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- Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is one of nature's greatest spectacles, and one
of the few attractions that exceeds even the wildest expectations
of its visitors. The town itself, referred to locally simply as
'Vic Falls', straddles the banks of the Zambezi River, in
Zimbabwe's Matabeleland North province. It is a pleasant place from
which to base oneself, home to a number of hotels and lodges, a
couple of good restaurants and some great bars to enjoy.
Known as both an adventure centre and romantic getaway, there is
an excellent selection of things to see and do in Victoria Falls,
from walking to the viewpoints that run the length of the falls to
white-water rafting and bungee jumping. There are canoe trips,
river cruises, safaris and fishing trips available in Vic Falls, as
well as first-rate national parks to visit nearby. A day-trip
across the border into Zambia is also well worth doing.
There are buses, trains and airlines that travel to Vic Falls
and, once there, the town is easily walkable but also has plenty of
minibus and regular taxis available for visitors to use. A popular
holiday destination since the 1930s, Vic Falls is a must on any
African travel itinerary.
Information & Facts
Climate
Victoria Falls experiences hot summers from September through to
April, and mild winters from May though to August. The summer rainy
season in Vic Falls lasts from November to March, and the rain
usually comes in the form of afternoon thundershowers and weather
can be fairly unpredictable. Visitors should note that there is a
considerable difference in the flow of water over the Victoria
Falls from the rainy to the dry season when planning their
holiday.
Language
English is the official language in Zimbabwe, although it
is only spoken as a first language by a tiny percentage of the
population. Several indigenous languages are spoken including Shona
and Ndebele.
Money
The official currency is the US dollar (USD). The Zimbabwe
dollar (ZWD) was effectively abandoned as the official curency in
early 2009. Major credit cards, including Visa and MasterCard, are
accepted in most of the larger hotels, restaurants and shops; Many
smaller establishments still do not have credit card facilities;
Diners Club and American Express are sometimes not accepted. ATM
facilities, dispensing US$, are available in the cities.
Time
Local time in Zimbabwe is GMT +2.