South Luangwa National Park has been dubbed by experts as one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries, and not without reason. The ox bow lagoons of the Park and the intensity of game around the Luangwa River are among the strongest in Africa. Aside from being Africa’s most integral major river system, the Luangwa River is also the lifeblood of the Park’s 9,050 square kilometer area.

The Park is home to a wide diversity of vegetation and wildlife. The very famous “walking safari” actually stemmed from this national park and is still one of today’s best ways of experiencing this immaculate wild from the horse’s mouth. The splendor of the Park is enhanced even more by the changing seasons varying from dry, bare mountains in the winter to lush green grasslands during the summer. There are more than 400 species of birds and 60 different animal species. Sadly, the rhinoceroses that used to roam this wonderland have been poached to extinction.

For sure, you would not miss the hippopotamus. As you make your way across the bridge into the Park, you would normally find 30-70 hippopotamuses lolling in the river below and most of the Park’s lagoons will also reveal several. In fact, it has been assessed that for every kilometer of the Luangwa River, there are at least 50 hippos lounging.

Among the primates, the Park is teeming with vervet monkeys and baboons. The Maloney’s monkey is scarcer. The nocturnal bushbaby and the night ape are present but you are unlikely to spot them except during night drives.

Relatively common throughout the Luangwa Valley are hyenas. On most nights, their eerie and melancholic cries can be heard.

If you are staying in one of the Park’s inns, the available guides will make sure that you have every chance of seeing all that the Park has to offer. If you are touring in a car, be certain to first get a copy of the map of the Park from the Crocodile Farm near the entrance of the Park.

Victoria Falls of Zambia and Zimbabwe is one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonder, and it appeals to travelers all across the globe. The Zambezi River flows placid and broad to the edge of a basalt lip measuring 1700 meters before plunging 100 meters into the frothy, thunderous abyss below.

History

The history of Victoria Falls does not go back too far from now, as it was only discovered in November of 1855 by David Livingstone. However, today the falls continues to be as allusive a destination as it was to the explorers, surveyors, missionaries, and hunters of the 1800s. The impulse to travel to the falls is the same, but the pursuit is only a little bit different.

Adventure

Victoria Falls is the biggest waterfall in the whole world, and it serves as a safari gateway for Southern Africa. The falls has become a very popular place for visitors to go white water rafting, river boarding, and even bungee jumping. The downstream rapids of the river after the falls provide some of the scariest river boarding and white water rafting for beginners, as well as those who have experience, than anywhere else.

Activities

Bungee jumpers also enjoy the thrill of Victoria Falls, where they can jump down 111 meters off of the bridge by the falls, which was just recently named the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Aside from rafting and bungee jumping, however, visitors can also enjoy bird watching, aerial trips on a helicopter, walking trails, shopping, etc. as well.

Pictures & Photos

Victoria Falls With Rainbow
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Bride at Victoria Falls
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The Eastern Cataract, on the Zambian side
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Turbulent waters of Zambezi River Rush Victoria Falls Forming Rainbow
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Victoria Falls Bridge
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Sunset Over Victoria Falls
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Another Shot of Victoria Falls
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Bottom of the Falls
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Side View of the Waterfall
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Another Sunset View of Victoria Falls
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River Path of the Falls
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Royal Livingstone Hotel in Zambia Near Victoria Falls
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Main Part of Victoria Falls

"Devil Swimming Pool" - Is This Safe?

View of Victoria Falls From the Sky in 1972