Practicalities
Victoria Falls: Zambia or Zimbabwe?
The border between Zambia and Zimbabwe runs down the middle of the Zambezi, so Victoria Falls belongs to both. Roughly three-quarters of the falls are seen best from…
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Practicalities
Clear-eyed advice on planning a waterfall safari.
Practicalities is our clear-eyed travel advice for waterfall safaris: which side of Victoria Falls to choose, when the water is high, how to swim safely at the edge and how to plan dates around rivers rather than calendars.
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Why Water Levels Matter More Than Dates
Waterfalls are seasonal, and their seasons rarely line up with the best months for safari. The Zambezi floods long after the rains have ended, because water from the…
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On Swimming at the Edge: Devil’s Pool, Considered
Devil's Pool is a natural rock pool on the very lip of Victoria Falls, reached from Livingstone Island on the Zambian side. When the river is low, a…
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