Victoria Falls is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. If you are planning a trip to South Africa, that should definitely see this curtain of falling water one and a half kilometres in length. Hotels, located near the waterfall, You can book here.
Victoria Falls – facts
Victoria Falls is located between Zambia and Zimbabwe in South Africa. It is part of two national parks – the National Park of the Mosi-OA-Tunya National Park in Zambia and Victoria falls in Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls has 1,7 km in width, and 108 m in height. During the rainy season, more 500 millions of litres of water drops sharply over the edge in the Zambezi River. This is an incredible amount of water generates enormous amounts of spray, that fountain are flying in the sky and can be seen in 50 kilometres from the falls. Hence the name of this place – Mosi-Oa-Tunya (Smoke, that rattles).
Exceptional the geographical location of the waterfall lets see it up close and get emotions fully, seeing the effect of spraying, noise and spectacular Rainbows, which are always present here. The best time, to see Victoria falls – the rainy season (from March to may), When it is the most impressive.
Zambia or Zimbabwe?
Latest 10 years of Zimbabwe is the most popular destination for visiting Victoria falls. There are many luxury hotels and infrastructure is very good. You can get to the waterfall from the city by a well equipped road and its views, certainly, would be great with this part, because you can stand opposite the waterfall and see it start. But the unstable political situation in Zimbabwe has resulted in, What tourists prefer to visit waterfalls of Zambia. In 2006 year occupancy hotels Zimbabwe side hovering at around 30%, While in Zambia, the figure is closer to 100%. But, Today cities in Zimbabwe are safe, and you'll get a much better service for stays, than in Zambia.
Visit the waterfalls of Zambia has some advantages, namely tickets for entrance to the Park is cheaper and accommodation in Livingston, at least, also traditionally cheaper. But note that, the city is located approximately 15 km from the waterfall, so you'll have to ask someone whom you ride. You can view the falls from above or below, and enjoy views of the surrounding ancient woodland waterfall. At certain times of the year you can even swim in a natural swimming pool right in front of the edge of the waterfall. In addition, the city of Livingston is an interesting place. The former capital of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) and its streets still consist of colonial buildings of the Victorian era.
For this reason, we recommend that you visit the waterfall from the side of both countries, but between them there is a border post, You can cross pretty easy. You don't need to obtain a visa in advance. The border is open from 8 am to 6 pm every day. Few hotels on both sides offer full service packages, which include a day pass to the other side, as well as the rest of the night.
If you visit the falls during the dry season (September – December), It is better to do it by the Zimbabwe, to see it properly, since Zambia it can be dried up to a trickle.
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