One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls is one of Zambia’s most popular tourist attractions.
On Victoria Falls holidays you can walk in the footsteps of famous explorer David Livingstone. You’ll soon see why the local tribes that guided Livingstone here in 1855 named the falls Mosi-oa-Tunya – meaning ‘the smoke that thunders’; the water falls at a rate of over 1,000 metres per second, crashing down the 108-metre-high cliff in the world’s largest sheet of falling water.
The sound that it makes, especially during the ‘dry’ season, sounds like the Earth caving in and visiting the falls is an incredibly visceral experience – you’ll need to prepare for a thorough soaking should you wish to get up close to the falls themselves.
There are several viewpoints from the Zambian side, linked by walkways through the rainforest which grows along the banks of the Zambezi River, though the spray from the falls can be seen from many kilometres away.
We’d recommend visiting during the dry season, between April and July, when the falls are at their fullest. As the series of cataracts that make up the waterfall span the Zambian-Zimbabwean border, the most comprehensive tour includes viewpoints from either side.
However, for the ultimate perspective, we’d highly recommend the ‘Flight of the Angels’ for an aerial view, where you’ll soar over the great waterfall in a light aircraft or helicopter in an unforgettable vantage.
As well as the falls, the area is home to Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, which follows the banks of the upper Zambezi River for about 12 kilometres. Here you can take a boat trip along the river at sunset for a leisurely evening spotting large game and birdlife, visit local villages or cross into Botswana’s neighbouring Chobe National Park.
Adrenalin junkies can head to the Zambezi Gorges for bungee jumping and white-water rafting.
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Louise
Travel Specialist
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Zambia travel information
- Time zone: +2 GMT
- Flight time: 14 hours
- Recommended airlines: Kenya Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airlines
- Currency: Zambian Kwacha
- Tipping guideline: 10% or more
- Health considerations: There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a high risk of malaria in Zambia. There is a low potential for exposure to yellow fever in parts of Zambia and there is a certificate requirement. Yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Lusaka
- Population: 2.11347e+007
- National languages: English, Bem
- Electricity and plugs: Type C, D, and G, 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Zambia if you have a British passport and are travelling for tourism - for a maximum of 90 days
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