Zambia 2013, Day 7 - Falls, Rhinos and Fried Worms

July 1, 2013.     Today was absolutely amazing. We went to Victoria Falls, on a 3 hour safari and to a place called “Elephant Oasis.” The falls has many gorgeous views. I went across the bridge and got soaking wet, but it was a once in a lifetime chance so why not! There were many baboons at the falls; some were just chilling out on the path. I also walked upstream of the falls and that view was also amazing: we saw a double rainbow! There was a mini-market selling Zambian wares so of course we went to get something. The vendors were overwhelming so I walked away, but not before buying a bracelet.

After lunch we went on a 3 hour safari in a park very close to the falls. Our driver’s name was Alex. We saw giraffe, water buffalos, elephants, impalas, but the most exciting animal we saw were rhinos. We had to be escorted on foot by armed park guides to the rhinos territory. It was amazing to see them so close. One began to run, but luckily we had our guards to make sure we were safe, which we were. It was so cool!

We had dinner at a place called “Elephant Oasis” and it was beautiful! The food was different but delicious. I wanted to try the Crocodile but I was not sure how my body would react. We were also offered impala, fried worms and peanut chicken plus several local Zambian veggies. Traditional African dancers entertained us and soon they grabbed everyone and we all danced around the bonfire they set up. It was so much fun! We also had our faces painted either black or white (little dots in a pretty design) and I got both colors. My favorite parts of the day were getting soaked at the falls and dancing at dinner. It was just overall an amazing day!!

D’Janhe B., SEED Public Charter School