Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
D2
Sights & Activities
WATERFALL
Victoria Falls National Park
(admission US$30; 6am-6pm)
Located just before the border crossing and about 1km
from the town centre, here on the Zim side of the falls you're in for a real treat. The walk
is along the top of the gorge on a path, with various viewing points opening up to the ex-
traordinary front-on panoramas of these world-famous falls. One of the most dramatic
spots is the westernmost point known as
Cataract View
. Another track leads to the aptly
named
Danger Point
, where a sheer, unfenced 100m drop-off will rattle your nerves.
From there, you can follow a side track for a view of the
Victoria Falls Bridge
.
Hire a raincoat and umbrella just inside the gates if you go in April, or you may as well
walk in your swimsuit - you will get soaked! The park is open again in the evenings dur-
ing (and just before and after) a full moon, in order to see the amazing lunar rainbow
(tickets cost an extra US$10).
ESERVE
Zambezi National Park wildlife r
(admission US$15; 6am-6.30pm)
Consisting of 40km of Zambezi River frontage and a
spread of wildlife-rich mopane forest and savannah, this national park is best known for
its herds of sable antelopes, but it is also home to giraffes, elephants and an occasional li-
on. The entrance to the park is only 5km northwest of the Victoria Falls town centre, and
is easily accessible by private vehicle. Tour operators on both sides of the border offer
wildlife drives, guided hikes and fishing expeditions.
CULTURAL CENTRE
Jafuta Heritage Centre
(
www.elephantswalk.com/heritage
;
Elephant's Walk Shopping Village, off Adam Stander
Dr; 8am-6pm)
This worthwhile collection details the cultural heritage of local ethnic
groups, from Shona, Ndebele, Tonga and Lozi people.
