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- Destinations
- Africa
- Zambia
- Livingstone
- Victoria Falls Zambia Side
Victoria Falls Zambia Side
The majestic Victoria Falls, or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that
Thunders), are located on the Zambezi River, on the border of
Zambia and Zimbabwe. Explorer David Livingstone named the falls for
Queen Victoria when he first saw them in 1855. One of the seven
natural wonders of the world, the falls have been attracting
travellers and adventure seekers for decades, its pounding waters
creating a mist that can be seen for miles and the sound of the
falls, especially in the rainy season (November to April), making
it difficult to hear anything else. There is a trail that runs
along the cliff adjacent to the waterfall which visitors can use to
reach the scenic viewpoints, and the Flight of Angels helicopter
tour is a phenomenal way to see the falls from above. Guided tours
are also available from Livingstone.
Information & Facts
Language
There are over 73 dialects spoken in Zambia, but the
official language is English. All business is in English and most
Zambians speak it fairly well.
Money
The Zambian currency is the Kwacha (ZMK), divided into 100
ngwee, but the coins are now worthless and seldom used. It is best
to bring travellers cheques, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling which
can be exchanged at the many bureaux de change found in the main
towns. While most of the tourist hotels, restaurants, travel agents
and larger shops, especially in Lusaka and Livingstone, accept
credit cards many outlets in the rural areas do not and deal only
in local currency. ATMs are available in Lusaka and some of the
major towns. Banking hours vary but are usually 8.30am to 2.30pm on
weekdays and mornings of the first and last Saturday of the
month.
Time
Local time in Zambia is GMT +2.