On its own, as a world heritage site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls is an amazing experience that will uplift and remain a humbling and mystical memory long after your client leaves the ‘Smoke-that-Thunders’ behind.
But the good folk who inhabit the region went and accessorised, and now it is an action-packed adventure resort with sunset cruises, game drives, scenic flights and fine dining rubbing shoulders with white-water rafting, gorge swinging and elephant-back trails.
This may sound like Disneyworld’s version of Niagara but it’s not. It’s Africa. The static heat buzzes in your ear like a power line; the air is so thick with earthy savannah and mopane trees one can taste it, and all around the African bush lies wild and impenetrable much like the first explorers encountered it centuries ago.
And then the waterfalls: viewed from the opposing cliff with a flimsy railing between you and certain death, a mile-high plume of spray soaks you and nourishes the ancient rainforest; a permanent thunder fills the air and birds flit through rainbows while your companions mouth inaudible statements of awe, wonder and little significance.
On the Zimbabwean side is Victoria Falls town – home to some splendid hotels and lodges and the Victoria Falls National Park; on the Zambian side of the falls is the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and, a short drive upstream, the town of Livingstone - erstwhile trading post and Zambian capital now with a burgeoning tourism industry thanks to the bad press created by the neighbouring president.
Victoria Falls Getaway Zambia
Victoria Falls is Southern Africa’s natural wonder of the world and a naturally wonderful destination.
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Where in Vic Falls ?
The towns of Victoria Falls and Livingstone are worlds apart but the focal point of the falls creates an inseparable bond. Both cities are steeped in tradition, and vie for top dog status as the location of choice when visiting the falls.
Vic Falls is Africa's adrenalin capital. Opt for any number of our tours or combine Chobe with one of the many Vic Falls activities, including bungee jumping, rafting, elephant back safaris, helicopter flips, microlight flights and more...
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Get here from there
With two international airports servicing regional flights and a decent road network, Victoria Falls is easy enough to reach; get all the info before your client leaves. Get the info »
