Mosi-oa-Tunya or as popularly known, the Victoria Falls is the world’s greatest waterfall and is considered one of earth’s eight natural wonders. It has a height about twice that of Niagara Falls and produces the worlds largest curtain of falling water. The Victoria Falls is located in & between Zimbabwe and Zambia, and its source is the majestic Zambezi River.

The Victoria Falls is a place to visit in your lifetime, and it has that ability to literally sweep you off your feet as you find yourself engaged in an array of awe inspiring activities.

Aerial View of the Victoria falls

Here is a list of activities you can do in Victoria Falls & Livingstone

• Absorb breathtaking views of the falls while being sprayed by the refreshing breeze of the water
• Aerial view of the falls on helicopter, choppers
• Walk with the lions on nearby game safaris
• Swim with crocodiles (gators)
• Elephant rides
• Game drives
• Sunset cruise on the Zambezi
• Canoeing, rafting activities
• Bungee jump on Victoria Falls Bridge
• Glide over the falls (adrenaline seekers & professional skydivers or gliders)
• Swim at the edge of the falls at Devil’s pool (For adrenaline seekers)
• Victoria Falls National Park (Zimbabwe) or Mosi-oa Tunya National Park (Zambia)
• Visit art galleries and bustling art markets for great souvenirs and cultural lessons
• Lunch with the baboons

This is what you need to know

• For your lodgings there are many options to choose from whether you are on the Zimbabwean side (Victoria Falls) or Zambian side (Livingstone). From five star hotels & lodges to other great alternatives, you can find a great lodging. The accommodations for tourists include Hotels, Safari Lodges, Guest Lodges, villas, guest houses, property rentals.
• Accommodation prices on average range from $US 60 to $US 700 per night
• To enjoy an array of activities you need to budget about $800 per person for activities. If you want to save on your budget consider doing activities as a group and the costs will go down considerably.
• For activities like aerial views on helicopter rides budget a considerable amount.
• English is the medium language of exchange understood by most people in the area.
• The local people are very friendly and easy to communicate with. It’s an open society.
• Baboons and monkeys are all over the area, so expect your edibles to be snatched
• There are local airports which are the closest to the Falls i.e The Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe & Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Zambia. These are however relatively smaller as larger international planes land at the countries’ larger airports, in Harare & Lusaka
• Zambian local currency is the Kwacha, which is about ten times weaker than the $US
• Zimbabwe uses a multi currency system which is dominated by the $US Dollar

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