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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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Dec
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Zambezi Waterfront

Nov 16, 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

Nov 15, 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

Aug 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I spent 4 days at the Zambezi Sun Hotel in June and had some brilliant experiences. The hotel was very good and SO close to the Falls. Food OK, buffet dinner not brilliant, but...more

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