The Victoria Falls are on the Zambezi River, at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe in southern Africa. They are one of the Great Natural Wonders Of The World.

A mile throughout and 400 ft high, they shape the largest vertical sheet of water in the international.

They were “located” by way of David Livingstone in 1855 and named for Queen Victoria.

Before that, they were recognised regionally by way of a greater romantic call – Mosi-oa-Tunya, or “Smoke That Thunders”

The falls are part of country wide parks, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia and Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe, and they are one of Southern Africa’s fundamental visitor attractions.

They also are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

GETTING HERE

Fly from Johannesburg Airport to Victoria Falls Airport (Zimbabwe) or to Livingstone Airport (Zambia).

Both flights take round an hour and a half. Both airports are around a 20 minute drive from Victoria Falls.

Most flights leave Johannesburg early within the morning, so that you will need a inn at Johannesburg Airport for the night earlier than.

If you have got the time, and the braveness, you could tour overland on a “Safari” from Cape Town. This may be a appropriate manner to peer Africa, however the fine, safety and rate of those trips varies extraordinarily.

WHEN TO VISIT

Victoria Falls enjoys a slight, dry season from June to August.
The temperature then rises step by step until the rains begin in mid-November. It is then warm, wet and humid till the rainy season ends in late April. If you do not like warmth andhumidity – avoid the rainy season!

It is likewise extraordinarily hot here just before the rains begin. Late October/early November is referred to as the “Suicide Season” with temperatures frequently exceeding forty levels!

The Falls are at complete strength in the course of the March and April floods but the massive quantity of spray obscures the view and might make you very moist! For a mild, great go to – come among June & September.

VISAS

Visa policies alternate in BOTH Zimbabwe and Zambia on an almost every day foundation.

Also, Victoria Falls is proper on the border, and you’ll surely want to see it from each aspects.
I could advocate you to set up a couple of entry visas for both international locations earlier than you embark in your adventure.

MONEY (ZIMBABWE)

The Zimbabwe dollar is volatile and change charges can vary alarmingly from second to second.

By some distance the best forex to apply in Zimbabwe is the USA Dollar.
Pounds Sterling and Euros may be Victoria falls in Zimbabwe used, but the trade fee is bad.
Travellers Cheques are a waste of time at the streets – however they may be used to pay for tours.

Basically, you need to have Us Dollars (cash) to trade into Zimbabwe Dollars – ideally in smaller notes. South African Rand and Botswana Pula can be exchanged as they may be nearby difficult currencies.

Warning!
It is illegal to exchange money at the streets of Zimbabwe.
If you are caught you may be arrested and prosecuted. If anyone on the road gives to change dollars with you – stroll away! No remember how right their fee is!

At the time of writing this, the authorities has closed all bureaux de exchange – so the handiest region to legally change money is in a bank. The alternate price in banks is simplest a fragment of the road (black marketplace) rate, but at the least it is prison!

Ask your excursion-guide or lodge supervisor for the excellent banks to exchange money. And don’t exchange too much straight away – The Zimbabwe Dollar is definitely nugatory out of doors of Zimbabwe.

You will need cash US Dollars to make all major purchases – inclusive of entry to Victoria Falls National park.

Finally – Never use a credit card in Zimbabwe for whatever!
You might be charged a fortune for this privilege -and could emerge as paying numerous instances the coins charge!

MONEY (ZAMBIA)

Zambia’s unit of currency is the Zambian Kwacha, that’s divided into one hundred Ngwee.
Notes are issued in denominations of K10,000; five,000; 1,000; 500; 200; one hundred and 50.
There is not any restrict on how a lot currency you could carry into Zambia – but you ought to claim it whilst you input the united states.

Most traffic will find the trade rate is of their favour. US Dollars, Pounds Sterling and Euros entice excellent costs in banks and bureaux de exchange. Travellers cheques (US Dollars) are extensively familiar.

Entrance to game reserves and many others can best be paid in Kwacha.

Most inns, restaurants, and big shops will take credit score playing cards.
Most of the larger banks will develop nearby forex in opposition to a credit score card.
Standard Chartered and Barclays Banks have ATMs which accept Visa playing cards for coins.

Tipping is discouraged in Zambia.A carrier price is going for your invoice.
Haggling over costs in neighborhood markets and many others is flawlessly suited.