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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
Flights: Cheap airfare to Victoria Falls (arriving in Lusaka, Zambia - Lusaka)

Traveler Advice on Victoria Falls

9 Hotels & Accommodations

3 Things to Do

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jul
76°F 24°C
49°F 9°C
Aug
83°F 28°C
54°F 12°C
Sep
88°F 31°C
60°F 15°C
Oct
92°F 33°C
67°F 19°C
Nov
89°F 31°C
68°F 20°C
Dec
85°F 29°C
68°F 20°C
Extended Forecast
Friday
Jul 17
Hi:
69°F 20°C
Lo:
51°F 10°C
Saturday
Jul 18
Hi:
73°F 22°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C
Sunday
Jul 19
Hi:
71°F 21°C
Lo:
51°F 10°C

Traveler Reviews

Chundukwa River Lodge

Jul 7, 2009

My wife and I had been living in Zambia while I was teaching at the University of Zambia on a Fulbright Fellowship. We had some extra time before the semester started, so we were told that absolutely...more

Zambezi Waterfront

4 of 5 stars
Zim/Edinburgh
Jun 23, 2009

I stayed at the Zambezi waterfront with many other wedding guests, for what I believe was the most amazing wedding I have ever attended. Graham, Charmaine, Auggs, Mercie, Mundia and all the staff...more

Zambezi Waterfront

Jun 22, 2009

Waterfront is a reasonable place to stay in Livingstone, without breaking the bank. The chalets are lovely compared to many of the other complexs, and the bar and restaurant are great places to...more

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