Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
and transfers. Get in touch with
Angle Zambia
( 327489;
www.zambezifishing.com
)
for more info.
ZIM OR ZAM?
Victoria Falls straddles the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, and is easily accessible from both countries.
However, the big question for most travellers is: do I visit the falls from the town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, or
from Livingstone, Zambia? The answer is simple: visit the falls from both sides and, if possible, stay in both
towns.
From the Zimbabwean side you're further from the falls, though the overall views are better. From the Zambian
side, for daring souls you can literally stand on top of the falls from Devil's Pool, though from here your perspect-
ive is narrowed.
The town of Victoria Falls was built for tourists, so it's easily walkable and located right next to the entrance to
the Falls. It has a natural African bush beauty.
Livingstone is an attractive town with a relaxed ambience and a proud, historic air. Since the town of Victoria
Falls was the main tourist centre for so many years, Livingstone feels more authentic, perhaps because locals earn
their livelihood through means other than tourism. Livingstone is bustling with travellers year round, though the
town is fairly spread out, and is located 11km from the falls.
Horse Riding
Indulge in a bit of wildlife spotting from horseback along the Zambezi. Rides for 2½
hours cost around $US90, and full-day trips for experienced riders are US$145.
Jet Boats
Power straight into whirlpools! This hair-raising trip costs US$97, and is combined with a
cable-car ride down into the Batoka Gorge.
Quad biking
Discover the spectacular landscape around Livingstone, Zambia and the Batoka Gorge,
spotting wildlife as you go on all-terrain quad bikes. Trips vary from ecotrail riding at Ba-
toka Land to longer-range cultural trips in the African bush. Trips are 1 hour (US$80) or
2½ hours (US$150).
