Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a spectacular waterfall located in southern Africa on the borders of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Zambezi River serves as the fall's water source. With the collective height and width of the falls, it is attributed as the largest sheet of falling water in the world. The name Victoria Falls was given by the Scottish explorer Dr. David Livingstone.

Victoria falls is accessed through either Livingstone, Zambia or Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. It is recommended that which ever city serves as the entry point that visitors take advantage of the complete natural wonder experience and cross over to border to see what Victoria Falls has to offer from the differing perspective.

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Best Ways to See and Experience Victoria Falls

There are two unique and distinctive views of the falls. One of the best ways to see the falls is to take a helicopter or microlite tour over the falls, which provides a breathtaking and spectacular aerial view of the falls and surrounding area. Whether you elect to take a helicopter, microlite or both up into the air you will have a fair chance of seeing elephants, hippos or other wildlife while taking in the awe inspiring view of the falls. Although there are no guarantees, witnessing wildlife along the way will enhance your natural wonders experience.

What is a a microlite?

A microlite (small two person motorized aircraft) that looks like a hang glider but includes a propeller and seats for both you and the captain. The microlite allows you to circle over the falls and surrounding area with the fresh air escorting you along the way. A microlite tour is much more invigorating trip than a helicopter but both make for an excellent encounter with the falls.

Another and almost equally impressive view of the falls is the foot path and foot bridge trail that follows alongside the falls. This unique trail allows visitors to see the falls at eye level, head on and from only 200 feet (60 meters) away. As you enter the park and turn the corner you are instantly presented with the magnificence and glory of the falls. As you take the path and hear the water pounding and witness the vapor rising, you quickly understand the name, “smoke that thunders.”

The Zimbabwean side of the falls provides visitors with a different spectacular view and perspective of the falls. Sightseers and photographers can see approximately 80% of the falls as compared to about 25 to 30% from the Zambian side.

Best Times to Explore Victoria Falls

There are basically two seasons for the Victoria Falls area. The rainy season runs from late November to early April and the remaining months account for the dry season. One would imagine that the rainy season with more water would make the falls more spectacular, however the additional water makes it impossible to see the base of the falls. The dry season provides an opportunity for the islets and rocky face to become more visible which makes for a more scenic view.

Victoria Falls Photography Tips

Victoria Falls are easy falls to capture with the camera. However, one of the challenges as you navigate the foot path and bridge along the gorge is the constant and heavy falling spray from the falls (for all practical purposes it is rain). You will want to make sure that you have a cover for your camera or an umbrella which allows you to take pictures of the falls from strategic places that are barraged with spray from the falls.

The rainbow can be seen during any part of the day, but it seems to be brightest during the early part of the day.

Victoria Falls Places to Stay

There are several hotels and lodges to choose from for a great stay at Victoria Falls. Lodges and hotels are available on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides of the falls. More information on recommended places to stay coming soon.

Victoria Falls Travel Tips

Daily flights are offered from Johannesburg, South Africa to the towns of Livingstone, Zambia or Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe which provides easy access to the falls. Easy access is also provided with flights from Windhoek, Namibia. Less inviting options include flights to Lusaka, Zambia or Harare, Zimbabwe with bus rides to Livingstone or Victoria Falls.

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Victoria Insights and Resources

Victoria Falls Travel Packages: Complete travel packages to both Zambia and Zimbabwe sides of the falls.