| Zambia and Zimbabwe share what is perhaps the | | | | Should you travel to Victoria Falls via Zimbabwe or |
| most beautiful, dramatic border in the world. The | | | | Zambia? Recommendations have changed over the |
| Victoria Falls' mile-long curtain of falling water has | | | | years: Zimbabwe used to be seen as the more |
| inspired awe among native peoples for centuries. While | | | | luxurious border from which to see the Falls, but |
| neither the tallest nor the longest waterfall in the world, | | | | political conflicts there brought visitors through Zambia |
| Victoria Falls is certainly one of the most stunning. | | | | instead. Today, the current has swung once more, and |
| Known to natives as "Mosi-oa-Tunya," or the "Smoke | | | | Zimbabwe is the destination for those with a more |
| that Thunders," Victoria Falls offers a tremendous | | | | extravagant travel budget. There are luxury resorts |
| sensory experience - and the chance for unparalleled | | | | and hotels, including the world-famous Victoria Falls |
| adventure. | | | | Hotel. |
| Two South African nations lay claim to the gorgeous | | | | Zambia offers more affordable accommodations. |
| Victoria Falls, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia | | | | From here, you can see the Falls from above and |
| and Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe. Over a | | | | below and tour the surrounding city's beautiful Victorian |
| mile wide and 355 feet high, the Falls spill over 500 | | | | buildings and fun shops. Before settling on final |
| million liters of water into the Zambezi River in the wet | | | | arrangements, it is well worth taking stock of |
| season. It is easy to see - and hear - why it was | | | | Zimbabwe's political situation: Zambia is far more stable |
| called Smoke that Thunders. The resulting spray | | | | in that regard. No matter where you stay, you can |
| reaches 1000 feet into the sky, which is visible from 30 | | | | view the Falls from both sides. During the day, you can |
| miles away. Your anticipation of the wonder and | | | | pass through the border without a visa. Just make |
| adventure ahead begin long before you arrive at the | | | | sure to cross back before the border closes for the |
| Falls. | | | | evening! |
| Visiting during the rainy season of March through May | | | | You can enjoy simply admiring the sounds and sights |
| offers the most dramatic experience as sheets of | | | | of the Falls, or you can avail yourself of any of the |
| thundering water fall over gorges and turns, making | | | | thrilling activities offered, including rafting, hiking, wildlife |
| each view entirely different. Rainbows are a constant | | | | viewing, bungee jumping, kayaking, canoeing, |
| presence during these months. The dry season is still | | | | horseback riding, swimming, or taking a dazzling sunset |
| beautiful and offers unique views, but there is nothing | | | | cruise. Often, your choice of accommodations will |
| that can compare to the crashing, sparkling waters | | | | offer tours or activities, so it is important to find out |
| during the wet season. | | | | before you book. |