VICTORIA FALLS
VICTORIA FALLS
Victoria Falls, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, is the riveting culmination of the Zambezi River that originates in the high woodlands of northern Zambia.
VICTORIA FALLS, ONE OF THE 7 NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD, IS THE RIVETING CULMINATION OF THE ZAMBEZI RIVER THAT ORIGINATES IN THE HIGH WOODLANDS OF NORTHERN Zambia.
It transforms from a hypnotically tranquil mass into a grippingly thunderous sight before eventually meeting the Indian Ocean in Mozambique.
It transforms from a hypnotically tranquil mass into a grippingly thunderous sight before eventually meeting the Indian Ocean in Mozambique.
As the fourth longest river on the African continent, the Zambezi River is able to host splendid cruises as it meanders through two Big Five countries.
AS THE FOURTH LONGEST RIVER ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT, THE ZAMBEZI RIVER IS ABLE TO HOST SPLENDID CRUISES AS IT MEANDERS THROUGH TWO BIG FIVE COUNTRIES.
During daytime river cruises, calmer stretches set the scene for wildlife sightings, particularly crocodile and hippo. Before dusk, a cruise presents the perfect way to toast the setting sun with traditional cocktails, complete with delectable canapés.
During daytime river cruises, calmer stretches set the scene for wildlife sightings, particularly crocodile and hippo. Before dusk, a cruise presents the perfect way to toast the setting sun with traditional cocktails, complete with delectable canapés.
The highlight—Victoria Falls—can be experienced before or after a river excursion.
This crashing curtain of water emits a roar as it plunges into the gorge below sending up a column of mist bejewelled with rainbows; a sight that completely engages the senses.
THE HIGHLIGHT—VICTORIA FALLS—CAN BE EXPERIENCED BEFORE OR AFTER A RIVER EXCURSION.
This crashing curtain of water emits a roar as it plunges into the gorge below sending up a column of mist bejewelled with rainbows; a sight that completely engages the senses.
If you are in Zimbabwe, one can witness the spectacle while wandering through the rainforest on cobbled pathways or during a canopy tour.
Friendly, qualified guides will explain the history along with detailing the flora, fauna, bird and wildlife. They are also helpful when it comes to assisting with memorable photographs.
Alternatively, helicopter (the Flight of Angels) and microlight flights show the view from above while white water rafting will have you gazing up in wonder.
In Zambia, the greatest falling curtain of water on this planet, can be enjoyed from below, the edge or above.
Adventurists can walk down the gorge and paddle across the boiling pot in a raft before swimming and relaxing in rock pools close to the cascading curtains.
Alternatively, walking tours reveal phenomenal vistas of the Eastern Cataract, Main Falls and the Boiling Pot. Vantage points include bridges, the Lookout Tree and a path along the edge of the forest.
Then again, the breathtakingly beautiful views revealed from a helicopter is something else entirely. Perhaps the most thrilling yet safe activity of them all is swimming in Devil’s Pool, a fascinating natural infinity pool that allows you to peer over the edge.
THEN AGAIN, THE BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL VIEWS REVEALED FROM A HELICOPTER IS SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRELY. PERHAPS THE MOST THRILLING YET SAFE ACTIVITY OF THEM ALL IS SWIMMING IN DEVIL’S POOL, A FASCINATING NATURAL INFINITY POOL THAT ALLOWS YOU TO PEER OVER THE EDGE.
Top accommodation options in Zimbabwe include Victoria Falls Hotel, Mpala Jena, Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel, Victoria Falls Safari Club, The Elephant Camp, Victoria Falls River Lodge and Matetsi Victoria Falls.
Top accommodation options in Zimbabwe include Victoria Falls Hotel, Mpala Jena, Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel, Victoria Falls Safari Club, The Elephant Camp, Victoria Falls River Lodge and Matetsi Victoria Falls.
Those visiting Zambia also have terrific options namely Islands of Siankaba, Tongabezi, Royal Livingstone, Royal Chundu Island Lodge & Royal Chundu River Lodge, Thorntree River Lodge and Sussi & Chuma
Those visiting Zambia also have terrific options namely Islands of Siankaba, Tongabezi, Royal Livingstone, Royal Chundu Island Lodge & Royal Chundu River Lodge, Thorntree River Lodge and Sussi & Chuma
With Rovos Rail, one can travel through Botswana to Victoria Falls by train, complete with a game drive en route in Hwange National Park.
With Rovos Rail, one can travel through Botswana to Victoria Falls by train, complete with a game drive en route in Hwange National Park.
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