There are two sides to Victoria Falls - the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides and both are well worth a visit, along with the Falls itself. An eternal debate seems to run about whether travellers should stay on the Zimbabwean or Zambian side, but really it depends on the time of year that you visit and which lodge or hotel takes your fancy.
The Victoria Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At its peak flow around June, a mile-wide chasm 100m straight down is filled with the roar of water falling at a rate of 3,000 tonnes per second.
David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, was the first European to view the Victoria Falls - which he did from what is now known as 'Livingstone Island' in Zambia, the only land accessible in the middle of the falls. David Livingstone gave the falls its name in honour of his Queen, but the indigenous name of 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' - literally meaning the 'Smoke that Thunders' - is also recognised on The World Heritage List.
We’ve featured a limited selection of destinations in our Tours, but we can help you plan a holiday to any southern and eastern African destination, tailored to your budget, style and needs.
This is a real adventure, covering South Africa’s Kruger Park, the Victoria Falls and Botswana’s Okavango Delta, giving you plenty of opportunity to see a wide variety of landscapes and wildlife. This 11 night tour takes you right into the heart of four of Southern Africa’s premier wildlife destinations.
From city lights to the Big 5 to magnificent waterfalls, this 9 night tour takes you to Africa’s most special destinations. Explore Cape Town’s cosmopolitan delights, hop over to the Sabi Sand for a luxury safari experience and experience the majesty of Victoria Falls.
This 11 night tour combines three of Africa’s greatest destinations. Start in the Sabi Sand – no doubt the world’s best place to see leopard and the Big 5; visit Victoria Falls and end in Botswana’s Linyanti floodplain near Chobe National Park, before heading deeper into the Okavango Delta.
This fantastic 9 night tour showcases the highlights of Southern Africa by visiting three premier destinations. Enjoy a few days in the ‘Mother City’ before flying to the Kruger National Park for a world-class African safari and on to the magnificent Victoria Falls.
