Zambezi National Park
Victoria Falls National Park includes Victoria Falls as well as 216-square-mile (560 km2) Zambezi National Park. The park is located west of the falls and extends for 25 miles (40 km) along the Zambezi River.
Zambezi National Park is well known for its abundance of sable antelope. Among other species are white rhino, black rhino, elephant, zebra, eland, buffalo, giraffe, lion, kudu and waterbuck.
Day safaris are offered from Victoria Falls. Fishing for tigerfish, tilapia, and giant vundu (giant catfish) is very good. There are 30 sites along the river for picnicking and fishing (beware of crocodiles). Since the game reserve does not have all-weather roads, parts of it are usually closed during the rains from November 1-May
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