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Victoria Falls
ℹ️Practical info — Victoria Falls
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Visit the falls in the morning to see the most beautiful rainbows in the mist.
- Bring a rain poncho; you are guaranteed to get wet from the spray.
- Beware of baboons; do not leave food visible in your car or backpack.
- Book a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River for an unforgettable experience.
🍽 Food
A famous game meat buffet with an interactive drumming show.
Fresh fish from the river, best enjoyed grilled with lemon.
The local staple, served with hearty meat or vegetable stew.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A hub for high-quality crafts, galleries, and jewelry.
Near the park entrance, find hand-carved wood and souvenirs.
A great spot for a sunset drink overlooking the waterhole.
Provides peaceful drives along the river away from the main tourist crowds.
A walking path along the Zambezi, set slightly away from the main falls noise.
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Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is renowned for being one of the largest waterfalls in the world, with a width of 1,708 meters and a height of 108 meters. The town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe has a population of around 33,000 and serves as a major tourism hub. The falls are part of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The geological formation is a result of the Zambezi River cutting through a basalt plateau, creating a series of gorges downstream. The area experiences a subtropical climate with a distinct wet season from November to March. Tourism drives the local economy, featuring activities like white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and helicopter tours. The Victoria Falls International Airport connects the region to several African and international destinations.
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Create a postcard- Location: Zimbabwe
- Highlights: The Snake Pit · Steam Loco · Horseshoe Falls
- Nearby: Hwange (85 km)
- Population: ~35.215 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Rain mm | 131 | 125 | 92 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 64 | 137 |
Geography
Facts
- The waterfall is 1,708 meters wide and 108 meters high.
- Average water flow is 1,088 m³/s.
- David Livingstone discovered the falls in 1855.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989.
- Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park covers 66 km².
- The town of Victoria Falls has about 33,000 inhabitants.
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