Victoria Falls National Park — Attraction in Matabeleland North Province

Photographs and videos do not do justice to the mighty and magestic Victoria Falls. There is a total of 16 main viewing points so to soak it all in, it's best to arrive early in the morning so that by midday you can grab a bite to eat. There are so many beautiful views and opportunities for photos so ensure you have sufficient storage space in your devices. There is a lot of fact-rich geographical information one can read by the entrance on how the Falls was formed, it's comparison to other waterfalls around the world and what the future holds for it.

Unless they are waterproof, a waterproof bag is a must-have to protect your gadgets from the mist. February-May is when the Zambezi is full and the Falls is at its flowing peak after the rain season, however, there is so much spray and mist. The spray is also very enjoyable especially during the hot months, otherwise, do wear clothing that dries quickly and pack a raincoat. Just ensure your bag zippers are closed and there are no snacks in view as there are monkeys around.

Do ensure you carry sufficient water for the hike as the refill station is by the exit. The last viewing point is that of the bridge that facilitates crossing between Zimbabwe and Zambia. This is also where bungee jumping takes place as well as where one can visit the bridge café. The bridge view is even better from the Zambian side. There are so many activities to sign up...

Victoria Falls National Park in north-western Zimbabwe protects the south and east bank of the Zambezi River in the area of the world-famous Victoria Falls. It extends along the Zambezi river from the larger Zambezi National Park about 6 km above the falls to about 12 km below the falls. A notable feature of the park is the rainforest which grows in the spray of the falls, including ferns, palms, liana vines, and a number of trees such as mahogany not seen elsewhere in the region. The park is located within the Zambezian and Mopane woodlands ecoregion.

Visitors have the chance to view the elephant, Cape buffalo, southern white rhinoceros, hippopotamus, eland and a variety of other antelope herds during drives and walking safaris. A bask of crocodiles may be seen in the river, and a nearby Crocodile Ranch offers a safer view of these dangerous animals.

Accommodation is provided in campsites in the Zambezi National Park and in the numerous resorts and hotels in and around the town of Victoria Falls which forms part of the western boundary of the park.

Visitors are required to take precautions...

This national park allows you to view the Victoria falls in all its glory. If you go during the right time of year, it looks as beautiful as seen in pictures. Preferably go in the afternoon or when there's still light outside to be able to fully enjoy and see the falls. There are trails which you have to walk along to see the entire stretch, but you need not necessarily complete the entire stretch as it might get tiring. There are ways to go back to the entrance which are clearly visible with the help of signs. The trails can be slippery because water from the falls get sprayed all the way to the trails, so wear the right shoes. For the same reason you can get wet, so dress accordingly. But they do provide raincoats outside for rent. Do not wear makeup because it will come off. Be careful with any cameras or phones. Keep them safe from the water. There are also options of going bungee jumping and boating. There are some good places to eat yummy food at the end of the tiring yet...