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A Helicopter ride is one of the best ways to view The
Victoria Falls Bridge
Birds eye view of the falls with Livingstone’s Adventure
on the one side and through to the falls on the other.
The immense depth of the gorge can be fully appreci-
ated from this perspective and combined with the sea
green river below, the shiny black rock face and lush
green foliage, the 360 degree view from the bridge
is breathtaking.
Aerial views of the Falls:
To fully appreciate the incredible size and beauty of
the falls, and the awesome power of the water carv-
ing a zigzag pattern deep into the basalt rock, forming
the immense gorges spanning over eight kilometres,
one must take it all in from the air. The breathtak-
ing sight of this magnificent natural phenomenon,
seen in all its glory from the air, is an unforgettable
experience. All arrangements for aerial views of the
falls can be made through the hotels or lodges that
provide accommodation within Livingstone and the
surrounding region. Micro-light, helicopter and the
amazing 1941 two-seated Tiger Moth bi-plane flights,
provide visitors with a variety of options to choose
from to experience aerial views of the falls. Flying
over the falls is amazing, but doing so within a 1941
two-seated Tiger Month bi-plane with leather flying
helmet and goggles, makes you feel like Robert Red-
ford in “Out of Africa” while also doing so is an experi-
ence not to be missed.
Livingstone Island
During the Dry season, be sure to take a walk along
the lip of the falls themselves. Sometimes the water is
low enough to walk all the way across to Livingstone
Island, the place where David Livingstone had first
caught a glimpse of the falls. This is surely one of
the most magnificent views in the area. During the
month of October, when the riverbed is nearly dry,
visitors can enjoy the incredible experience of swim-
ming at the very edge of the falls in the “Devil’s Pool.”
Hotels and lodges are able to organize half day, and
full day trips including a great lunch on the bank of the
river, or island and a guided swim in the Devil’s pool.
Mukuni Victoria Falls Craft Village.
This curio market is located at the entrance of the
Mosi-oa-Tunya National park. From intricate animal
carvings in stone, wood, or beautiful green malachite,
to masks, drums, marimbas, spoons, bookends,
walking sticks, jewellery and much more can be
found at this market.
Victoria Falls Field Museum.
This museum attempts to explain how the falls were
formed over the millennia. It is built over an excava-
tion site that has unearthed evidence of early homi-
nids that had lived in the area as far back as 2.5 mil-
lion years ago.
Mosi oa Tunya National Park
Situated along the upper Zambezi River, the 66
square kilometre park stretching from, and including
the Victoria Falls about 12km up river, is home to
numerous elephants, species of antelope, zebra, gi-
raffe and a few newly introduced white rhinos. These
are the only rhinos to be seen in Zambia, since its
formerly large population had been completely deci-
mated by poachers. One can take a pleasant drive
around the park in a couple of hours and most of the
animals should be able to be seen at a rather close
distance. Since there are no predators, animals in
the park are very relaxed, and provide visitors with
some excellent photo opportunities. It is also very in-
teresting to discover the park through by way of on of
the many river cruises on offer, as you are very likely
to witness elephant crossings of the river, in addi-
tion to numerous hippos, crocodiles and other water-
dwelling animals between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Chief Mukuni’s Village
This village is home to the Leya people and has
been in existence since the 11th century. Livingstone
visited the village on several occasions to meet with
the chief. The descendant of the chief still lives there
with 7000 inhabitants. Mukuni is an authentic tribal
village where thousands of people live and work.
In July of each year the Leya people partake in the