victoria falls zimbabwe

victoria falls zimbabwe

In the continent of Africa, on the border between the states of Zambia and Zimbabwe, there is a "smoke-called thunder" or "Mosi Ottambra" in the local language, which is the old name, which is known by the Victoria Falls, which is located on the Zambezi River. 

"Smoke called Thunder" or "smoke detonator" name expresses the vision of the population of the waterfalls flowing water from the top to the bottom voice fuses, and wraps the region fog aqueous heavy call him "Fog detonator", and the name came to Victoria after he has had the first European to a Scottish explorer "David Livingstone "in November 1855, and was named to the proportion of Britain's Queen Victoria, but still know Balasameen. It also carries the only island amid the waterfall and there in the name of Zambia explorer Livingstone. 

Waterfalls stretching the length of 1.7 kilometers and a height of 108 meters, so they are higher than Niagara Falls, which has a maximum height of 56 meters, also competed strongly Iguazu Falls between Brazil and Argentina. And extends the rainy season in the basin of the Zambezi River Zambezi, nourishing Falls, from late November to April, and the prevailing drought, the rest of the months of the year, and witnessing April flood peak, and up water spray rising from waterfalls to rise more than 400 meters, and sometimes up to twice this height, and can be seen from a distance of about 50 kilometers. 

May have access to a comparison between the waterfalls of the world in terms of height, and the rate of water flow, and also watch a short video about waterfalls Victoria and the date of composition of UNESCO Arabic: Muzi Ottambra / Victoria Falls. 

There is a pond famous formed naturally known as "pond devil or" Devil's Pool "near the edge of the waterfall, and is accessed through the" island of Livingston "in Zambia, and frequented by tourists for swimming, but especially during the flood season may fall some incidents Witt reported deaths Every now and then slips Alakhrandma swimmers and fall in Muscat waterfall of this high altitude. 

And up between the two neighboring countries, Zimbabwe and Zambia, the bridge famous crosses Zambezi River and there are over waterfalls, so visitors can see them clearly Osfielhm directly while in transit to a significant rise from Muscat water, so it is not recommended for the faint of heart to cross over this bridge because of the high rise, which may not be tolerated by some . 

  The area is famous Victoria Falls as "the adventure capital of Africa", offering all kinds of sports lovers favorite adventures and thrill seekers like to fly over Victoria Falls, and skydiving during flight in the river or waterfalls. 

Although waterfalls are the most important features of the place but there are other locations such as National Park Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls Along the Zambezi River which is the extent of waterfalls, stretches the park area of ​​66 km ² and among those in charge of the park plan for expansion and includes Garden a variety of animals such as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and rhinos, along with multiple types of birds. 

And allow both countries, Zambia and Zimbabwe for tourists visiting the Victoria Falls at ease and without complications, and can be done daily flights from both sides, and by the end of 1990 the rate reached a visit to 300 thousand people annually. The cost of admission ticket ($ 20) on the side of Zimbabwe, and ten dollars on the Zambian side, and there are regular changes in visa regulations so visitors should review the rules before crossing the border. 

And can be accessed via the Victoria Falls cars and buses, and the plane; regulate where British Airways and South African Airways daily flights between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls Airport, are also available flights between Victoria Falls Airport and other destinations within Zimbabwe. 

It also can be accessed via the railway from Zambia or Zimbabwe, which is a classic way to get to the waterfalls offer spectacular views and enjoy the sights of wildlife during the trip. The train starts from "Bulawayo" in Zimbabwe to "station Victoria Falls", and the cost of the ticket in the first class of about $ 12, and leaves from Bulawayo at seven thirty in the evening, and arrive in the ninth of the next morning, with a note that it is usual delayed trains and erratic schedule .

source : news.travelerpedia.net