Advantages: breathtaking Disadvantages: lack of decent toilets
...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 situated about 15mins ... ...is spectacular. It's a flight over the falls in a small plane, I believe it takes around 30mins and is quite expensive.
If you're travelling in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia or even South Africa I strongly recommend including a trip to Victoria Falls. I promise you won't be disappointed. ...
Gwenick 18.06.2001
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Advantages: Great Scenery, beautiful animals. Disadvantages: a little pricey
...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 ...
LeilaR 18.06.2001 (22.07.2001)
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Advantages: For me, being married to a Zimbabwean Disadvantages: Too many sellers
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 ... ...We did however fly over the falls on the way in, so that certainly made up for it.
The falls are located within a park, which at the time of the year we were there, was very quiet. I dont remember the cost to the park, however on the walk down to the park we encountered an elephant standing in the middle of the path. Obviously we took a very wide berth around him.
Its very difficult to describe one of those freaks of nature, like the falls, and ...
Newbs 14.02.2004
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Advantages: beautiful; abundant experiences; affordable Disadvantages: currency fluctuations and political instability
...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 ... ...As any other top quality holiday resort, Victoria Falls is well equipped with places to stay and things to do. There is an abundance of wildlife to see, adrenalin experiences, sunset cruises, gambling and cheap African art sculptures to buy. One place everyone has to visit in their lifetime! ...
nikolo21 28.06.2007
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Advantages: One of the 7 wonders of the world Disadvantages: none really - excepting for the current political climate
...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, white water rafting are but only two of various activities ... ...animals local to the area.
For those wishing to visit the local Crocodile Farm, this can be organised on your behalf if you so wish. Hotels/lodges are plentiful to suit various budgets. Victoria Falls is sure to be kept in your most memorable places!! ...
auntyrottie 18.12.2004
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