Victoria Falls

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Quick Facts

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Coordinates

• Latitude: -17.9244809
• Longitude: 25.8377588

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Introduction

Victoria Falls

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The Victoria Falls are undoubtedly one of Africa’s major attractions. They are located in southern Africa, between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
At a height of over 100 meters and a width of about 1700 meters, the Victoria Falls are the largest sheet of water falling in the world. Located within the boundaries of Mosi-oa-Tunya NP in Zambia and Victoria Falls NP in Zimbabwe, the falls are one of the most impressive landmarks of Africa and travellers from around the world are highly attracted by the opportunities near the falls. Hiking, wildlife viewing, bungeejumping, cruising, whit water rafting the Zambezi river and a helicopter ride to have a bird's eye view of the falls, all are very popular. As the falls are mainly located in Zambia, the best panoramic view is from Zimbabwe, viewing the falls head on. Even better would be the view from the air. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
If you visit the falls during or just after the rainy season, when the water levels are high, make sure you wrap all your belongings into a plastic bag, or leave it at the hostel - it will all get wet, and umbrellas and raincoats help very little!

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Cost

Entrance to the Falls from the Zambian side costs 10USD and around 2000 kwatcha for Zambian residents. Bring your residency permit for the discount. There are no student discounts.

Getting There

The Victoria Falls can be reached by plane from Johannesburg and Lusaka or you can travel by train from Lusaka or by bus from Lusaka and from Botswana and Zimbabwe. The most convenient and cheap way to travel to Victoria Falls is by train and you are looking at between $20-$50 per ticket.
The Victoria Falls are easily reached from the town of Livingstone on Zambian side, and the aptly named Victoria Falls Town from the Zimbabwean side. From Zimbabwe you can simply walk to the entrance; the town has been purpose-built for visitors. From Livingstone, the Victoria Falls are about 10 kilometres from the town, and it is not recommended that you walk, as muggings have happened- at the very least, you'll get a lot of hassle from the touts.
Minibuses from town depart to the falls and back when they are full, and fixed-priced shared taxis await at the gates. Regular payment is 5,000 kwatcha.
At the entrance you'll find a large crafts market with very persistant vendors!

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Budget

At Victoria Falls town and surroundings in Zimbabwe:

Mid-Range

Upscale