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Flights to Victoria Falls are short and available from the major towns and cities in South Africa. Victoria Falls is a humble little town in western Zimbabwe that is the main gateway to Victoria Falls, a thundering waterfall where the wild Zambezi River plunges over 100 metres into a watery gorge. Known as the Smoke That Thunders, or simply Vic Falls, this astonishing watery cascade is the main draw card for visitors to Victoria Falls. Theses dramatic natural landscapes and adventures that take you right into the wild heart of southern Africa have earned Victoria Falls the title, ‘Adventure Capital of Southern Africa’. Victoria Falls is a dream destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers. South Africans don’t need a visa for to visit Zimbabwe. You will need to present a valid passport at the border to gain entry into the country.

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With 75% of Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side, the town of Victoria Falls is where you want to be if you want to experience the thundering falls and the adventure that goes along with it. The mighty Zambezi River and Victoria Falls are the main attractions in Victoria Falls and where all the action happens. Go on a sundowner and dinner cruise. Try white water rafting down surging rapids. Bungee jump or swing into a gorge if you are looking for adventure activities in Victoria Falls. See the falls from below or take to the skies on a helicopter ride or skydiving trip. For something a little less daring, Zambezi National Park offers the best game viewing around Victoria Falls. The park is home to elephants, lions, rhino, leopards, hippos, and all the other creatures we know and love. Picnics on the riverbanks, canoe trips along the waterways, and game drives are the best ways to experience Zambezi National Park. Many restaurants in Victoria Falls have live entertainment in the evenings.

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The shops in Victoria Falls are geared towards tourists, so you will mostly find curio shops, boutique stores, and arts and crafts galleries. There are three arts and crafts shopping centres in Victoria Falls: Elephant’s Walk, Laudela Centre, and Phumula Centre. Victoria Falls is not considered a particularly cheap place, but for the experience you get, it is absolutely worth it. The cost of a white water rafting trip ranges between about R2000 and R2500 depending if you do a half or full stretch trip. An average meal will cost about R200 and a beer will cost about R40. Shuttles from the airport cost about R300 and metered taxis cost about R400. Entrance to Victoria Falls National Park and Zambezi National Park is about R200. Some places accept major credit cards, but cash is recommended. It is in short supply, even from ATMs and banks, so you should take enough cash for the duration of your stay. The official currency is the US dollar.

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Victoria Falls is a small town, so walking around is the best and easiest way to get around and explore the town. The falls themselves are also within walking distance. There are two options for getting to Victoria Falls from the airport: airport transfers or taxis. There are a number of airport transfer companies and taxi services that operate between Victoria Falls Airport and the town centre. Many hotels in Victoria Falls arrange airport transfers for their guests, which can be arranged when making a reservation. Many also offer free shuttles to the entrance of the falls.

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When deciding where to stay in Victoria Falls, it all depends on your needs and preferences. Accommodation in Victoria Falls ranges from lavish and luxurious hotels and safari lodges to self-catering river lodges and camping sites. For a truly authentic experience, the safari and river lodges in Victoria Falls are unparalleled. They are often located on the outskirts of town, where nature runs wild and the views of the Zambezi River are worth the extra rands. If you enjoy a touch of grandeur, the hotels in Victoria Falls offer 5-star service and everything you need for an indulgent holiday. And if you are on a budget, self-catering apartments are usually kitted out with all the comforts and necessities, guest houses offer homely hospitality, and the backpackers in Victoria Falls appeal to travellers wanting a more adventurous and social accommodation experience.

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There are direct flights to Victoria Falls from Johannesburg and Cape Town. Connecting flights to Victoria Falls are available from most cities and towns in South Africa. Flights to Victoria Falls are quite short depending on which city you are travelling from. The flight from Johannesburg is about 1 hour, 40 minutes; a flight from Cape Town is about 2 hours, 45 minutes; and a flight from Durban is about 4 hours, 15 minutes. Flights to Victoria Falls land at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Zimbabwe. South African Airways, Kenya Airways, and Air Namibia are the main international airlines operating flights to Victoria Falls, but flights are also available on Kulula. Direct flights to Victoria Falls are available on South African Airways and Kenya Airways.

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The best way to experience the immense beauty and power of the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls is by white water rafting down its rapids and seeing it from the sky. White water rafting is one of the most intense adventure sports in the world white water rafting down the Zambezi River is considered one of the best rafting trips in the world. It has been luring adrenalin addicts onto its wild rapids since the early 1980s. If you are daring enough to take on rapids named Devil’s Toilet Bowl, The Washing Machine, and Judgement Day, it will be one of the wildest rides of your life. Or take a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls, a 1.7 kilometre long waterfall that stretches along the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. 1 millions litres of water rushes over its edge every second and plunges into a deep chasm that becomes narrow gorges. See it from the air in a microlight and you will understand why it is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world.