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The Victoria Falls is one of the greatest natural wonders in the world and is a world heritage site. It is the largest falling curtain of water on earth, almost 2 kilometers wide that fall 300 meters into the gorge below. To view the falls is simply breathtaking. With spectacular scenery, sun-downer cruises, nearby game lodges and its close proximity to some of Africa's best game parks, it's no wonder that the Victoria Falls is one of Southern Africa's top destinations.
The local people refer to the Victoria Falls as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" "The smoke that thunders". There is something almost fantastic about the falls, as the powerful Zambezi River flows through the rainforest and then suddenly falls into the Zambezi gorge below in a breathtaking display of several waterfalls. Mist from the waterfalls can be seen over 20 kilometers away, and the thundering roar can be heard long before the falls are in sight. The unique geography of the falls means you can watch them face-on and get to enjoy the full force of the spray, noise and spectacular rainbows that are always present.
Apart from this magnificent Falls, there are many more places which you can see. There is Victoria National Park. These parks are a home to a large variety of wild animals such as Elephants, giraffes, zebra, baboons and lions. You can also see some great natural sights like an elephant eating a tree or a lion roaring. All this leave an unforgettable experience on your mind.
Activities:
The vast majority of activities centre around the Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River although they are not purely limited to these two great entities. One can raft rapids in the zigzagging chasm downstream of the Falls, known as the Batoka Gorge, or canoe calmer stretches of the Upper Zambezi. For the adventurous (and quite possibly slightly insane!) traveler, a whole of challenges await, from 111 meter bungee jump off the Victoria Falls Bridge to river boarding' down the rapids on body boards! Other slightly less energetic but no less thrilling activities include helicopter and micro light flights over the Falls as well as hot air balloon rides and game drives in the National Park.
When to Visit:
Perhaps the most popular and optimal time to visit Victoria Falls (from the standpoint of good views and best weather) would be around the July through September time frame. The falls is gradually in transition from a flooded state to a low flow state so you might have fewer problems with mist while still having an acceptable volume of water so as to not feel underwhelmed. But with this being perhaps the best time to go (in terms of getting the best of both worlds of visual impact and most activities), the cost of accommodations and amenities as well as the crowds (though even this is relative to what the visitor is used to) are at their worst.
Booking Flights:
Air Zimbabwe offers cheap flights to Victoria Falls from Johannesburg, South Africa, Harare International &Bulawayo International. There are three direct flight departures of Air Zimbabwe from Johannesburg-Victoria Falls-Johannesburg i.e. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday'sand vice versa. Other than that the flights of Air Zimbabwe from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls connect via Harare International, the capital city of Zimbabwe. These are all morning flights that fly at around 9 am and take approximately 2 hours to reach Victoria Falls. For more information visit http://www.cheapzimbabweflights.com/ or call reservation 02079936219 to book cheap flights to Victoria Falls.
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