildlife sightings Evening Game Drive (2018 US$105pp 2019 US$110pp): a new adventure begins... Guests wrap up warmly and head out to find the reserve s many nocturnal species glowing eyes usually give away their positions, and the field guide will take guests closer to investigate Evening Game Drive, With Dinner (2018 US$137pp 2019 US$144pp): as above, with dinner served after the game drive and set out on the reserve Walking Safari (2018 US$120pp 2019 US$126pp): guests are accompanied by a highly-trained field guide, who introduces them to the many mammal, bird, reptile, and insect species, as well as draws their attention to the diverse plant life, on the reserve Off-Site Activities Zambezi Fishing (2018 US$100pp 2019 TBC): the Zambezi River is renowned for the quality of fishing, with over 75 species including the infamous tiger fish, and is a bucket-list destination for avid fresh-water anglers determined to take on this ferocious game fish Tour of Victoria Falls (2018 from US$20pp 2019 TBC): walking through the riverine forest and along one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, guests learn more about this environment and its history Flight of Angels (2018 US$150pp 2019 TBC): an amazing helicopter journey over the Victoria Falls, along the Zambezi River, and over the Zambezi National Park where guests can spot game on the plains below Zambezi Spectacular (2018 US$290pp 2019 TBC): encompassing the Flight of Angels, this helicopter journey then continues downstream for a thrilling flip over the Batoka Gorge Victoria Falls Canopy Tour (2018 US$53pp 2019 TBC): guests whizz through a course of nine cable slides in the riverine forest and out over the Zambezi rapids, encountering birdlife and catching a glimpse of the falls dense spray beyond Victoria Falls Bridge Flying Fox (2018 US$42pp 2019 TBC): taking a running jump into the air, guests soar over a 200m/655ft-wide gorge with the mighty Zambezi River gushing 120m/390ft below a great appetiser before trying the Zip Line and George Swing Zip Line (2018 US$69pp 2019 TBC): this is the longest zip-line (foofie slide) ride in the world, zipping guests across a 425m/1 395ft-wide gorge, above the spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River, at speeds reaching 106km/h (66mi/h) Gorge Swing (2018 US$95pp 2019 TBC): guests take a breathtaking leap off the edge of the Zambezi River gorge to free-fall 70m/230ft, before swinging high above the rapids White-Water Rafting (2018 US$120pp 2019 TBC): the wildest white water in the world Victoria Fall s mile-long curtain of water thunders into the Zambezi River gorge below, creating an environment for white-water rafting unlike anywhere else on earth Woodlands Village Tour (2018 US$40pp 2019 TBC): guests experience the local peoples way of life and warmth of their hospitality when visiting this community, including its Masuwe Primary School, which is given support by Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel Zambezi Sunset Cruise (2018 US$80pp 2019 TBC): drinks and snacks are served on board, and this slow sail along the river it is an idyllic way for guests to soak up the last of the sun s rays and toast another adventure-filled day in Victoria Falls *Incur an additional cost Weather Hot summers from September to April, and mild winters from May to August During summer, daytime high temperatures average 30 C/86 F, while night-time lows seldom drop below 14 C/57 F The summer rains wash through the area between November and March, and dramatic thunderstorms may light up your afternoons During winter, daytime high temperatures average 20 C/68 F, while night-time lows average a chilly 8 C/46 F Winter is the dry season, and days are usually clear and sunny Best Time to Travel A year-round travel destination With hot summers and mild winters, most of the area s wildlife is non-migratory February to May: last months of the rainy season, when the falls have their highest flow and are at their most impressive June to August: warm days and cool evenings, with little to no rain, but plenty of water still flows over the falls October to November: dry months, when the falls are at their lowest but without the dense spray from the falls, visitors are afforded a clear view Water flow over Zimbabwe s side of the falls is permanent, but the flow volume changes according to the seasons Pg 2

3 Health Info Malaria: Stanley & Livingstone Private Game Reserve is located in a malaria area, and we urge you to consult your doctor about malarial prophylactics before visiting. Yellow fever: There is no risk of yellow fever in Zimbabwe. Proof of vaccination on applying for a Zimbabwean visa is only required if you are travelling from a yellow fever risk country (e.g. Zambia). Access By air: Guests can fly into Victoria Falls International Airport, Zimbabwe (airport code: VFA) or Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, Zambia (airport code: LVI). A complimentary shared shuttle service (excluding UNIVISA) is available to transfer guests between Victoria Falls International Airport and the hotel, 17 minutes away. A shared road transfer between Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport and the hotel, 35 minutes away, is complimentary (excluding UNIVISA) and can be arrange through MORE Reservations. Private transfers (excluding UNIVISA) will be charged at USD51 per person one way. By rail: Rovos Rail luxury train service operates a four-day journey from Pretoria, South Africa to Victoria Falls town, Zimbabwe. A complimentary, shared shuttle service is available to transfer guests between the station and the homestead, 10 minutes away. Distances From the Homestead Location Travel Time Kilometres Miles Victoria Falls 10min 9km 6mi Victoria Falls town 20min 15km 9mi Victoria Falls International Airport 17min 20km 13mi Zambian border 9min 4km 2mi Livingstone town, Zambia 35min 20km 13mi Chobe National Park, Botswana 1h15min 87km 54mi Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe 2h10min 183km 114mi Lake Kariba, border between Zimbabwe and Zambia 4h17min 311km 193mi Air Transfers Airlink Operates daily-scheduled direct flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) Cape Town (CPT) / Victoria Falls (VFA) / Cape Town (CPT) SA8690 CPT 08h30 VFA 11h15 SA8691 VFA 11h45 CPT 14h40 Operates daily-scheduled direct flights between Nelspruit s Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and Livingstone s Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) Nelspruit (MQP) / Livingstone (LVI) / Nelspruit (MQP) SA8870 MQP 11h35 LVI 13h10 SA8871 LVI 13h45 MQP 15h25 FastJet Operates scheduled direct flights between Johannesburg s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) on a Monday, Thursday and Sunday Johannesburg (JNB) / Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) / Johannesburg (JNB) FN8501 VFA 10h35 JNB 12h10 FN8502 JNB 12h35 VFA 14h15 Pg 3

4 British Airways Operates daily-scheduled direct flights between Johannesburg s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) Johannesburg (JNB) / Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) / Johannesburg (JNB) BA6285 JNB 11h25 VFA 13h05 BA6282 VFA 13h55 JNB 15h35 Operates daily-scheduled direct flights between Johannesburg s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Livingstone s Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) Johannesburg (JNB) / Livingstone (LVI) / Johannesburg (JNB) BA6291 JNB 11h00 LVI 12h45 BA6292 LVI 13h30 JNB 15h15 South African Airways Operates daily-scheduled direct flights between Johannesburg s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Livingstone s Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) Johannesburg (JNB) / Livingstone (LVI) / Johannesburg (JNB) SA048 JNB 10h40 LVI 12h20 SA049 LVI 13h00 JNB 14h40 Room Layout Room Size: 50m²/538ft² SHOWER WARDROBE MINI BAR DESK BEDROOM BATHROOM VANITY COVERED PATIO Pg 4

5 Reference Table Ursula s Homestead Reference Rooms 4 (separate rooms) Satellite television Yes (guest lounge only) Room size 50m²/538ft² In-room safe Yes Private terrace Yes Minibar Yes Guests 8 Telephone Yes Children Yes (all ages) Hairdryer Yes Baby cots Yes Laundry Yes (additional cost) Childminding Yes (additional cost) Conference facilities No dedicated room Triple rooms Yes (stretcher bed for children <13 years) Parking Yes (valet) Interleading rooms No Meals Restaurant serving: breakfast, lunch, dinner Single-traveller supplement Yes (50% supplement) Room service Yes (07h00 to 21h30) Double bed, convertible to twin Yes Gratuity recommendation At guest s discretion Central guest pool Yes Kosher food Yes (with prior notice, at an additional cost) Private plunge pools No Closest airport Victoria Falls Intl Airport (10 minutes away) Air conditioning Yes Comp. scheduled airport transfers Yes (Victoria Falls International Airport) Ceiling fan Yes Comp. scheduled Victoria Falls town transfers Yes (3 per day at: 09h00, 12h00, and 15h00) Mosquito nets No Activities, tours and excursions Yes (additional cost) Fireplace Yes (guest lounge only) Spa No Shower Yes Gymnasium No Bath Yes (x1 room) Power 220V AC (UK adaptors) Free Wi-Fi Yes (all areas) Credit cards Visa, MC, Amex Pg 5 V