Now that we came to live in South Africa, we use the opportunity to explore some areas of the African continent, unknown to us and give some content to Molaviajar So We had to translate you through this article even if it was just a little, Victoria Falls So We predict it: Not disappointed. For something that this natural enclave is UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989. 1989S
How to get to Victoria Falls
Victoria’s cataracts are in South Africa, right on the border between Zambia and Zimbabue, on the Zambez River, the largest room in Africa. By plane you can fly to Harry Manta Nkumbula International Airport (HMNIA)in Livingston, the capital of Zambia. It is located about 10 kilometers from the cataract. If you prefer to fly to Zimbabue – we arrive here from Cabo Cabo – the option is Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) About 20 kilometers from the enclave. More information
When to visit Victoria Waterfall
Most likely if you come to see Victoria Falls You are as impressed as us. We are talking about cataracts 1.7 kilometers wide and height 108 meters, more than significant sizes.
Despite It is always the right time to visit the falls There are certain considerations that must be taken into account. If you want to see them in the best case, with maximum flow levels, you will have to go between March and May, although the bad thing for these months is that you can find fog, very annoying to enjoy full and sharp views. And if you go between October and December, there will probably be no fog, but its flow will be lower and there is even the possibility of some of the waterfalls dry.
The best thing you need to go among the known as intermediate months – from June to September or from January to February – is that you will find medium stream and accompanied by good visibility. For example, we went at the end of March and looked at what miracle.
How to organize the trip
You can visit Victoria for free or organized excursion. We chose to hire a Tour Private for several reasons. The first is that you forget to have to prepare the trip yourself. The second is that you go with some expert in the field and speak your language. And the last one, which by price and more for the whole family was not bad at all. Of course, the price of the leading trip was economical, but you have to add the tickets to the park: $ 50 for Zimabue (44.27 euros, to the current change) – children from 6 to 12 years have a 50% discount – and another $ 20 for Zambia (17.70 euros).
They came to search the hotel we were staying in, Zimbara and they took us Victoria National Park On the side of Zimbabue, which was full of perspectives with some of the best panoramic, each more good. From here we could enjoy four of the cataracts: Rainbow Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Main Falls and Devil’s Cataract. Then they took us to Zambia to visit Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park And that’s why we cross the Victoria Cataract Bridge, a real miracle.
In Zambia, we could also enjoy his main views. Special mention of the Eastern cataract, also grand. Then we crossed the knife bridge, where we thanked to get raincoat and flip flops, because if not, we would have finished completely soaked.
What should I do in Victoria Falls
In addition to the excursion we told you, which we made to visit the perspectives of Zambia and Zimbabue, and that took us about four hours – the equivalent of one morning – in the cataract of Victoria, as an important tourist claim can be carried out. We did three.
The first and the one we liked most was The two -hour boat trip on the Zambez River From which we saw many aquatic animals, such as hippos, and in which we cut some food.
The second activity, of Victoria’s most interesting cataracts – not to say the most – was to fly them with a helicopter. Unlike Niagara cataracts (between Canada and the United States)They are a little more closed and although at first glance this fact can lead to the fact that they will not appreciate so well, the truth is that the view is grand.
The last activity we did was to visit Traditional village of Zimbaby Where we knew what the daily life of the people who inhabited it was. In our opinion, it is not a long time to spend with them and we would like more interaction with the families we met there, but the time is what it is. However, we believe that it was worth it because we went with the children and had the opportunity to see how other children like them live. However, if we put time for balance and the things that are done there before the price of the excursion, this is the one that seemed to us the most expensive of all.
But these are not the only activities offered at Victoria Falls, tourism can also be done in the area, pulling into a Pullil rafting For Zambezi hire a bike to find the area or, for the loudest, do PuentingS As you can see, the variety of activities is not a problem. This is to choose who to do!
Practical Tips to Visit
If something is clear about this visit, you will get wet … So take it. You can bring your own raincoat, buy one, or rent it – rental prices vary depending on where they are acquired: outside the park about two euros and within eight to 10 euros. But keep in mind that they should be of quality, long, that they cover almost to their feet and that they also cover the backpack or things you wear.
Of course, think about shoes. Either you wear one of the replacement safe from the water or it is best to succumb and wear the typical shirt flips that do not slip.
Of course, if you visit them in cold times, it is better to warm up as the moisture of the water increases the temperature. And if you go with a nice time, the swimsuit is always a good option. Take just a towel, safe from water, solar cream and exchange clothes and you will spend a day of 10.
In addition to the clothes, Keep in mind the documentation you will need To get here. Most likely, if your nationality is Spanish, you need a visa to enter Zambia and Zimbabue, although the good thing is that it can be obtained almost immediately. Do not forget either in the heat months, the repulsive mosquito, much present in the area, nor the solar cream.
Money is also something to consider. Zimbabue’s official currency is the Zimbabuense dollar, although US dollars are also accepted. In turn, the currency in Zambia is Zambian Kwacha and although other payment methods are accepted, especially in dollars, keep in mind that with so many currency dance dances it is best to be careful with which card to use there, as you most often apply commissions or fees that are not insignificant. We use some Specific travel cards without commissions And we are very pleased with them.
This is our little story about our visit to Victoria Falls, which will no doubt repeat again as a family as the children came out as delighted and impressed as we with this miracle of nature.