Victoria falls national park
The Smoke that thunders
Victoria Falls National Park is located in the northwestern part of Zimbabwe and is home to the world’s largest waterfall at a height of 108 meters (355 feet), stretching across 1,708 meters (5,604 feet).
Due to its remarkable natural beauty and cultural significance, the Victoria Falls was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1989 and is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The park covers an area of about 23.4 square kilometers and has a dense rainforest which is watered by the spray from the Falls.
The source of the mighty Falls is the Zambezi River that flows 2,700 kilometers through six countries on its journey from its source in north-western Zambia to the Indian Ocean.
On the very odd occasion, one may spot a leopard but the area is mainly populated by baboons, warthogs and monkeys. The vegetation includes ferns, palms, liana vines and mahogany.
How to get there
Access by road
From Bulawayo, drive straight along the A8 till you get to Victoria Falls.
Land at Victoria Falls International Airport and travel via road along the A8 to Victoria Falls.
What to bring
- Binoculars, cameras, hiking/ walking shoes and wildlife reference books or smartphone applications.
- Food supplies enough for the stay.
- First Aid Kit (With antihistamines, plasters, arnica oil for sprains and an antiseptic for stings and cuts)
- Camping tents.
- Sleeping bag
- Torch
What to wear
- For summer (September – March), cool comfortable clothing is recommended along with sunhats and sunscreen.
- For winter and autumn (April – August), warm clothing is recommended, especially for the night times.
- Wear earthy colours and avoid bright-coloured clothing like red, yellow, bright green.
Caution
- Avoid the edge of the cliff
- Slippery rocks
