Mosi- Oa- Tunya national park fees.

Mosi-Oa-Tunya national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Southern Zambia, near the town of Livingstone. The park is a home to the might Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest and most spectacular waterfalls. The name ‘’Mosi-Oa-Tunya’’ means ‘’The smoke that thunders’’ in the local Kololo language which refers to the mist and roar of the falls. The park covers an area of approximately 66 square kilometers (25 square miles) and divided into two sections. The park is the second smallest national park as the first smallest one being Lusaka National Park.

 

The Victoria Falls area, this section includes the falls themselves as well as the surrounding rainforest and viewpoints. The wildlife section, this area is a home to a variety of wildlife, including the various white rhinoceros, buffaloes, antelopes, greater kudus, giraffes, wildebeests, and among other. The park is the only destination hosting the white rhinos and various bird species like Egptian goose, African Fish Eagle, Goliath Heron, Great White Egret, Lanner Falcon, Hooded Vulture, Southern Ground Hornbill, African Golden Oriole, Yellow-bellied Hornbill, and Livingstone’s Flycatcher and among many others.

Mosi Oa Tunya national park fees.

Mosi Oa Tunya national park fees are the costs associated with visiting and accessing the park’s facilities, attractions and enjoying the intriguing safari activities. These fees are used to maintain and conserve the park’s natural and cultural resources as well as to provide services and infrastructure for visitors.

Entry fees, these are charged per person per day access to Mosi Oa Tunya national park.

Vehicles fees, charged per vehicle per day for access to the park.

Guided tour fees, charged per person for guided tours, which provide in-depth information about the park’s history, wildlife, and ecosystems.

Activity fees, these are charged per person for the specific safari activities like white-water rafting, bungee jumping, helicopter tours and among others.

Accommodation fees, the accommodation fees are charged per person per night for staying in the park’s lodges, chalets or the campsites.

Discounted fees, the discounted fees are available for the children, students and seniors as well as for the group and the long-term stays. All these fees contribute to Mosi-Oa-Tunya national park conservation efforts, visitor services, and the local community development.

The entrance fees in Mosi-Oa-Tunya national park is 25.20 Kwacha per person for the Zambian citizens, SADC National is 5 USD per person, 10 USD per person for international visitors and residents and non-residents is 10 USD per person.

A day means the period from 6am to 6pm.

Children under five do not pay for entry to national parks.

Children aged five to 13 pay 50% of the entry fee to national parks.

Best time to visit Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park.

The best time to visit Mosi-Oa-Tunya national park is during the dry season from the months of May to October when the weather is mild and sunny, making it ideal for the wildlife viewing and outdoor activities. During the dry season the Zambezi River is at its lowest level, allowing for better visibility of the Victoria Falls and easier access to Devil’s pool. The dry season also coincides with the park’s peak tourist season, offering the wider range of activities and guided tours. However if you prefer fewer crowds and lower prices, consider visiting the park during the shoulder season (April to May or September to November) when the weather is still pleasant and the park is less crowded. Avoid visiting during the wet season (From November to March) when the park is closed due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

Where to stay in Mosi-Oa-Tunya national park.

On your safari to Mosi-Oa-Tunya national park tourists are offered diverse accommodation to suit different budgets and preferences. The accommodations are arranged into budget, kid-range and luxury accommodations, These include Royal Livingstone Hotel, Victoria Falls Hotel, Zambezi Sun Hotel, Sussi and Chuma lodge, Chundukwa River Lodge, Toka Leya Lodge, Livingstone Backpackers, Jolly boys backpackers and among many others.