Joanna James
Victoria Falls caters to children with a whole bunch of fun-filled activities, making it a great destination for a family holiday. Offering families a chance to enjoy and experience the rugged outdoors, here are the best children's activities on offer around the beautiful Victoria Falls.
Thundering down to the Zambezi River, the falls belong to both Zimbabwe and Zambia. Therefore, some attractions around the falls are shared, which means you have to cross borders, which is a normal practice as both destinations are safe for tourists. However, to make the most of your stay in the region, you can choose accommodation from amongst luxury resorts in Zambia because some located along the Zambezi River like Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara offer uninterrupted views of the magnificent Victoria Falls. If you choose such resorts, you will be able to book a guided tour on offer for up-close views of the thundering falls, exploring the verdant rainforest, and sights of exotic wildlife.
The entire family can choose to ride a helicopter over the silvery mile-long falls. The bird's-eye view is a new perspective of the wonderful cascade and one that the entire family can cherish for a long time. Helicopter tours can be booked by duration, fees too are subject to this. Ask your Zambian resort for details and recommendations of the best helicopter tours in Victoria Falls.
A riverboat cruise up steam of the Zambezi is another wonderful experience to share with your children. Choose either a lunch cruise or one offering the allures of enjoying a sunset from the water. Taking the cruise during the dry season is especially rewarding, as you get to catch a glimpse of elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife visiting the banks of the river for a drink of water.
A must-do to observe the local culture and traditions of the area, the village tours are enjoyed by children. Take the guided tour and you can visit a village complete with thatched-roofed little round huts, chat to the locals, and even watch the traditional preparation of food, and the skilful creations of handicrafts by local artisans. You may want to stop for a chance to sample the locally brewed beer too.
The Zambezi River is teeming with fish in all shapes and sizes. Ask your resort in Zambia about organising a tour with the kids and see who the best angler in the family is. Oh, and don't forget the camera!
Take the kids along to say hello to the toothy amphibians at one of the crocodile farms in the region. A crocodile farm located close to Victoria Falls in Zambia will be quite the eye-opener, especially if you time your visit around feeding time. The guided tours are safest for families. These give everyone a chance to get updated on the nature of the primal creatures.
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