Focus – Victoria Falls

 Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.  ‘The Smoke that Thunders’or the greatest curtain of falling water in the world forms solumns of spray that can be seen from miles away as, at the height of the rainy season, more than five hundred million cubic meters of water per minute plummet over the edge, over a width of nearly two kilometers, into a gorge over one hundred meters below.

 There is so much to do and see in this area –

• Experience a bird’s eye view of the Victoria Falls on a thrilling flight over the Falls and the Zambezi River in a helicopter or Microlight aircraft. The helicopter is designed so all passengers have a good view.
• Take a canoe safari and get the chance to experience all that the stunning and charming Upper Zambezi River has to offer.
• The Victoria Falls Rainforest, as it has become known, is an area of dense woodland vegetation supported and nourished by the constant spray from the waterfall. Under its shadow the near constant rainfall supports an area of dense vegetation which remains green throughout the dry season, the Victoria Falls Rainforest. The rising spray best seen in the early morning can be seen from many miles away
• Walk with the Lions – No leashes, no collars, just a natural African wildlife adventure. Lion Encounter Victoria Falls operates stage one of the African Lion Rehabilitation & Release into the Wild Program, supported by ALERT. Lion Encounter Victoria Falls operates within the beautiful Zambezi National Park affording the guests an opportunity to see several of Zimbabwe’s other keystone species that you may encounter whilst walking with the lions.
• Horse back safari – It is a truly exhilirating experience to ride through the African bush. It’s quiet and peaceful and you feel at one with nature, your senses come alove.  The combination of riding and game viewing makes for a unique and unforgettable experience.

• To say that the history of Zimbabwe is rich is an understatement, the abundance of rock art and ruins bear witness to ancient cultures and traditions. The Matobo Hills for example are home to various archaeological finds dating back to as far as the Pre-Middle Stone Age. Zimbabwe is home to many ethnic groups including the Shona people whose soapstone sculptures have become world famous in the art scene.

Please do not hesitate to contact Lynne at The Traveller for suggestions on how to get there, what to do and see, where to stay, eat, and how to get around.