Where exactly is Victoria Falls located?
Victoria Falls, spectacular waterfall located about midway along the course of the Zambezi River, at the border between Zambia to the north and Zimbabwe to the south.
Where is the best view of Victoria Falls?
Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe side is considered by many to offer the best vantage point for viewing the falls, particularly in the low water season. Access to the falls is via the entrance to the rainforest, where visitors first have to pay their park fees.
What is the closest city to Victoria Falls?
Victoria Falls Town
The closest city to Victoria Falls is, fittingly, Victoria Falls Town. Located in Zimbabwe, travellers will likely have to travel to the second-closest city, Livingstone (located in Zambia), to view the falls from the ground or to explore the surrounding rainforest.
Which is bigger Niagara or Victoria Falls?
In comparison, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest sheet of falling water and is almost double the height of Niagara Falls and half a kilometer wider.
Do you get wet at Victoria Falls?
You do get very wet with the must off the falls in some places its just like rain. You can take a little or long as you like to enjoy this wonder.
Is Victoria Falls worth visiting?
Victoria Falls is a must-see for many travelers to southern Africa. It’s the world’s largest curtain of falling water—a spectacular sight. It’s also the name of the town near the waterfall that offers an array of activities and has seen a lot of touristic development (there’s now a KFC—gasp!
What is so special about Victoria Falls?
The Mosi-oa-Tunya/Victoria Falls is the world’s greatest sheet of falling water and significant worldwide for its exceptional geological and geomorphological features and active land formation processes with outstanding beauty attributed to the falls i.e. the spray, mist and rainbows.
Can you visit Victoria Falls on your own?
Exploring is easy, and you can follow the well-marked trail as a self-guided tour of the park. The park’s entrance is within central Victoria Falls, and you can easily walk there or take a $5 taxi ride to avoid the heat.
Can you swim at Victoria Falls?
Right on the edge of this massive waterfall, a calm pool of water forms. This is known as the Devil’s Pool Victoria Falls. And daring visitors can actually swim in this pool straddling the edge of Victoria Falls!
How many days do I need in Victoria Falls?
To enjoy Victoria Falls to the fullest, plan a 3-4-day trip. If you want to explore the surrounding areas as well and embark on a Southern African safari, then we recommend that you visit for at least one week.