Knife Edge Bridge is an essential and unforgettable element in your visit to Victoria Falls. It’s a thrill to cross the boiling river just downstream from the falls, feeling the vibrations of the water thundering on the rock below, but if you are there when water is high, don’t be surprised if you don’t have a clear view: You will be completely immersed in the water and mist. This is a place where yes, you really DO need the rental raincoat that is offered for a modest charge, as our choice not to meant we were completely drenched by the time we got away from the spray.
The rainforest is lush, green, and fragrant, and on a sunny day, the rainbow is...
Read moreDuring high flow periods you will get wet crossing over here, but you do get a spectacular view, and sound effects of the sheer volume of water going over the Eastern end of the falls. It does get a bit slippery so I'd recommend keeping one hand on the handrails. I see that the power station is going to stop drawing water off the Zambezi in daylight hours during the dry season so that those times when the Eastern cataract dries up completely will not happen...
Read moreIf you go in April, you will get completely soaked. Constant heavy showers over the bridge all the time and also at the other side. Get the plastic bag at the entrance and secure your things so you can enjoy and not have to worry about your phone getting damaged, or about a dripping wet passport with smudged out stamps like I did!...
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