VICTORIA FALLS & BEYOND
As jaw-dropping today as it was to David Livingstone in 1855 , Victoria Falls ( known as Mosioa-Tunya - the smoke that thunders ) straddles the borders of Zambia and Zimbabwe and is , without doubt , a true blockbuster . Wider than Niagara and higher than Iguazu , Victoria Falls is the world ’ s greatest curtain of falling water and one of the seven natural wonders of the world .
The lion ’ s share of the falls are in Zimbabwe and it ’ s here that you ’ ll get the best overall impression of their sheer scale . Numerous vantage points
~ Stunning natural spectacle ~ Africa ’ s adventure capital ~ ~ Thrilling wildlife experiences ~
run along the gorge inside Victoria Falls National Park including Devil ’ s Cataract , Danger Point and the show-stopping Main Falls .
On the Zambian side , lookout points in Mosioa-Tunya National Park provide alternative perspectives of the falls . Cross the exhilarating Knife-Edge Bridge , watch the water thunder over the edge at Eastern Cataract or , follow the path to the river ’ s edge for a glimpse of the massive Boiling Pot whirlpool .
Victoria Falls
Thrill seekers can try their hand at white water rafting , bungee jumping or perhaps take to the sky in a helicopter , while those who prefer life at a more sedate pace can opt for a river cruise or trip aboard a classic steam train .
Wildlife enthusiasts won ’ t want to miss the opportunity for a safari adventure in one of the private game reserves in the Victoria Falls National Park . Upstream from Victoria Falls is the Zambezi National Park , which boasts four of the Big Five : elephant , lion , buffalo and leopard .
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Harry Mwanga Nkumbbula International Airport
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PREMIER ’ S HOTSPOTS
Victoria Falls : Simply stand and marvel , book a helicopter flight for a bird ’ s eye view , or relax on a Zambezi River sundowner cruise keeping watch for crocodiles , elephants and hippos wallowing in pools and lazing on the river banks .
Zambezi National Park : It ’ s not all about water , with wildlife also putting on a fabulous show in the Zambezi National Park . Its rich variety of habitats provide fantastic game viewing opportunities .
1 Pioneers Victoria Falls 2 Avani Victoria Falls & Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara 3 Victoria Falls Hotel 4 Victoria Falls Safari Lodge 5 The Wallow Lodge
Victoria Falls Bridge
GETTING THERE Victoria Falls airport in Zimbabwe or Livingstone airport in Zambia are around 1¾ hours flying time from Johannesburg .
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54 VICTORIA FALLS & BEYOND visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 444