Horse Shoe Falls
This section is horse-shoe shaped and is 95 metres deep. This section usually dries up at the height of the dry season between ctober and November.
Rainbow Falls
A rainbow can clearly be viewed from this viewpoint. The falls are 108 metres deep at this point and are the deepest of the whole series.
The Eastern Cataract
The falls completely fall on the Zambian side but have their best view on the Zimbabwean side. They are the second deepest falls of the series at 101 metres deep.
The Main Falls
The falls at this point are arguably at their most majestic view. With a wide curtain of water thundering down 93 metres into the gorge below from a 822 metre wide ledge, and peak water falls of 700,000 cubic metres per minute, this section throws out a magnificent spray that waters the rainforest around the falls.
Cataract Viewpoint
The best view of the gorges below can be found by descending 73 steps into the gorge. The David Livingstone statue can be found at the left end of the Falls near the spectacular Devils Cataract viewpoint. On 16 November 1855, Livingstone ( the first Western explorer to view the Falls) wrote in his journal: "scenes so lovely must have been gazed on by angels in their flight".
The Rainforest
The rainforest area of Victoria Falls is filled with many unique species of flora and fauna. One can wander amongst the Fig, Mahogany and Date Palm groves while gazing at the Falls from magnificent viewpoints. Many species of birds and small mammals may be spotted beneath the protective canopy of the fores t
TheBoilingPot
This place is appropriately named to describe the point where water from opposite directions collide in the Zambezi River as it turns in a southeasterly direction passing through several gorges.
TheBigTree
This is a large baobab tree near the Falls. The tree which bas withstood the test of time is 16 metres in diameter and 20 metres tall.
Victoria Falls Bridge
Having designed in England the bridge was transported from Europe in pieces and was assembled into one piece bridging Zimbabwe and Zambia in 1906. The bridge is also renowned for its popular bungee jumping.
The Zambezi National Park
The Zambezi National Park consists of 40km of Zambezi River frontage and a spread of wildlife, rich inland mopane forest and savanna. The Zambezi National Park together with the Victoria Falls National Park cover an area of 56,000 hectares. The northern border of the Park is formed by the great Zambezi River which also forms the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia for much of its length. A wide variety of larger mammals may be found within the Zambezi National Park including 4 of the Big Five: elephant, lion, buffalo, and leopard. In addition, herds of sable antelope, eland, zebra, giraffe, kudu, waterbuck and impala as well as many of the smaller species of game can be viewed. The Zambezi River is home to a large variety of fish and is famous for its bream and fighting tiger fish. Zambezi National Park has two main game-viewing sections: the Zambezi River Game Drive, with an extensive network of roads along the river accessed through the main gate of the Park, and the 25 kilometre cKamabondo Game Drive in the southern part of the Park, which begins about 5 kilometres outside of Victoria Falls town f just off the main road to Bulawayo. Seasons
During the summer months (November to March) the weather is hot and humid, whilst during the winter it is cool and dry although it can be cold in the night in winter.
FACILITIES
LODGES
The accommodation units at Zambezi Camp are self-contained lodges on the river bank 6 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls. The camps served by a tar road and is open ail year round. The lodges, which are fully equipped, have 2 bedrooms, living rooms bathroom and kitchen with stove and refrigerator.
FISHING CAMPS
Three exclusive fishing camps: Kandahar, Siansimba and Mpala Jena are attractively situated on the banks of the Zambezi, off the Zambezi River Game Drive. Facilities consist of a flush toilet and cold shower; tap water, a sleeping shelter (with low side walls at Kandahar), cernent table with bench and braai unit. Fishing by boat is excellent in these areas. shower; tap water, a sleeping shelter (with low side walls at Kandahar), cement table with bench and braai unit. Fishing by boat is excellent in these areas. CAMPING SITES
For an unforgettable wilderness experience, there are 4 minimum development camping sites available in the Park. Situated on the banks of the Zambezi, these areas which are unfenced and completely in the wild, are equipped with a braai stand and bush toilet only. Chundu 1 (25 kilometres upstream from the reception office) and Chundu 2 (26 kilometres) are situated in an acacia forest close to the rivers edge. Chomuzi (40 kilometres) is sited near some rapids and Siamunungu (47 kilometres) is located at the end of the Zambezi River Drive on a particularly lovely stretch of the river. Each camp can accommodate a maximum of 12 people.
PICNIC SITES
Upstream along the Zambezi River Drive, there are 25 numbered sites where day visitors may picnic or fish. These sites are attractively situated on the banks of the river and sheltered beneath the beautiful shady reverine vegetation.
AMENITIES
The town of Victoria Falls is a modem set up which has ail the requisite supplies for fuel, food provisions, hospitals, curios and other essential conveniences.
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
Game viewing - visitors use their own vehicles for transport.
Fishing - visitors bring their own fishing gear and boats.
Walks marveling at the splendeur of the Falls is, of course, the prime activity of the area. Visitors should plan on viewing the Falls at several different times, as the ever-changing mist and light can afford spectacularly different views throughout the day.
Scenic views
Boatcruises - both day and night
Moonlight viewing - a unique opportunity which takes place during periods of the full moon
Other activities include: - guided tours, river cruises, bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, helicopter, balloon and microlight flights over the Falls, tribal dancing, etc
WHY VISIT VICTORIA FALLS?
-   This is one of the 7 Wonders of the World
-   Victoria Falls are one of the worlds more prolific and spectacular water falls
-   Victoria Falls is a one stop destination affording the visitor several angles of tourism ranging from prime game viewing, cultural
tourism and the Falls themselves
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HOW TO GET TO VICTORIA FALLS
Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Parks lie on the southern bank of the Zambezi River and include the magnificent Falls themselves. Visitors can travel by car, driving 440 kilometres northwest from Bulawayo or through Kazungula Border Post with Botswana 90 kilometres to the west. The Victoria Falls Border Post is within metres of the Falls for access by road from Zambia. The road from Bulawayo to the Falls is completely tarred and the roads around thee Falls can easily be negotiated by ail types of vehicles. Victoria Falls boasts an international airport with services from Harare and many regional and international destinations.