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One of the first luxury lodges in the area,  Tongabezi  does a great job of being right by the action but hidden in peaceful seclusion. With fantastic service and food, it is the perfect place to come and relax for a few days as you check out the Falls. With lots of inclusive activities, you won’t get bored of things to do but we would highly recommend spending an afternoon relaxing at the lodge, enjoying all it has to offer.

Location and activities

There are no shortage of activities to do at Victoria Falls but Tongabezi have a really great variety on offer included in the stay as well as a really great activities centre where you can book any of the included activities. From game drives to fall tours, sunset cruises with a special Sampan dinner to micro lighting, white-water rafting, the famous Vic Falls bungee jump and visits to the local school. The activities on offer here rival all the others. They have several initiatives and charities in the area, which you can visit where they are really benefitting the community.

Variety of rooms

At Tongabezi each of the five cottages is different as well as having six unique houses perfect for small groups or families. From those that are perfect for honeymoons to those that have baths on the deck (the bird house), the one that has several levels within a tree (The tree house) to the nut house with its own plunge pool, each one is unique and perfect for someone!

Each of the rooms is spacious and open so you have uninterrupted views. With king sized beds, fans and en-suite bathrooms, each one is beautifully furnished. Service here is excellent with great lounge areas split over different levels and areas.

Sustainability

At Tongabezi, Vanessa has been involved in many local projects including supporting a local school which encourages its students to ‘think green’. From a pre school of just 15 to a primary school of 240 children from the surrounding area to give them a better chance at life starting with a good education as well as supporting the teachers with their housing! They also have a very eco-friendly set up at Tongabezi using solar power, they use biodegradable products, eliminate plastic, grow their own fresh fruit and veg and reuse water with their purification system. They also have a fund for staff and their families affected by HIV. All in all Tongabezi has really set the standard for helping local communities from day 1 and is still a leader in their field.

LOW Season : 3 Jan – 30 Apr & 1 Oct – 22 Dec (exc. Easter 7 – 11 Apr)

HIGH Season :  7 – 11 Apr, 1 May – 30 Sep & 23 Dec – 2 Jan

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Heaven on earth!

There really aren’t words to describe this place!! We stayed here as part of our honeymoon and we couldn’t have been happier. The service was unbelievable and the best we have ever experienced, our valet Matron was so wonderful and looked after us both so well. We loved all the staff there as they were so friendly and were determined to make our stay incredible. JC, Joseph, Felix, Matron, Clement and Brian were ones we particularly want to mention as they went above and beyond! Our room was just stunning, we stayed in the amazing Nuthouse which had the most breath taking view.

Unforgettable and memorable experience of peace, tranquility, fun experiences on the mighty Zambezi

Nothing is impossible, all can be organized in an easy and friendly way. Your butler manages your linen, your meals and your wishes with a smile. We had the most marvelous family time.

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From the first step of your arrival the service is courteous, warm and very helpful. I am always pleased with good service on a trip , but this was exceptional- every staff person I had contact with ! And that was exceeded by my ‘butler’ for Bird House. Bird House is superb, great view of the river and wildlife. Coffee in the morning was a delight. The staff does an excellent job of helping to arrange a wide variety of activities that are available.

• Location: Livingstone, Zambia
• Internet connection: WiFi
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• Number of rooms: 4 x cottages, 4 x 1-bedroom houses and 2 x 2-bedroom family houses
• Child policy: Children of all ages are welcome
• Swimming pool Yes

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" You just have to take it in while in the moment, enjoy it while your there. Savor the excitement of the elephants, learn their culture. ❤️™ "

" Make sure you take a trip around the gardens and visit their organic farm outside Livingston. And a sunset trip down the river is a must. "

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• A stay within a romantic hideaway on the banks of the zambezi river, upstream of the majestic victoria falls
• Choose from a wide range of activities including a visit to Victoria Falls, an early morning Game Drive, drift down the Zambezi River on a Sunset Cruise, or book a romantic Sampan dinner floating out on the river.
• Hangout at the numerous lounges, the ultimate chill out zones perched on the edge of the Zambezi River.
• Enjoy fresh seasonal food, entertaining presentation and the option to partake in typical Zambian cuisine.

Lodge Overview

A romantic hideaway on the banks of the zambezi river, upstream of the majestic victoria falls.

Tongabezi’s friendly team welcomes guests to a selection of houses and cottages, each beautifully styled with furniture and embellishments from all over Africa. Guests set their own pace and itinerary. A range of dining locations all feature exquisite views of the Zambezi. Privately owned and run, Tongabezi combines an exclusive ambiance with the legendary warmth and hospitality of the people of Zambia.

A wide range of activities are on offer during your stay at Tongabezi. Visit Victoria Falls, enjoy an early morning Game Drive, drift down the Zambezi River on a Sunset Cruise, or book a romantic Sampan dinner floating out on the river. There are also some great activities for adrenaline junkies – white water rafting, elephant back safaris, microlight and helicopter flights, or the famous Victoria Falls bungee jump. Community-minded? Do visit our Tongabezi Trust School, Tujatane. Our students are officially amongst the best performers in Zambia, regularly winning national drama, poetry, and traditional dancing competitions, and they’d love the chance to show off their skills.

Our commitment to fresh seasonal food, entertaining presentation and the option for adventurous travelers to partake in typical Zambian cuisine is legendary. Tongabezi Lodge and Sindabezi Island share four chefs, two pastry chefs and two full kitchen teams, headed by the inimitable Chef Zuwi Nawa. Our kitchens benefit from regular training by international chefs.

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Victoria Falls (Zambia/Livingstone)

Twice the height of the Niagara Falls and the world’s largest curtain of falling water, Victoria Falls will not disappoint. The falls offer many experiences that are once in a lifetime. From bungee jumping to looking over the falls from the water just inches away from the official drop, Victoria Falls is a must!

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• Observe the magnificent water flow of Victoria Falls
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Full Itinerary

Day 1: arrive livingstone, zambia.

• 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 2: Victoria Falls

• 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

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• 1 Breakfast

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Initial deposit is 25% ($400 minimum), and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.

Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge

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• 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
• 2 Nights Accommodations
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(Devil’s Pool and Angel’s Pool if available)

Official guided tours to Livingstone Island have a 100% safety record. It is illegal and dangerous to visit the Island with a private guide or on your own, and Livingstone Island is the only place to safely swim on the edge of Victoria Falls.

You will begin and end your activity at the Livingstone Island Launch Site - between the Victoria Falls border and Livingstone Town. The experience itself is right on the edge of Victoria Falls.

Time of Year

Devil's Pool is open during the drier months of the year, usually between mid-August and late December when the Zambezi water levels are low enough for swimmers to take the plunge. Angel’s Pool is usually open when Devil’s Pool is closed but Livingstone Island is still open. Livingstone Island is usually closed entirely between the end of March and the middle of of June.

Please be aware that these dates are entirely dependent on the Zambezi River water levels so do reach out for more details closer to the time.

The minimum age for children on the island is 8 years old but for swimming activities the minimum age is 12. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will need to sign to confirm their ages.

Time of Day

Please be at the Launch site jetty at least 30 minutes prior to stated activity time. We offer five trips a day to Livingstone Island, with a maximum of 24 people each time.

The Livingstone Island Tour and the Devil's Pool activities are very seasonal: when the Zambezi River is too high the island is closed. It can also be affected by rainfall, so although Livingstone Island operates when it is raining, be aware that the activity may need to be cancelled during heavy rainstorms. We provide raincoats for when the waterfall is at its most magnificent!

What to Wear

Swimwear, comfortable clothes and walking shoes. From June to August we recommend guests bring warm clothes because it can be cold and windy.

What to Bring

Sunscreen, swimming towel, hat, sunglasses and your camera.

Return boat transfer from the Launch Site to Livingstone Island. A guided tour of the island by our experienced local guides. A gourmet meal prepared for you on the island, with tea, coffee and a selection of drinks. Swimming activity only if the water is low enough

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About Swimming

NOTE: DEVIL’S POOL AND ANGEL’S POOL ARE ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN THE ZAMBEZI IS LOW.

Safety is our first priority and therefore Tongabezi reserves the right to refuse the swimming activities without prior notice to weak swimmers or if the water levels seem too high. Children must be 12 and above to swim. Unless you are visiting between mid-August and late December, be sure to check the river levels with our team in advance so as to avoid disappointment.

The Boat Ride to the Edge

Tongabezi offers five trips a day to Livingstone Island, following in the bold footsteps of Dr David Livingstone who first famously reached the island via canoe. Today, we prefer to trust in the power of our twin engine boats to get you across the fast currents and to the very edge of the waterfall. This is a thrilling journey, but trust that our guides have been manoeuvring through these channels for years and know exactly what they are doing.

Please be aware that our walking experience differs from the activities described on our home page.

Livingstone Island can be reached by boat or on foot. Both activities are dependent on the Zambezi River water levels. Please read specific information regarding necessary fitness levels, meeting points, and what is or isn’t included with each type of activity.

Official guided tours to Livingstone Island have a 100% safety record. It is illegal and dangerous to visit the island with a private guide or on your own, and Livingstone Island is the only place to safely swim on the edge of Victoria Falls.

It is possible to arrange a boat ride back from the island as a part of your walking activity, for an added cost of $10 per person. This is only possible on the walk back, not to the island, and you would end your activity at our launch site rather than at the Victoria Falls entrance.

You will begin and end your walking activity at our office which can be found at the entrance to Victoria Falls on the Zambian side. The experience itself is right on the edge of Victoria Falls.

It is worth noting that if you arrange a boat ride back from the island as a part of your walking activity, for a cost of $10 per person, you will end your activity at our Livingstone Island launch site, rather than back to the Victoria Falls entrance. The Livingstone Island launch site is further along the river towards Livingstone itself.

The minimum age for children on the island is 8 years old but for this walking activity, as well as swimming activities, the minimum age is 12. If your children are between 8 and 12, please book a Breezer, Lunch or High Tea rather than a Walking Experience, and be aware that they will not be able to swim.

All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will need to sign to confirm their ages.

Swimwear, comfortable clothes and closed walking shoes.

Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and your camera.

Please be at the meeting spot at least 30 minutes prior to stated activity time. We offer 4 walking trips a day to Livingstone Island, with a maximum of 6 people in each group. The activity itself takes approximately 1h45 minutes from start to finish.

Opening dates vary with the Zambezi each year. However, Livingstone Island itself is usually closed between the end of March and the middle of June.

The best time for Devil’s Pool is during the drier months of the year, mostly between mid-August and late December when the Zambezi River levels are at their lowest. When Devil’s Pool is closed, Angel’s Pool is likely to be open, at least up until close to the dates when the island itself closes due to high waters.

The walking activity is usually available between mid-September and the end of December.

The Livingstone Island Tour and the Devil's Pool activities are very seasonal: when the Zambezi River is too high the island is closed. It can also be affected by rainfall, so although Livingstone Island operates when it is raining, be aware that the activity may need to be cancelled during heavy rainstorms.

A reasonable level of walking fitness is needed in order to truly enjoy the route across the waterfall itself to Livingstone Island. The journey itself can take up to 35-minutes, and you will be crossing parts of Victoria Falls which are usually underwater, so this means navigating occasionally slippery rocks. Guests must wear good walking shoes.

For travellers with mobility issues, this experience will not be possible. Please do reach out ot our team if you have queries about your mobility level, as our Breezer, Lunch, or High Tea may be more appropriate for you.

A return walk guided by our experienced local guides to the island across the dry parts of Victoria Falls, where the waterfall itself usually thunders and you can now clamber. A guided tour of Livingstone Island. Soft drinks. Swimming activity only if the water is low enough. Towels will be provided for the swim.

Items of a personal nature, transfers to/from your hotel, Victoria Falls National Park fees.

Livingstone Island is a World Heritage Site, on the edge of one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Naturally, this means that we are extremely careful about our impact on not only the island but also the community who knew about the 'Mosi oa Tunya' for hundreds of years before it was given another name. No part of your Livingstone Island experience will leave negative footprints on the island, as the only part of our activity that cannot be removed at a moment’s notice is the official plaque.

A percentage of the profits from Livingstone Island is also directed straight in the local Mukuni Village, to empower the community closest to the Falls. Over the years, this support has been used to build teacher’s houses, provide education and healthcare, and most recently to build an immense Community Farm which not only provides food but also a Training Centre for sustainable, organic farming. Our team on the ground love showing visitors the difference between produce that is grown with chemicals and pesticides, as opposed to their flourishing crops which rely on completely natural processes. Do drop by some time!

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On a tour of the island, you will learn the history of the island, the formation of the Victoria Falls, while surrounded by breathtaking views of the landscape and Zambezi River, and the waterfalls pounding into the gorge below. Your guide will take you to the edge of the island where David Livingstone stood in awe of the massive chasm and the majesty of the falls for the first time, and named them Victoria Falls - after Queen Victoria.

Tongabezi limit the daily total number of visitors to 120, with a maximum of 24 people for each Livingstone Island tour. This is to limit the human impact on the World Heritage Site. It is advisable that bookings for this trip are made in advance (send us a booking enquiry to book your trip).

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The Tongabezi Lodge is a premier romantic destination situated upstream of one of the world’s most impressive natural wonders, Victoria Falls. This privately owned resort prides itself on warm hospitality and your choice of exclusive cottages from where you can immerse yourself in the wonder of your surroundings.

In addition to the exceptional service and amazing location, what truly sets the Tongabezi Lodge apart is its ability to create a magical experience that will inspire memories to last a lifetime. There is a selection of cottages and houses for you to choose from, each uniquely designed with décor that spans the African continent. Each private accommodation also includes the services of a personal valet who will act as your concierge and attend to your every need and request during your stay. In addition, every cottage includes a private balcony where you can take in the scenery. Still, each one is uniquely designed with varying amenities such as claw-footed open-air bathtubs, a plunge pool, or more space for larger groups.

The Tongabezi Lodge is the perfect place to explore Victoria Falls and the African bush. Daily guided tours to Livingstone Island allow guests the same vantage point where Dr. Livingstone first beheld the majesty of the falls. Your private valet can also arrange excursions, including game drives, bush walks, and trips to the air by boat or helicopter.

You can indeed do as much or as little as you want. At the end of the day, you can always return to the Lookout for an excellent meal and the perfect spot to watch as the sun goes down over the Zambezi River. The Tongabezi Lodge melds into the landscape so that you are immersed in the beauty around you.

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This award winning eco-lodge in Zambia leans into the tranquillity of its hidden location on the banks of the Zambezi River.

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Offering a small number of individually-styled cottages and houses set in a tranquil spot along the Zambezi River, Tongabezi Lodge makes for a peaceful stay before or after a safari or for those looking to explore the Victoria Falls and Livingstone area.

In the center of the lodge is an open-sided thatched dining room and lounge, while the swimming pool has been built into the natural rock by the river. Guests can sit out on the spacious, raised wooden deck overlooking the river to enjoy leisurely breakfasts, while pre-dinner drinks are served around the atmospheric fire pit.

Privately owned and run, the property offers a warm, friendly service.

Tongabezi appeals to us due to its style, peaceful riverside setting and exceptionally attentive and friendly service, with staff doing everything they can to make your stay enjoyable without being obtrusive.

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The River Cottages have an African style with high ceilings, stone floors and large windows facing the water. They feature spacious bedrooms and en suite bathrooms with clawfoot baths, as well as their own entrance porch with seating and colorful cushions.

The individually-styled houses differ in size, with the two bedroom Garden House and Dog House offering ample space and amenities for families, including private plunge pools. The three bedroom Tangala House for larger families features a pool, trampoline and dedicated chef. The Tree House enjoys a secluded location among the branches of an ebony tree with excellent river views, while the Nut House has folding doors opening out to a private garden and plunge pool.

The lodge enjoys a scenic position on the banks of the Zambezi River, around 30 minutes upstream from Victoria Falls and several kilometers northwest of Livingstone. The area affords a variety of activities, from bush walks and boat trips to game drives and hikes.

Food and drink

Guests can dine around the large communal dining table, out on the deck beside the river or on their private terrace. Alternatively, the relaxing Lookout makes for a more exclusive dining experience, with guests able to book a whole floor if they wish. The menu is regularly updated according to the seasonal produce grown in the property’s vegetable and herb gardens and fruit orchard to ensure fresh, tasty dishes.

Children aged seven and over are welcome to stay at Tongabezi, with rollaway beds and extra mosquito nets provided and a number of larger accommodation options available. A children’s menu is available and food can be served at preferred meal times. A variety of child-friendly activities are offered, from tracking animals to playing games with local children in nearby Tujatane, drumming sessions around the campfire and African treasure hunts.

Honeymooners

Tongabezi has a Honeymoon House featuring a private balcony overlooking the river, providing a romantic setting for a candlelit dinner. Couples can also enjoy romantic dinners floating on a sampan in the river, with each course delivered by canoe. Alternatively, book a meal in The Lookout, which offers privacy and peaceful river views.

Facilities and activities

Activities include visits to Victoria Falls, canoeing on the river and trips to Tujatane Village for an insight into local life. A trip to Livingstone Island, on the edge of Victoria Falls, is recommended; you’ll be taken by boat and given a brief history tour before swimming across the channel, crossing a rocky outcrop and jumping into a rock pool right next to the main flow of water — a spectacular sight and sound as the water cascades over the rocks.

Environmental and social responsibility

Tongabezi helped to establish and still supports Tujatane Trust School, which since 1996 has grown from teaching 15 to around 250 students. It also helps to fund housing for local teachers.

Staff at the property are involved in the Aids Council of Zambia to raise awareness and break the silence over the disease.

To protect the environment, solar power is used for lighting, water is recycled for irrigation and wood is sourced from sustainable forests.

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Botswana's Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls safari

10 days from $11,985pp

Northern Namibia self-drive safari to Victoria Falls

15 days from $7,630pp

Zambia's wildlife & Victoria Falls

9 days from $14,080pp

Victoria Falls, Luangwa & Lower Zambezi safari

10 days from $10,430pp

Ultimate Zambia safari

13 days from $15,840pp

Location & places nearby

Places & hotels on the map, alternative places to stay nearby.

Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.

Avani Victoria Falls Resort

Royal Chundu River Lodge

Royal Livingstone Hotel

Sindabezi Island Lodge

Experiences while staying here.

The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.

Livingstone Island Excursion

You are taken by boat to the island on the edge of Victoria Falls and taken on a brief history tour before swimming across a channel, crossing a rocky outcrop and jumping into a rock pool.

Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi

The cruises are shaded and gently make their way upstream toward the National Park, usually accompanied by a brief talk about the river and its wildlife by your skipper.

Victoria Falls Helicopter Flight

Flying lower than a conventional aircraft, you will fly a complete circuit over the Falls in both directions, giving you spectacular views of the Falls.

Victoria Falls and nearby places

Victoria Falls

• The Kafue National Park 173 miles away
• Lusaka 239 miles away
• The Lower Zambezi National Park 313 miles away
• South Luangwa National Park 503 miles away
• Bangweulu Wetlands 527 miles away
• North Luangwa National Park 594 miles away
• Shiwa Ngandu 612 miles away

• Victoria Falls

The Experience

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Green Safaris Photo Contest

Soon you will have experienced the ultimate thrill: life on the edge of the Smoke that Thunders. We want to see every part of your experience, from the boat ride to the swim to the food. Whilst the winner will be the person with the most votes, we may also have a sneaky little prize for the person with the most unexpected image choice.

Enter your favourite photos and stand a chance to win a free 3-night stay for 2 at Sindabezi Island Camp.

Devil’s Pool At Livingstone Island

The ultimate, exclusive victoria falls experience, victoria falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Devil's Pool is adjacent to the famous Livingstone Island situated on the edge of the Victoria Falls.

Guests can choose to enjoy an exhilarating swim to the edge of the falls during their Livingstone Island visit.

The Devil's Pool is usually open between mid August and mid January - depending on Zambezi water levels.

‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ The Smoke that Thunders

“... so lovely, it must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight” David Livingstone

Your tour starts between Dry Manzi and the Royal Livingstone at the Livingstone Island Launch Site.

We leave the Livingstone Island Launch Site by boat and head to Livingstone Island.

Your small group will enjoy a guided tour around the island, including breathtaking views of the Victoria Falls.

In low water we visit Devil's Pool, which is a short swim from Livingstone Island.

Everyone sits down to a feast of island picnic food and drinks.

Stay at the exclusive Tongabezi lodge

Tongabezi Lodge is a romantic hideaway on the banks of the Zambezi River just upstream of Victoria Falls. Privately owned and run, Tongabezi combines an exclusive ambience with the legendary warmth and hospitality of the people of Zambia.

Visit greensafaris.com/tongabezi/ for reservations.

Unplug on Sindabezi Island Camp

Sindabezi Island Camp is unique – the discerning traveler's best kept secret. An idyllic, exclusive camp on our very own private isle in the Zambezi River it is the only luxury bush camp from where Victoria Falls can comfortably be explored.

Visit greensafaris.com/sindabezi/ for reservations.

• Russia Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Experience Khabarovsk Tour

4-day Experience Khabarovsk Tour 4 Days | Khabarovsk

Discover the vibrant Far Eastern city of Khabarovsk and see how the region’s geography, climate, and unique ecology have shaped the city’s history and lifestyle. Our 4-day Experience Khabarovsk tour is a chance to see Khabarovsk’s historical and religious monuments, enjoy its riverside life, and experience the culture of its people. Highlights include learning how to make traditional fish dishes in an indigenous Nanai community and exploring the landscapes, flora, and fauna of the Bolshekhekhtsirsky Nature Reserve on a guided ecological walk.

HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING IN KHABAROVSK

• The City Tour along wooden and brick houses preserved from the time of the city’s founding will enable you to feel an unmistakable charm of Khabarovsk. The oldest Komsomolskaya Square houses the remarkable redbrick building dating 1901(now the Public Library). Splendid view of the St.Innokenty church – the first church built in the city. During the Stalin’s period, a well known GULAG Camp existed near the Ulakhan village which was located close the city.
• The Archaeological Museum contains over 40,000 artifacts; among them, there are the world famous petrogliphs of Sikachi Alyan and cultural heritage of the Golden Empire of the Jurchen People.
• The Art Museum possesses a unique collection of the Far Eastern aboriginal crafts and arts that includes fish skin outfits, beautiful carpets and bone engraved items. Some wonderful ancient Russian icons and paintings by famous Russian artists Ilya Repin, Ivan Shishkin and Isaac Levitan, as well as works by Western masters, such as Rembrandt, Rubens and Monet are exhibited in the Art Museum.
• The Cruise along the Amur River is might be a beautiful journey within a live archeological museum. The riverside rocks make an unusual display of man-made carvings – petrogliphs that are the images of ancient cultural heritage of local ethnic groups. The Bolshekhetsirsky State Nature Preserve has conifer-broadleaved forests rich in typically virgin nature and genetic stock of organic life. In 30 miles to the southwest of the city, there is the Khekhtsir State Nature Reserve, a unique place where southern lianas, Manchurian walnuts grow side by side with evergreen conifers. Bears, foxes, wolves, elks and tigers could be watched occasionally there. The Badjal Range – one of the most picturesque parts of the Russian Far East with unique flora and fauna is abundant in sable, musk deer and bears.