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Visiting Victoria Falls, Zambia


In the 1800s, the Kokolo tribe called Victoria Falls "Mosi-oa-Tunya," the smoke that thunders. That's still an apt description for the awe-inspiring waterfall that plummets over basalt cliffs along... more » In the 1800s, the Kokolo tribe called Victoria Falls "Mosi-oa-Tunya," the smoke that thunders. That's still an apt description for the awe-inspiring waterfall that plummets over basalt cliffs along the Zambian border. Taxis and minibuses regularly run between Livingstone and the falls, which can be seen from bridges along the spray-drenched top or from "The Boiling Pot" at the bottom. Nearby are a Mukuni tribal village and a game park with giraffe, antelope and white rhinos. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
89°F 31°C
68°F 20°C
Dec
85°F 29°C
68°F 20°C
Jan
85°F 29°C
67°F 19°C
Feb
84°F 28°C
67°F 19°C
Mar
85°F 29°C
66°F 18°C
Apr
84°F 28°C
60°F 15°C
Extended Forecast
Tuesday
24 Nov
High:
77°F 25°C
Low:
64°F 17°C
Wednesday
25 Nov
High:
84°F 28°C
Low:
62°F 16°C
Thursday
26 Nov
High:
91°F 32°C
Low:
62°F 16°C

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Zambezi Waterfront

16 Nov 2009

I was camping so I didn't get to see the rooms. The service generally was pretty poor. You are no where near any shops/restaurants (taxi's needed) so rely on their food which was expensive. I also had...more

Zambezi Waterfront

15 Nov 2009

I was travelling as part of a small overland safari group. the day we arrived there were many overland tour companies all camping on the same site. I would guess at least 100 camping mainly European...more

2 of 5 stars
Australia
25 Aug 2009

I did a flight with OnAir Helicopter Tours over Victoria Falls Zambia last month. They take 6 people at a time and if you happen to end up in the middle at the front or in the middle at the back, you...more

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