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One of the natural wonders of the world

The Victoria Falls is a premier attraction in Africa and probably the most spectacular waterfall in the world. The Falls are located on the mighty Zambezi River, the fourth largest river in Africa. The Zambezi also creates a natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Victoria Falls is the only waterfall in the world with a length of more than a kilometer and a height of more than hundred meters. It is also considered to be the largest curtain of falling water in the world.

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Located at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe

The noise of Victoria Falls can be heard from a distance of 40 kilometers, while the spray and mist from the falling water is rising to a height of over 400 meters and can be seen from a distance of 50 kilometers. No wonder that the local tribes call the waterfall Mosi-o-Tunya “The smoke that thunders”.

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Wildlife in and arouds Victoria Falls

Since the small area Falls Park was fenced off in 1951, many of the larger mammals have been excluded, although elephant have become occasional trespassers. However wildlife game drives to nearby Hwange National Park can be arranged. Another good options is a day trip to Chobe National Park.

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Victoria Falls Climate

The dry season begins in May and extends through autumn and winter into the early summer, At the start of the dry season daytime temperatures reach into the low 20°C range and the mercury often falls to single digit figures at night. Occasionally, it can be very chilly during the evening and early morning. Temperatures start rising during September with the onset of spring and October can be a punishing month, with temperatures often soaring above the 40°C mark.

Generally, the rains begin during the course of November, typically announced by spectacular displays of lightning. By December, the wet season has usually set in with hot daytime temperatures, which are tempered by torrential downpours that generally take place during the late afternoon. At night, temperatures are an average 18°C and, during the day, the temperature can rise as high as the upper 30°C mark. There have even been times when the mercury has risen to a punishing 50°C.