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Experience Zambia: The Power of Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is not a destination at which you wile away the hours, lounging and bathing in the sun. Zambia's most treasured destination shakes you awake and demands you pay attention. It brings your senses and soul alive. The native Kololo tribe is called the Falls Mosi-oa-Tunya - the Smoke that Thunders. What does 546 million cubic meters of water (a minute) plummeting over 100 meters of basalt sound like? It's more than a rumble of thunder; it is like being at the spot where thunder is born.

Victoria Falls, one of the world's most spectacular waterfalls, is on the Zambezi River, which flows along the banks of both Zambia Volunteering and Zimbabwe in South Africa. Traditionally, visitors have preferred to visit the Falls from Zimbabwe, which boasts of hosting about 80 percent of the waterfalls within its border. Zambia, though, is by no means a second-rate destination for viewing the falls. In fact, during the flood season, April - May, you cannot visit Victoria Falls on foot from the Zimbabwean side. Going through Zambia's Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park offers the opportunity to see nature at its most awe-inspiring.

The spray of Victoria Falls can be seen from miles away; as you draw closer, you will hear the unmistakable rumble. The tranquil Zambezi undergoes a startling transformation as water rushes through gorges and down sheer walls of basalt. Besides incredible views, Zambia's visitors can experience mist-shrouded rain forests. Even walking across the Knife Edge Bridge or Victoria Falls Bridge is an experience never to be forgotten - and never to be replicated at any destination on earth. Imagine a 360-degree view of the plunging gorge, green water, lush forest, and black basalt; it is almost too much for the senses. The mist provides relief - both from the heat and the intensity of the Falls.

One consideration that visitors need to keep in mind has nothing to do with which country has better views or nicer national parks: safety. Before planning a trip to Victoria Falls, either through Zimbabwe or Zambia, check for travel advisories. Unfortunately, though its beauty is unrivaled, Victoria Falls is situated in an area that often experiences unrest. You can check the US State Department 's website for current information. The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program can also be helpful for those traveling abroad: it can help provide up-to-the-minute information to citizens traveling throughout the world.

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Sightseeing in Zambia

For a professional angler, it is usually a dream to see Zambia, lovingly referred to as Africa's 'diamond within the rough.' Fishermen from all corners of the world, flock for the Zambezi River to attempt their hand at fishing for that rare tigerfish or giant vundu. For people who want the much less adventurous side of life, be awestruck by magnificent curtain of water named the Victoria Falls. With a width of practically two kilometers, waters fall down into the gorge practically 100 meters below to become a magnificent sight to behold.

Discovering the 'real' and untouched Africa will be quite difficult for travelers since travelling the long-distances of Zambia demands a lot of patience but the scenic views are worthwhile. Carry boat-rides to have the finest wildlife viewing inside Lower Zambezi National Park wherever one particular may take a ride along the river and rest in camps or lodges in the long-term. If your lucky, you might be able to catch some elephants bathing by the riverside. For chimp-lovers, go to the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage exactly where over 50 chimpanzees are getting housed in this sanctuary and rehabilitation center. This natural playground is ideal for scenic trips on top of an elephant or for taking walks among the lions inside savannahs.

You'll find above 70 ethnically diverse folks that give component to the mesh of spiritual and standard traditional customs of Zambia. The Zambian culture is mainly a clash between indigenous Bantu and Western cultures that was mainly a result of rapid urbanization. The colorful traditional conventional ceremonies featured in the different regions close to the country are a testament to cultural amalgamation that comprises Zambia.

Go to Zambia during three several seasons: dry-season (mid-April to August) when the temperature drops at night yet the plants are lush, hot season (September to mid-November) which is the better season for wildlife watching along with the wet season (mid-November to mid-April) when bird-watching is at its pinnacle.

Tourists are in general safe around Zambia, yet there is invariably a chance of staying potential targets for muggers or con artists, but with correct sensibility, a tourist shall greatly reduce that chance. The true danger lies close to the borders with the Angola, Mozambique along with the Democratic Republic of Congo exactly where landmines continue to pose as a massive threat to any passers-by

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