Joanna James
From swimming in Devil's Pool to white water rafting, choose from a range of adventurous activities at Victoria Falls to spice up your holiday. Here are the top five things that you should not miss.
You will find no better feeling than having a leisurely stroll along the footpaths of the national parks on either side of the waterfall. The falls will give you an opportunity to get up close to the thundering falls. This experience will certainly remain an evergreen memory. Located on the Zimbabwe side, Victoria Falls National Park has a lush rainforest reserve offering incredible views of Victoria Falls. Take a leisurely stroll along the park's footpath which runs through the rainforest and eye-catching viewpoints. If you are staying at one of the many Victoria Falls hotels the likes of Avani Victoria Falls Resort, it is a 9-minute drive to the park. Crossing the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe via the Victoria Falls Bridge is not difficult but do not forget your passports.
How about walking along Knife Edge Bridge on the Zambian side? You could spot the Eastern Cataract from Zambia which is known as the second deepest fall (101 metres deep) Don't get upset thinking that you will not have many exciting views to admire on this side. You will get the opportunity to get close to cascades of water. Feel the water spray hitting your face as you walk along the edge of Victoria Falls. From February to July, which is known as the high-water season, you can simply cross the Knife Bridge. Want to know why? It is such an exhilarating walk 100 metres above the gorge.
You will discover this beautiful island right on the edge of Victoria Falls! What better way to spend a vacation than spending some time in an island? The island received its name from 19th-century European explorer David Livingstone. Before enjoying a guided tour of the island, it is recommended to take a thrilling short boat ride through the channels of the Zambezi. Those who would like to take a different perspective on the views of Victoria Falls should take the path through the rainforest by the gorge. Wondering what you will learn new during the tour? You can learn the historical roots of the formation of Victoria Falls, the island, and the falls thundering into the gorge below.
Do not miss the chance to watch a spectacular African sunset when you are here. A wonderful way to do it would be to plan a late afternoon boat cruise to immerse in the tranquillity of the upper Zambezi. Expect to see a variety of birdlife, vervet monkeys, baboons, hippos, crocodiles, and elephants. Make your cruise tour more adventurous by taking a two-person canoe.
The sheer size of Victoria Falls can be better viewed by going on a helicopter ride. The flight will take you over cascades, "The Smoke That Thunders" – as locals call it. When you fly over the Zambezi River, look out for elephants and hippos.
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