Victoria Falls
Welcome to Victoria Falls
The insider's travel guide to Victoria FallsAt the height of the rainy season, more than 500 million cubic metres of water plummets over the edge of the Zambezi River into a gorge 100m below. There are several excellent viewing points, including the vertigo-inducing Devil’s Pool (where you can swim on the edge of the falls), but this is Zambia’s ultimate experience.
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4 picks Places & Experiences You Won't Find Elsewhere-
Lunar rainbows are formed by the light of the moon rather than the sun and are much fainter and more elusive than a regular rainbow. Victoria Falls is the only place in Africa, and one of only a handful of places in the world, where this incredible natural phenomenon occurs – and something surprisingly few people know about! You can see the lunar rainbow between April and July during the full moon. I find there’s something magical sitting at one of the vantage points and waiting for the moon to rise. They’re far less vibrant than a regular rainbow but lunar rainbows show up clearly in photos taken with a long exposure.
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Fly into Zambia’s capital of Lusaka before making the four-hour journey to Kafue National Park. Kafue is Zambia’s oldest and largest national park and is home to elephants, crocodiles, lions and much more. Spend a couple of days leisurely exploring wildlife on game drives, night safaris and walking trips. From here, travel to the town of Livingstone, where you can try quad biking, bungy jumping and other adventure activities. Spend a day exploring the mighty Victoria Falls. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a dip in the Devil’s Pool on the edge of the waterfall. Depart from Livingstone’s airport.
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A classic seven-day itinerary to two of Zambia's biggest highlights. Fly into Zambia’s capital city of Lusaka before transferring to South Luangwa National Park. Dubbed one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries, this is the place to see more than 60 animal species and 400 bird species. Look for the Park’s signature leopards, or take a walking safari through the bush to get closer to the wildlife. After your safari, travel to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls on the border with Zimbabwe. There are several viewing points, but those looking for an adrenaline rush can try swimming in the Devil’s Pool – right on the edge of the 100m high falls. Head to nearby Livingstone for your departure.
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Begin your trip by exploring Lusaka’s markets and museums, before travelling to the Lower Zambezi National Park for boat safaris, canoeing and the chance to see elephants, crocodiles, zebras and many more. Spend a couple of days wildlife watching before transferring the South Luangwa National Park. This wildlife sanctuary is famous for its population of leopards, so take a night safari to try to catch these big cats hunting. Once you’ve had your fill of safaris, travel to Livingstone for adventure activities including bungy jumping and white-water rafting, before spending a couple of days exploring the awesome power of Victoria Falls. Depart from Livingstone.
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See a lunar rainbow at Victoria Falls
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Kafue National Park safari and Victoria Falls
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South Luangwa and Victoria Falls Safari
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Victoria Falls and Zambia’s wildlife
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