Brief History
Described as ‘the Smoke that Thunders’ and ‘the greatest known curtain of falling water’, Victoria Falls are a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls’ claim to be the greatest is based on a width of 1 mile and a height of 360 feet forming the largest sheet of falling water in the world. Columns of spray can be seen from miles away as over 200 million cubic feet of water per second plummet over the edge. The wide basalt cliff, over which the falls thunder, transforms the Zambezi from a wide placid river to a ferocious torrent cutting through a series of dramatic gorges.
The Falls, one of Africa’s major tourist attractions, is shared between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Each country has a national park to protect them.
When to Go
There are three distinct seasons: December to April is warm and wet; May to August is cool and dry; September to November is hot and dry. The best time to see Victoria Falls is May to June offering the best compromise between an impressive flow rate and the falls not being completely obscured by spray.
Currency
The official currency is the Kwacha in Zambia and the Zimbabwe Dollar in Zimbabwe.
Passport/Visa Requirements
A passport valid six months or longer after return and visa are required for US citizens for both Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Itinerary 1 – Canoe the Zambezi River
Witness magnificent wildlife and scenery while canoeing on the Zambezi and on day/night drives: lion, leopard, elephant, hippos, a variety of plains games, abundant birdlife and ancient baobob trees. Unwind at a variety of comfortable bush camps and interact with professional safari guides and camp staff who all possess a profound respect for the environment and the experience. Finish up this spectacular journey with two nights hotel at Victoria Falls. 8 nights, starting at $4,650. Book it! |
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Itinerary 2 – Southern Africa Highlights
Johannesburg, Botswana, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls. Begin your journey in Johannesburg for a day before embarking on this once in a lifetime adventure. From elevated thatched guest suites, gaze at the plentiful wildlife that inhabits the area or ask the staff to wheel your four-poster bed onto your private verandah for slumber under a canopy of stars. Scout wildlife from a mokoro or motorboat, 4x4 safari vehicle or on foot; or interact with semi-habituated elephants. Visit the magnificent Victoria Falls and enjoy a sundowner river cruise. Luxury camps and flying instead of overland make this truly special. 12 days, starting at $7,015. Book it! |
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Itinerary 3 – Customize It!
OK. We’ve given you a couple of ideas. Not quite what you are looking for? Whether you are a solo traveler or a group of 1000, like to rough it or prefer being pampered, we’ll create your dream vacation. We can tweak one of these, or start from scratch. Call today and we’ll get right on it. Book it! |
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