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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.
Abseiling
Strap on a helmet, grab a rope and spend the day rappelling down the 54m sheer-drop cliff
face for US$40.
Birdwatching
Twitchers will want to bring binoculars to check out 470 species of birds that inhabit the
region, including Schalow's turaco, the African finfoot and half-collared kingfisher. Spot
them on foot in the parks or on a canoe trip along the Zambezi.
Bungee Jumping & Swings
The third-highest bungee in the world (111m), this famous jump is from atop the iconic
Victoria Falls bridge. It's a long way down, but man, it's a lot of fun. It costs US$125 per
person.
Otherwise there's the bridge swing where you jump feet first, and free fall for four
seconds; you'll end up swinging the right way up, not upside down. There are two main
spots, one right off the Victoria Falls Bridge, and the other a bit further along the Batoka
Gorge. Costs for single/tandem are US$125/195.
Combine bungee with a bridge swing and bridge slide, and it'll cost US$160.
Canoeing & Kayaking
On the Zambian side, take on the Zambezi's raging rapids in an inflatable kayak on a full-
day trip (US$155), or learn to eskimo roll by signing up for half-/one-/three-day courses
for US$82/145/412.
