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Visiting Victoria Falls, Zambia


In the 1800s, the Kokolo tribe called Victoria Falls "Mosi-oa-Tunya," the smoke that thunders. That's still an apt description for the awe-inspiring waterfall that plummets over basalt cliffs along... more » In the 1800s, the Kokolo tribe called Victoria Falls "Mosi-oa-Tunya," the smoke that thunders. That's still an apt description for the awe-inspiring waterfall that plummets over basalt cliffs along the Zambian border. Taxis and minibuses regularly run between Livingstone and the falls, which can be seen from bridges along the spray-drenched top or from "The Boiling Pot" at the bottom. Nearby are a Mukuni tribal village and a game park with giraffe, antelope and white rhinos. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
85°F 29°C
68°F 20°C
Jan
85°F 29°C
67°F 19°C
Feb
84°F 28°C
67°F 19°C
Mar
85°F 29°C
66°F 18°C
Apr
84°F 28°C
60°F 15°C
May
80°F 26°C
53°F 11°C
Extended Forecast
Wednesday
16 Dec
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
64°F 17°C
Thursday
17 Dec
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Friday
18 Dec
Hi:
91°F 32°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C

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8 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I spent 4 days at the Zambezi Sun Hotel in June and had some brilliant experiences. The hotel was very good and SO close to the Falls. Food OK, buffet dinner not brilliant, but...more

6 May 2009

We travelled to Livingstone, Zambia, from Johannesburg, South Afirca (2-5 May 2009 ). We booked in advance our accommodation (B &B) and transport to the hotel through a travelling agency in SA. We...more

6 Aug 2008

060808 Victoria falls and livingstone Zambia. just back from a few days in Livingstone which was not long enough to see and do it all. Would recommend rafting the Zambesi (low water at the moment )...more

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