Tour by: Mahlatini Travel
This sample honeymoon itinerary begins with 2 nights at the Victoria Falls before a spectacular safari in Hwange...
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Zambia
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Parks total area: | 66 km² (25 mi²) |
Year established: | 1972 |
Park wildlife: | 9 animals listed |
Anti-malarial: | Absolutely! |
Mosi oa Tunya (often spelled Mosi-oa-Tunya), which is the ‘local’ name for Victoria Falls, originates from the Lozi language and means ‘the smoke which thunders’. Mosi-oa-Tunya is Zambia’s version of Victoria Falls National Park. Like the Masai Mara and the Serengeti, these contiguous parks change names at the border. Both include part of the Zambezi River and, of course, the majestic Victoria Falls. The park is divided into two parts: the waterfalls and the wildlife.
The Zambezi River attracts a decent variety of wildlife, including the following: antelope species, cape buffalo, elephants, monkeys, baboons and warthogs. There are no predators in the park and, due to the constant exposure to humans, the animals here are generally relaxed and easy to photograph. Due to the compact size of the park, game drives are normally completed within half a day. The roads are mainly tarmacked and, under normal conditions, are easy to manage. Walking safaris are also possible in Mosi oa Tunya.
The portion of the Zambezi River before the falls is home to several small islands. These islands serve as breeding sites for four migratory and endangered birds, including the Taita falcon and the black eagle. The park also has recorded at least 450 species of birds, with some sources claiming over 750 species, many of which are resident. For avid birders, the migrating birds arrive between November and December.
A highlight of this park is the white rhino. This endangered species was re-introduced into this region and this park is the only place in Zambia where you can observe them. They are heavily protected but, due to the small size of the park, your chances of seeing one are good. In March 2017 a baby rhino was born and the little one can also be seen here.
The spray from Victoria Falls can be seen from Lusaka Rd in Zambia, around 30 kilometers / 50 miles away. The falls are an impressive 1700 meters wide and the deepest drop is around 100 meters. Some main areas of attraction at the falls include:
In addition to wildlife safaris and a visit to the Falls, there are myriad items to do at this popular destination, including the following:
The rainy or wet season runs between September and March. At this time, large numbers of migrant birds come from Europe, which may make this the ideal time of year for birders. If you are keen to take a plunge in The Devil’s Cataract, you’ll want to wait for the dry season, particularly in the later months of July and August, as this pool is only accessible during the dry season and is accessible by walking along the rim of the falls and is not for the faint of heart! There is also less mist in July and August, making the falls easier to photograph.
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