Reasons to explore Victoria Falls

Reasons to explore Victoria Falls : Victoria Falls is the reason to most tourists consider it as the best safari destination to be explore in Africa. The destination is both located in Zambian and Zimbabwe side.  You think about African safari never forget to add Victoria Falls on your bucket list. Victoria Falls offers an abundance of experiences for visitors from around the world. Every tourist who happen to explore Victoria Falls enjoys the falls to the fullest starting from its stunning waterfalls, diverse animals, rich culture, and other exciting activities. If you are a nature lover, a thrill-seeker, or simply seeking a relaxing escape, honeymoon destination, this destination is going to leave you with unforgettable safari memories.  In this article, there are top reasons why a visit to Victoria Falls in Zambia should be your dream.

Victoria Falls is known   as one of the seven ‘Natural Wonders of the World’ and you will fully grasp why when you happen to explore it for yourself. It is truly wonderful and an extremely mind blowing safari experience. Victoria Falls are situated in Zambia’s Livingstone town and Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls town.

Reasons to explore Victoria Falls.

Swimming in Devils Pool.

This is the intrigued safari experience that most tourists wish to do on a safari in Victoria Falls.  Devil’s pool is located near the edge of the Victoria Falls on Livingstone Island on the Zambian side. It is well-known for being among the riskiest activities worldwide.  Swimming in the devil’s pool is the wonderful safari experience. The pool is literary over the edge, just at the edge of the large curtain of falling water. It is one among the things that attracts people to the Victoria Falls.
If you want to visit the Devil’s Pool, the driest months of August through January is the best time to do the safari activity. However, you can visit after the wet months of March through June to fully appreciate the falls’ majesty.

Taking helicopter flight.

Taking a helicopter ride is the best way to experience the Victoria Falls from the above. This takes 15 or 30 minutes flight will take you over the waterfalls, soaring above the towering wall of mist that gives the site it’s local name, Mosi-oa-Tunya or “The Smoke That Thunders.”

During the helicopter flight you will treasure the gorgeous scenery of Batoka Gorge as you watch various wildlife like hippos or elephants as you fly over the Zambezi River. Once you’ve flown over Kalunda Island, your pilot will take a left turn and prepare for your landing.
The longer helicopter flight offers you the most stunning views of the entire Victoria Falls and the surrounding areas.

Experiencing white water rafting.

One of the most amazing experiences at Victoria Falls is white-water rafting on the Zambezi River’s rapids. It’s an adventure of a lifetime. With class 4 and class 5 rapids, the Zambezi River under Victoria Falls is home to some of the most breathtaking white-water stretches on Earth.

The panoramas of the gorge are wonderful from the viewpoint of your raft and you’ll have plenty of time to take in your surroundings during the calm stretches. In addition, on the more difficult sections, you’ll experience the full force of the water.

Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World.

One of Africa’s most amazing natural wonders, the mighty and magnificent Victoria Falls, is undoubtedly not just any old tourist safari destination it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, and without a doubt one of the most incredible and stunning vistas in the continent.

Locally referred to as Mosi-oa-Tunya or ‘The Smoke That Thunders’, this jaw-dropping waterfall on the Zambezi River is located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Extending 1.7km wide and reaching a height of 355 feet, Victoria Falls is thought to be the biggest sheet of falling water in the world.

Victoria Falls can be combined with other safari destinations.

There is completely no doubt that the magnificent and action-packed Victoria Falls is definitely one of the highlights of any Southern African trip. But just prior to you believe it can’t get any better, hold on to your hats ladies and gents  because a safari to the Victoria Falls definitely doesn’t end at the Falls itself, it can easily be combined into a number of safari itineraries that include South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe & Zambia. That is as good as it gets, in all honesty.

As the Victoria Falls can be found between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe, your safari to the Victoria Falls will include so much more than simply observing one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World up-close and first-hand, but also give you the chance to discover the African bush and enjoy the amazing wildlife sightings and cherished safari experiences the Victoria Falls and its vast surrounding areas have to offer.

Walk along Knife Edge Bridge on the Zambian side.

From Zambia, you can only witness the Eastern Cataract, the second deepest falls of the series, at 101 metres deep. On the other hand, this side of Victoria Falls also provides an amazing chance to get up very close to the water falls, as you can stroll along the cemented trails and feel the spray hitting your face.
Knife Edge Bridge allows you to traverse the thrilling walk along the precipice’s edge, which is 100 meters above the canyon, during the high water season, which runs from February to July.

Experiencing various adventures.
Travellers can engage in an infinite array of adventure sports and experiences at the Victoria Falls, in addition to white water rafting on the Zambezi River’s grade IV rapids. Heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping experiences include bungee jumping, swimming in the rocky but incredibly amazing Devil’s Pool on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls (which offers an incredible view of the Falls up close and personal), hiking with abandon, experiencing an exhilarating microlight flight, and enjoying an amazing zip lining canopy tour with breathtaking views of the Zambezi rapids and Victoria Falls Bridge.

Take walk paths around Victoria Falls.

There are national parks on both sides of the waterfall: Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia. The thundering falls can be seen up close in both parks, but the experiences vary greatly depending on which side you visit.

Victoria Falls National Park, situated on the Zimbabwe side, is a tropical rain forest reserve and offers some of the best views of Victoria Falls. You can walk along the footpaths of the park, which flow through the rainforest and out onto viewpoints where you can see four of the five different sections of the falls on this side: The Devil’s Cataract, Main Falls, Rainbow Falls and Horseshoe Falls.

On Victoria falls safari you are able to pass the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia via the Victoria Falls Bridge it’s a reminder that don’t forget your passport when going out on excursions, as you’ll need it if you’re crossing the border from one country into another.

Experiencing River Zambezi.

River Zambezi is also the reason to explore Victoria Falls, When Zambezi River is in filled with flood, it is said that 500-million liters of water per minute thunders over the drop, falling into a deep rocky gorge at the bottom, giving a cloud of mist and rainbow-lit spray high into the air. While the Main Falls lie within the borders of Zimbabwe, the Zambian side is equally stunning during peak flood season (February to May).

After exploring the Victoria Falls visiting River Zambezi in late afternoon for a sunset boat cruise is an excellent opportunity to soak up the tranquility of the upper Zambezi and see a spectacular African sunset. You can observe a variety of birds as well as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, vervet monkeys, and baboons during your two-hour boat safari. Do not hesitate to contact us  at visitvictoriafalls.org we shall assist you in organizing and planning for your safari at Victoria Falls  it will you will have intriguing safari memories.