Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Into the northwest of Zimbabwe runs the Zambezi River. This great river enters Zimbabwe from Zambia in an astounding manner. It crashes over one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world - Victoria Falls. David Livingstone was the first outsider to stumble across this incredible nature feature and reported it to the world in 1860, naming it after his Queen - Victoria. However, the 'natives' had already given it a name - Mosi-oa-Tunya - meaning The Smoke that Thunders. This is a very apt name which they gave it as the roar of the falls can be heard from the town of Victoria Falls which is ... more

My original opinion has mysteriously gone missing. I am trying to find it and replace it as soon as I can! These safaris can be arranged from Victoria Falls, and you will be picked up and returned to you hotel. The safari itself lasts about 1.5 hours, and don't forget that elephants walk very very slowly! Before you start, you are given various instructions and then away you go! You should get the opportunity to see other game, and at the end of the walk you get to meet 'your' elephant! You are then plied with free drinks and food while they quickly put the video together - watching it is good ... more

I took a trip to Zimbabwe back in June 2000 to meet my wife's family for the very first time. During that 3 week visit we decided to take a short flight from harare (about an hour) to stay for 3 days at The Kingdom. Basically this was the 2nd closest hotel to Vic Falls and as my wife was a Zim citizen then we got to stay there for $20US each per night. The usual tourist cost was $120. The falls themselves are just fantastic and I regret not taking the chance to do the helicopter flight over them. We did however fly over the falls on the way in, so that certainly made up for it. The falls are ... more

There are few that have seen the wonderful Victoria Falls that can sit down and put the experience into words. Although visiting the Zimbabwean side of the falls is rather different to the Zambian side, the experience is unforgettable either way. There are different seasons during which Victoria Falls offers its visitors a different and yet still memorable experience. During the rainy season (Nov to Apr) the fury of the falls is so powerful that a little walk in the nature reserve directly opposite the waterfall feels like walking through a monsoon. There is little to see but the power and ... more

A World Heritage Site and one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World, this is the largest curtain of falling water on earth, with Zambia on one side and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls) on the other. Dr. David Livingstone first set eyes on Victoria Falls in 1855 and was immediately enthralled, and yet, to this day the gentle grumbling still reminds us that this is one of the finest natural places to visit on earth! A bridge (both rail and road) was constructed by Charles Darwin's son, which joined Zimbabwe and Zambia. There is plenty to do and see for the more adventurous visitor. Bungee jumping ... more