Discover Victoria Falls

In the immediate vicinity of the town of Victoria Falls, the Victoria Falls and the Victoria Falls Bridge offer two very different points of interest. The waterfalls are among the main attractions of the transboundary conservation area, which includes Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe. They lie on the Zambezi, which forms the natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe here. The Victoria Falls Bridge connects Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe with Livingstone in Zambia. You can therefore treat the natural spectacle and the history of the structure as distinct focuses of your trip.

Waterfalls throughout the year

Around November and December, water levels at Victoria Falls are at their lowest. The water then flows over the edge only in small streams; in places, no water falls at all. The high-water season is around March and April. The rising spray then makes it impossible to see the full width of the waterfalls on foot, and raincoats or umbrellas may be necessary. The seasons therefore change not only the volume of water, but also what you can see of the falls.

When choosing when to travel, there is a clear contrast: November and December are defined by low water levels and small streams, while March and April bring high water, spray and limited views of the full width. If you want to base your search for a holiday rental on a particular view of the water, this seasonal difference is a useful starting point.

Views and the bridge’s history

A path along the edge of the forest offers views of Victoria Falls; if you take it, be prepared for heavy spray. Spray is therefore one of the conditions to bear in mind at this viewpoint, even beyond the seasonal descriptions of water levels.

At the Victoria Falls Bridge, the history of the structure becomes a subject in its own right. The bridge’s main attractions include historical tours about its construction; these include a walk beneath the main deck. In this way, the bridge itself takes centre stage alongside the connection between Victoria Falls and Livingstone. Check the availability of tours for your preferred date before travelling.

Hwange: national park, ruins and art

The wider travel destination of Hwange offers other natural and cultural points of interest. Hwange National Park is in north-western Zimbabwe, is the country’s largest national park and covers 14,650 square kilometres. The Hwange District is home to the park. Its size and location give this part of the destination its own distinct landscape focus.

In Hwange District, the Bumbusi, Matowa and Shangano ruins are central to Nambya heritage; Bumbusi is considered the most famous of the three. Here, cultural heritage is a distinct theme alongside the national park’s landscape. The Iganyana Art Centre has been fully operational in Dete on the edge of Hwange National Park since 2004. It houses arts and crafts and materials, as well as training programmes and facilities for art projects for young people and adults.

When planning your trip to Victoria Falls, you can first decide which subject particularly interests you: the waterfalls in a specific season, the viewpoint along the forest edge or the history of the bridge’s construction. This makes it easier to match your preferred travel dates to your own focus. When searching for a holiday rental in Victoria Falls, you can take your travel dates into account; check the availability of historical tours at the bridge for your preferred date.

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