Travel to Africa's Victoria Falls

Thrill Seekers Looking for Adventure Find it at the Victoria Falls

Oct 12, 2008

White water rafting, bungee jumping, hiking, rock climbing, micro light flights, kayaking and safaris make the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe the perfect place for adventure.

For years, these massive Victoria Falls have been a source of inspiration for artists, photographers, and writers due to their incredible force, power, and beauty. The Victoria Falls are just over 1 mile wide and 355 feet high. During the rainy season, which runs from March to May, over 19 million cubic feet of water plummets over the edge, crashing into the Zambezi River below. The area around the Victoria Falls, both in Zimbabwe and Zambia has been divided into several National Parks, and it has also been named a World Heritage Site, which has preserved it from excessive commercialism.

Adventure Travel at the Victoria Falls

For years the Victoria Falls have attracted the most daring of adventurers, and now there are many tours designed for thrill seekers of all ages. Rafting below the Victoria Falls in the Zambezi River is one of the most popular activities. Full of Grade 5 rapids, this adventure is for those looking to get an adrenaline rush through lots of hard work. Lunch on the river is followed by a climb back up the gorge, and the evening celebration usually ends with a nice cold beer. If you want a rush without all the hard work, perhaps bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge is more your speed. At just under $100 USD this experience isn’t just affordable, it’s unforgettable.

Take a Flight Over the Victoria Falls

Nothing can compare to experiencing the Victoria Falls from above. Flights over the Victoria Falls provide the most amazing of views, starting up river, following it down all the way over the falls. Traditional flights in a helicopter, as well as micro light flights for the more adventurous, are available. In addition to these activities there are also opportunities to view the local wildlife, including baboons, warthogs, white rhinos, buffaloes, elephants and much more through guided safaris. For a bit of tranquility on the water rent a kayaking or a canoe. Land exploration can also be done on horseback.

Enjoy the Night at the Victoria Falls

Quiet evenings in the vicinity can be spent enjoying a meal on Livingstone’s Island, or cruising down the Zambezi, enjoying a spectacular South African sunset. The Victoria Falls are an ever present source of splendor, with their intense power made manifest in the noise and spray, and their beauty always shining in the many rainbows constantly dotting the sky. “The Smoke that Thunders,” as the locals have named the Victoria Falls is just the beginning of the astonishingly delightful adventure that is the exploration of this natural wonder.

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