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Vulture Restaurant Traditional Cache

Hidden : 12/30/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This Geocoin and Travel Bug friendly cache is hidden along a short Nature Trail accessible from the various car parks within the grounds (no entrance fees or parking charge.) At the trail fork either route will take you to the cache location, with the downhill trail going via the bird hide which is only 100 meters from the cache.


The nearby lodge plays its part in Vulture conservation with their Vulture Restaurant. Every day large numbers of White-Backed Vultures as well as a few Hooded Vultures, several Marabou Storks and the occasional Tawny Eagle gather for the daily feeding at 13:00. We suggest you plan to search out this cache either before or after the "Vultures Lunch" - you can then enjoy the experience of watching these large scavengers of the bush gathering and circling above, before spiralling and dropping down out of the heights, to land and squabble over the scraps just a few feet from where you are sitting.

You can watch the feeding from the decks of the lodge which also looks out over a waterhole with regular wildlife visitors, but for an up close and personal encounter with the Vultures, be sure to arrive by 12:50 and look out for the food being carried down via the swimming pool deck, at which time you will be able to follow the guide down to the feeding area. There is no charge, but if you enjoyed the experience why not make a small donation at the activities desk to one of the many conservation projects supported by the lodge, such as the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit - although there is no obligation or pressure to do so.

For those looking for a great sunset spot the nearby lodge has the only westerly outlook, so after a quick cache enjoy sundowners from the bar or decks while the sun sets beyond the lodge waterhole. We also recommend the well known restaurant within the same grounds as being the best evenings dining and entertainment experience in town - especially the full participation nightly drumming event!

P.S. Don't forget to do our Victoria Falls Adventure Lab!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)