Mosi-Oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls) National Park
Called Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders), Victo¬ria Falls should not be missed. Visitors may walk along the Knife Edge Bridge for a good view of the Eastern Cataract and Boiling Pot.
A Sunset Cruise is a very pleasant experience; hippo and crocodiles are often seen. On the Float of Angels guests are taken by raft from the “Boiling Pot” to spend about an hour just below the falls. The hike in and out of the gorge (about a 400 foot/120 meter elevation gain) can be a bit slippery and is not recommended for people in poor condition.
Canoe safaris are conducted upsteam of the falls. Fishing for tigerfish on the Zambezi River is best from June-October (September is best) before the rains muddy the water.
The falls are located about three miles (5 km) from Livingstone. See the chapter on Zimbabwe for a detailed de¬scription of the falls.
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Livingstone
Livingstone Livingstone is a small town of about 80,000 inhabitants, five miles (8 km) from Victoria Falls. Driving from Lusaka takes five to six hours (295 mi./470 km) and flying takes a littleover an hour. The Livingstone Museum is the National Museum of Zambia and is renowned for its collection of Dr. Livingstone's memoirs. Other exhibits cover the art and culture of Zambia. The Maramba Cultural Center exhibits bandas from various districts in Zambia and presents colorful costumed perfor¬mances by Zambian dancers. The Railway Museum has steam engines and trains from the late 1800s and 1900s. Livingstone Zoological Park is a small fenced
Sioma Falls
Sioma Falls Sioma Falls, located a six-hour drive and 185 miles (300 km) upstream (northwest) of Victoria Falls, is a magnificent series of six horseshoe-shaped falls stretching across the one-and-one-half-mile-wide Zambezi River. The best time to visit is July-January. ACCOMMODATION: None. Mobile tented safaris are available.
White-Water Rafting
White-Water Rafting The Zambezi River below Victoria Falls is one of the most exciting white-water rafting experiences in the world. Numer¬ous fifth-class rapids (the highest class runable) make this one of the most challenging rivers on earth. One-, two-, three- and seven-day trips are operated on the Zambezi River below Victoria Falls from the Zambia and/or Zimbabwe side of the Zambezi River. No experience is required; just hang on and enjoy the ride!. The one-day trip is rated as the wildest commercially run one-day trip in the world. Rafts with up to eight riders and one oarperson disappear from sight as they
Zambezi National Park
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
Kasane
Kasane Kasane is a small town a few miles northeast of Chobe National Park about a one-and-one-half-hour drive from Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). Many tourists are driven here from Victoria Falls to begin their Botswana safari. Kasane Enterprises has a small shop of quality souvenirs. Accommodation - Class C: Kubu Lodge has wood and thatch chalets with ensuite facilities, swimming pool and spa¬cious lawns, and is a ten-minute drive from the Chobe National Park gate. Chobe Safari Lodge has rooms and rondavels with private facilities, swimming pool and boats for hire.
Victoria Falls National Park
Victoria Falls National Park Dr. David Livingstone became the first white man to see Victoria Falls on November 16,1855, and named them after his queen. In his journal he wrote, "Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in flight. Victoria Falls is approximately 5600 feet (1700 m) wide, twice the height of Niagara Falls, and one and one-half times as wide. It is divided into five separate waterfalls: Devil's Cata¬ract, Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls and Eastern Cataract, ranging in height from 200-355 feet (61-108 m). Peak flood waters usually occur around mid-April when 150 million gallons (625 million
Murchison (Kabalega) Falls National Park
Murchison (Kabalega) Falls National Park This park is named after the famous falls where the Victoria Nile rushes through a narrow, 20-foot- (6 m) wide rock gorge with tremendous force to crash on the rocks 150 feet (45 m) below. Fish dazed by this fall are easy prey to one of the largest concentrations of crocodile on the continent. Located in northwestern Uganda, this park covers ap¬proximately 1500 square miles (3885 km2) of predominantly grassy plains and savannah woodlands with altitudes ranging from 1650-4240 feet (500-1292 m). Riverine forest lines some parts of the Victoria Nile, which traverses the park from east
Kayaking Safaris
Kayaking Safaris (white-water canoeing) This is a great way to explore the upper Zambezi from near Kazungula to just above Victoria Falls; these safaris are offered June-October. Adventurers pass numerous hippo, crocs and other wildlife as they paddle two-man expedition kayaks on safaris ranging from a half-day to three days in length. No previous kayaking experience is necessary. However, the tricky part is that on the three day safari, two of the most difficult rapids are the second and third rapids encountered, which doesn't allow much time for training! Most kayaks (including ours) flip once — an experience in itself. A crew
Popa Falls Game Reserve
Popa Falls Game Reserve This Small Park Features Rapids (More So Than "Falls") Of The Kavango River, Which Has Numerous Hippo And Crocs. This Is A Good Base From Which To Explore The Mahango Game Reserve And Caprivi Game Reserve. Accommodation - Class D: * Popa Falls Government Camp, Located About Ten Miles North Of The Mahango Game Reserve Entrance, Has Thatched Bungalows And Ablution Facilities. Camping: Campsites With Ablution Facilities Are Available.
Victoria
Victoria Victoria Is The Capital City And The Major Port Of The Seychelles. Places Of Interest Include: The Market; The Capu¬chin House Which Was Built In Colonial Portuguese Style; The State House, Which Is A Fine Example Of Seychelles Architec¬ture; The Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception; The National Museum; And The Botanical Gardens. The "Pi¬rates Arms" Is A Popular Bar.