Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park
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Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park
Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park
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"The smoke that thunders" is a local name for Africa's most famous waterfall thundering over a 100m-high cliff.
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Karen
14 contributions
Feb 2022
Victoria Falls is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders of the world! The national park on the Zimbabwe side is well-maintained, offering beverages, rain gouchos/covers, and other helpful items before you stop. It costs about 30 USD, but it is well worth it, both for the amazing views along a safe and clearly marked set of stops, as well as to support the maintenance of the park. Once inside, a great information exhibit provides short but nice geological and hydrological panels, along with information on biodiversity, plants, comparisons with other natural water falls, and cultural historical information. (Before going too far, there are also toilets near the entrance to the left.) There are clearly signposted stops along the 2 km walk, which weaves through a rainforest, but be prepared to get very wet from the dramatic spray and mist of the falls, which shift depending on wind. Either bring a waterproof camera, or an umbrella and wrap your camera in plastic. The rainbows are stunning. The park is very clean, with trash bins along the way, so everyone should also do their best to make sure and not throw rubbish/trash in the park. The park closes at 6pm.
Written March 13, 2022
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M Theresho C
Roodepoort, South Africa399 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Believe everything you've heard about Victoria falls! The majestic natural wonder,literally took my breath away!
Getting in is seamless and there's a discounted price if you come from the SADC region.
Prepare to walk for about 2-3 hours to take it all in and to go to all the viewing points.
We had a tour guide , not necessary though, that explained the history of the falls and took us to all the corners :-)
And take a raincoat with and a waterproof case for your phone as the water makes it "rain" closer to the falls
It's a must see!
Getting in is seamless and there's a discounted price if you come from the SADC region.
Prepare to walk for about 2-3 hours to take it all in and to go to all the viewing points.
We had a tour guide , not necessary though, that explained the history of the falls and took us to all the corners :-)
And take a raincoat with and a waterproof case for your phone as the water makes it "rain" closer to the falls
It's a must see!
Written August 26, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Simon C
88 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This the translation of the local name of the falls which are now called Victoria Falls since David Livingstone named them after his queen.
We had seen the spray from the falls from afar and it really does resemble smoke rising hundreds of metres into the air. When you get up close the sound of the water is indeed like thunder and so the name is very apt.
The falls are the widest and highest continuous falls in the world stretching across nearly 2km and falling 108m at the highest point. The width of the falls makes if difficult to see them all in one go from the ground and so we also took a helicopter flight which is recommended to get the full view.
The Zambezi river is the boundary between Zambia to the north and Zimbabwe to the south. VF Park is on the Zimbabwe side and provides a short trail where you can view the falls from a number of viewpoints. Entrance fees are $30 per person and they do take cards.
The amount of water coming over the falls varies greatly depending on the season. At the end of the dry season in Oct, Nov the water can nearly dry up completely. In Feb, Mar in the rainy season there is a torrent of water that fills the air with spray and you will get wet viewing the falls! One tip is wear light shoes or water shoes that will dry quickly - heavier boots will get very wet. Also bring a dry bag for your iPhone or camera if you don’t want to spend the next few days trying to dry them out. There are lots of vendors with ponchos for hire just outside the entrance or many tour operators and lodges will provide them for you.
The trail itself is flat and well maintained and is wheelchair accessible for the majority of it. Viewing points are all well fenced but there is one point where the adrenaline seekers can get close to the edge if they wish.
The falls themselves are one of the natural wonders of the world and it’s easy to see why. They don’t have as much flow of water as Niagara Falls but the scale of the cataract in the wide Zambezi river is breathtaking and the sight of rainbows (or even moon bows if you go in the evening) over the falls are stunning.
We had seen the spray from the falls from afar and it really does resemble smoke rising hundreds of metres into the air. When you get up close the sound of the water is indeed like thunder and so the name is very apt.
The falls are the widest and highest continuous falls in the world stretching across nearly 2km and falling 108m at the highest point. The width of the falls makes if difficult to see them all in one go from the ground and so we also took a helicopter flight which is recommended to get the full view.
The Zambezi river is the boundary between Zambia to the north and Zimbabwe to the south. VF Park is on the Zimbabwe side and provides a short trail where you can view the falls from a number of viewpoints. Entrance fees are $30 per person and they do take cards.
The amount of water coming over the falls varies greatly depending on the season. At the end of the dry season in Oct, Nov the water can nearly dry up completely. In Feb, Mar in the rainy season there is a torrent of water that fills the air with spray and you will get wet viewing the falls! One tip is wear light shoes or water shoes that will dry quickly - heavier boots will get very wet. Also bring a dry bag for your iPhone or camera if you don’t want to spend the next few days trying to dry them out. There are lots of vendors with ponchos for hire just outside the entrance or many tour operators and lodges will provide them for you.
The trail itself is flat and well maintained and is wheelchair accessible for the majority of it. Viewing points are all well fenced but there is one point where the adrenaline seekers can get close to the edge if they wish.
The falls themselves are one of the natural wonders of the world and it’s easy to see why. They don’t have as much flow of water as Niagara Falls but the scale of the cataract in the wide Zambezi river is breathtaking and the sight of rainbows (or even moon bows if you go in the evening) over the falls are stunning.
Written February 14, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Ken F
Koenigsbrunn, Germany389 contributions
Mar 2020
We were here in February of 2020.
We've heard alot about these falls, but nothing can describe them better than standing in front of them!!! There is an entrance fee (about US$20-30). Not sure how much, since we didn't have to pay. Please note the opening hours when planing to visit the falls:
Summer (1st September to 30th April) - Opens 6am and closes 6 pm
Winter (1st May to 31st August) - Opens 6:30am and closes 6 pm
The weather was not as good as we had hoped. So the pictures are not as good as we had wanted them to be.
Bring time with you when coming here. Also bring your rain gear (Poncho), as it can get very wet and windy (spray from the falls). You can rent a poncho from the dealers at the parking lot. Be careful, they say that you will get your money back, when you return the poncho, but that is not true!!!
There are several (about 15 or 16) points of view, all of which are spectacular.
Whenever we come back to Zimbabwe, we'll come back here for sure!!!
We've heard alot about these falls, but nothing can describe them better than standing in front of them!!! There is an entrance fee (about US$20-30). Not sure how much, since we didn't have to pay. Please note the opening hours when planing to visit the falls:
Summer (1st September to 30th April) - Opens 6am and closes 6 pm
Winter (1st May to 31st August) - Opens 6:30am and closes 6 pm
The weather was not as good as we had hoped. So the pictures are not as good as we had wanted them to be.
Bring time with you when coming here. Also bring your rain gear (Poncho), as it can get very wet and windy (spray from the falls). You can rent a poncho from the dealers at the parking lot. Be careful, they say that you will get your money back, when you return the poncho, but that is not true!!!
There are several (about 15 or 16) points of view, all of which are spectacular.
Whenever we come back to Zimbabwe, we'll come back here for sure!!!
Written February 22, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Craig L
54 contributions
Feb 2020
The Zambia side, in some ways its better than the Zim side as you can get up closer to the falls this side. It has a longer path alongside the falls, and the rainbow in the afternoon is amazing to look at, also its 10 bux cheaper than Zim side. You will get soaked if you go down to the path and across the bridge, no need to spend money on a rain jacket as getting soaked is part of the fun, just take a waterproof bag to put essentials in. I spent 5 hours in the park took a packed lunch with me and basically chilled watching and hearing the falls.
Written February 29, 2020
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The Weak Knee Traveler
Singapore, Singapore11,766 contributions
Aug 2019
This is a UNESCO site and also one of the largest waterfall in the world and certainly the largest in Africa. Whilst the waterfall is impressive especially with the rainbows over it, the forested pathways as well as the birdlife here are great as well.
It is best to visit early in the morning before the sun becomes to high up and also become the crowd comes in. Part of the long stretch of path could be wet due to the sprays from the fall.
A definite must visit.
It is best to visit early in the morning before the sun becomes to high up and also become the crowd comes in. Part of the long stretch of path could be wet due to the sprays from the fall.
A definite must visit.
Written June 2, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
lindadownunder
Perth, Australia2,858 contributions
Nov 2019
Even though the water flow in the falls are low they are still spectacular.
The walk along the path is very easy with great views of the falls and river below from the many vantage points.
It took my husband and I about 2 hours to do the Loop with many photo stops along the way.
The walk along the path is very easy with great views of the falls and river below from the many vantage points.
It took my husband and I about 2 hours to do the Loop with many photo stops along the way.
Written January 7, 2020
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Aaron G
Amsterdam, The Netherlands609 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The park grounds are beautiful and natural which is a plus. For any worries about the difficulty of the walk/hike, do not be. It’s a mild walk that takes no time at all. There are many viewpoints and all offer a slightly different perspective of the falls. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and maybe some that are water proof (this was my regret) as you will get wet. The falls are powerful and the mist is more like a heavy shower. It is about 30 dollars to get into the park but well worth it.
Written February 11, 2020
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London_John_Jane
London, Canada123 contributions
Sep 2021
Walked over to the Park from our hotel. The multiple view points for the Falls accessed by paths in the park give one unparalleled views of the falls from from one end to the other. We went during September (the end of the dry season) and the views of the falls were spectacular - not sure what it would be like during the wet season with higher water flow and a lot more mist - there was still a pleasant amount of mist when we visited and one gets wet walking along parts of the edge of the cliffs.
Written October 6, 2021
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Nuestrademus T
Pretoria, South Africa18 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
I have visited here several times and recently brought a foreign friend. She was impressed. They must just monitor that only sober people access the place as we came across a couple of drunk and noisy groups inside of which l was saddened to know later that one fell into the water!
Written January 3, 2021
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Angelika S
Marklkofen, Germany2,034 contributions
Wir sind Ende Jan. 2020 an den Victoria Falls und möchten einen Heliflug machen. Kann man vor Ort buchen und was kostet das? Vielen Dank im Voraus.
mba27974
Arrondissement of Saint-Paul, Reunion Island5 contributions
Bonjour,
J ignore le prix en janv 2020 mais voici les prix en août 2019:
10 min , environ 50 $
20 min, environ 80$ . Vous avez des formules que vous trouvez directement auprès de votre hôtel. C est très bien organisé. Bon voyage
Please tell me how to book a waterfall full moon tour. Can I join by reservation on the day or the day before? How should I make a reservation? Where is my reservation?
Holly R
80 contributions
Is it recommended to get a tour of the falls- or just wander around yourself?
ShaunH290
London, UK1,771 contributions
We went with family and had no problems at all. You have to pay to get in anyway, so I would not pay even more for a guide. Opposite the entrance are some souvenir stalls - spend your money there instead!
BarbinVic
Victoria, Canada
Hoping to explore Victoria Falls and Okavango area by vehicle in Feb 2019. Does the rain seriously interfere with travel in Feb? How are the roads then - hope to drive from Maun to Katima Mulilo.
Fezekile F
16 contributions
I personally have not driven, used shuttle services, but I have colleagues who regularly do road trips between Botswana and Vic Falls in a small sedan. They say the roads are fine, though am not sure of rainy seasons.
Barry H
Beaworthy, UK72 contributions
My wife is disabled and cannot walk very far she usually use a mobilty scooter as well as a wheelchair. Does anyone have experience or info as to wether it is a good idea to visit. We are lookig at going June 2019
CantWaitToLeave033
Pullman, Washington34 contributions
I was injured while on our trip (this past March) and had to see Victoria Falls in a wheel chair. It was NOT easy. The paved path (flagstones, mostly) is rough, narrow, and very steep in places. There are frequent steps, too, although they are not high steps and there are usually no more than 3 or 4 steps at a time. What we did, at the advice of our hotel, was to hire a burly young man to push my wheel chair. He was great! He and my husband were able to get me everywhere I needed to go. And it was SO worth the money. The falls were spectacular!
M ro
Argentina17 contributions
Hola! Quiero ir a las cataratas victoria en abril,voy sola y no tengo idea donde parar y que tour contratar, alguien puede ayudarme??
iriarod
Seville, Spain160 contributions
No es ningún problema ir sola,abril es un mes magnÃfico para ver las cataratas después de las lluvias,en booking tienes muchos hoteles y podrás elegir el que mejor se adapte a tus presupuestos,en cuanto a los Tours en la ciudad existen agencias que te ofrecen muchas excursiones y las puedes contratar tu misma o consultar en la recepción del hotel
Shebashful
Sheffield, UK128 contributions
Hi there. ill be back in Livingstone in March. Are there any game drives from the area please?
Thank you in advance.
Jo
LikiTourSafaris
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe2 contributions
Hi Sheffield.
Yes many game drives around Livingstone. Never the less you can try coming to Zimbabwe side where you can try one of our leading private game reserve in Victoria Falls town. The chances of you seeing the big 5 here are at list available.
Zim side also provides with the largest National Park in Zimbabwe on a 2 hrs drive from Victoria Falls town with varieties of game parks suitable for game drives and or camping. Good campsites available for you.
Not forgeting about the Zambezi National Park along the magestic Zambezi river where a game drive conducted in the park is a true enthusiatic game of challenge to see more game. Plenty of game but with thick vegitaion making more a sport to locate some game.
Chobe National Park in Botswana becomes another alternative though depending with your vissa applications. Recommendations on Chobe trips are always good and pleasing.
Looking down to see you in March for activities to add up to this.
Irfan S
London7 contributions
Is there a reliable local driver you can recommend?
Safariafficionado
Kampala, Uganda3,068 contributions
Take a cab, affordable, or use the services of a local tour company which driver then also serves as a guide at no extra cost.
maryse195
Switzerland18 contributions
Nous sommes 2 amies et serons aux Chutes Victoria du sam 25 novembre dans l'après-midi au lundi 27 nov à midi , soit 1jour et demi. A part bien sur visiter les chutes quelle activités proposez-vous (le tour en hélico ne nouus intéresse pas) et à quel prix?
Verocolli
Brussels, Belgium244 contributions
je vous conseille vraiment la croisière sur le Zambeze, c'est magnifique et très confortable. Il y a toute sorte de gamme de bateau
Rumbellis
Ipswich, UK94 contributions
We visit in 2 weeks time and are staying the Zambia side . Are we able to visit the Zimbabwe side as this is more spectacular
vkrombach
Florida237 contributions
Views are different: think you can buy a multi- country visa . Be prepared to WAIT in SLOW line at border crossing. (for us..one hour and a half..) We were told by our tour guide to put cash for visa in our passports as we handed it over to customs.
Also get USDs for Zimbabwe. When we visited in August... ATMs were always out of cash- Country runs on USDs. Some places take credit cards, but not all. So take plenty of cash..
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- Hotels near Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park:
- (0.38 mi) Ilala Lodge Hotel
- (0.41 mi) Shearwater Explorers Village
- (0.35 mi) The Kingdom at Victoria Falls
- (0.49 mi) The Victoria Falls Hotel
- (0.47 mi) N1 Hotel Victoria Falls
- Restaurants near Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park:
- (0.01 mi) The Rainforest Cafe
- (0.30 mi) Wild Horizons Lookout Cafe
- (0.37 mi) The Cassia Restaurant
- (0.41 mi) nam took
- (0.45 mi) The River Brewing Company