Top Reasons To Visit Victoria Falls

Top Reasons To Visit Victoria Falls a World Heritage Site – is one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles, long before the falls where discovered by the Scottish missionary and explorer Dr. David Livingstone in 1885. The local Batonga People had named them Mosi-oa-Tunya “the smokes that thunders”, he named the falls after his Queen Victoria.

Dr. Livingstone lived in the Livingstone Town which is named after him, today the town rightly claims the title of Adrenaline Capital of Africa and is a capital for endless variety of adventure sports from bungee jumping to canoeing and white water rafting.

If visiting the mighty Victoria Falls is on your travel bucket-list, here are the reasons to why visiting Victoria Falls is worth it.

It is a Wonder of the World

The Victoria Falls is listed as one of the “seven natural wonders of the world”, truly the waterfalls deserve this time and you know you are about to witness something you will never forget.

Known by locals as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” translated as “the smoke that thunders”, Victoria Falls is a formidable mile-wide gorge where the Zambezi River roars over a ledge and gracefully drops 400 feet to the valley floor below.

You can visit the falls in either full-flow when the roar and mist created overwhelms the senses or during a dryer season when you can clearly see the full scale and flow of the falls.

Safari

Your holiday at the Victoria Falls cannot be complete without going on a safari, game viewing is possible from a classic 4×4, boat or on foot – enjoy the diversity of safari experiences in the Victoria Falls’ reserve which are truly thrilling.

When it comes to wildlife, both the Zimbabwe and Zambia side of Victoria Falls are home to rare packs of African wild dog, lions, elusive leopards, herds of elephants and more which you will enjoy watching during the game drives.

Adrenaline Activities

Victoria Falls is haven for adventurous travelers seeking adrenaline-junkie-worthy thrills. Victoria Falls is a great destination for thrill seekers with a range of activities, from white water rafting to bungee jumping, helicopter flights to gorge swinging.

For travelers who want to enjoy more leisurely activities, you can enjoy angling, canoeing and more. In case you want to add any more extra activities during your holiday at Victoria Falls remember to speak with your travel expert ahead of time. This way your expert can ensure you have time to check everything off your wish list.

Swim in Devil’s Pool

Swimming at the edge of the top of the world’s largest waterfalls at Devil’s Pool is an impressive experience to enjoy at the Victoria Falls and a reason to why many people from all over the world visit the Mighty Victoria Falls.

A view of the falls for the edge is total exhilarating as you feel the force of the Zambezi River flowing past you and crashing down over the 100-metre/320-foot drop.

The Devil’s Pool is the world’s most scenic infinity pool, this natural pool is situated on the Zambia side of Victoria Falls and can be accessed when the water levels of the Zambezi River drop. To swim in the Devil’s Pool, make sure you plan your Victoria Falls visit between late August and early January when you have to the best chance of Devil’s Pool being exposed.

Luxury Safari Lodge

There are several accommodation options around Victoria Falls from remote lodges nestled along the banks of the Zambezi River, to more elaborate hotels positioned in prime view of the mist of the Victoria Falls. There is one thing all these lodges have in common is luxury.

All the selected properties we offer to over visitors in the Victoria Falls region are hand-picked by our experts and endorsed by our clients who have stayed there before. To ensure an exceptional stay of our guests is all about picking property that suits your personal style and interests.

Old Drift Lodge with their private decks that host outdoor plunge pools and baths overlooking the Zambezi is a perfect lodge for couples.
Matetsi Victoria Falls is a perfect lodge for families seeking quality time together, the lodge features private villa where you can enjoy an indulgent home-from-home experience with private staff including a private safari guide.

Zambezi River Sunset Cruises

Sunset cruise along the Zambezi River is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the sheer magnificence of your surroundings around Victoria Falls, this excursion is also the perfect way to end your day.

As the African sun sets and the bush-toned sky embraces you, sip your chosen sundowner with only the mystical sounds of the river flow and grunts of nearby hippo pods.

A Zambezi River sunset river cruise is definitely one of the magical only Africa moments lasting approximately 2-3 hours and starts 16h30 in summer or 16h00 winter.

Where to stay on a Victoria Falls Holiday

Where to stay on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls?

There are several accommodation options to stay during your Victoria Falls Holiday on the Zambia Side and these include

Luxury: The River Club, Royal Chundu River Lodge, aha The David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa and Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya.

Midrange: Olga’s Guest House, Tabonina Guesthouse, Camp Nkwazi and Munga Eco-Lodge

Where to stay on the Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls?

There is a range of accommodations options including

Luxury: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Safari Club, Elephants Hills Resort, The Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel and Ilala Lodge Hotel

Mid-range: Shearwater’s Explorer Village, Azambezi River Lodge, The White House of Victoria Falls and iroCK Lodge

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All visitors to Victoria Falls must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. The Government of Tanzania has rolled out an online Visa application portal accessible on internet. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Zimbabwe Embassy or Consulate.

LANGUAGE: English

TIME: GMT +3

CLIMATE: Southern Africa climate is predominantly tropical. The long rains are from mid-March to late May and the short rains from November to January. The hottest months are from October to February and the coolest months are June to August.

VOLTAGE: 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the National Grid in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

CURRENCY: Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency. However, US$ older than 2009 are only accepted

CLOTHING: Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

BAGGAGE: Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

WATER: You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 litres of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

HEALTH: East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards:

Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray. The hotels provide mosquito repellent sachets as part of the room’s amenities in all our locations.

Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure Imbasa is notified prior to travel so that the respective Hotels and Lodges are informed

GRATUITIES: As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:

The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day

Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

PHOTOGRAPHY: Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.

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