Victoria Falls National Park

Victoria Falls National Park is a national park in north-western Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls is hailed as one of Zimbabwe’s finest wildlife sanctuaries; and protects the south and east bank of the Zambezi River in the area of the world-famous Victoria Falls.
Victoria Falls National Park’s unique climatic and vegetation features have given rise to rainforests which grows in the spray of the falls. This one of the most notable features of

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the falls and it makes wildlife viewing relatively easier on the Zimbabwe safari. Some of the plant species include ferns, liana vines, palms plus several tree species such as mahogany.

The Victoria Falls

Specacular Victoria Falls

Also famously known as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya, the magnificent Victoria falls is 1708m wide and is recognized as the world’s largest water curtain. The spectacular falls shared by Zambia and Zimbabwe and is territorially divided by Cecil Rhodes’ famous bridge produces deafening roars and forms a thick blanket of mist as millions of litres of water flow down its cliff. The thrust of the water is something to be beheld and enjoyed.

Wildlife

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Victoria Falls National Park contains some big game such as elephants, Cape buffalo, lions, giraffe, white Rhino and antelopes like kudu and waterbuck. Plenty of crocodiles may be seen in the river Zambezi, and a nearby Crocodile Ranch offers a safer view of these dangerous animals. Riverine bird life is plentiful with egrets, herons, cormorants, fish eagles and kingfishers.

Things to do and see

• Victoria Falls – one of the World’s greatest natural splendours and also one of Africa’s premier holiday destinations. The period between September and December offers the best time to see sufficiently impressive amounts of water pouring over the edge. The best view of the falls is from the air.
• Grand Zambezi River – white-water rafting, sundowner cruising, fishing, bird watching and game viewing.

Visiting Seasons
Wet Season: It usually rains anywhere from November through to April, creating a hot and humid climate. The falls are at their wettest and most spectacular by the end of this summer rainy season.
Dry Season: May to October is usually dry and September and October allows better photo opportunities at Victoria Falls as there is much less spray, but the torrent is slightly less impressive. The dry season also presents the prime for game viewing in Zambezi National Park.
Where to Stay
Accommodation in the park is available plenty ranging from simple fishing camps to exclusive safari lodges and five-star hotels. For instance there are several campsites near Zambezi National Park and in the numerous resorts and hotels in and around the town of Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls Hotel and the Victoria Falls safari lodge are some of the best facilities available.