WHY
Straddling the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River,the world's largest sheet of falling water is one of the world's seven natural wonders and a must-visit for thrill seekers,nature lovers and anyone wanting to rediscover their sense of wonder for our planet. The 1700-metre falls are wider than Niagara,higher than Iguazu,and unload 550 million litres of water a minute. Come to Africa without seeing them,and you'll live to regret it.
VISIT
Perhaps the best part about Victoria Falls is the multitude of ways in which you can admire them. From the Zambian side,there's an edge-of-the-world feeling to be had at the Eastern Cataract lookout point,or the sensation of walking through the falls (complete with a thorough soaking) while crossing the Knife Edge Bridge. On the Zimbabwean side,breathtaking vistas await at the Devil's Cataract and Danger Point. The best views,however,are from World Heritage-listed Livingstone Island. Peer down into the spray-filled gorge sans safety barrier and,if you're brave and visiting in the dry season (August to January),take a dip in the Devil's Pool,nature's ultimate infinity pool set right on the lip of the falls.
EAT
Sure,it's touristy,but The Boma restaurant is also loads of fun. Get kitted out in a traditional"chitenge"(like an African sarong) on arrival,before gorging yourself on a"braai"barbecue buffet of local specialities including crocodile,warthog and the infamously awful mopane worm. There'll be shows by traditional dancers and singers,stalls run by fortune tellers and hair braiders,plus the nightly drum show and dancing. Just make sure you leave before the audience participation begins. Seetheboma.co.zw
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